Author Question: Which of the following syringe-needle combinations would be most appropriate for an IM injection? A) ... (Read 51 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following syringe-needle combinations would be most appropriate for an IM injection?
A) 3-mL syringe, 27-G, 1/2-inch needle
B) 5-mL syringe, 21-G, 1/2-inch needle
C) 3-mL syringe, 22-G, 1 1/2-inch needle
D) 1-mL syringe, 27-G, 1/2-inch needle

Question 2

Which one of the following is the most appropriate first step of post-exposure follow-up?

Report the incident to the local public health department
Report the incident to the authorities
Report the incident to the person's supervisor
Contact the CDC for instructions
Contact OSHA and report the incident

amy.lauersdorf90 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Report the incident to the person's supervisor

Rationale: When an employee incurs an exposure incident, it must be reported to that person's supervisor and properly followed up.