How can the nurse prevent injury from a needlestick? 1. Recap ...

[jazziefee]

How can the nurse prevent injury from a needlestick?
 
  1. Recap the needle before disposal.
  2. Remove the needle from the syringe.
  3. Immediately discard the needle and syringe in a puncture-proof container.
  4. Stick it into the patient's mattress until it can be disposed of.

Question 2

An example of artificially acquired active immunity is:
 
  1. developing chickenpox as a child.
  2. developing measles as an adult.
  3. receiving a PPD yearly.
  4. receiving prophylactic vaccines.

[jaykayy05]

Answer to Question 1

3
Standard Precautions recommend the use of puncture-resistant containers for disposing of all needles and sharps.

Answer to Question 2

4
Artificially acquired active immunity is given by a vaccine that contains either attenuated or killed antigens that prevent patients from getting diseases.

[jazziefee]

Excellent

[nguyenhoanhat]

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