The nurse has just administered a subcutaneous insulin injection to her diabetic patient. What is the next immediate action by the nurse?
a. Dispose of the needle/syringe uncapped into a disposable sharps container.
b. Recap the syringe with needle and dispose into a sharps container.
c. Dispose the needle/syringe into a biohazard bag inside the patient's room.
d. Separate the needle and syringe and place them into a sharps container.
Question 2
Should a bioterrorism event occur, what factor is most important in minimizing the effects of such an event?
a. Rapidly recognize unusual disease patterns and detect the presence of unusual infectious diseases.
b. Communicate any extraordinary events to the organization's safety officer.
c. Report any suspicious findings to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
d. Institute a community-wide education program for standard precautions and handwashing.
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