How should the nurse dispose of a contaminated needle after ...

[Wadzanai]

How should the nurse dispose of a contaminated needle after administering an injection?
 
  a. Place the needle in a specially marked, puncture-proof container.
  b. Recap the needle, and carefully place it in the trashcan.
  c. Recap the needle, and place it in a puncture-proof container.
  d. Place the needle in a biohazard bag with other contaminated supplies.

Question 2

Which action should the nurse take immediately after administering a medication through a nasogastric tube?
 
  a. Verify correct nasogastric tube placement in the stomach.
  b. Auscultate the abdomen for presence of bowel sounds.
  c. Immediately administer the next prescribed medication.
  d. Flush the tube with water using a needleless syringe.

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Answer to Question 1

A
To avoid needlestick injuries, the nurse should place the uncapped needle, pointing downward, directly into a specially marked, puncture-proof container. Recapping the needle should only be done when no other feasible alternative is available. When recapping is necessary, use an acceptable technique such as the one-handed scoop technique in which the nurse places the needle cap on a sterile surface and, using one hand, scoops up the cap with the needle. Placing the needle in an improper container (biohazard bag) that could be punctured by the contaminated needle places other staff members at risk.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse should flush the nasogastric tube with water using a needleless syringe after administering each medication. Some medications are less effective when given in combination with others. The nurse should verify nasogastric tube placement and auscultate the abdomen for bowel sounds before administering the medication.