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jazziefee

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on: Jul 23, 2018
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.


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jaykayy05

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

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


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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