Author Question: How can the nurse prevent injury from a needlestick? 1. Recap the needle before disposal. 2. ... (Read 79 times)

jazziefee · **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.

jaykayy05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.