How should a used needle be disposed of immediately after an injection?
Correct answer: A. Place it in a puncture-resistant safety box without recapping
- A. Place it in a puncture-resistant safety box without recapping
- B. Recap it with two hands and place it in general waste
- C. Break the needle before placing it in a covered container
- D. Put it on the procedure tray for disposal at the end of the shift
Explanation
Immediate disposal into a puncture-resistant sharps container prevents needlestick injuries and blood-borne infection. Recapping, breaking needles and delaying disposal increase injury risk and are unsafe waste practices.
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