Safety & Infection ControlPregunta 43 de 100
Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what is the correct way to handle a contaminated needle after use?
a.Recap it by hand and set it aside
b.Bend the needle before disposal
c.Do not recap it, and dispose of it immediately in a puncture-resistant sharps container
d.Place it in the regular trash
Explicación
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard prohibits recapping needles by hand and requires immediate disposal of contaminated sharps into a labeled, puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps container. This prevents needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B. Bending or breaking needles is also prohibited.
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