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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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You’re most likely to get a needle injury while injecting someone. But accidents can happen in other ways

As you’re taking the needle apart to throw away
As you’re throwing it out in a container
As you’re putting the cap back on

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	False

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Needle injury

Injuries are caused by a needle that unintentionally punctures the skin and injury to the skin. Needlestick damage is a threat to individuals operating with hypodermic syringes and other needle instruments. The majority of needlestick injuries occur during use and disposal. The most common causes of injuries attributed to improper work practices include- Passing sharps between health care workers, Transferring sharps to a different location, Recapping the sharps.

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