Infection Control · single question
Which of the following is NOT included in OSHA's standard precautions?
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Correct answer: B. Two-hand needle recapping technique
Two-hand needle recapping (B) is NOT included — in fact, it is specifically PROHIBITED by OSHA. Two-hand recapping is a major cause of needlestick injuries.
• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires:
- NO two-hand recapping
- Use one-handed scoop technique OR needle-recapping device if recapping is necessary
- Ideally: use safety needles that self-sheath after use
OSHA Standard Precautions include:
• Personal protective equipment (gloves, mask, eyewear, gown) ✓
• Hand hygiene ✓
• Sharps disposal in approved containers ✓
• Safe injection practices ✓
• Respiratory hygiene (cough etiquette) ✓
• Needlestick injuries are the #1 mechanism of HBV transmission to HCWs. Safe needle practices are OSHA requirements, not optional.
• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires:
- NO two-hand recapping
- Use one-handed scoop technique OR needle-recapping device if recapping is necessary
- Ideally: use safety needles that self-sheath after use
OSHA Standard Precautions include:
• Personal protective equipment (gloves, mask, eyewear, gown) ✓
• Hand hygiene ✓
• Sharps disposal in approved containers ✓
• Safe injection practices ✓
• Respiratory hygiene (cough etiquette) ✓
• Needlestick injuries are the #1 mechanism of HBV transmission to HCWs. Safe needle practices are OSHA requirements, not optional.
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