Which of the Following Is True Regarding Needlestick Injuries

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding needlestick injuries?

• A)The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act has been so effective that needlestick injuries are no longer a concern.
• B)The ANA has recently promoted the inclusion of nurses in the selection of safety devices.
• C)OSHA standards require the use of longer needles with caps to prevent needlesticks.
• D)The Joint Commission surveyors routinely ask about treatment of nurses who have suffered needlestick injuries.

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