You Are Accidentally Stuck with a Needle Used to Administer

question 51

Multiple Choice

You are accidentally stuck with a needle used to administer a medication to a patient with a known history of hepatitis B. You have already completed your hepatitis B vaccine series. In this case, which of the following statements is true?

• A) You have complete protection from hepatitis B and no further action is needed.
• B) You have two weeks from the time of exposure to start medical care for a potential infection.
• C) You will have to get another series of three vaccines to give you protection in the future.
• D) You need to report the needle stick to your supervisor as soon as possible.