A Needle Stick Is More Likely to Occur If

question 35

Multiple Choice

A needle stick is more likely to occur if

• A) an attempt is made to recap a needle.
• B) a needle of inappropriate gauge is used.
• C) a Vacutainer set is used to obtain a specimen.
• D) needles are immediately retracted into a safety device after use.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Menstrual Disorders

A range of problems affecting the menstrual cycle, including heavy bleeding, painful periods, or absence of periods.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, where a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac around a developing fetus.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac that surrounds and cushions a developing fetus during pregnancy.

Gestation Period

The duration of time between conception and birth in which an embryo or fetus develops inside the mother's womb.