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CLINICAL PHLEBOTOMY CH2 - NEEDLESTICK INJURIES; HAZARDS; ERGONOMICS + COMMON
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CLINICAL PHLEBOTOMY CH2 - NEEDLESTICK INJURIES; HAZARDS; ERGONOMICS + COMMON
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CLINICAL PHLEBOTOMY CH2 -NEEDLESTICK INJURIES; HAZARDS;
ERGONOMICS + COMMON SENSE
what is a biohazard? - CORRECT ANSWER-biological substances that can threaten
human health
what are some examples of medical biohazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-blood and
body fluids ; medical waste ; laboratory specimens and cultures
what is OSHA responsible for? - CORRECT ANSWER-preventing or minimizing
employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis and HIV
OSHA mandates... - CORRECT ANSWER-that healthcare facilities provide annual
training on preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens
OSHA requires... - CORRECT ANSWER-that healthcare facilities provide the
necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER-sets standards employers have to follow
Consequences of needlestick injuries - CORRECT ANSWER-- financial
- emotional
- health
NIOSH and OSHA established what act in 2001? what does it do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- needlestick safety and prevention act of 2001
- mandates use of safety devices on needles for prevention of exposure to
bloodborne pathogens
what are some needlestick prevention techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER--
engineering controls: post-procedure locking safety caps
- never break off, recap, or reuse needles
- immediately after use, engage the safety feature and place it in the sharps
container
- empty sharps container when it becomes 2/3 to 3//4s full
name two examples of hazardous drugs that long-term exposure would result in
acute and chronic illnesses. - CORRECT ANSWER-- antiviral drugs
- cancer drugs
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