The nurse gives an injection in a patient's room. How should the nurse dispose of the needle?
a. Remove the needle from the syringe and dispose of it in a proper container.
b. Dispose of the syringe and needle in a rigid, puncture-resistant container in the patient's room.
c. Close the safety cover on the needle and return it to the medication preparation area for proper disposal.
d. Place the syringe and needle in a rigid, puncture-resistant container in an area outside of the patient's room.
ANS: B
All needles (uncapped and unbroken) are disposed of in a rigid, puncture-resistant, tamper-proof container located near the site of use. Consequently, these containers should be installed in the patient's room. Needles and syringes are disposed of uncapped and unbroken. A used needle should not be transported to an area distant from use for disposal.
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