Safe needle practice calls for which of the following?

a. Needles should not be recapped.
b. Recap the needle with two hands.
c. Gloves are not necessary when drawing blood.
d. Dispose of the needle in a hazardous waste bag.


ANS: A
Needles should not be recapped. When it is necessary to recap a syringe, both hands should never be used; instead, use the one-hand "scoop" technique or a mechanical device to recap syringe needles safely. Gloves should always be worn when using a needle to draw blood. Needles must be disposed of in a biohazard sharps (i.e., hard plastic) container.

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