Phlebotomist Exam Prep

Category - Infection Control

Needle-stick protection devices are:
  1. Engineering controls for safety.
  2. Caps for needles that reduce the risk for needle-sticks.
  3. Required by law.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - Needle-stick protection devices are required by law according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These devices are engineering controls that reduce the risk of needle-sticks by providing a cover for used needles. Some devices are retractable needles, while others are safety caps that can be snapped on the needle after use. While all used needles should be placed directly into an approved sharps container, these engineering controls add an extra protective mechanism to avoid injury.
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