According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, proper handling of needlestick injuries involves:
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ACleaning the injury with an alcohol wipe and continuing with the procedure
BBandaging the area without reporting and monitoring for signs of infection
CImmediately washing the area with soap and water and reporting the injury
DApplying antiseptic and waiting to report until symptoms appear
✓ Correct answer: C. Immediately washing the area with soap and water and reporting the injuryAnswer: Immediately washing the area with soap and water and reporting the injury
OSHA guidelines emphasize that healthcare workers should immediately wash the area of needlestick injury with soap and water, report the injury to a supervisor, and seek medical evaluation. Applying antiseptic or alcohol wipes is not sufficient as it does not replace immediate soap and water washing. Delay in reporting can hinder timely intervention, and bandaging without reporting can result in serious health consequences.
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