As you remove the needle from the patient's arm, you apply pressure to the puncture site and you should engage the safety mechanism immediately using: (Choose all that apply)A) your index finger.B) the edge of the sharps container.C) your thumb.D) the edge of the table.
What will be an ideal response?
C, D
While applying pressure to the puncture site, engage the needle safety mechanism immediately using your thumb or the edge of a table. The correct procedure depends on the model of safety device used. Some safety devices are designed to be engaged by using the thumb and some by pressing against a table or counter, but using the thumb to engage some devices could put the phlebotomist at risk of a needlestick.
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A) immediately notify the dispatcher and request the appropriate resources. B) isolate the incident as much as possible to avoid the risk of harm to others. C) immediately establish a hot zone and cordon it off with red or yellow tape. D) size up the scene, assessing factors such as wind direction and terrain features.
The suffix ____ means formative material of cells.
A. -plasm B. -phylaxis C. -ptosis D. -plasia