Describe healthcare workers' most common route of exposure to occupationally acquired HIV, and what steps should be done to prevent exposure
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
85% of all occupationally acquired HIV is due to needlestick injuries. Most needlestick injuries happen after use but before disposalâ€"usually the sharps disposal container is full and the healthcare worker's hand is injured by a needle near the top of the container. Ensuring that the sharps container is available, in reach, and no more than ¾ full before performing a procedure will reduce the risk of exposure.
You might also like to view...
You arrive at the scene of a fall, where a 42-year-old woman fell backward off a step ladder while cleaning windows in her kitchen. She is lying on the floor complaining of pain to her ankle. She tells you, "If I had just gone to work today instead of using vacation time, this never would have happened!" Based on information thus far, which one of the following can you conclude?
A) She is alert with an open airway. B) She does not have any other injuries. C) She does not require rapid transport. D) Her pulse rate is within normal limits.
The problem of over supplementation with vitamins and minerals rarely occurs in animals being fed commercial diets
Indicate whether the statement is true or false