To prevent needle-stick injuries, the correct practice is: ( Difficulty: 2)
A.? Place sharps directly into a puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps box after use
B.? Utilize needle disposal equipment for safe disposal
C.? Back-sleeve needle caps with one hand to prevent sticking others
D.? Put needles in a double yellow garbage bag with other medical waste
Answer Explanation
A,B,C
Expansion: Sharps box is a medical organizer used to collect sharp instruments such as syringes, small glassware, razor blades, and suture needles. Sharps boxes are single-use, and are required by the state to be recycled by a medical waste disposal unit within 24 hours and incinerated completely and safely within 48 hours.