Where do more than half of needlestick injuries involving suture needles occur?
A) During the suturing of fascia or muscle tissue
B) During the suturing of epithelial tissue
C) During the suturing of loose connective tissue
D) During the passing of the needle between surgical personnel

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Needlestick injuries (NSIs)are the predominant cause of percutaneous injuries (PIs)in the surgical setting.Straight suture needles pose the highest risk of injury per needle use,but NSIs occur most often during suturing of fascia or muscles with curved sharp suture needles.According to the ACS,blunt suture needles permit suturing of fascia and other structures with minimal risk of injuring the surgeon,even when the surgeon's glove punctures.

Where Do More Than Half of Needlestick Injuries Involving Suture