In addition to using appropriate engineered safety devices, NIOSH recommends that health-care workers ____.
A) recap needles before transporting them to the sharps container
B) throw sharps into the wastebasket
C) attend bloodborne pathogen training every three years
D) avoid using needles with hinged shields
E) use needles only if no safe alternatives are available

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

NIOSH recommends using needles only if no safe alternatives are available to minimize the risk of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

In Addition to Using Appropriate Engineered Safety Devices, NIOSH Recommends