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During her night shift in the ER, Dr Sara unfortunately had a needle stick injury while she was stitching a 4 years old child. All of the following measures are helpful in managing this incident except:
Suggested Answer: C
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46 comments · newest first
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Lenna
10 months ago
Post exposure prophylaxis is crucial in these situations!
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Lynna
11 months ago
Wait, is seeking the patient's history really not helpful? That seems off.
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Tawny
11 months ago
I thought applying antiseptic was always a good idea?
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Ashlyn
11 months ago
Totally agree, you need to keep those gloves on!
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Nada
11 months ago
Taking off gloves and washing hands is definitely not the right move.
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Adelina
12 months ago
I feel like post exposure prophylaxis is crucial, but I can't recall if washing hands is actually recommended right after a needle stick.
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Lonna
12 months ago
Seeking the medical history of the patient seems like it could be helpful, but I wonder if it’s really a priority right after the injury.
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Roy
12 months ago
I think applying antiseptic is important, but squeezing the site seems questionable. We talked about that in a practice scenario.
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Sherita
1 year ago
I remember discussing needle stick injuries in class, but I'm not sure if taking off gloves is the right first step.
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Matt
1 year ago
I've got a good handle on needle stick management, so I think I can tackle this question. I just need to double-check my understanding of the recommended steps.
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Nikita
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which of these measures is not helpful. I'll have to carefully consider each option and try to eliminate the wrong answer.
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Theola
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. Washing the area, applying antiseptic, and seeking post-exposure prophylaxis all seem like good steps. I just need to figure out which one is the exception.
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Lauran
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the general steps for managing a needle stick, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything important.
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Annette
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about managing a needle stick injury. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Madelyn
1 year ago
I feel like the option about installing all existing plugins is not correct, but I can't remember if we can manually select plugins.
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Arminda
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to focus on the wording of the statements and match them to what we covered about verbal rules and business phrases.
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Mari
1 year ago
I remember learning about the Service Statelessness principle in class. I think the key is that it's about deferring state data, so the answer is likely "True" since the service contract is where that state data is defined.
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Sabra
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by option B. Isn't that more of a denial-of-service attack rather than an external threat? I'll need to double-check my understanding of the different types of network security threats.
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Denise
1 year ago
What a nightmare! I feel for Dr. Sara. The right answer has to be D - the patient's history is irrelevant when you need to act quickly to prevent potential infection from the needle stick. Prioritize your own health, girl!
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Nobuko
1 year ago
Exactly, quick action is key in cases like this. D is not the priority here.
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Cassi
1 year ago
Definitely, safety first! Dr. Sara needs to prioritize her health in this situation.
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Ezekiel
1 year ago
I agree, D is not the right answer. It's important to take care of yourself first.
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Celestine
1 year ago
C) Seeking post exposure prophylaxis.
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Ryan
1 year ago
B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.
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Carlee
1 year ago
A) Taking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.
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Jestine
1 year ago
I'd go with D. Trying to get the patient's medical info is a waste of time when you need to take care of yourself first after a needle stick. This is a classic case of 'put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others'.
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Viola
1 year ago
C) Seeking post exposure prophylaxis.
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Lashaunda
1 year ago
B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.
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Grover
1 year ago
A) Taking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.
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Jennifer
1 year ago
Haha, I hope Dr. Sara is okay! The correct answer is definitely D. Worrying about the patient's history is the last thing you'd want to do when you've just been stuck by a needle.
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Royal
1 year ago
C) Seeking post exposure prophylaxis.
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Carmen
1 year ago
B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.
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Jerry
1 year ago
A) Taking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.
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Reyes
1 year ago
B seems like the right answer to me. Applying antiseptic and squeezing the site is a crucial step to prevent infection. Seeking the patient's medical history is not relevant in this emergency situation.
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Estrella
1 year ago
User1: Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying.
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Aretha
1 year ago
User3: I agree with User2. Taking off gloves and washing hands is also important.
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Lashawna
1 year ago
User2: No, I disagree. The correct answer is B. Applying antiseptic and squeezing the site can help prevent infection.
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Brynn
1 year ago
User1: I think the answer is D. We need to know the patient's medical history to assess the risk of infection.
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Cyndy
1 year ago
I agree with Portia, we need to know the medical history to assess the risk of infection.
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Portia
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Seeking the medical history of the patient.
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Rozella
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.
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Mariann
2 years ago
I think the answer is D. Seeking the medical history of the patient is not a helpful measure in managing a needle stick injury. We need to focus on immediate first aid and reporting the incident.
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Lashanda
1 year ago
I agree, seeking the medical history of the patient is not necessary in managing a needle stick injury.
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Nan
1 year ago
C) Seeking post exposure prophylaxis.
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Angelica
1 year ago
B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.
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Francine
1 year ago
A) Taking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.