IBQH001 Exam - Topic 3 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for IBQH's IBQH001 exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 3

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:

ATaking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.

BApplying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.

CSeeking post exposure prophylaxis.

DSeeking the medical history of the patient.

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by Lilli at May 29, 2024, 10:14 AM

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Lenna

3 months ago

Post exposure prophylaxis is crucial in these situations!

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Lynna

3 months ago

Wait, is seeking the patient's history really not helpful? That seems off.

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Tawny

3 months ago

I thought applying antiseptic was always a good idea?

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Ashlyn

4 months ago

Totally agree, you need to keep those gloves on!

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Nada

4 months ago

Taking off gloves and washing hands is definitely not the right move.

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Adelina

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

9 months 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

8 months ago

Exactly, quick action is key in cases like this. D is not the priority here.

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Cassi

8 months ago

Definitely, safety first! Dr. Sara needs to prioritize her health in this situation.

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Ezekiel

8 months ago

I agree, D is not the right answer. It's important to take care of yourself first.

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Celestine

8 months ago

C) Seeking post exposure prophylaxis.

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Ryan

8 months ago

B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.

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Carlee

9 months ago

A) Taking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.

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Jestine

10 months 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

8 months ago

C) Seeking post exposure prophylaxis.

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Lashaunda

8 months ago

B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.

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Grover

8 months ago

A) Taking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.

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Jennifer

10 months 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

9 months ago

C) Seeking post exposure prophylaxis.

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Carmen

9 months ago

B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.

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Jerry

9 months ago

A) Taking off gloves, wash hand with soap and water.

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Reyes

10 months 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

8 months ago

User1: Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying.

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Aretha

9 months ago

User3: I agree with User2. Taking off gloves and washing hands is also important.

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Lashawna

9 months 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

10 months 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

10 months ago

I agree with Portia, we need to know the medical history to assess the risk of infection.

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Portia

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Seeking the medical history of the patient.

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Rozella

11 months ago

I think the answer is B) Applying antiseptic & Squeeze the site of needle stick.

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Mariann

11 months 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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