prevention
Name one piece of PPE that helps prevent needle stick injuries.
Gloves
the virus most likely to be transmitted through needle stick in healthcare
Hepatitis B is the most likely to be transmitted.
the most common cause of needle stick injuries in dental clinics
handling local anesthetic needles
First step immediately after a neelde stick injury?
wash the puncture site with soap and warm running water for 10 minutes,
Approxment number of healthcare workers per year in the U.S. who sustain neelde sticks
between 600,000 and 800,000
what is the safest method of recapping a neelde
one-hand scoop technique
HIV transmision through a dental needle stick is estimated at this percentage risk (-1%)
0.3%
happens when a used needle accidently pircese the skin during disposal
exposure to blood-borne viruses,
After washing the injury must be reported to this person in the clinic
supervisor, manager, or a designated department like Occupational Health or Human Resources
this global health organization provides guidelines for needle stick injury management
The World Health Organization (WHO)
wearing these two types of protective barriers reduces exposure risck
(PPE) and Engineering Controls.
Hepitites C currently has no vaccine but can still be transmitted by this exposure
contaminated blood
RE- capping needles incorrectly is also called this
two-handed recapping,
A baseline blood test is drawn for both these two people
cholesterol (HDL and LDL) and blood sugar (glucose or HbA1c)
the CDCs standard precautions are designed to protect against this type of exposure
blood, all body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat),
why is passing instruments hand to hand discouraged
due to the significant risk of accidental injury and the potential transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
A dentist who sustains a stick must be tested for these three major pathigens
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Passing instruments improperly can lead to this type of stick
sharps injury or needlestick.
this type of medication may be started within 2 hours for hiv prevention
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).
the needle stick safety and prevention act was passed in this year
was passed in 2000
what is the no touch technique?
prevent infection during medical procedures.
the " Window period" for HIV detection may last up to these many weeks
12 weeks (3 months)
the risk of stick injuries increases during this type of procedure du to the limited visibility and movement
minimally invasive surgery (MIS),
The doucumention of the incident is required by this U.S. workplace safety agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
employers must maintain this type of written program to comply with OSAH's Bloodborne pathogens standard.
written Exposure Control Plan (ECP)