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Handling Syringes
When handling syringes the needle, the tip and hub, the inside of the barrel, and the plunger must always be kept sterile. Syringes should be labelled with the name of the medication. If a needle is broken, it must be accounted for in its entirety. Bending, shearing, breaking, or recapping contaminated needles is strictly prohibited. If recapping a contaminated needle is necessary, it must be accomplished by a mechanical device or through a one-handed scoop technique. Contaminated needles must be disposed in a container that is closable, puncture resistant, leak-proof on the sides and bottom, and labelled or color-coded. Always check the hospital’s written policy and procedures concerning the handling and disposal of sharps and syringes.
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Question of
Which of the following is TRUE about handling syringes?
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A contaminated needle must be discarded after reading hospital policy.
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If broken, all the pieces of the needle must be found.
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Contaminated needles must never be recapped or discarded.
Correct Wrong
The paragraph emphasizes the importance of managing needles and syringes properly. It states that if a needle is broken, it must be accounted for in its entirety, meaning all pieces must be found to avoid injury or contamination. Option A is incorrect because it implies that policy alone dictates the disposal of contaminated needles, while the paragraph specifies that contaminated needles must not be recapped or discarded unless using specific techniques. Option C is partially correct but not fully accurate as the paragraph specifies that recapping contaminated needles is prohibited unless done with a mechanical device or one-handed scoop technique. Therefore, B is the most accurate choice based on the information provided.
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