Using single-use syringes and needles for each injection is an essential component of safe injection practices. It helps prevent the transmission of infectious agents between patients.

Incorrect choices:

a. Reusing needles on the same patient is not a safe practice as it can lead to contamination and infection.

b. Recapitulating needles increases the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and should be avoided.

c. Administering medication from a multidose vial to multiple patients can introduce contamination and increase the risk of infection.

Disposing of used needles and syringes in a biohazard sharps container is the recommended method. It ensures safe containment and proper disposal of sharps to minimize the risk of needlestick injuries and transmission of infections.

Incorrect choices: a. Placing used needles and syringes in a regular trash bin is unsafe and can lead to accidental injuries for waste handlers.

b. Recapitulating needles is not recommended due to the increased risk of needlestick injuries.

d. Leaving used needles and syringes on the patient's bedside table is unsafe and can pose a risk to the patient and healthcare providers.

If a needlestick injury occurs during an injection, the healthcare provider should follow the facility's protocol for reporting the incident and receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to minimize the risk of infection transmission.

Incorrect choices:

a. Continuing with the injection procedure without reporting the needlestick injury is unsafe and can lead to further complications.

b. Washing the affected area with soap and water is a general first aid measure, but it is not sufficient in the case of a needlestick injury.

c. Discarding the used needle in a regular trash bin is inappropriate as it does not ensure proper handling and disposal of the contaminated needle.

It is unnecessary to clean the rubber stopper on a medication vial before withdrawing medication, as long as proper aseptic technique is used during the preparation process.

Incorrect choices:

a. Sharing medication vials among multiple patients, even with needle changes, can lead to contamination and should be avoided.

b. Drawing medication from a vial using the same syringe for multiple injections increases the risk of contamination and infection.

d. Ampules should be broken open using a sterile device or ampule breaker to ensure a clean break and prevent injuries.

The recommended duration for hand hygiene before and after administering injections is typically 15 seconds. This allows sufficient time to effectively clean the hands and reduce the risk of infection transmission.

Incorrect choices:

a. 5 seconds may not be enough to adequately clean the hands and remove potential pathogens.

c. 30 seconds and d. 60 seconds are longer than necessary for routine hand hygiene before and after administering injections.