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Injection Safety & Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. What is the maximum recommended injection volume for a single IM injection in the deltoid muscle of an adult?

    Answer: 2 mL

    The deltoid muscle can accommodate up to 2 mL per injection; larger volumes should be divided or administered in a larger muscle group such as the vastus lateralis.

  2. After withdrawing the needle from a patient using a safety syringe, when should the safety mechanism be activated?

    Answer: Immediately after the needle is withdrawn from the patient

    Safety devices must be activated immediately after needle withdrawal to eliminate the window of exposure to the unsheathed needle.

  3. Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what must an employer provide to a worker following a needlestick injury?

    Answer: Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up at no cost to the worker

    OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to provide post-exposure evaluation and follow-up at no cost to the employee after a needlestick event.

  4. According to current CDC/ACIP guidelines, should a vaccine administrator aspirate (pull back on the plunger) before injecting a vaccine intramuscularly?

    Answer: No, aspiration is not recommended for routine vaccine administration

    CDC and ACIP no longer recommend aspiration before routine IM vaccine injections, as evidence does not support the benefit and it increases patient discomfort.

  5. What is the correct skin preparation technique before administering a vaccine injection?

    Answer: Wipe the site with an alcohol swab and allow the skin to dry before injecting

    Alcohol should be applied and allowed to dry completely before injection to ensure effective disinfection and prevent stinging from residual alcohol.

  6. Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during routine vaccine administration, which statement is most accurate?

    Answer: Gloves are recommended and required when blood contact is anticipated, though not universally mandated by OSHA for routine injections

    OSHA does not universally mandate gloves for routine injections but requires them when blood contact is likely; many public health guidelines recommend gloves as standard practice.

  7. Sharps containers should be sealed and disposed of when they reach what fill level?

    Answer: Three-quarters (¾) full

    Sharps containers should be sealed and disposed of when ¾ full; filling beyond this risks needlestick injury when accessing or sealing the container.