1. Which factor is identified as a potential reason for the overuse of injections where providers might gain financially?
2. To minimize the risk of cuts when opening glass ampoules, fingers should be protected using a small gauze pad or an _________________.
3. Which waste disposal method has the weakness of potentially producing significant smoke, requiring fuel, and releasing toxic substances like dioxins if combustion is incomplete or temperatures are too low?
4. When managing a needle-stick injury, what is the recommended immediate action regarding the wound itself, after staying calm?
5. According to safe injection principles, what is the correct procedure when accessing a multi-dose vial multiple times?
6. A core principle of injection safety dictates that syringes and needles are intended for ___________________-use only and must never be reused.
7. Which item should not be placed into a designated sharps container?
8. What is a primary weakness of the Waste Burial Pit/Cement Encapsulation method for sharps disposal?
9. Under which specific circumstance is wearing a facemask recommended during injection procedures?
10. Post-exposure ____________________ (PEP) may be recommended following a needle-stick injury if the source patient is suspected of having certain bloodborne infections, like HIV.
11. What is a key strategy mentioned for preventing needle-stick injuries involving equipment design?
12. Beyond patient and provider safety, what is the third key dimension that must be considered for overall injection safety?
13. Which action constitutes an unsafe injection practice regarding medication vials?
14. Studies in some primary healthcare settings suggest that over _____________________% of injections given are clinically unnecessary and could be replaced by oral medications.
15. Which high-temperature waste treatment method is noted for achieving nearly complete combustion and sterilization but has high costs and requires trained staff?
16. What immediate action is critical if a sterile needle accidentally touches a non-sterile surface before injection?
17. What is the primary purpose of using safety-engineered needles or needleless systems?
18. After use, needles and syringes should be immediately disposed of into a puncture-resistant, clearly labeled __________________ container located at the point of use.
19. Why is recapping used needles considered a high-risk and unsafe practice?
20. Which statement accurately reflects a principle of safe injection practice regarding intravenous (IV) solution bags?
