Which practice avoids increasing risk of accidental injuries?

Which practice avoids increasing risk of accidental injuries?

• A. Needlestick Prevention
• B. Resuscitation Equipment
• C. HEPA Respirator
• D. N-95 Respirator

Answer: (A)

The practice focuses on reducing injuries from sharps by changing how needles and other sharp devices are handled, used, and discarded. Implementing needlestick prevention means using safety-engineered devices, avoiding recap techniques, and disposing of sharps promptly in puncture-resistant containers. These measures directly cut the most common route of accidental injuries—the percutaneous exposure to contaminated sharps—through engineering controls, proper procedures, and staff training. Resuscitation equipment helps with patient care during emergencies, but it does not specifically reduce the risk of staff injuries from needles. Respirators like HEPA or N-95 protect against inhaling contaminants, not preventing accidental injuries from sharps or other contact hazards.

The practice focuses on reducing injuries from sharps by changing how needles and other sharp devices are handled, used, and discarded. Implementing needlestick prevention means using safety-engineered devices, avoiding recap techniques, and disposing of sharps promptly in puncture-resistant containers. These measures directly cut the most common route of accidental injuries—the percutaneous exposure to contaminated sharps—through engineering controls, proper procedures, and staff training.

Resuscitation equipment helps with patient care during emergencies, but it does not specifically reduce the risk of staff injuries from needles. Respirators like HEPA or N-95 protect against inhaling contaminants, not preventing accidental injuries from sharps or other contact hazards.