Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE? Multiple Choice Double-ended needles are used with syringes. Higher needle gauges correspond to larger needle bore size. Needles should be recapped prior to disposal.

Answer 1

The true statement is that higher needle gauges correspond to smaller, not larger, needle bore sizes. Double-ended needles are typically not used with syringes in clinical settings and recapping needles before disposal is against CDC guidelines and poses a safety risk.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is TRUE among the options provided relates to needle gauge size. Specifically, higher needle gauges correspond to smaller, not larger, needle bore sizes. In the context of syringes, double-ended needles are not typically used with syringes in clinical settings. These are more common in laboratory settings, for example, in filling chromatography columns. Lastly, regarding needle safety, the statement that needles should be recapped prior to disposal is incorrect and poses a safety risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the practice of not recapping needles before disposal to prevent needlestick injuries. Used needles should be immediately disposed of in a proper sharps container.

It is crucial for healthcare providers and those working in medical environments to understand these facts to ensure proper and safe use of syringes and needles, and to follow best practices for needle disposal to minimize the risk of injury and infection transmission.

Answer 2

Needles should be recapped prior to disposal.

Step-by-step explanation:

Needles are mainly used to inject any chemical inside the patient's body.A single needle is used for a single patient. These needles can not be reused for the different patients.

The needle consist of syringe on its upper part. This syringe can harm to the organism. Hence, the needle must be recapped before throwing into the disposal.

Thus, the correct answer is option (3).