Table 2 Students Nurses Knowledge of Needle Stick Injuries (n = 176)
Item No. | Question | Correct Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|
n | % | ||
1 | Needle stick injury is defined as wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. (True*) | 160 | 90.9 |
2 | Recap of the syringe after performing nursing interventions is recommended to decrease the risk of needle stick injury. (False*) | 154 | 87.5 |
3 | The most common cause of needle stick injury is during and after use of needles. (True*) | 154 | 87.5 |
4 | Which disease can be prevented by vaccine? (Hepatitis B*) | 113 | 64.2 |
5 | How many doses are required for full protection from hepatitis? (Three doses*) | 53 | 30.1 |
6 | What precautions are needed to avoid needle stick accidents? (Safer devices & technics and gloves*) | 124 | 70.5 |
7 | What are the blood-borne pathogens that medical staff are most commonly exposed to when they experience NSI? (Hepatitis B & C, HIV*) | 122 | 69.3 |
8 | What is the maximum capacity for a sharps’ container? (75%*) | 72 | 40.9 |
9 | After performing a procedure that involves a needle, which practice is recommended to decrease the risk of injury? (Dispose in a sharps container*) | 145 | 82.4 |
10 | Which action is recommended to decrease the risk of infection immediately after experiencing NSI? (Wash area with soap and water*) | 68 | 38.6 |