ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse accidentally sticks her hand with a syringe needle after administering an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Wash the area of the puncture thoroughly with soap and water. This is the first action the nurse should take after a needlestick injury to reduce the risk of infection. Washing the area helps to remove any potentially infectious material. Reporting the incident to the charge nurse (
A) and completing an incident report (
D) are important steps but should follow washing the area. Going to employee health services (
C) may be necessary for further assessment and follow-up, but immediate cleaning of the wound is crucial. Options E, F, and G are not provided in the question.
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