Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
After a needle stick occurs while removing the cap from a sterile needle, which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
After a needle stick, the needle is considered contaminated and should be discarded. The nurse should select another sterile needle to use. Completing an incident report is not necessary in this situation because the needle was sterile when the nurse was stuck and not in contact with any other person's body fluids. Notifying the supervisor immediately is not required as the situation can be managed by selecting a new needle. Disinfecting the needle with an alcohol swab is not recommended as it does not meet the standards of safe practice and infection control.