Question

question 3 of 5
which step should be taken first after a needlestick injury?

• report only if the source patient is known to have hiv
• delay action until symptoms appear
• ignore the incident if bleeding stops
• clean the site with soap and water

Explanation:

For a needlestick injury, the first step is to clean the site to reduce infection risk. Reporting only for known HIV, delaying, or ignoring are incorrect. Cleaning with soap and water is standard initial care.

Answer:

D. Clean the site with soap and water