BUISENESS MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
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Question
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Which of the following is an avoidable risk?Page 53
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Steam burns from fighting an interior fire
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Needle sticks from resheathing a needle when starting an intravenous line
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Exposure to infectious diseases
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All of these risks are avoidable.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The main risk from a sharps injury is the potential exposure to infections such as blood-borne viruses (BBV). This can occur where the injury involves a sharp that is contaminated with blood or a bodily fluid from a patient. The blood-borne viruses of most concern are: Hepatitis B (HBV)
Detailed explanation-2: -Needlestick injuries can be avoided by eliminating the unnecessary use of needles, using devices with safety features, and promoting education and safe work practices for handling needles and related systems.
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