Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Written Practice Exam

Where should used needles be placed immediately after use?

On the patient’s skin In a sharps container In the regular trash In a shared waste bag for later disposal

Correct Answer:

In a sharps container

Explanation:

Used needles should be placed immediately into a sharps container. This container is designed to be puncture-resistant and leak-proof, keeping the needle safely contained and greatly reducing the risk of needle-stick injuries or exposure to bloodborne pathogens for anyone handling the waste. Putting a used needle in the patient’s skin, the regular trash, or a shared waste bag for later disposal creates opportunities for accidents and does not provide the proper containment. Always deposit the needle directly into the sharps container and follow your facility’s disposal procedures once the container is ready for final disposal.

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