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Question
In the event of a needlestick or cut, what is the initial action that should NOT be taken?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 21, under 'Needlestick / Cut', explicitly states: '! Do NOT squeeze or suck the wound'.
Hint
Some actions, though seemingly intuitive, can actually worsen the situation by forcing contaminants deeper into the wound or into the bloodstream.