Pharmacy Technician PTCB Practice Test

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According to USP Chapter 797, how should a pharmacy technician recap a needle to prevent a needle stick?

A needle should never be recapped
C. A technician should hold the syringe with one hand and use the other hand to recap the needle
D. A technician should only recap a needle inside the laminar airflow workstation
B. A technician should use the one-hand scoop method

The correct answer is: C. A technician should hold the syringe with one hand and use the other hand to recap the needle

Recapping a needle is a common cause of needle stick injuries for healthcare professionals and should be avoided whenever possible. However, in situations where recapping is necessary, the recommended method is the one-hand scoop method, demonstrated by option D. Option A is incorrect because recapping should never be the first choice and should only be done if absolutely necessary. Option C is incorrect because although working inside a laminar airflow workstation can provide a controlled environment, it is still not a foolproof method for preventing needle stick injuries. Option A and B are incorrect because they both involve using two hands to recap the needle, which increases the risk of a needle stick injury. The one-hand scoop method in option D reduces the risk by allowing the technician to use one hand to hold the syringe and the other to safely recap the needle.