Responding to a needlestick during clinic care
RN OSCE practice station
Aseptic technique · 2 min to read · 8 min to perform
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Manage the sharp and injury, speak with Michael, arrange urgent exposure assessment and complete the incident note.
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You are an RN in a GP clinic. You have just given Michael Stone an injection. As you dispose of the used syringe, the needle pierces your glove and left index finger. Michael is seated on the couch and feels well. RN Alex Morgan is in the next room and Dr Taylor Singh, the GP, is reachable by phone. Manage the sharp and injury, speak with Michael, arrange urgent exposure assessment and complete the incident note.
What this station tests
- Dispose of a used sharp immediately without recapping or passing it between people.
- Wash a puncture with soap and water; do not squeeze or use caustic agents.
- Urgent exposure review determines testing and prophylaxis; source testing needs appropriate consent.
Sources for the clinical content
- NHMRC: Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare
- ACSQHC: Making informed choices (informed consent)
- Healthdirect: Needlestick injuries
An original practice scenario with invented patients. Not an exam question.