RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1595 of 2368

A nurse has just given an intramuscular injection. What should the nurse do with the used needle?

  1. Dispose of it immediately in a sharps container without recapping
  2. Recap it using a one-handed technique, then discard it
  3. Place it on the bedside table until the end of the shift
  4. Drop it in the regular trash after bending the tip
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Correct answer: Dispose of it immediately in a sharps container without recapping

Needles should not be recapped and should be disposed of right away in an FDA-cleared sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Aseptic Technique: Sharps Safety. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026