The patient inquires about how his body will kill pathogens unassisted by antibiotics.
The nurse responds that a process called phagocytosis will:

Choice A rationale

Gloves are often the most contaminated piece of PPE. They should be removed first to prevent contamination of other PPE or areas.

Choice B rationale

The gown should be removed after gloves because it covers the largest surface area and could spread contaminants if removed earlier.

Choice C rationale

Eyewear should be removed before the mask to avoid potential contamination from airborne particles that could remain on the mask.

Choice D rationale

The mask is typically removed last to prevent inhalation of any contaminants that might still be in the air during the removal process.

Choice A rationale

Throwing the needle and syringe immediately into a garbage can, even if covered and lined, does not ensure proper disposal of biohazard materials. This practice increases the risk of contamination and injury.

Choice B rationale

Recapping the needle and placing it on the patient's table until leaving the room increases the risk of needle stick injuries and improper disposal, which is unsafe and against best practices for needle safety.

Choice C rationale

Breaking the needle from the syringe using the needle cover to prevent reuse does not eliminate the risk of needle stick injuries and may lead to improper disposal and handling of biohazard materials.

Choice D rationale

Never recapping the needle afterward is the safest practice to avoid the risk of needle stick injuries, as recapping is a common cause of such injuries. Proper disposal in a sharps container immediately after use is the recommended method.