AORN has developed a list of risk reduction strategies that the perioperative nurse and surgical technologist can use to protect themselves from exposure injuries during surgery.Which safe sharp handling practices reflect true statements that are appropriate intraoperative nursing actions for the scrub person?

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During the procedure use the following practices to reduce sharps injuries:Use neutral or hands-free techniques for passing sharp items,instead of passing hand to hand.Give verbal notification when passing a sharp device.Be aware of other sterile team members in and near the area when handling a sharp device.Keep track of,and account for,all sharp items throughout the procedure.Keep hands away from the surgical site when sharp items are in use (i.e.,suturing,cutting).AORN advises double-gloving during invasive procedures,noting that 18 clinical trials have demonstrated that double-gloving minimizes the risk of exposure to blood and that double-gloving reduces by as much as 87% the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids if the outer glove is punctured.All published studies to date have demonstrated that the use of blunt suture needles can substantially reduce or eliminate needlestick injuries from surgical needles.

AORN Has Developed a List of Risk Reduction Strategies That