which of the following devices is considered ...
which of the following devices is considered contaminated? select the 4 answer options that apply. used iv tubing with no visible blood a used needle a syringe detached from the used needle used iv tubing with visible blood a newly opened syringe
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# Brief Explanations:
Used medical devices that have come into contact with a patient's body fluids or tissues are considered contaminated. IV tubing with visible blood has been in contact with blood, a used needle and a syringe detached from a used needle have been in contact with a patient, and even IV tubing with no visible blood may still have microscopic contaminants. A newly - opened syringe has not been used and is not contaminated.
# Answer:
Used IV tubing with NO visible blood, A used needle, A syringe detached from the used needle, Used IV tubing with visible blood