護理師教導病人居家針具丟棄方式，正確方法為何？
A nurse is teaching a patient about safely disposing of sharps at home. What is the correct method?
- APlacing needles in a rigid, puncture-proof container✓ 正解將針頭放入堅固、防穿刺的容器中
- BThrowing needles in the regular trash bin將針頭丟入一般垃圾桶
- CPutting needles in a plastic grocery bag將針頭放入塑膠購物袋中
- DWrapping needles in paper towels用衛生紙包裹針頭
居家針具處理的核心原則是「防穿刺」與「密封」。許多居家注射藥物（如胰島素、抗凝血劑）的個案，若隨意丟棄針具，會對家庭成員及清潔人員造成針扎（Needlestick injury）風險，進而傳播血源性感染疾病（如 HIV, HBV, HCV）。正確的處置是將針具投入堅硬、防穿刺的容器中，並在容器封口後依當地法規處理。
The core principles of home sharps disposal are puncture-resistance and a tight seal. Many clients who self-administer medications at home (such as insulin or anticoagulants) may, if needles are discarded carelessly, expose family members and waste handlers to needlestick injury and the resulting risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission (e.g., HIV, HBV, HCV). The correct method is to place needles in a rigid, puncture-proof container and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations after sealing.
在美國，許多社區提供特定的銳器回收計畫（Sharps Take-Back Programs），護理師應衛教病人查詢當地衛生局（Department of Health）網站，了解居住區域的具體丟棄站點。