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Surgical Prick Injury: Brain TrainerQuestion:%u2022 A surgeon is pricked by a needle used during an appendectomy. What action should be taken?Answer:%u2022 Patient: Test for HBV, HCV, HIV%u2022 Surgeon: Store blood, test for HBV, offer HBV boosterKey Points:%u2022 Always test the source patient for bloodborne infections%u2022 Protect the healthcare worker with appropriate testing and prophylaxis
