What percentage of sharps injuries are due to the use of hypodermic needles or syringes, suture needles, winged-steel or butterfly-type needles, blood collection needles, scalpels, and iv stylets?

a.
20%

b.
60%

c.
80%

d.
100%

Based on the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Drexel University, in hospitals there is an 80% and a ratio o 4:5 sharp injuries are caused by the given sharp objects. These injuries can expose people in the health sector to different infectious diseases that are bloodborne. They are reminded of the safety procedures to prevent needle injuries.