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Biomedical Waste Regulation

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What is considered Infectious Medical Waste?

Any waste generated during medical diagnosis or treatment
Waste contaminated with any type of organism
Any waste generated during research activities
Medical waste capable of producing an infectious disease (correct)

According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what is included in Infectious Medical Waste?

Contaminated items that would release blood if compressed
All waste generated during immunization of human beings
Contaminated sharps and pathological wastes containing blood or OPIM (correct)
Items caked with dried blood that would dislodge during handling

Who generates Biomedical Waste?

Only research facilities involved in biological production or testing
Only those involved in the production of biological materials
Those involved in diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals (correct)
Anyone involved in medical research activities

What defines Infectious Medical Waste according to the text?

Waste contaminated by a pathogenic organism not routinely available in the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Infectious Waste regulated according to the text?

To minimize the potential for the spread of disease from a medical setting to the general public (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of patient isolation and cohort nursing?

Preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of undertaking a risk assessment when isolating a patient?

To ensure that the patient is isolated safely (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are standard precautions in healthcare settings primarily focused on?

Hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which settings might it be challenging to achieve patient isolation?

Other healthcare settings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are healthcare workers familiar with regarding infection control measures?

Universal precautions or standard precautions (C) Signup and view all the answers