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Which of the following materials is classified as radioactive waste?

  • Irradiated blood products (correct)
  • Plastic containers used for patient meals
  • Wooden sticks used for crafting
  • Leftover food from patients with infectious diseases

    • What correctly defines non-hazardous or general waste?

  • Waste that contains infectious agents or hazardous chemicals
  • Waste exclusively consisting of contaminated sharps and devices
  • Waste that is recyclable, biodegradable, or residual in nature (correct)
  • Waste that poses a risk of ionizing radiation

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of recyclable general waste?

  • It can be incinerated due to its hazardous nature
  • It primarily consists of contaminated medical items
  • It is categorized as radiation-exposed materials
  • It includes items like glass, aluminum, and plastics (correct)

    • Which type of waste includes kitchen waste and leftover food from patients?

    <p>Biodegradable general waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an example of radioactive waste?

    <p>Residual plastic from medical instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of healthcare waste is typically considered hazardous?

    <p>10-25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities does NOT generate healthcare waste?

    <p>Catering services at healthcare facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which healthcare waste generator is likely to produce the largest volume of waste?

    <p>Hospitals and medical centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of waste is primarily associated with materials that may contain pathogens?

    <p>Infectious waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of healthcare waste includes recognizable body parts typically from amputations?

    <p>Pathological and anatomical waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary responsibility of healthcare facilities regarding waste management?

    <p>Ensure proper treatment and disposal of hazardous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the difference in healthcare waste volumes between high and low-income countries?

    <p>High-income countries produce larger volumes of healthcare waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item is classified as sharp waste and poses a significant risk of injury?

    <p>Syringes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which healthcare waste generator includes laboratories that handle infectious agents?

    <p>Medical and biomedical laboratories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of breaking down hazardous healthcare waste to minimize environmental impact?

    <p>Treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following, which category of healthcare waste includes items like broken glass and scalpels?

    <p>Sharps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is proper segregation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in low-income countries generally characterized?

    <p>Less implemented and poorly monitored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a healthcare waste management system?

    <p>Minimizing adverse health effects and environmental impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waste is described as waste items that do not fit into other hazardous categories?

    <p>General waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which healthcare institutions typically generate waste from surgical procedures?

    <p>Mortuary and autopsy centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waste includes tissues from biopsies and operations?

    <p>Pathological and anatomical waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following populations is at risk due to exposure to healthcare wastes?

    <p>General public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential adverse health outcome of improper incineration of healthcare waste?

    <p>Release of air pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disposal method is prohibited in the Philippines concerning healthcare waste?

    <p>Incineration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential effect of untreated healthcare waste disposed in landfills?

    <p>Contamination of groundwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following alternatives to incineration uses high-pressure steam to sterilize waste?

    <p>Autoclaving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of injuries can result from sharp-influenced healthcare waste?

    <p>Sharp-influenced injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential consequence of chemical exposure from improperly managed healthcare waste?

    <p>Chemical burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can the release of drug-resistant microorganisms from healthcare facilities have on the environment?

    <p>Spread of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of strict compliance with healthcare waste management standards?

    <p>Protection of patients and health workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which toxic exposure effect is linked to pharmaceutical products released during healthcare waste treatment?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic makes chemical waste hazardous?

    <p>It must be toxic, corrosive, flammable, reactive, or oxidizing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines pharmaceutical waste?

    <p>Expired, split, and contaminated pharmaceutical products, drugs, vaccines, and sera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of waste is classified as genotoxic or cytotoxic?

    <p>Materials that pose a risk to the biological integrity of DNA or cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of flammable waste?

    <p>It ignites easily at normal working temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of chemical waste?

    <p>X-ray film developing solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials could be considered toxic to DNA?

    <p>Urine from patients undergoing treatment with cytotoxic drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk associated with corrosive waste?

    <p>It can cause severe burns upon contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reactive hazardous waste?

    <p>It is safe to store under standard conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prayer Before Class

    • The prayer requests divine guidance for understanding, memory, learning, and expressing oneself.
    • It asks for the Holy Spirit to dissipate darkness (sin and ignorance) and fill the intellect with wisdom and light.
    • It requests successful completion of the work at hand.
    • It concludes with a traditional Christian blessing.

    Unit 6: Healthcare Waste Management

    • The unit covers healthcare waste management principles.
    • The goal is to classify biomedical and hazardous wastes and explain their proper management.

    Outline

    • Part I: Healthcare Wastes
      • Definition
      • Categories
      • Impact of Healthcare Wastes
    • Part II: Healthcare Waste Management System
      • Reuse, Recovery, and Recycling
      • Legal Issues and Local Regulatory Agencies

    Learning Outcome

    • Students will classify biomedical and hazardous wastes and properly manage healthcare waste.

    Healthcare Wastes

    • 75-90% of healthcare waste is non-hazardous.
    • 10-25% is hazardous and may be infectious, toxic, or radioactive.

    Healthcare Waste Generators

    • Hospitals and medical centers
    • Infirmaries
    • Birthing homes
    • Clinics and other health-related facilities
      • Medical
      • Ambulatory
      • Dialysis
      • Healthcare centers and dispensaries
      • Surgical
      • Alternative medicine
      • Dental
      • Veterinary
    • Laboratories and research centers
      • Medical and biomedical laboratories
      • Medical research centers
      • Blood banks and blood collection services
      • Dental prosthetic laboratories
      • Nuclear medicine laboratories
      • Biotechnology laboratories
      • Animal research and testing laboratories
      • Drug testing laboratories
      • HIV testing laboratories
    • Drug manufacturers
    • Drug rehabilitation centers
    • Training centers for embalmers
    • Medical technology internship training centers
    • Schools of radiologic technology
    • Medical schools
    • Nursing homes
    • Dental schools
    • Mortuary and autopsy centers

    Categories of Healthcare Wastes

    • Hazardous: Sharps, Infectious, Pathological, Anatomical, Pharmaceutical, Genotoxic, Chemical, Radioactive, Pressurized Containers
    • Non-Hazardous (General): Recyclable, Biodegradable, Residual

    Hazardous or General Waste

    • Waste poses a variety of environmental and health risks.

    Infectious Waste

    • Infectious waste contains pathogens or toxins causing disease.
    • Examples: Cultures and stocks of infectious agents, waste from surgeries on patients with infectious diseases, wastes from patients in isolation wards, wastes in contact with infected patients undergoing hemodialysis, infected animals from research laboratories, and objects contacted by infected individuals or animals.
    • High Infectious Diseases (WHO): SARS, HIV, AIDS, pulmonary tuberculosis, anthrax, Ebola
    • High Infectious Diseases (DOH): Hepatitis B and C, rabies, infectious Group A streptococcal infections, transmissible spongiform encephalitis, HIV/AIDS, meningococcemia, viral hemorrhagic fevers (e.g., African Ebola, Lassa or Marburg), yellow fever, plague, and SARS.

    Pathological and Anatomical Waste

    • Tissues, body fluids, and organs from biopsies, autopsies, or surgical procedures.
    • Examples: Internal organs and tissues for histopathological examination.

    Sharps

    • Waste items causing cuts, pricks, or puncture wounds.
    • Examples: Needles, syringes, scalpels, saws, blades, broken glass, and knives.

    Chemical Waste

    • Consists of solid, liquid, and gaseous chemicals used in diagnostic and experimental work, and in cleaning, housekeeping, and disinfecting procedures.
    • Hazardous properties (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Reactive, Oxidizing)
    • Examples: Laboratory reagents; x-ray film developing solutions; disinfectants and soaking solutions; used batteries; concentrated ammonia solutions; concentrated hydrogen peroxide; chlorine; and mercury.

    Pharmaceutical Waste

    • Expired, split, and contaminated pharmaceutical products, drugs, vaccines, and sera.
    • Examples: Bottles, vials, boxes with residues, gloves, masks, and connective tubing.

    Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Waste

    • Highly hazardous waste with mutagenic, teratogenic, or carcinogenic properties.
    • Examples: Urine, feces, and vomit from patients containing cytotoxic drugs; antineoplastic drugs; contaminated materials from drug preparation; outdated drugs and excess or returned solutions.

    Radioactive Waste

    • Waste exposed to radionuclides (radioactive diagnostic or radiotherapeutic materials; residues from shipment; liquids, gases, and solids contaminated with radionuclides with genotoxic effects).
    • Examples: Cobalt, Technetium, Iodine, irradiated blood products, contaminated wastes.

    Non-Hazardous or General Waste

    • No contact with infectious agents, hazardous chemicals, or radioactive materials.
    • Does not pose a health hazard to humans or the environment.
    • Examples: Recyclable waste, biodegradable waste, and residual waste.

    Recyclable General Waste

    • Paper products, aluminum, plastics, glass, and wood.

    Biodegradable General Waste

    • Kitchen waste; leftover food from patients with non-communicable diseases; flowers; and garden waste that can be composted.

    Biodegradable General Waste (3)

    • General wastes not classified as recyclable or biodegradable.

    Impact of Healthcare Wastes

    • Potential risks to healthcare facility staff, patients, visitors, support staff, waste management workers, and the general public.
    • Exposure results in possible injuries, infections, and environmental hazards.
    • Chronic exposure can be prolonged with minute quantities; acute exposure can have short periods with large quantities.

    Adverse Health Outcomes

    • Sharp-inflicted injuries; toxic exposure to pharmaceutical products; air and water pollution from incineration; and chemical burns or thermal injuries from inappropriate procedures.

    Adverse Health Outcomes (Continued)

    • Landfilled healthcare wastes lead to contaminated drinking water, surface water, and groundwater, and release chemical pollutants if not handled properly.
    • Improper disposal leads to the release of pollutants into the air. Incineration is not allowed in the Philippines.
    • Alternatives to incineration include autoclaving, microwaving, and steam treatment.

    Benefits of Proper Waste Management

    • Protecting patients, health workers, and the general population.
    • Supporting global efforts to protect the environment.
    • Ensuring that healthcare institutions follow regulations.
    • Preventing liability and reputation loss.

    Assignment

    • Answer specific pages (189, 190, 211, 212) from a textbook ("Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 1 by Benitez").
    • Deadline: November 26, 2024, at 12:00 noon.

    References

    • Includes specific publications and a link to a PDF document as references.
    • These are likely from Benitez, P., et al. (2019); Department of Health (2020) etc.

    Dominican Blessing

    • A prayer invoking blessings for wisdom, healing, and guidance.
    • It includes asking for God's help in work, communication, and leading to salvation through Christ.
    • The prayer concludes with a final blessing and an "Amen."

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