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What is the primary concern associated with the disposal of untreated healthcare waste in landfills?
What is the primary concern associated with the disposal of untreated healthcare waste in landfills?
- The attraction of pests and vermin to the landfill site
- The visual impact of waste on the surrounding environment
- The release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
- The contamination of drinking, surface, and ground waters (correct)
Which type of waste is characterized by its genotoxic properties?
Which type of waste is characterized by its genotoxic properties?
- Chemical waste
- Pharmaceutical waste
- Cytotoxic waste (correct)
- Radioactive waste
What is the primary purpose of categorizing healthcare waste into different types?
What is the primary purpose of categorizing healthcare waste into different types?
- To identify the source of the waste
- To facilitate efficient waste disposal
- To reduce the volume of waste generated
- To determine the level of hazard posed by the waste (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a sharp waste?
Which of the following is an example of a sharp waste?
What is the primary concern associated with the release of pathogens into the environment?
What is the primary concern associated with the release of pathogens into the environment?
Which type of waste is generated by laboratory preparations and includes substances such as solvents and reagents?
Which type of waste is generated by laboratory preparations and includes substances such as solvents and reagents?
What is the primary purpose of treating healthcare waste before disposal?
What is the primary purpose of treating healthcare waste before disposal?
Which of the following is an example of a non-hazardous or general waste?
Which of the following is an example of a non-hazardous or general waste?
What is the primary concern associated with the disposal of radioactive waste?
What is the primary concern associated with the disposal of radioactive waste?
Which type of waste is generated by the treatment of cancer patients and includes substances such as cytotoxic drugs?
Which type of waste is generated by the treatment of cancer patients and includes substances such as cytotoxic drugs?
