Sharps Container Disposal
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Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take once a sharps container is full?

  • Continue to use the sharps container until a new container is available.
  • Dispose of the sharps container in a larger biohazard waste container. (correct)
  • Open the lid of the sharps container and empty it into a biohazardous container.
  • Shake the sharps container to provide more space in the container.

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Full Sharps Container: What to do?

Dispose of it in a larger biohazard waste container.

CCMA Certification Exam

An assessment to determine a candidate's competency and knowledge in medical assisting tasks.

Sharps Container

A rigid, puncture-resistant container used for disposing of used needles, syringes, and other sharp medical instruments.

Biohazard Waste

Waste contaminated with potentially infectious materials or agents that pose a risk to human health.

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Biohazard Waste Container

A container specifically designed for the safe disposal of biohazardous materials, minimizing the risk of exposure.

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Risks of Poor Disposal

Handling medical waste improperly, like shaking a sharps container or emptying it, can lead to potential risks of infection or injury.

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Dispose

To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.

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Study Notes

  • A medical assistant should dispose of a full sharps container in a larger biohazard waste container.
  • It is unsafe to continue using a sharps container once it is full.
  • Sharps containers should never be shaken to provide more space.
  • The lid of a sharps container should never be opened to empty contents into another container.

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Proper sharps container disposal is crucial to prevent injuries and maintain a safe healthcare environment. Full sharps containers must be disposed of in a larger biohazard waste container. Never shake or attempt to empty a sharps container, as this poses a significant risk of needlestick injuries.

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