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What is the greatest and most immediate threat associated with cuts and punctures from sharps?
What is the greatest and most immediate threat associated with cuts and punctures from sharps?
- Chemical and toxic Pharmaceuticals
- HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B & C (correct)
- Water supply contamination
- Infectious stools or bodily fluids
How should nonhazardous solid medical waste be managed?
How should nonhazardous solid medical waste be managed?
- Dispose in a separate landfill
- Treat same as 'domestic waste' (correct)
- Export to other regions for disposal
- Dispose through incineration only
What should be used for the disposal of sharps?
What should be used for the disposal of sharps?
- Regular plastic bags
- Rigid, puncture- and leak-proof containers; ideally red (correct)
- Biodegradable bags
- Cardboard boxes
How should infectious waste be handled?
How should infectious waste be handled?
What is included in proper training of medical personnel and staff?
What is included in proper training of medical personnel and staff?
What should not be incinerated in medical waste management due to the production of dioxins and furans?
What should not be incinerated in medical waste management due to the production of dioxins and furans?
What is the purpose of environmental analysis (EA or IEE) in medical waste management?
What is the purpose of environmental analysis (EA or IEE) in medical waste management?
What is the appropriate method for managing medical waste as close to the point of generation as possible?
What is the appropriate method for managing medical waste as close to the point of generation as possible?
What are some examples of heavy metals that may be present in medical waste?
What are some examples of heavy metals that may be present in medical waste?
What is the purpose of marking sharps containers as 'sharps'?
What is the purpose of marking sharps containers as 'sharps'?
What are some examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in medical waste management?
What are some examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in medical waste management?
What type of waste does West Virginia not fine for over classification?
What type of waste does West Virginia not fine for over classification?
What percentage of healthcare facility waste is hazardous?
What percentage of healthcare facility waste is hazardous?
Which of the following is considered Highly Hazardous Waste?
Which of the following is considered Highly Hazardous Waste?
What type of waste is included in Hazardous Waste? EXCEPT
What type of waste is included in Hazardous Waste? EXCEPT
What are the penalties for putting infectious materials into the regular solid waste stream?
What are the penalties for putting infectious materials into the regular solid waste stream?
