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West Virginia Medical Waste Management Penalties Quiz

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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?

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?

Regular plastic bags

Rigid, puncture- and leak-proof containers; ideally red (correct)

Biodegradable bags

Cardboard boxes

How should infectious waste be handled?

Double bagged with hard exterior container, marked yellow/red if possible Signup and view all the answers

What is included in proper training of medical personnel and staff?

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE); gloves, masks, gumboots, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What should not be incinerated in medical waste management due to the production of dioxins and furans?

Plastic, PVC or packaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of environmental analysis (EA or IEE) in medical waste management?

To determine nature and extent of risks associated with medical waste management Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate method for managing medical waste as close to the point of generation as possible?

Segregation & Disposal Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of heavy metals that may be present in medical waste?

Mercury, cadmium Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of marking sharps containers as 'sharps'?

To indicate that they contain sharp objects such as needles or scalpels Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in medical waste management?

Gloves, masks, gumboots Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste does West Virginia not fine for over classification?

Infectious waste Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of healthcare facility waste is hazardous?

75-90% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered Highly Hazardous Waste?

Sharps Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste is included in Hazardous Waste? EXCEPT

Genotoxic wastes Signup and view all the answers

What are the penalties for putting infectious materials into the regular solid waste stream?

$25,000 per day Signup and view all the answers