PATHOLOGY MCQ
INFECTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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puncture-resistant container (sharps box)
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in the trash
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red bio-hazardous bag
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down the drain
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Detailed explanation-1: -Always place sharps in sharps disposal containers, not in the trash. Consider using reusable FDA-cleared sharps disposal containers. These can be reused after being picked up, processed, and disinfected by a regulated medical waste removal service according to state and local regulations.
Detailed explanation-2: -The FDA has evaluated the safety and effectiveness of these containers and has cleared them for use by health care professionals and the public to help reduce the risk of injury and infections from sharps.
Detailed explanation-3: -Disposal is through a plastic or metal pipe. Needle containers can be discarded in entirety, or contents of the container are emptied directly in the pit. Encapsulation Encapsulation is surrounding the material to be discarded with a substance that will harden.