Infection ControlQuestion 76 of 100
Which description matches a compliant sharps container in the operatory?
a.A cardboard box lined with a plastic bag, emptied weekly
b.A clear glass jar with a screw lid stored under the sink
c.Any waste basket, as long as needles are recapped first
d.A closable, puncture-resistant, leakproof container that is color-coded or labeled with the biohazard symbol and located as close as practical to the point of use
Explanation
Sharps containers must be closable, puncture resistant, leakproof on the sides and bottom, labeled or color-coded for biohazard, and placed as close as feasible to where sharps are used. Cardboard, glass jars, and ordinary waste baskets are not puncture resistant and allow injuries and spills. Recapping by hand is itself prohibited and does not make a regular trash can acceptable.
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