Safety & Infection ControlPregunta 44 de 100
A sharps container is about three-quarters full. What is the appropriate action?
a.Push the contents down to make more room
b.Continue filling it until it overflows
c.Empty it into the regular trash and reuse it
d.Close and replace it before it becomes overfilled
Explicación
Sharps containers should be replaced when they reach the fill line, generally about two-thirds to three-quarters full, and never overfilled. Overfilling increases the risk of needlestick injury when adding or removing items. Containers must never be emptied by hand or reused, per OSHA requirements.
Referencia Legal: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030Practica las 100 preguntas gratis — sin registro.
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