by alex
Proper management of medical waste is crucial for maintaining a safe and compliant healthcare environment. This quiz will challenge your understanding of OSHA regulations and best practices for handling medical waste, from segregation to disposal. Let’s see how well you can navigate the complexities of medical waste management. Good luck!
OSHA Medical Waste Management Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of OSHA’s regulations on medical waste management?
To reduce healthcare costs
To protect worker safety and public health
To increase hospital efficiency
To promote recycling
2. Which of the following is considered regulated medical waste?
Household trash
Used needles and sharps
Office paper
Food waste
3. How should sharps be disposed of according to OSHA guidelines?
In regular trash bins
In puncture-resistant containers
In recycling bins
In biohazard bags
4. What color are biohazard bags typically?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
5. Which agency is responsible for enforcing OSHA’s medical waste management regulations?
EPA
CDC
FDA
OSHA
6. What should be done if a medical waste container is found to be leaking?
Ignore it
Double-bag the container
Transfer the waste to a new container
Seal it with tape
7. How often should medical waste containers be replaced?
Daily
When they are full
Weekly
Monthly
8. What is the recommended method for disinfecting surfaces contaminated with medical waste?
Using soap and water
Using alcohol wipes
Using a bleach solution
Using vinegar
9. What should be done with unused medications in healthcare facilities?
Flush them down the toilet
Throw them in the regular trash
Return them to a pharmacy or take-back program
Store them indefinitely
10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous medical waste?
Infectious
Radioactive
Corrosive
Biodegradable
