What Is the Proper Protocol for Disposing of Sharp Instruments

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the proper protocol for disposing of sharp instruments?

• A) They may be placed in ordinary waste baskets.
• B) Needles should be broken or bent before disposal.
• C) They should be put into specially designated containers without manipulation.
• D) Needles should be recapped before being deposited into ordinary waste baskets.

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