BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGMENT

What is biomedical waste?

• a) General hospital waste

• b) Infectious waste generated during medical treatment

• c) Radioactive waste

• d) Chemical waste

Which of the following is a category of biomedical waste?

• a) General waste

• b) Infectious waste

• c) Hazardous waste

• d) All of the above

What is the primary goal of biomedical waste management?

• a) Reduce waste generation

• b) Segregate waste properly

• c) Dispose of waste safely

• d) All of the above

Which color code is used for disposing of anatomical body part?

• a) Red

• b) Yellow

• c) Blue

• d) White

What is the recommended method for disposing of sharps?

• a) Burning

• b) Burying

• c) Autoclaving

• d) Using puncture-proof containers

Which of the following is a benefit of proper biomedical waste management?

• a) Reduced risk of infection

• b) Cost savings

• c) Environmental protection

• d) All of the above

Who is responsible for biomedical waste management in a hospital?

• a) Healthcare workers

• b) Hospital administration

• c) Waste management team

• d) All of the above

What is the purpose of segregating biomedical waste?

• a) To reduce waste generation

• b) To identify types of waste

• c) To prevent cross-contamination

• d) All of the above

Which of the following is a method of treating biomedical waste?

• a) Autoclaving

• b) Incineration

• c) Chemical disinfection

• d) All of the above

Why is proper biomedical waste management important?

• a) To prevent environmental pollution

• b) To reduce the risk of infection

• c) To protect healthcare workers

• d) All of the above