BMW team quiz

Which of the following should be disposed of in the red bag as per BMW Rules, 2016?

• Used glass bottles

• Plastic IV sets and tubing

• Cytotoxic drugs

• Human tissue

What is the recommended method for treating microbiology laboratory waste before disposal?

• Incineration

• Shredding

• Autoclaving

• Burial

What is the barcode system in biomedical waste management primarily used for?

• Identifying staff handling the waste

• Tracking waste bags during transport and treatment

• Indicating expiry date of waste

• Classifying levels of infectiousness

Which category includes expired and discarded medicines under BMW Rules, 2016?

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

• Black

A hospital located in an urban area without deep burial facility should dispose of soiled linen by:

• Sending it to municipal landfill

• Burning in open ground

• Autoclaving followed by shredding

• Chemical disinfection and disposal in black bag

Which waste is treated in a blue puncture-proof container with a label?

• Sharp metallic body implants

• Soiled cotton

• Liquid chemical waste

• Cytotoxic drugs

Biomedical waste should be segregated:

• At the central storage room

• After preliminary treatment

• At the point of generation

• During transport

Which authority grants authorization for biomedical waste disposal in India?

• Central Pollution Control Board

• State Pollution Control Board

• Indian Medical Council

• Ministry of Environment

What is the permissible time interval to update records of biomedical waste handling?

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Daily

• Quarterly

What is the penalty for improper handling of biomedical waste under the Environment Protection Act?

• Warning notice only

• Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine or both

• Hospital registration suspension only

• License cancellation only