WASTE MANAGEMENT

Question 1

What is the definition of Waste Management?

Answer 1

Includes all activities and actions involved in handling waste from its inception to its final disposal.

Question 2

What are the steps of Waste Management?

Answer 2

• Collection
• Segregation
• Transportation
• Treatment

Question 3

What type of waste contains pathogens?

Answer 3

Infectious Waste

Question 4

Give an example of Infectious Waste.

Answer 4

• Blood-soaked materials
• Swabs
• Cultures

Question 5

What is a risk associated with Infectious Waste?

Answer 5

Transmits diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis)

Question 6

Define Pathological Waste.

Answer 6

Human or animal tissues and body parts.

Question 7

What is a risk associated with Pathological Waste?

Answer 7

Psychological and biological risks.

Question 8

What items are classified as Sharps?

Answer 8

• Needles
• Blades

Question 9

What is the risk associated with Sharps?

Answer 9

Bloodborne infections, injuries.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Chemical Waste contains _______.

Answer 10

[toxic chemicals]

Question 11

Give examples of Chemical Waste.

Answer 11

• Disinfectants
• Solvents
• Mercury

Question 12

What is the risk associated with Chemical Waste?

Answer 12

Burns, poisoning, pollution.

Question 13

What defines Radioactive Waste?

Answer 13

Contains radioactive substances.

Question 14

Give examples of Radioactive Waste.

Answer 14

• Radiotherapy liquids
• Lab materials

Question 15

What is the risk associated with Radioactive Waste?

Answer 15

Radiation exposure, cancer.

Question 16

Define General Waste.

Answer 16

Similar to domestic waste.

Question 17

Give an example of General Waste.

Answer 17

• Food waste
• Paper

Question 18

What is the risk associated with General Waste?

Answer 18

Minimal if not mixed with hazardous waste.

Question 19

What are the risks of Biomedical Waste to human health?

Answer 19

• Sharps injuries
• Nosocomial infections
• Community infections
• Hazardous chemicals/drugs
• Re-use of disposables
• Repackaging of expired drugs
• Environmental pollution

Question 20

What is the purpose of waste segregation in healthcare units?

Answer 20

Improves safety, ensures proper disposal, and prevents contamination.

Question 21

What is the treatment method for waste in a yellow container labeled for human and animal anatomical waste?

Answer 21

Incineration or deep burial.

Question 22

What is contained in the yellow container for soiled waste?

Answer 22

• Dressings
• Cotton
• Plaster casts
• Materials with body fluids

Question 23

What is the treatment for contaminated recyclable waste in a red container?

Answer 23

Autoclaving/microwaving followed by shredding.

Question 24

What type of waste is contained in a white (translucent) container?

Answer 24

Sharps Waste

Question 25

What is the treatment for sharps waste?

Answer 25

Autoclaving/dry heat sterilization then shredding or encapsulation.

Question 26

What is the treatment for glassware waste in a blue container?

Answer 26

Chemical disinfection/autoclaving then sent for recycling.

Question 27

List reasons for treating waste.

Answer 27

* Disinfection * Volume reduction * Unrecognizability * Prevent reuse

Question 28

What is incineration?

Answer 28

High-temperature burning.

Question 29

What is a risk associated with incineration?

Answer 29

Air pollution if not properly managed.

Question 30

What is autoclaving?

Answer 30

High-pressure steam sterilization.

Question 31

What is a benefit of autoclaving?

Answer 31

Environmentally friendly.

Question 32

What does mechanical/chemical disinfection involve?

Answer 32

Shredding and using chemicals (e.g., bleach).

Question 33

What type of waste is suitable for microwave treatment?

Answer 33

Moist waste.

Question 34

What is irradiation?

Answer 34

Uses gamma rays or electron beams.

Question 35

True or False: Segregation and proper treatment protect human health and the environment.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What helps reduce infection, injury, and contamination in waste management?

Answer 36

Following color coding and WHO guidelines.

Question 37

Waste management is a critical part of _______.

Answer 37

[hospital infection control programs]