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Biomedical waste can be produced at which of the following places? (select all that apply)
Hospitals
Homes
Blood banks
Medical research and training centres
Why is the management of biomedical waste important?
To prevent the potential spread of diseases
The waste may contaminate other useful objects.
The waste might be diverted from the trash and misused by someone
All of the above
Which of these should be included in biomedical waste? (select all that apply)
Bandage
Expired Medicines
Syringe
Unutilised Food
Improper disposal of biomedical waste can contribute to (select all that apply):
Air pollution
Water pollution
Land pollution
Health hazard
Ozone layer depletion
In your opinion, how used sharp objects can be harmful to us?
Cuts and injuries
Transmission of infection
All of the above
Should expired syrups and liquid medicines be emptied in the kitchen sink?
Yes
No
Items like expired medicines, used bandages, soiled diapers, and cotton dressings should be disposed of with the regular household waste because:
Even if we dispose of it separately, in the end, it will get mixed up
It doesn’t affect me in any way
The authorities are responsible for segregating the waste
It should not be disposed of with the household waste
Suppose you have a used syringe at home, how will you dispose of it?
Taking out the needle then throwing it in the bin
Throwing it in the bin without taking out the needle
Keeping it in a box immediately after use, then throwing away the entire box
If you have expired medicines at home, what will you do with them?
Throw them in the bin.
Check if the label has specific instructions for disposal. If not, deposit them in the closest pharmacy.
Consume them if they expired only a few weeks ago
Bury them under the soil
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