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21. Which organization provides regulations for handling biohazardous waste?
A. CDC
B. FDA
C. OSHA
D. HIPAA

22. When disposing of biohazardous waste, which of the following is correct?
A. Placing sharps in red biohazard bags
B. Disposing of contaminated dressings in a biohazard container
C. Placing liquid chemicals down a regular sink drain
D. Double-bagging all medical waste, regardless of contamination

23. The best way to handle expired medical supplies is to:
A. Use them for patients if they appear undamaged
B. Return them to the manufacturer if possible or discard them properly
C. Store them separately and use them as backup when needed
D. Autoclave them for reuse

24. What is the primary purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
A. To track the usage of medical equipment
B. To provide information on hazardous substances and safe handling
C. To outline patient care protocols
D. To document maintenance schedules for clinical tools

25. Which of the following is an OSHA requirement for medical facilities?
A. Providing hepatitis B vaccinations to at-risk employees
B. Storing used sharps in unlocked containers for easy access
C. Limiting the use of PPE to high-risk exposure situations only
D. Avoiding documentation of workplace injuries to prevent legal issues

26. Which of the following is an essential step in maintaining an effective inventory management
system in an orthopaedic clinic?
A. Ordering supplies only when completely out of stock
B. Conducting routine inventory checks and using a tracking system
C. Allowing each department to manage inventory separately
D. Keeping excess stock to prevent shortages indefinitely

27. Which of the following best describes the role of an exposure control plan in a healthcare
setting?
A. To outline infection control and employee safety protocols
B. To document instances of patient noncompliance
C. To regulate medical waste disposal only
D. To determine clinic operating hours