Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Flashcards: Biohazard Disposal

Study Biohazard Disposal in Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the correct action immediately after using a needle: recap, bend, or place directly in sharps?

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ANSWER

Place directly into a sharps container; do not recap or bend. OSHA prohibits recapping or bending to reduce needlestick injuries, requiring immediate safe disposal to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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