Safe Needle Handling Quiz

1. When putting needles into the container, where should the container be?

A - In your hands while wearing gloves

B - On a stable surface on the ground

C - Between your knees while sitting

2. What could happen if the needles aren't disposed of properly?

A - Nothing

B - Needle-stick injuries

C - Potential Infection

D - Both B & C

3. When picking up multiple used needles do you...

A - Pick them up 1 at a time

B - Pick them up all together

C - Pick them up 2 at a time

4. Which end of the syringe do you pick up the used needle?

A - The end with the point

B - The end with no point

C - The end with the point as long as it's capped

5. If you don't have gloves or grabbers and do not feel comfortable picking up found needles, you should...

A - Pick them up anyway

B - Call your local Community Points Needle Retrieval Program 905-546-CITY(2489)

C - Leave them alone

6. When you find used needles on the ground, you should always assume they are used

True

False

7. Where should you dispose of the container after you pick up used needles?

A - Garbage

B - Recycle Bin

C - Needle Exchange Program

D - Hospital/Pharmacy

E - Both C & D

8. You can only use Sharps containers to dispose of used needles

True

False

9. What sort of container would be used to dispose of used needles if you don't have a Sharps container?

A - Glass Jar

B - Empty detergent bottles

C - Empty coffee cup

D - Soft plastic water bottle

10. What should you use to pick up used needles?

A - Gloves

B - Tongs or grabbers

C - Bare Hands

D - Both A & B