Safe Needle Handling Quiz
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When putting needles into the container, where should the container be?
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A - In your hands while wearing gloves
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B - On a stable surface on the ground
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C - Between your knees while sitting
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Safe Needle Handling Quiz
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What could happen if the needles aren't disposed of properly?
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A - Nothing
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B - Needle-stick injuries
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C - Potential Infection
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D - Both B & C
Correct Answer
A. D - Both B & C -
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Which end of the syringe do you pick up the used needle?
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A - The end with the point
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B - The end with no point
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C - The end with the point as long as it's capped
Correct Answer
A. B - The end with no point -
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When picking up multiple used needles do you...
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A - Pick them up 1 at a time
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B - Pick them up all together
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C - Pick them up 2 at a time
Correct Answer
A. A - Pick them up 1 at a time -
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Where should you dispose of the container after you pick up used needles?
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A - Garbage
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B - Recycle Bin
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C - Needle Exchange Program
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D - Hospital/Pharmacy
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E - Both C & D
Correct Answer
A. E - Both C & D -
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If you don't have gloves or grabbers and do not feel comfortable picking up found needles, you should...
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A - Pick them up anyway
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B - Call your local Community Points Needle Retrieval Program 905-546-CITY(2489)
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C - Leave them alone
Correct Answer
A. B - Call your local Community Points Needle Retrieval Program 905-546-CITY(2489) -
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When you find used needles on the ground, you should always assume they are used
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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You can only use Sharps containers to dispose of used needles
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. False -
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What sort of container would be used to dispose of used needles if you don't have a Sharps container?
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A - Glass Jar
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B - Empty detergent bottles
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C - Empty coffee cup
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D - Soft plastic water bottle
Correct Answer
A. B - Empty detergent bottles -
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What should you use to pick up used needles?
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A - Gloves
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B - Tongs or grabbers
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C - Bare Hands
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D - Both A & B
Correct Answer
A. D - Both A & B -
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