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Where should used (contaminated) needles be disposed of?

  1. A puncture-resistant sharps container
  2. A standard regulated medical waste bag
  3. A regular trash receptacle
  4. A biohazard bag along with other non-sharp waste
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Correct answer: A. A puncture-resistant sharps container

Used needles and other contaminated sharps must be disposed of in a designated, puncture-resistant sharps container — this is a basic, universal infection control/OSHA requirement regardless of the specific clinical setting.

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