Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Practice Exam

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Infectious waste is characterized as having what capability?

To be recycled safely
To transmit an infectious disease
To be treated as regular waste
To be reused in medical applications

The correct answer is: To transmit an infectious disease

Infectious waste is characterized by its capability to transmit an infectious disease. This type of waste includes materials that can harbor pathogens capable of causing disease in individuals. Examples of infectious waste include used needles, contaminated gloves, and other materials that may come in contact with bodily fluids. The handling and disposal of infectious waste are critical to preventing the spread of infections, particularly in healthcare settings where exposure risks are high. Proper management ensures that these materials do not pose a health risk to patients, healthcare providers, or the public. The other options do not accurately describe the properties of infectious waste. For instance, recyclable materials must be non-infectious and safe for reprocessing, while treating infectious waste as regular waste can increase the risk of infection. Similarly, while some medical materials can be reused, infectious waste is not intended for reuse due to contamination concerns.