a phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispo...
a phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. according to osha standards, which of the following actions should the technician take?\nreplace the sharps container when it is two - thirds full.\ndiscard covered lancets into a metal trash receptacle.\nrecap needles before placing them into the sharps container.\ndisassemble the evacuated tube system prior to dropping it into the sharps container.
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
OSHA standards require replacing sharps containers when they are two - thirds full to prevent over - filling and potential exposure risks. Covered lancets should go in a sharps container, not a metal trash receptacle. Recapping needles is a risk for needlestick injuries and is generally not allowed. Disassembling the evacuated tube system can also cause injury and is incorrect.
# Answer:
Replace the sharps container when it is two - thirds full.