CITI Initial Biosafety Practice Test 2025 – Comprehensive Prep Guide

The recommendation that sharps containers should be filled to capacity is incorrect because overfilling can pose significant safety risks. When sharps containers are filled to their maximum capacity, it increases the likelihood that needles or other sharp objects may protrude from the container, which can lead to accidental needle sticks or exposure. Safe sharps work practices emphasize the importance of using containers that are properly sized and emptied regularly to avoid such dangers. Emptying containers at appropriate intervals as they approach capacity is essential for maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring that sharp waste is managed effectively.

In contrast, the other recommendations focus on important aspects of safe sharps disposal, such as the need for containers to have tight-fitting lids to prevent accidental exposure and the immediate disposal of sharps to reduce the risk of injury. These practices are integral to ensuring safety in environments where sharps are used.