Question

question 4 of 30 while working in a lab, you break the tip off of a scalpel. what is the appropriate action to take? a. continue to use the blade to conserve resources. b. put the broken blade in the sharps disposal. c. put the broken blade in the trash. d. have the lab coordinator re - sharpen the blade.

Explanation:

In lab safety, broken sharps (e.g., scalpel tips) must be disposed of in a sharps disposal container to prevent injury. Continuing use (A), regular trash (C), or resharpening (D) are unsafe or non-standard practices.

Answer:

B. Put the broken blade in the sharps disposal.