California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

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Which of the following demonstrates an appropriate fill level for a sharps container?

Full to the brim
3/4 full
Halfway
1/4 full

The correct answer is: 3/4 full

An appropriate fill level for a sharps container is 3/4 full. It is important to leave enough empty space to safely dispose of sharps without risking overfilling the container. Option A and C are incorrect because a sharps container should never be filled to the brim or only halfway. This doesn't leave enough space for proper disposal and increases the risk of injury. Option D is incorrect because 1/4 full means the container is only a quarter full, leaving too much empty space and potentially allowing sharps to move around and cause injury. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate and safe fill level for a sharps container.