Which of the following describes how full a sharps container should be for disposal?

A. Ischemia: Ischemia refers to the lack of blood flow to tissues, which can lead to tissue damage or death, but it is not related to swelling due to fluid accumulation.
B. Edema: Edema is the correct term for tissue swelling caused by the accumulation of interstitial fluids, making this the correct choice.
C. Infarction: Infarction refers to tissue death due to a lack of blood supply, not to swelling caused by fluid accumulation.
D. Gangrene: Gangrene is the death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or severe infection, not related to fluid accumulation and swelling.

A. Wrapping hinged instruments in the open, unlocked position: Hinged instruments should be wrapped in the open, unlocked position to ensure that steam can penetrate all surfaces for effective sterilization.
B. Allowing the temperature of the autoclave to reach 200° F before timing: The autoclave should reach the required temperature (typically 250°F or 121°C) for the appropriate amount of time for sterilization, not 200°F.
C. Using a ballpoint pen to label contents: It is not advisable to use a ballpoint pen for labeling sterilized items because ink might not withstand the autoclave's high temperatures. Permanent markers or labels that can endure high temperatures should be used.
D. Stacking wrapped packages tightly into the autoclave: Items should be arranged in a way that allows steam to circulate freely, so tightly stacking packages can hinder proper sterilization.