Which of the following items should be treated as regulated medical waste?
A. A bandage that is soaked with blood
B. Gloves worn while bathing a patient
C. A mask worn in a patient's room
D. A lightly used facial tissue
Answer (2)
The item that should be treated as regulated medical waste is a bandage that is soaked with blood, as it poses a risk of infection due to contamination with bodily fluids. Gloves worn during patient care may also need special handling if soiled. Masks and facial tissues are generally not considered regulated medical waste unless contaminated with bodily fluids.
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A bandage that is soaked with blood should be treated as regulated medical waste due to its contamination with bodily fluids. Additionally, gloves used during patient care may also fall under this category if soiled. Masks and facial tissues are often not classified as regulated medical waste unless they show visible contamination. ;
