Questions: Where do you place an empty used Hemovac drain?
Regular trash
Laundry bin
Under the sink in the patient room
Red Biohazard bag
Transcript text: Where do you place an empty used Hemovac drain?
Regular trash
Laundry bin
Under the sink in the patient room
Red Biohazard bag
Solution
The answer is the fourth one: Red Biohazard bag.
Explanation for each option:
Regular trash: Incorrect. Medical waste, especially items that have been in contact with bodily fluids, should not be disposed of in regular trash due to the risk of contamination and infection.
Laundry bin: Incorrect. The laundry bin is intended for soiled linens and clothing, not for medical devices or waste.
Under the sink in the patient room: Incorrect. Storing medical waste under the sink is unsafe and does not comply with proper disposal protocols.
Red Biohazard bag: Correct. A Hemovac drain, once used, is considered medical waste and should be disposed of in a red biohazard bag to ensure it is handled and processed safely, minimizing the risk of infection and contamination.
Summary:
An empty used Hemovac drain should be placed in a red biohazard bag to ensure proper and safe disposal.