Items used which come into contact with clients' skin and can't be cleaned or disinfected shall be discarded into a

Items used which come into contact with clients' skin and can't be cleaned or disinfected shall be discarded into a

• A. Recyclable bag
• B. Open trash can
• C. Sealed metal box
• D. Covered waste container

Answer: (D)

Items that contact clients’ skin and can’t be cleaned or disinfected must be discarded into a covered waste container. The covering keeps potentially contaminated waste enclosed, protecting clients and staff from exposure and helping maintain a sanitary environment. A recyclable bag isn’t appropriate for contaminated waste, an open trash can leaves contents exposed, and while a sealed metal box would contain waste, the standard practice described in regulations is a covered waste container.

Items that contact clients’ skin and can’t be cleaned or disinfected must be discarded into a covered waste container. The covering keeps potentially contaminated waste enclosed, protecting clients and staff from exposure and helping maintain a sanitary environment. A recyclable bag isn’t appropriate for contaminated waste, an open trash can leaves contents exposed, and while a sealed metal box would contain waste, the standard practice described in regulations is a covered waste container.