Which of the following should be placed directly into an autoclave bag and processed as infectious waste?

paper towels used to dry hands when leaving an examination room

needles contaminated with blood

a container of hydrogen peroxide

petrie dishes uses to grow cultures from a throat swab

Respuesta :

Answer: Needles contaminated with blood

Explanation:

Blood is to be considered as an infectious waste because it can contain substances that lead to infections. Blood on needles or other sharp objects is of even more concern because there is a greater risk of infection.

Needles that are contaminated with blood should therefore be treated as infectious and put in an autoclave bag for disinfection and sterilization.