Question

question #10 what should a healthcare worker do with... a. a blood - soaked piece of gauze? b. blood - soaked bedsheets? question #11

Explanation:

Blood - soaked materials are considered bio - hazardous waste. Healthcare workers should follow proper waste disposal protocols. A blood - soaked piece of gauze is typically a small item and should be placed in a bio - hazardous waste container. Blood - soaked bedsheets may need to be double - bagged in bio - hazardous waste bags before disposal.

Answer:

a. Place it in a bio - hazardous waste container.
b. Double - bag in bio - hazardous waste bags and then dispose of according to facility protocol.