Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 67 of 100
Which waste item belongs in a red biohazard bag rather than regular trash?
a.Gauze saturated with blood from a wound dressing
b.An empty cardboard glove box
c.Paper table covering with no visible soiling
d.An unopened, expired package of sterile gauze
Explanation
Items saturated or dripping with blood or other potentially infectious material are regulated medical waste and go into a labeled red biohazard bag. Clean packaging, unsoiled paper, and unused supplies are ordinary waste or can be discarded per facility policy. Overfilling biohazard bags with non-regulated waste raises disposal costs without adding safety.
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