Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 67 of 200
Linen that is wet with blood should be:
a.Rinsed in the utility-room sink to remove the blood, then bagged in a regular linen bag and sent to the laundry
b.Carried in the arms to the laundry room and sorted at the chute
c.Placed in the regular linen cart after being sorted at the bedside
d.Bagged at point of use in a leak-resistant red biohazard bag, handled with gloves, not held against the body
Explanation
OSHA 29 CFR §1910.1030 requires soiled linen to be bagged at point of use in leak-resistant bags (red biohazard if dripping/saturated), handled minimally with gloves, never sorted at bedside, and never held against the uniform. Carrying loose (b) contaminates body and floor; sink rinsing (a) creates aerosol and contamination; standard cart (c) without leak protection risks exposure of laundry staff.
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