Author Question: How are solutions or fluids disposed of after a procedure? a. Dump down the sink. b. Dump it on ... (Read 102 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

How are solutions or fluids disposed of after a procedure?

a. Dump down the sink.
b. Dump it on the floor and mop it up.
c. Send it in a bucket in the case cart.
d. Solidify the canister with powder, use the closed suction system.

Question 2

An accepted way to transport large used or contaminated items to the decontamination area after a case is finished is to

a. wrap them in dry towels and carefully carry them to the decontamination area.
b. find an unused prep table and slowly roll them to the appropriate area.
c. place them on an open case cart with a plastic drape, place items or instruments inside the case cart, and roll to the appropriate area.
d. rinse the used items in the scrub sink then carry them in plastic bags to the decontamination area.

lolol · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Liquid waste can be solidified with powder that turns to gel. Some facilities have closed suction liquid waste containers. Some solutions can be flushed down a hopper. Fluids that contain drugs, or are contaminated must be handled according to facility policy and never dumped down the sink or hopper.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
All contaminated instruments should be placed inside the case cart. The cart is either covered or closed and taken to the central decontamination area.