Asked by Narasingam Balakrishnan on Jun 29, 2024

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In addition to body fluids and human tissue, ________ waste includes any potentially hazardous waste generated in the treatment of patients, such as needles.

Infectious Waste

Waste that can be dangerous to those who handle it or to the environment; includes human waste, human tissue, and body fluids as well as potentially hazardous waste, such as used needles, scalpels, and dressings, and cultures of human cells.

Body Fluids

Liquids originating from inside the bodies of living organisms, including blood, saliva, and urine.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste refers to waste materials that are harmful to health or the environment, requiring special handling, treatment, and disposal methods.

  • Understand the types of waste and hazards present in medical settings and methods of disposal.
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Massie GutierrezJul 04, 2024
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infectious