Phlebotomy 9th Edition by Diana Garza,Kathleen Becan McBride

Exercise 9

The following may have one or more answers. When collecting blood from a person with AIDS in his or her home, the best way to dispose of the contaminated needle and holder is to
A) detach the needle from the needle holder and dispose
B) place the needle and holder together as a unit in a puncture resistant container in the home
C) recap the needle and bring it back to the appropriate disposal area in the clinical laboratory
D) recap the needle and dispose of it in the closest available biohazard container