Used bandages and dressings must be placed into which container?

• A. Lead containers
• B. Waterproof bags and sealed
• C. Plastic bags
• D. Metal pans

Answer: (B)

Used dressings and bandages carry bodily fluids and pose a contamination risk, so they must be contained in a way that prevents leakage and exposure. Placing them in waterproof bags and sealing the bag provides a reliable moisture barrier and a closed container, which keeps staff and the environment safe and supports proper medical waste handling according to facility policy. Lead containers are reserved for radioactive materials, not contaminated dressings. Plastic bags without a proper seal or containers like metal pans don’t reliably prevent leakage or provide the necessary containment.