Which of the following waste would be placed in a biohazard trash bag?

Soiled bandage
Used syringe
Used needle
Used alcohol pad
None of the above


Soiled bandage

Rationale: A soiled bandage would be placed in a biohazard trash bag. Used needles are placed in a sharps container; used syringes and alcohol pads are placed in regular trash.

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