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.
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.
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