Question

quiz - unit 3: transmission - based precautions infection control
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what should be done with food that is leftover in an isolation room?
it should be disposed of in the patients room.
it should be disposed of in the kitchen.
it should be left in the room for the next meal.
it should immediately be sent to the incinerator.

Explanation:

Food leftover in an isolation room may be contaminated with pathogens. To prevent the spread of infection, it should be disposed of as infectious waste. Sending it to the incinerator is a common method for safely destroying infectious waste. Disposing in the patient's room or kitchen can lead to contamination, and leaving it for the next meal is unhygienic and a risk - factor for infection spread.

Answer:

It should immediately be sent to the incinerator.