In which color bag should human anatomical parts, fetal parts, placenta, etc., be discarded?

Appeared in: Punjab CHO - 2021

Explanation

Human anatomical waste, which includes tissues, organs, body parts, and the placenta, is classified as a highly infectious category of biomedical waste.
As per the Bio-Medical Waste Management (BMWM) Rules, 2016, this type of waste must be segregated at the source into yellow-colored, non-chlorinated plastic bags or bins.
The designated disposal method for yellow category waste is incineration, plasma pyrolysis, or deep burial to ensure the complete destruction of all pathological and infectious material.

Option A: Red bins are used for contaminated but recyclable waste, primarily plastics.
Option C: Blue bins or boxes are designated for discarded or broken glassware and metallic implants.
Option D: Black bins are for general, non-infectious waste, which is not hazardous.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) Color Coding as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Proper segregation of biomedical waste is a fundamental nursing responsibility to prevent nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections and protect healthcare workers, patients, and the community from exposure to hazardous materials.
Failure to comply with the BMWM rules can result in legal penalties for the healthcare facility and individual staff members, along with significant environmental contamination.
What if? If anatomical waste is mistakenly placed in a red bag, it will not be incinerated. Instead, it will be sent to an autoclave facility, where it can damage the equipment and pose a severe infection risk to workers who handle the waste for recycling.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on national healthcare guidelines.
First, identify the keywords in the question: 'human anatomical parts,' 'fetal parts,' and 'placenta.'
Recognize that these items are a specific and highly regulated category of biomedical waste.
Recall the color-coding system established by the Bio-Medical Waste Management (BMWM) Rules.
Match the waste type (anatomical) to the correct color-coded bin (Yellow).
Eliminate the other options by recalling the types of waste they are designated for: Red for recyclable plastics, Blue for glassware, and Black for general waste.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) Color Coding
Stem keywords: human anatomical parts, fetal parts, placenta, discarded, color bag
Lead-in keywords: In which
Negative lead-in flag: false

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