Illinois CNA State Practice Exam

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What should you do with a resident's bowel movement (BM) when you empty their colostomy bag?

  1. Throw it in the trash

  2. Save it for a lab test

  3. Flush it in the toilet

  4. Burial in the biohazard bin

The correct answer is: Throw it in the trash

When emptying a resident's colostomy bag, the bowel movement should be disposed of in the trash. This is because fecal matter is considered a biohazard and should not be flushed down the toilet or saved for a lab test. It should also not be buried in the biohazard bin as this can cause contamination and potential health hazards. Disposing of it in the trash is the safest and most appropriate method.

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