How should the respiratory therapist dispose of a disposable ventilator circuit from a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis?

A. Transport the circuit straight to the incinerator
B. Place in Cydex for 60 minutes, then discard in a biohazard bag
C. Place in a biohazard waste bag
D. Utilize a double-bag waste system

Ans: C. A ventilator circuit from a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis is considered to be highly infectious. To dispose of this equipment, a biohazard waste bag should be used. These bags are also referred to as red bags.