What is the most appropriate action for a CST when passing off contaminated surgical instruments to ensure both sterility and containment of biohazardous materials?
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ALeave them on the sterile field until clean-up staff arrive
BCarry them by hand to the decontamination area
CPlace them in a covered container for transport
DHand them directly to a non-sterile team member
✓ Correct answer: C. Place them in a covered container for transportAfter surgery, contaminated instruments should be placed in a covered container to prevent biohazard exposure and maintain sterility until they can be properly decontaminated.
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