Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 10 of 100
The correct first step when a client is accidentally cut and blood is present is to:
a.Stop the service, put on gloves, and control the bleeding
b.Continue cutting and clean up later
c.Reuse the same razor on the next client
d.Wipe the blood with a bare hand
Explanation
When an exposure incident occurs, the barber must stop, don single-use gloves, and address the wound following universal precautions. This protects both the client and the barber from bloodborne pathogen exposure.
Law Reference: CCR Title 16 §979Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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