Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 15 of 100
Disposable (single-use) razor blades and other single-use items must be:
a.Reused on the same client's next visit
b.Discarded after one use, with blades placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container
c.Disinfected and reused on other clients
d.Stored in the disinfectant jar between clients
Explanation
Single-use blades cannot be adequately disinfected and are designed to be thrown away after one client. Used blades are sharps and must go into a puncture-proof container to protect against injury and exposure.
Law Reference: CCR Title 16 §979Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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