Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 28 of 100
Which statement about a barber's hands and fingernails is correct for infection control?
a.Long nails help with sectioning and are encouraged
b.Cuts on the hands need no covering
c.Hands should be washed frequently and any cuts covered with a bandage
d.Handwashing is only needed at the start of the day
Explanation
Clean, well-maintained hands with short nails reduce places for microbes to hide, and open cuts must be covered to protect both barber and client. Frequent handwashing throughout the day is a core infection-control habit.
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