Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 185 of 484
Which of the following is considered a SINGLE-USE item that must be discarded after one client?
a.Plastic clipper guard
b.Stainless steel cuticle nippers
c.Metal shears
d.Emery board
Explanation
Emery boards are porous and cannot be properly disinfected, so they are single-use and must be discarded after one client. Metal nippers, shears, and plastic clipper guards are non-porous and can be disinfected for reuse.
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