Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 196 of 484
Which of the following items can NEVER be disinfected for reuse on another client?
a.Stainless steel scissors
b.Wooden orange wood stick
c.Plastic clipper guard
d.Metal eyebrow tweezers
Explanation
Wooden orange wood sticks are porous and absorb fluids; they are single-use items and must be discarded after one client. Stainless steel and hard plastic implements are non-porous and may be disinfected for reuse.
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