Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 210 of 484
Which of the following is the BEST example of cross-contamination in a salon?
a.Folding clean towels at the front desk
b.Re-dipping a wax stick into the wax pot after applying it to a client
c.Washing the floor with disinfectant
d.Wearing a clean smock
Explanation
Re-dipping a used wax applicator into the bulk wax transfers organisms from the client back to the product, contaminating it. The other choices are normal, hygienic practices.
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