Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 221 of 484
Which item is the BEST example of a multi-use, non-porous, disinfectable tool?
a.Cotton ball
b.Buffer block with foam core
c.Stainless steel cuticle nipper
d.Wax applicator stick
Explanation
A stainless steel cuticle nipper is hard, non-porous, and can be fully immersed and disinfected. The other three are porous single-use items.
Law Reference: 16 CCR §979Practice all 484 questions free — no signup required.
Related questions on this topic
- Which body fluid is treated as a bloodborne pathogen risk under Cal/OSHA standards in a salon?
- Which of the following is the BEST practice for a manicurist between two clients?
- Eating or drinking AT the workstation while a client is being served is:
- What should a cosmetologist do with a styptic powder applied to a small cut on a client?
- A nail technician finishes a service in which the client bled from a cuticle. The metal nippers used MUST be:
- Which of the following statements about hand washing is TRUE in California salon practice?
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass Editorial Team · Verified against California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology Exam · How we review