Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 222 of 484
What should a cosmetologist do with a styptic powder applied to a small cut on a client?
a.Pour styptic directly from the bottle onto the cut
b.Touch the cut with the corner of the styptic bottle
c.Dip a used cotton ball back into the styptic powder
d.Sprinkle the styptic onto a clean cotton ball or single-use applicator and apply
Explanation
Styptic must never contact broken skin directly from its bulk container. Dispense a small amount onto a clean cotton ball or single-use applicator and apply with the applicator.
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