Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 225 of 484
Used emery boards from a manicure should be:
a.Disinfected for 10 minutes and reused on the next client
b.Wiped with alcohol and stored in a clean drawer
c.Discarded into the trash immediately after the service
d.Sterilized in a UV cabinet for one minute
Explanation
Emery boards are porous single-use items. They must be discarded after one client. Porous items cannot be disinfected effectively.
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