Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 226 of 484
When a client requires a service that may aerosolize chemicals (such as filing acrylic nails), the technician should consider:
a.Lighting a candle to mask the odor
b.Wearing a properly fitted mask and using local exhaust ventilation
c.Turning off ventilation to keep the dust contained
d.Opening a window only if the temperature is below 70°F
Explanation
Filing acrylics aerosolizes dust and chemical particles. Best practice is a properly fitted mask plus local exhaust ventilation to remove vapors and dust from the breathing zone.
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