Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 229 of 484
Which of the following is a porous, single-use item that must NOT be reused?
a.A glass nail file
b.A stainless steel pedicure file
c.A metal cuticle pusher
d.A pumice stone
Explanation
A pumice stone is porous and absorbs skin debris and microorganisms, making proper disinfection impossible. It must be treated as single-use. Stainless steel files, glass files, and metal pushers are non-porous.
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