Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 57 of 484

If a client suffers a small cut during a service and bleeds onto a metal implement, the implement must be:

a.Cleaned of visible debris and then disinfected with an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant per label instructions (or discarded if single-use)
b.Wiped with a dry towel and reused
c.Rinsed with warm water only
d.Sprayed with hairspray

Explanation

Implements exposed to blood must be cleaned and then disinfected with an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant used per label, or discarded if single-use.

Law Reference: 16 CCR §979

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