NIC Nail Technician Written ExamSafety and RegulationsEasy
A nail technician is preparing their station for the next client. Which of the following items, if found on the station, must be immediately discarded and replaced with a new, clean item according to general sanitation guidelines?
- AA multi-use nail file that has been disinfected.
- BA porous emery board used on the previous client.
- CA metal cuticle pusher that has been sterilized.
- DA glass dappen dish that has been cleaned and disinfected.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. A porous emery board used on the previous client.
Porous items like emery boards cannot be effectively disinfected or sterilized and are considered single-use. They must be discarded after each client to prevent cross-contamination.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Multi-use tools can be disinfected if they are non-porous.
- C. Metal tools can be sterilized and reused.
- D. Non-porous items like glass dappen dishes can be cleaned and disinfected.
Single-Use Porous Items
Items made of porous materials that cannot be properly disinfected or sterilized and must be discarded after a single use on a client.
- Cannot be disinfected.
- Must be discarded after each client.
- Examples include emery boards, toe separators, and cotton balls.
Memory trick: Porous PALS are put in the trash, not passed along.