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Tools used in a pedicure that contacted the client's feet must be:

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Cleaned and disinfected (reusable) or discarded (single-use) before any reuse

A Used on the next client directly
B Only rinsed
C Cleaned and disinfected (reusable) or discarded (single-use) before any reuse
D Never cleaned

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Pedicure tools that contacted the client's feet must, like all implements, be cleaned and disinfected if they are reusable and nonporous, or discarded if they are single-use/porous, before any reuse. Because feet can carry fungi and bacteria, and pedicures may involve close skin contact, diligent disinfection (and proper foot-bath cleaning) is especially important to prevent spreading infections like fungal conditions. Applying the clean-then-disinfect-or-discard rule to pedicure tools is a core sanitation requirement on the exam.

Source: Skin & Nails — Pedicure Tools

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Pedicure questions cover foot soaking and sanitation of the basin, callus care within scope, nail shaping, massage and the extra precautions for clients with diabetes or circulatory problems. This is one of 9 Skin & Nails questions on pedicure services, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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