PCI Utah Nail Exam 1 Practice

Which immersion disinfection method is appropriate for nonporous nail implements between clients?

Boiling water for five minutes. Soaking in an EPA-registered disinfectant following the manufacturer's contact time. Autoclaving at 121 C for 15 minutes. Wiping with a dry cloth between clients.

Correct Answer:

Soaking in an EPA-registered disinfectant following the manufacturer's contact time.

Explanation:

Between clients, nonporous nail implements should be cleaned and then immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant for the product’s labeled contact time. Immersion ensures every surface is exposed long enough to achieve disinfection, and following the label guarantees the required level of pathogen kill. Boiling water isn’t a validated or reliable disinfection method for salon tools, and autoclaving—while effective—requires specialized equipment and isn’t typically practical between clients for routine tool disinfection. Wiping with a dry cloth does not disinfect, as it does not kill microbes.

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