Arkansas Cosmetology Practice Exam

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If non-disposable needles or lancets are used, how must they be sterilized?

With rubbing alcohol
With an autoclave
With boiling water
With a UV light

The correct answer is: With an autoclave

Non-disposable needles or lancets must be sterilized before reuse to prevent the spread of infections. While rubbing alcohol may clean them, it does not effectively sterilize them. Boiling water may work, but it is not as reliable as an autoclave which uses high pressure and steam to kill bacteria and viruses. A UV light may not effectively penetrate needle surfaces and also does not provide the same level of sterilization as an autoclave. Therefore, the best and most effective option for sterilizing non-disposable needles or lancets is with an autoclave.