CAC CAC Safety, Sanitation & Infection Control 2

Question 1

The standard personal protective equipment (PPE) combination required when performing a chemical peel includes:

Accepted Answer

Gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing

Answer

Chemical agents used in peels can splash and cause burns to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes, requiring full PPE.

Question 2

Which of the following is a correct practice for preventing cross-contamination when using product jars?

Accepted Answer

Using a clean spatula to remove product from the jar each time

Answer

Using a single-use or sanitized spatula prevents the introduction of pathogens into shared product containers.

Question 3

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), now called SDS, must be accessible to aesthetic staff primarily because it provides:

Accepted Answer

Hazard communication and emergency handling information for chemicals

Answer

SDS documents provide critical safety data including chemical hazards, first aid measures, and proper storage to protect workers.

Question 4

A client arrives with an active cold sore (herpes labialis). The correct action before any facial treatment is to:

Accepted Answer

Postpone treatment until the lesion has fully healed

Answer

Active herpes simplex lesions are a contraindication because procedures can spread the virus and cause severe post-treatment flare-ups.

Question 5

What concentration of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution is recommended for disinfecting environmental surfaces in aesthetic facilities?

Accepted Answer

1:10 dilution (approximately 0.5% sodium hypochlorite)

Answer

A 1:10 bleach dilution provides effective surface disinfection while minimizing corrosive damage to surfaces and harm to personnel.

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