CAC Regulatory Compliance & Professional Ethics 2

Question 1

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires aesthetic facilities to maintain which document for each employee?

Accepted Answer

An exposure control plan outlining protocols for potential blood or OPIM exposure

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A personal financial disclosure form

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A state licensing verification record

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A client satisfaction survey log

Question 2

How long should client records typically be retained by an aesthetic practice, according to general professional standards?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 7 years, or longer if required by state law

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Only until the client's last visit

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30 days after the final treatment

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One year from the date of the last service

Question 3

When an aesthetic consultant identifies a skin condition that may require medical diagnosis, the ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a licensed physician or dermatologist

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Proceed with treatment and document the observation in the chart

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Advise the client to purchase a topical product to address the issue

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Inform the client verbally but continue with the scheduled service

Question 4

Which regulatory standard requires that Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) be accessible to all employees in an aesthetic facility?

Accepted Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

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The FDA Cosmetic Labeling Compliance standard

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The EPA Clean Air Act

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The ADA accessibility guidelines

Question 5

Professional ethics in aesthetics prohibits a consultant from engaging in which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Performing services outside their licensed scope of practice

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Recommending complementary treatments during consultation

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Maintaining detailed client intake records

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Charging fees appropriate to their level of expertise

Question 6

Before-and-after photos used in aesthetic practice marketing must comply with FTC guidelines by:

Accepted Answer

Accurately representing typical results and including appropriate disclosures

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Always showing the most dramatic outcomes available

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Being taken exclusively under studio lighting

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Only featuring clients who provided written testimonials

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires aesthetic businesses to:

Accepted Answer

Provide reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility for clients with disabilities

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Offer discounted services to all clients with documented disabilities

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Employ a minimum percentage of staff with disabilities

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Use only ADA-approved products in all treatments