State Board Sanitation Standards Flashcards
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When a cosmetologist accidentally cuts a client and draws blood, the first step is to:
Answer: Stop the service, put on gloves, and apply pressure to stop bleeding
Upon accidental blood exposure, the service must stop immediately, gloves must be donned, and the wound must be addressed using universal precautions.
State board regulations regarding salon sanitation primarily fall under which category of law?
Answer: State administrative law enforced by the cosmetology board
Cosmetology sanitation standards are governed by state administrative law and enforced by each state's cosmetology board through licensing and inspections.
Which condition should cause a cosmetologist to refuse a manicure service entirely?
Answer: Presence of onychomycosis (nail fungus)
Onychomycosis is a contraindication for nail services because performing a service could spread the infection and worsen the condition.
Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are most commonly used in salons as:
Answer: Surface and implement disinfectants
Quats are EPA-registered disinfectants widely used on salon surfaces and implements due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy.
The correct procedure for handling a broken glass implement in the salon is to:
Answer: Use tongs or gloves to collect pieces, wrap in paper, and discard as sharps
Broken glass must be handled with protection to prevent cuts, wrapped securely, and disposed of as sharps waste to protect sanitation workers.
How should a cosmetologist store clean, disinfected implements between clients?
Answer: In a clean, covered container or UV sanitizer
Clean disinfected implements must be stored in a covered, clean container or UV sanitizer to prevent recontamination before the next use.
Which statement is TRUE about sterilization compared to disinfection in a cosmetology setting?
Answer: Sterilization destroys all microbial life including spores; disinfection does not
Sterilization eliminates all forms of microbial life including spores, whereas disinfection destroys most pathogens but not necessarily bacterial spores.