CCP Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of bacteria forms a protective shell that is highly resistant to disinfectants and heat?
- Cocci
- Bacilli
- Spirilla
- Spore-forming bacteria (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Spore-forming bacteria
Spore-forming bacteria produce endospores that can withstand harsh conditions including many common disinfectants.
Question 2: A client arrives with open sores on their scalp. What is the correct cosmetologist response?
- Proceed with a gentle shampoo only
- Perform the service with gloves on
- Refuse to perform any service and refer to a physician (Correct answer)
- Apply antiseptic before beginning the service
Correct answer: Refuse to perform any service and refer to a physician
Open sores indicate a possible infection or contagious condition; services must be refused and the client referred to a physician.
Question 3: What is the minimum contact time required for most EPA-registered salon disinfectants to be effective?
- 30 seconds
- 1 minute
- 10 minutes (Correct answer)
- 30 minutes
Correct answer: 10 minutes
Most EPA-registered disinfectants require a 10-minute contact time to achieve the manufacturer's claimed kill rate.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a route of pathogen transmission in a salon setting?
- Direct contact with infected skin
- Sharing contaminated implements
- Working near an open window (Correct answer)
- Breathing in airborne droplets
Correct answer: Working near an open window
Working near an open window does not constitute a recognized route of pathogen transmission; contact, contaminated tools, and airborne droplets are all real routes.
Question 5: What does the term 'decontamination' refer to in cosmetology?
- Removing all living organisms including spores
- The process of removing pathogens to make an object safe to handle (Correct answer)
- Sterilizing implements in an autoclave
- Applying antiseptic to the client's skin
Correct answer: The process of removing pathogens to make an object safe to handle
Decontamination is the broad process of removing or destroying pathogens to make objects safe, encompassing sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization.
Question 6: When diluting a liquid disinfectant concentrate, what is the correct procedure?
- Add concentrate to water (Correct answer)
- Add water to concentrate
- Mix equal parts in any order
- Shake both together in a sealed container
Correct answer: Add concentrate to water
Concentrate should always be added to water to prevent splashing and dangerous chemical reactions.
Question 7: A cosmetologist accidentally nicks a client with shears. What is the first action to take?
- Continue the service and apply pressure at the end
- Stop the service, put on gloves, and follow the exposure incident procedure (Correct answer)
- Rinse the wound and resume styling
- Apply a band-aid and document after the appointment
Correct answer: Stop the service, put on gloves, and follow the exposure incident procedure
Any exposure incident requires immediately stopping the service, donning gloves, and following the salon's bloodborne pathogen exposure protocol.
CCP Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control 2
Which type of bacteria forms a protective shell that is highly resistant to disinfectants and heat?