CCP Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which chemical is commonly used as a disinfectant in salons and is effective against HIV and hepatitis B virus?
- Hydrogen peroxide 3%
- Isopropyl alcohol 70%
- EPA-registered quaternary ammonium compound (Correct answer)
- Sodium bicarbonate solution
Correct answer: EPA-registered quaternary ammonium compound
EPA-registered quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are widely approved for salon use and are effective against HIV, HBV, and many other pathogens.
Question 2: What is the purpose of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), now called SDS under GHS?
- To track client chemical allergy history
- To provide safety information about hazardous chemicals used in the workplace (Correct answer)
- To document daily sanitation checklists
- To record employee vaccination status
Correct answer: To provide safety information about hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
SDS (Safety Data Sheets) provide detailed hazard, handling, storage, and emergency information for chemical products used in the workplace.
Question 3: Tinea capitis is a contagious condition caused by which type of organism?
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Fungus (Correct answer)
- Parasite
Correct answer: Fungus
Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes and is highly contagious.
Question 4: Which of the following implements CAN be sterilized and reused after servicing an infected client?
- Metal nail files (Correct answer)
- Single-use wooden cuticle sticks
- Disposable wax strips
- Cotton pads used with chemicals
Correct answer: Metal nail files
Metal implements can be fully sterilized in an autoclave and safely reused, while porous single-use items must be discarded.
Question 5: What is the correct way to handle a broken glass item contaminated with blood in the salon?
- Pick it up with a paper towel
- Sweep it up with hands protected by thick rubber gloves
- Use a brush and dustpan, then dispose in a puncture-resistant container (Correct answer)
- Wrap in newspaper and place in the trash
Correct answer: Use a brush and dustpan, then dispose in a puncture-resistant container
Broken contaminated glass must be swept up with a brush and dustpan (never hands) and placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container.
Question 6: How often should salon neck strips and capes be laundered to prevent cross-contamination?
- Weekly
- After every client (Correct answer)
- Daily
- Monthly
Correct answer: After every client
Capes and towels must be laundered after each use to prevent pathogen transfer between clients.
Question 7: What does 'standard precautions' mean in a salon environment?
- Treating only visibly ill clients with extra care
- Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of client appearance (Correct answer)
- Using gloves only when performing chemical services
- Disinfecting tools at the end of each workday
Correct answer: Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of client appearance
Standard precautions require treating all blood and body fluid contact as potentially infectious, regardless of whether a client appears sick.
CCP Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control 3
Which chemical is commonly used as a disinfectant in salons and is effective against HIV and hepatitis B virus?