CCP State Board Sanitation Standards 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which government agency registers disinfectants used in cosmetology establishments in the United States?
- FDA
- CDC
- EPA (Correct answer)
- OSHA
Correct answer: EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers all disinfectants and verifies their efficacy claims.
Question 2: A salon's wet disinfectant container must be:
- Emptied and cleaned daily (Correct answer)
- Changed only when it becomes visibly dirty
- Replaced every hour during busy periods
- Sealed airtight when not in use
Correct answer: Emptied and cleaned daily
Wet disinfectant containers must be emptied, cleaned, and refilled with fresh solution daily to maintain effectiveness.
Question 3: Before placing clean implements in a dry sanitizer or storage container, they must be:
- Air-dried after disinfection (Correct answer)
- Rinsed with hot water only
- Wrapped in tissue paper
- Rubbed with rubbing alcohol immediately before storage
Correct answer: Air-dried after disinfection
Implements must be completely dry before storage to prevent rust and microbial growth in the container.
Question 4: Which of the following is classified as a bloodborne pathogen relevant to cosmetology sanitation standards?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Hepatitis B virus (Correct answer)
- Tinea pedis
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Correct answer: Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B virus is a bloodborne pathogen that cosmetologists must guard against through proper sanitation and disinfection protocols.
Question 5: When performing a nail service, the foot bath or basin must be disinfected:
- Once at the end of the business day
- Between each client use (Correct answer)
- Weekly with a hospital-grade cleaner
- Only if the client has visible nail problems
Correct answer: Between each client use
Foot baths must be fully cleaned and disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant between each client to prevent fungal and bacterial transmission.
Question 6: Which implement requires replacement rather than disinfection after a single use on a client?
- Stainless steel cuticle pusher
- Pumice stone (Correct answer)
- Metal nail file
- Glass manicure bowl
Correct answer: Pumice stone
Pumice stones are porous and cannot be fully disinfected, making them single-use implements that must be discarded after each client.
Question 7: OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires cosmetology salons to maintain an Exposure Control Plan primarily to:
- Reduce chemical inventory costs
- Protect employees from exposure to infectious materials (Correct answer)
- Satisfy state licensing requirements only
- Train clients on self-protection
Correct answer: Protect employees from exposure to infectious materials
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard mandates Exposure Control Plans to minimize employees' occupational exposure to blood and infectious materials.
CCP State Board Sanitation Standards 3
Which government agency registers disinfectants used in cosmetology establishments in the United States?