CHS Sanitation & Infection Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of pathogen is responsible for ringworm in salon clients?
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Fungus (Correct answer)
- Parasite
Correct answer: Fungus
Ringworm (tinea) is caused by a fungus, not an actual worm, and is highly contagious in salon settings.
Question 2: What is the minimum contact time required for EPA-registered disinfectants to be effective on non-porous salon tools?
- 30 seconds
- 1 minute
- 10 minutes (Correct answer)
- 30 minutes
Correct answer: 10 minutes
Most EPA-registered disinfectants require a full 10-minute contact time to effectively kill pathogens on non-porous implements.
Question 3: A client arrives with an open cut on their scalp. What is the correct protocol?
- Proceed with service using gloves
- Refuse service and refer to a physician (Correct answer)
- Apply antiseptic and continue the service
- Cover the wound with a bandage and proceed
Correct answer: Refuse service and refer to a physician
Services should not be performed on clients with open wounds, as this creates a risk of infection and bloodborne pathogen exposure.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne pathogen of concern in salons?
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Influenza (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Influenza
Influenza is an airborne/respiratory pathogen, not a bloodborne pathogen; HIV and Hepatitis B and C are the primary bloodborne concerns in salons.
Question 5: What does the term 'efficacy' mean in the context of disinfectants?
- The cost-effectiveness of the product
- The ability of the product to kill specific pathogens (Correct answer)
- The speed at which a product evaporates
- The safety rating for skin contact
Correct answer: The ability of the product to kill specific pathogens
Efficacy refers to a disinfectant's demonstrated ability to destroy or inactivate specific microorganisms as tested and approved by the EPA.
Question 6: Autoclave sterilization uses which combination of conditions to destroy all microbial life?
- UV light and high pressure
- Steam and high pressure (Correct answer)
- Chemical solution and heat
- Dry heat and ultraviolet light
Correct answer: Steam and high pressure
An autoclave uses pressurized steam (typically 250°F/121°C at 15 psi) to achieve sterilization by destroying all microorganisms including spores.
Question 7: Which of the following actions constitutes proper sanitation of a shampoo bowl after each client?
- Rinse with cold water only
- Wipe with a dry towel
- Clean with soap and water, then disinfect with an EPA-registered product (Correct answer)
- Spray with hair spray to coat the surface
Correct answer: Clean with soap and water, then disinfect with an EPA-registered product
Proper sanitation requires first cleaning with soap and water to remove debris, then applying an EPA-registered disinfectant to kill pathogens.
CHS Sanitation & Infection Control 2
Which type of pathogen is responsible for ringworm in salon clients?