CHS Sanitation & Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which type of pathogen is responsible for ringworm in salon clients?

Accepted Answer

Fungus

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Refuse service and refer to a physician

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Influenza

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The ability of the product to kill specific pathogens

Answer

Efficacy refers to a disinfectant's demonstrated ability to destroy or inactivate specific microorganisms as tested and approved by the EPA.

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