Safety & Sanitation Standards Flashcards
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Which of the following conditions is considered an absolute contraindication for electrology treatment of a specific area?
Answer: Active skin infection or open lesion in the treatment area
Treating over an active infection or open wound risks spreading the infection, worsening tissue damage, and exposing the practitioner to bloodborne pathogens.
What does a color change on an autoclave chemical indicator strip (Class 1 process indicator) confirm?
Answer: That the package was exposed to steam during the sterilization cycle
Class 1 chemical indicators only confirm that a package was exposed to sterilization conditions, not that sterility was achieved—they are not a substitute for biological indicators.
How should sterile instrument packages be stored after autoclaving to maintain sterility?
Answer: In a cool, dry, closed cabinet away from moisture and traffic
Sterile packages must be stored in a clean, dry, low-traffic environment to protect packaging integrity and maintain sterility until use.
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, an Exposure Control Plan must be reviewed and updated:
Answer: At least annually and whenever tasks or procedures change
OSHA requires the Exposure Control Plan to be reviewed and updated at least annually and when new tasks affecting occupational exposure are introduced.
Which hepatitis virus poses the greatest occupational risk for electrologists due to its stability on environmental surfaces and high infectivity?
Answer: Hepatitis B (HBV)
HBV can survive on environmental surfaces for up to 7 days and is 50–100 times more infectious than HCV through needlestick exposure.
What is the correct dilution ratio for a sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution used to disinfect blood spills?
Answer: 1:10 (approximately 5,000 ppm)
A 1:10 dilution of household bleach (approximately 5,000 ppm available chlorine) is the CDC-recommended concentration for disinfecting blood spills on hard surfaces.
When must an electrologist change gloves during a client treatment session?
Answer: Whenever gloves become torn, heavily contaminated, or when switching between body areas where cross-contamination is a concern
Gloves must be changed when compromised (torn, punctured) or when moving between body areas to prevent cross-contamination within the same session.