CME Regulatory Compliance & Standards 5

Question 1

Which document must an electrology practice post visibly in the workplace under OSHA's general industry requirements?

Accepted Answer

OSHA's Job Safety and Health: It's the Law poster

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A copy of the state cosmetology board's practice act

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The practice's malpractice insurance certificate

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A list of all hazardous chemicals used on-site

Question 2

An electrologist purchases a used autoclave from another practice. What is the first compliance step before using it on clients?

Accepted Answer

Conduct biological indicator (spore) testing to verify sterilization efficacy before placing it in service

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Begin use immediately since it was already in professional service

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Register the autoclave with the FDA

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Have OSHA inspect the device before first use

Question 3

A client asks an electrologist to treat a mole they want removed. The correct response under scope-of-practice regulations is:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the client to a dermatologist or physician

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Remove the mole if it appears non-cancerous

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Treat around the mole and note it in the chart

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Apply a topical numbing agent and proceed if the client signs a waiver

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

De-identified statistical data with no individual identifiers

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A client's treatment dates

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The client's name combined with their diagnosis

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A client's appointment scheduling record

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in an electrology practice?

Accepted Answer

It provides hazard, handling, storage, and emergency response information for chemical products used in the practice

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It is used to bill insurance for chemical supply costs

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It replaces the need for an OSHA Exposure Control Plan

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It is required only for practices employing more than 10 people

Question 6

If an electrologist accidentally sustains a needlestick injury, which action should occur FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash the wound with soap and water and follow the practice's post-exposure protocol

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Complete an OSHA incident report

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Notify the state licensing board within 24 hours

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Quarantine the treatment room until an inspector arrives

Question 7

Which scenario would most likely constitute a HIPAA breach requiring client notification?

Accepted Answer

Client records are inadvertently emailed to the wrong recipient and the error cannot be remediated

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An employee accidentally views a client file they are authorized to access

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A treating electrologist discusses the client's care with a consulting dermatologist

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A client requests their own records and they are provided within 30 days