Chemical Services & Safety Flashcards
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Why should chemical pedicure products NOT be used on a client who recently underwent radiation therapy on their lower extremities?
Answer: Radiation-treated skin is fragile and hypersensitive to chemicals
Radiation therapy compromises skin integrity and barrier function, making it highly vulnerable to chemical irritation and burns.
What is the primary reason ventilation is required when using chemical callus removers in a pedicure area?
Answer: To prevent inhalation of potentially harmful vapors
Many callus-softening chemicals emit vapors that can irritate the respiratory tract, making adequate ventilation essential for technician and client safety.
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between an irritant and an allergen in chemical services?
Answer: Irritants cause direct tissue damage; allergens trigger an immune response
Irritants cause direct physical damage to cells (chemical burn), while allergens trigger an immune-mediated hypersensitivity reaction.
A pedicure client develops redness and swelling 48 hours after a chemical service. This timeline MOST likely indicates:
Answer: An allergic contact dermatitis response
Delayed reactions appearing 24–72 hours after exposure are characteristic of Type IV (delayed) allergic contact dermatitis.
When disposing of unused chemical pedicure products, the technician MUST:
Answer: Follow local regulations and SDS disposal instructions
Chemical disposal must comply with local environmental regulations and the product's SDS, which specifies safe and legal disposal methods.
Which concentration of sodium hydroxide (lye) would be MOST dangerous if accidentally contacted during a pedicure chemical service?
Answer: 35% concentrated solution used as a strong callus remover
High concentrations of sodium hydroxide are strongly caustic and can cause severe chemical burns to skin and mucous membranes upon contact.
The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for a chemical refers to:
Answer: The maximum airborne concentration a worker may be exposed to over an 8-hour shift
The PEL is an OSHA-mandated legal limit on the airborne concentration of a substance to which workers may be exposed during an 8-hour workday.