Cosmetology Sanitation and Safety 2

Question 1

What are Universal Precautions in the salon?

Accepted Answer

Treating every client as potentially infected and following safe practices with all clients

Answer

Wearing gloves only with sick clients

Answer

Using fresh towels for each client

Answer

Cleaning tools once a day

Question 2

If a cosmetologist accidentally cuts a client and blood is present, the FIRST step is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the service, put on gloves, and apply pressure/bandage

Answer

Continue the service with gloves on

Answer

Stop the service and refer the client to a physician

Answer

Apply antiseptic and continue

Question 3

Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are a common type of:

Accepted Answer

EPA-registered disinfectant for non-porous salon tools

Answer

Sterilizer

Answer

Hand sanitizer only

Answer

Hair product ingredient

Question 4

Single-use (disposable) items like nail files and buffers must be:

Accepted Answer

Discarded after each client use

Answer

Disinfected and reused on the next client

Answer

Stored in a clean container for reuse

Answer

Sterilized between uses

Question 5

What federal agency regulates worker exposure to hazardous chemicals in salons?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

FDA

Answer

EPA

Answer

CDC

Question 6

Which disinfection method is NOT acceptable for salon implements in most US state board regulations?

Accepted Answer

UV sanitizing cabinet for disinfection

Answer

Immersion in EPA-registered disinfectant

Answer

Autoclave sterilization

Answer

Barbicide solution