Cosmetology Sanitation and Safety

Question 1

What is the lowest level of decontamination that kills most bacteria, some fungi, and some viruses on surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Sanitation

Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Disinfection

Answer

Immunization

Question 2

Which level of decontamination destroys all microbial life, including spores, and is required for surgical instruments?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sanitation

Answer

Disinfection

Answer

Antisepsis

Question 3

An EPA-registered disinfectant labeled as 'hospital-grade' must be effective against:

Accepted Answer

Bacteria, fungi, and viruses including HIV and HBV

Answer

Only bacteria

Answer

Spores only

Answer

Airborne pathogens only

Question 4

What is the proper order of steps when decontaminating reusable salon tools?

Accepted Answer

Clean, then disinfect

Answer

Disinfect, then clean

Answer

Sterilize, then clean

Answer

Sanitize, then sterilize

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a direct transmission of disease?

Accepted Answer

Skin-to-skin contact with an infected person

Answer

Touching a contaminated surface then touching your face

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Airborne droplets from a sneeze

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Using unsterilized tools

Question 6

Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide information about:

Accepted Answer

Hazardous chemicals including handling, storage, and emergency procedures

Answer

Client consultation forms

Answer

State licensing requirements

Answer

Sanitation schedules