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

Sanitation reduces the number of pathogens on a surface to a safe level as judged by public health standards, but does not eliminate all microorganisms.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microbial life including spores, achieved through autoclaving, and is required for instruments that penetrate the skin.

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

Hospital-grade, EPA-registered disinfectants must be effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens including bacteria, fungi, and viruses such as HIV and hepatitis B (HBV).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Clean, then disinfect

Answer

Tools must first be cleaned to remove all visible debris and contaminants, and then disinfected so the disinfectant can properly contact all surfaces of the implement.

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

Direct transmission occurs through immediate physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible host, such as skin-to-skin contact, without an intermediate object.

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Cosmetology Sanitation and Safety