Cosmetology Test Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following represents the highest level of decontamination, effectively destroying all microbial life, including spores?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

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Sanitization

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Disinfection

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Cleaning

Question 2

A client accidentally gets a small cut during a manicure. What is the FIRST step the cosmetologist should take?

Accepted Answer

Stop the service and put on gloves.

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Immediately apply a bandage to the cut.

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Clean the station with a disinfectant.

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Dispose of all contaminated materials in a trash can.

Question 3

The governmental agency responsible for regulating and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace, including salons, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Question 4

An EPA-registered disinfectant must be used in a salon to clean which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Nonporous tools and implements

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Porous surfaces like towels and capes

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The salon's floors and windows

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The cosmetologist's hands between clients

Question 5

While setting up for a pedicure, a cosmetologist drops a metal cuticle pusher on the floor. What is the correct procedure to follow before it can be used on a client?

Accepted Answer

Clean with soap and water, then immerse in an EPA-registered disinfectant.

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Wipe it with a paper towel and continue.

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Rinse it under hot water for one minute.

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Spray it with alcohol and let it air dry.

Question 6

Information about the potential hazards of a chemical product used in a salon, and how to work safely with it, can be found on the product's:

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Price tag

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Promotional flyer

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EPA registration number