Cosmetology Test Infection Control and Safety 2

Question 1

Which type of infection is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and can be transmitted from one person to another?

Accepted Answer

Contagious infection

Answer

Occupational infection

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Systemic infection

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Inflammatory infection

Question 2

What is the correct term for implements that have been cleaned and disinfected but not sterilized?

Accepted Answer

Sanitized

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Sterile

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Decontaminated

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Aseptic

Question 3

A client arrives with a small cut on their finger. What should the cosmetologist do before performing a service?

Accepted Answer

Cover the wound with a bandage and wear gloves

Answer

Refuse the service entirely

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Apply alcohol directly to the wound

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Proceed with the service as normal

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'indirect transmission' of pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Contact with contaminated objects or surfaces

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Touching an infected person directly

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Inhaling airborne droplets

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Receiving a blood transfusion

Question 5

How long must implements typically soak in an EPA-registered disinfectant to be considered properly disinfected?

Accepted Answer

The time specified on the product label

Answer

1 minute

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5 minutes

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At least 30 minutes

Question 6

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) / Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a salon?

Accepted Answer

To provide safety and hazard information about chemical products

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To track client appointment history

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To record employee payroll data

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To document salon inspection results

Question 7

Which federal agency regulates the safety and efficacy of disinfectants used in salons?

Accepted Answer

EPA

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FDA

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OSHA

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CDC