CPE Safety & Sanitation Standards 2

Question 1

Which EPA-registered disinfectant category is required to destroy Mycobacterium tuberculosis on electrology implements?

Accepted Answer

Hospital-grade tuberculocidal disinfectant

Answer

Hospital-grade tuberculocidal disinfectants are required because they demonstrate efficacy against the hardest-to-kill non-spore-forming bacteria, satisfying state board standards for implement disinfection.

Question 2

When an electrologist accidentally sustains a needlestick injury, the FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash the site with soap and water

Answer

Immediate thorough washing with soap and water is the first response to a needlestick to reduce pathogen transmission risk before any other steps.

Question 3

Single-use probe sleeves in electrology are classified as which type of item under Spaulding's classification?

Accepted Answer

Critical item

Answer

Items that penetrate sterile tissue or the vascular system are critical items under Spaulding's classification and require sterilization or are single-use.

Question 4

To prevent cross-contamination, what should an electrologist do when removing a probe from its sterile packaging?

Accepted Answer

Use sterile forceps or gloves and avoid touching the working tip

Answer

Using sterile forceps or gloved hands to handle the probe without touching the tip maintains sterility and prevents introducing pathogens into the follicle.

Question 5

A sharps container used in an electrology practice must be:

Accepted Answer

Puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and properly labeled

Answer

OSHA mandates that sharps containers be puncture-resistant, leak-proof on sides and bottom, and labeled with the biohazard symbol.

(CPE) Certified Professional Electrologist Practice Test

(CPE) Certified Professional Electrologist Practice Test

CPE Safety & Sanitation Standards 2