Esthetician Practice Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the minimum concentration of isopropyl alcohol recommended for disinfecting non-critical esthetician tools?
Answer: 70%
A 70% isopropyl alcohol solution is the standard minimum concentration for effective disinfection of non-critical implements.
Which type of hepatitis virus poses the greatest occupational risk to estheticians through blood exposure?
Answer: Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is highly resilient on surfaces and poses the greatest bloodborne pathogen risk in personal care settings.
What is the correct procedure when a client presents with an active cold sore during a scheduled facial treatment?
Answer: Decline the facial service and reschedule
Active herpes simplex lesions are highly contagious, and the service must be declined to prevent cross-contamination.
According to OSHA standards, what must an esthetician do immediately after a sharps injury from a contaminated lancet?
Answer: Wash the area with soap and water and report the incident
OSHA requires immediate washing with soap and water followed by documenting and reporting the exposure incident.
Which method of sterilization uses pressurized steam and is considered the gold standard for reusable esthetician implements?
Answer: Autoclave
An autoclave uses pressurized steam at high temperatures to achieve complete sterilization of reusable implements.
What is the primary purpose of performing a patch test 24-48 hours before a chemical peel treatment?
Answer: To check for allergic or sensitivity reactions
A patch test identifies potential allergic reactions or hypersensitivity before applying the product to a larger area.