FREE Esthetician Practice Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which government agency is primarily responsible for regulating the safety of cosmetic products and devices used by estheticians in the United States?
Answer: FDA
The FDA regulates cosmetic products and devices to ensure they are safe for consumer use in the United States.
What does the term 'hospital-grade disinfectant' indicate on a product label used in an esthetics facility?
Answer: It is EPA-registered and effective against specific pathogenic bacteria
Hospital-grade disinfectants are EPA-registered products proven effective against specific pathogenic organisms including Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
How often should the disinfectant solution in a wet sanitizer container be changed?
Answer: Daily or according to manufacturer instructions
Wet sanitizer solutions must be changed daily or per manufacturer guidelines to maintain effective germicidal concentration.
Which of the following practices best prevents cross-contamination when applying product to a client's face?
Answer: Dispensing product onto a palette with a clean spatula before each application
Using a clean spatula to dispense product onto a separate palette prevents introducing contaminants back into the original container.
What is the primary purpose of performing a patch test 24-48 hours before a chemical peel or new product application?
Answer: To check for allergic or adverse reactions
A patch test identifies potential allergic or adverse reactions to a product before it is applied to a larger area, ensuring client safety.
In an esthetics facility, what is the proper way to store cleaned and disinfected implements that are ready for use?
Answer: In a sealed, labeled container or UV cabinet
Disinfected implements must be stored in a clean, sealed, and labeled container or UV storage cabinet to maintain their sanitary condition until use.