Facial Aesthetics Safety, Hygiene & Infection Control Flashcards
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Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is MANDATORY when injecting botulinum toxin or dermal fillers?
Answer: Gloves and eye protection at minimum
Gloves and eye protection are the minimum required PPE during injectable procedures to prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens and product splatter.
A patient presents with an active cold sore (herpes labialis) on their lip. What is the correct course of action before lip filler treatment?
Answer: Postpone treatment until the lesion fully resolves
Active herpes labialis is a contraindication to lip filler; treatment must be deferred until the lesion fully heals to prevent viral dissemination.
What is the recommended method to discard used needles after a facial aesthetic procedure in the US?
Answer: Dispose in a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container
Used needles must be deposited directly into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping to prevent needlestick injuries.
Which disinfection level is required for semi-critical items (e.g., ultrasound probes used on intact skin) in an aesthetics clinic?
Answer: Intermediate-level disinfection
Semi-critical items that contact intact skin require intermediate-level disinfection, which eliminates vegetative bacteria, most fungi, and viruses.
A practitioner develops a suspected latex allergy. Which step should be taken FIRST?
Answer: Report to occupational health and switch to non-latex gloves immediately
A suspected latex allergy should be reported to occupational health immediately and the practitioner should switch to nitrile or other non-latex gloves to prevent sensitization progression.
How should a treatment couch or chair be disinfected between patients in a facial aesthetics clinic?
Answer: Spray with 70% isopropyl alcohol and wipe with a lint-free cloth
Surfaces should be wiped with 70% isopropyl alcohol or an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant between patients to reduce cross-contamination risk.
When performing a skin prep before an injectable treatment, in which motion should the antiseptic be applied?
Answer: Outward concentric circles from the injection site
Antiseptic should be applied in outward concentric circles from the injection site to move potential contaminants away from the treatment area.