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Facial Aesthetics Safety, Hygiene & Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. Which organism is most commonly implicated in biofilm formation around dermal filler implants?

    Answer: Staphylococcus epidermidis

    Staphylococcus epidermidis is the leading cause of biofilm-related delayed inflammatory reactions around hyaluronic acid and other dermal fillers.

  2. What is the minimum contact time for a quaternary ammonium compound surface disinfectant to be effective in an aesthetics treatment room?

    Answer: The manufacturer's stated dwell time (typically 3–10 minutes)

    Disinfectants must remain wet on the surface for the manufacturer's specified dwell time — usually 3–10 minutes — to achieve the labeled kill claims.

  3. Under CDC hand hygiene guidelines, when is an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) NOT appropriate, requiring soap and water instead?

    Answer: When hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood

    Soap and water must be used when hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or other body fluids, as ABHR is ineffective in those conditions.

  4. A vial of botulinum toxin is reconstituted but not fully used. Per standard safety practice, how should the remainder be stored?

    Answer: In a refrigerator at 2–8°C and used within the manufacturer's specified window (typically 24 hours)

    Reconstituted botulinum toxin must be refrigerated at 2–8°C and used within the manufacturer's stated timeframe, commonly 24 hours, to maintain potency and sterility.

  5. Which of the following is a classic early sign of a localized infection following a dermal filler procedure?

    Answer: Localized erythema, warmth, swelling, and pain beyond expected post-procedure response

    Classic signs of localized infection — rubor, calor, tumor, and dolor beyond expected post-procedure changes — warrant prompt clinical assessment and possible antibiotic therapy.

  6. What is the purpose of using a fresh needle for each injection pass during a botulinum toxin session?

    Answer: To minimize pain from needle blunting and reduce infection risk

    Each injection pass blunts the needle tip and may introduce surface bacteria; changing needles reduces both patient discomfort and the risk of introducing contaminants.

  7. In US aesthetics practice, who is responsible for maintaining the sharps injury log required under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

    Answer: The facility/employer

    OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires the employer/facility to maintain a sharps injury log and exposure control plan.