FAC Facial Aesthetics Safety, Hygiene & Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is MANDATORY when injecting botulinum toxin or dermal fillers?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and eye protection at minimum

Answer

Surgical gown only

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Face shield only

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Sterile gown and boot covers

Question 2

A patient presents with an active cold sore (herpes labialis) on their lip. What is the correct course of action before lip filler treatment?

Accepted Answer

Postpone treatment until the lesion fully resolves

Answer

Proceed with treatment using extra antiseptic

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Treat only the opposite side of the lip

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Apply topical antiviral cream and proceed immediately

Question 3

What is the recommended method to discard used needles after a facial aesthetic procedure in the US?

Accepted Answer

Dispose in a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

Recap and place in regular trash

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Wrap in gauze and seal in a biohazard bag

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Bend the needle tip before disposal

Question 4

Which disinfection level is required for semi-critical items (e.g., ultrasound probes used on intact skin) in an aesthetics clinic?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate-level disinfection

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Low-level disinfection

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High-level disinfection

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Sterilization

Question 5

A practitioner develops a suspected latex allergy. Which step should be taken FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Report to occupational health and switch to non-latex gloves immediately

Answer

Switch to powder-free latex gloves

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Use double-gloving technique with latex gloves

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Continue using latex gloves unless anaphylaxis occurs

Question 6

How should a treatment couch or chair be disinfected between patients in a facial aesthetics clinic?

Accepted Answer

Spray with 70% isopropyl alcohol and wipe with a lint-free cloth

Answer

Wipe with dry paper towel

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Cover with a new disposable sheet without cleaning the surface

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Clean with soap and water only

Question 7

When performing a skin prep before an injectable treatment, in which motion should the antiseptic be applied?

Accepted Answer

Outward concentric circles from the injection site

Answer

Random circular strokes over the entire face

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Inward strokes toward the injection site

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Left-to-right horizontal sweeps