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

Gloves and eye protection are the minimum required PPE during injectable procedures to prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens and product splatter.

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

Active herpes labialis is a contraindication to lip filler; treatment must be deferred until the lesion fully heals to prevent viral dissemination.

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

Used needles must be deposited directly into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping to prevent needlestick injuries.

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

Answer

Semi-critical items that contact intact skin require intermediate-level disinfection, which eliminates vegetative bacteria, most fungi, and viruses.

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

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.

(FAC) Facial Aesthetics Certification Practice Test

(FAC) Facial Aesthetics Certification Practice Test

FAC Facial Aesthetics Safety, Hygiene & Infection Control 2