MNT Infection Control & Sanitation 3

Question 1

Which type of infection control process eliminates ALL microbial life, including bacterial spores?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sterilization is the only process that destroys all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial endospores.

Question 2

Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) used as disinfectants are effective against which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Most bacteria, fungi, and some viruses

Answer

Quats are intermediate-level disinfectants effective against many bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses, but not spores or all viruses.

Question 3

After a blood exposure incident during a nail service, the technician should first:

Accepted Answer

Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The first response to any blood exposure is thorough washing with soap and water to reduce the pathogen load at the exposure site.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes a 'one-time use' or 'single-use' item?

Accepted Answer

An item that must be discarded after use on one client

Answer

Single-use or disposable items such as nail files and buffers must be discarded after use on one client and cannot be decontaminated for reuse.

Question 5

To prevent cross-contamination when removing product from a container, a nail technician should:

Accepted Answer

Use a clean spatula or decant into a separate dish

Answer

Using a clean spatula or decanting into a single-use dish prevents introducing contaminants back into the product container.

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