MUA Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control

Question 1

What is the correct term for the process that kills most but NOT all microorganisms on a surface?

Accepted Answer

Disinfection

Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sanitation

Answer

Pasteurization

Question 2

An autoclave achieves sterilization through which method?

Accepted Answer

High-pressure steam heat

Answer

Chemical immersion

Answer

UV light exposure

Answer

Alcohol vapors

Question 3

Under most US state board cosmetology rules, used metal implements must be cleaned then disinfected in an EPA-registered disinfectant for at least how many minutes?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Answer

2 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

20 minutes

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a single-use disposable item that must NEVER be reused on another client?

Accepted Answer

Mascara wand

Answer

Metal spatula

Answer

Kabuki brush

Answer

Powder puff cleaned with spray

Question 5

What does OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard require makeup artists to do if they accidentally cut a client?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop, apply pressure, and follow exposure control procedures

Answer

Continue the service with gloves on

Answer

Disinfect the wound and resume normally

Answer

Document only at the end of the session

Question 6

A makeup artist should perform hand hygiene with soap and water (not just hand sanitizer) when hands are visibly what?

Accepted Answer

Soiled or contaminated

Answer

Dry

Answer

Cold

Answer

Moisturized