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

Disinfection kills most pathogens on surfaces but does not eliminate all bacterial spores like sterilization does.

Question 2

An autoclave achieves sterilization through which method?

Accepted Answer

High-pressure steam heat

Answer

An autoclave uses pressurized steam at high temperature to sterilize instruments, destroying all microorganisms including spores.

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

Most state boards require metal implements to soak in an EPA-registered disinfectant for a minimum of 10 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

Mascara wands must be single-use disposables; reusing them risks transferring eye infections between clients.

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

OSHA requires immediate cessation of service, proper wound care, and following the employer's exposure control plan after a blood exposure incident.

MUA - Makeup Artist Practice Test

MUA - Makeup Artist Practice Test

MUA Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control