Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the minimum concentration of isopropyl alcohol recommended for disinfecting non-critical esthetician tools?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

A 70% isopropyl alcohol solution is the standard minimum concentration for effective disinfection of non-critical implements.

Question 2

Which type of hepatitis virus poses the greatest occupational risk to estheticians through blood exposure?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B

Answer

Hepatitis B is highly resilient on surfaces and poses the greatest bloodborne pathogen risk in personal care settings.

Question 3

What is the correct procedure when a client presents with an active cold sore during a scheduled facial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Decline the facial service and reschedule

Answer

Active herpes simplex lesions are highly contagious, and the service must be declined to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 4

According to OSHA standards, what must an esthetician do immediately after a sharps injury from a contaminated lancet?

Accepted Answer

Wash the area with soap and water and report the incident

Answer

OSHA requires immediate washing with soap and water followed by documenting and reporting the exposure incident.

Question 5

Which method of sterilization uses pressurized steam and is considered the gold standard for reusable esthetician implements?

Accepted Answer

Autoclave

Answer

An autoclave uses pressurized steam at high temperatures to achieve complete sterilization of reusable implements.

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