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Safety, Sanitation & Aftercare Flashcards

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  1. What pH range is considered optimal for a scalp healing after an SMP procedure?

    Answer: 4.5–5.5 (slightly acidic, matching skin's natural pH)

    The scalp's natural acid mantle sits around pH 4.5–5.5, and using pH-balanced products supports barrier repair and reduces infection risk.

  2. Which chemical is most commonly used as a surface disinfectant in SMP studios due to its broad-spectrum efficacy?

    Answer: Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)

    Quaternary ammonium compounds are EPA-registered broad-spectrum disinfectants widely used on hard non-porous studio surfaces.

  3. A client develops redness, swelling, and pustules on their scalp five days after an SMP session. What should the practitioner advise?

    Answer: Refer the client to a physician for evaluation of possible infection

    Pustules and progressive inflammation beyond day 3–4 are signs of possible infection requiring medical evaluation.

  4. What is the purpose of performing a patch test before an SMP procedure?

    Answer: To assess whether the client may have an allergic or adverse reaction to the pigment

    A patch test introduces a small amount of pigment to identify hypersensitivity reactions before a full procedure.

  5. How long should a client avoid swimming pools and saunas after an SMP procedure?

    Answer: At least 4 weeks

    Chlorine, salt water, and heat exposure can fade pigment and increase infection risk during the 4-week healing window.

  6. Which type of needle configuration is most commonly used in SMP and how does it affect infection risk?

    Answer: 1–3 round liner needles — risk managed through sterile single-use cartridges

    SMP typically uses 1–3 round liner groupings; sterile single-use cartridges are essential to prevent cross-contamination.

  7. What should an SMP practitioner do immediately following an accidental needlestick injury?

    Answer: Immediately wash with soap and water, report the incident, and seek medical evaluation

    Immediate washing, incident reporting, and medical evaluation are required steps per OSHA post-exposure protocol.