Infection Control And First Aid

Question 1

Which of the following steps should a cosmetologist perform immediately prior to a service?

Answer 1

Wash hands with warm water and soap

Question 2

A disinfectant is acceptable for use on…

Answer 2

Tools and multi-use supplies

Question 3

Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces are called…

Answer 3

Disinfectants

Question 4

The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is…

Answer 4

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Question 5

Key product information, such as toxicology, first-aid, fire-fighting measures and ecological information, is provided by the…

Answer 5

SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

Question 6

Who is the party responsible for distribution of Safety Data Sheets?

Answer 6

Manufacturer

Question 7

What is given to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective?

Answer 7

EPA registration number

Question 8

What does the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require the use of, when tools and multi-use supplies come into contact with blood or body fluid?

Answer 8

Approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant

Question 9

What step should be taken after removing all hair from a brush during a disinfection procedure?

Answer 9

Wash brush with soap and water

Question 10

All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before…

Answer 10

Immersing

Question 11

Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during service must be…

Answer 11

Discarded or disinfected

Question 12

Metal tools and nonporous supplies used be disinfected…

Answer 12

After each use

Question 13

Where should disinfected implements be stored?

Answer 13

In a disinfected, dry and covered container

Question 14

If a tool is free from dirt, oil, and/or microbes, it has been…

Answer 14

Decontaminated

Question 15

Always store disinfectants in containers that are…

Answer 15

Labeled

Question 16

What precautions should you take when using chemical disinfectants?

Answer 16

Store implements in a cool, dry area
Tightly cover and label all containers
Purchase chemicals in small quantities

Question 17

Why is it important to add disinfectant to water when diluting a concentrate?

Answer 17

Prevents concentration

Question 18

How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?

Answer 18

As directed by the manufacturer

Question 19

Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?

Answer 19

Electrolysis

Question 20

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be…

Answer 20

Disposable

Question 21

Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or…

Answer 21

Dry heat

Question 22

An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when…

Answer 22

Tools come in contact with blood or body fluid

Question 23

Do tools that have NOT come in contact with blood or body fluid require the use of an EPA-registered disinfectant?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting tools, what should occur first?

Answer 24

Put on safety glasses and single-use gloves

Question 25

What is a basic hand washing procedure?

Answer 25

Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather

Question 26

What do you do first when a blood exposure incident occurs?

Answer 26

Stop the service

Question 27

When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after the bleeding stops?

Answer 27

Apply bandage

Question 28

If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which of the rolling actions is recommended to treat the burn area?

Answer 28

Immerse in cool water

Question 29

In case of a chemical injury to the eye, which of the following steps is recommended?

Answer 29

Flush the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes