PSI Cosmetology Practice Test 100 Questions with Verified
Answers
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? - CORRECT
ANSWER Immerse in cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER plain
manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - CORRECT
ANSWER Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - CORRECT
ANSWER They require special method of disposal.
Which is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in
your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately
flood the exposed area with water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? -
CORRECT ANSWER Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) -
CORRECT ANSWER blades.
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and
deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - CORRECT ANSWER Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other
infectious materials on items? (***) - CORRECT ANSWER cleaning then sterilizing
, Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - CORRECT ANSWER Scrub with
soap and water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing
underarms? - CORRECT ANSWER terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - CORRECT
ANSWER Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***)
- CORRECT ANSWER Drain the water from a footpath and remove any visible
debris.
Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure
incident? - CORRECT ANSWER Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER
milaria rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - CORRECT
ANSWER algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***) - CORRECT ANSWER use
of products in unlabeled containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? (***) - CORRECT ANSWER
Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - CORRECT ANSWER harmless organisms
that may perform useful functions
Which is an example of a parasite? (***) - CORRECT ANSWER Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER to clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
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