PSI Cosmetology Practice Test 6 pages

Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? - Immerse in cold water.

All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - plain manicure.

Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - Underwriters

Laboratories

Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - 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? - Immediately flood the exposed area with water.

Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? - bacterial

spores

Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? - Work at a

ventilated work table

All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) - blades.

Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate

bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - Autoclave

Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious

materials on items? (***) - cleaning then sterilizing

Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - Scrub with soap and water

Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing underarms? -

terry wrap

Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - Autoclave

Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***) - 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? - Stop

the service

All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - milaria rubra