PSI Cosmetology Practice Test (100 Questions)
With 100% Correct Verified Answers
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
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT - use of products in unlabeled
containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? - Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - harmless organisms that may perform useful
functions
Which is an example of a parasite? - Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? to clean
blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
Which of the following should be completed before every waxing service to ensure that the
client has a thorough understanding of the procedure? - release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - Flush eye with plenty of clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? - covered
container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's reproductive
function? - Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - Universal
Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - evaluation of skilled and competent services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? - A
virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - Hormone
balance
When muscles become fatigued during a service, your client will benefit from all of the
following EXCEPT - occipitalis pinch.
Which of the following describes the path of an alternating electrical current in devices
such as hair dryers and curling irons? - travels in two directions
With 100% Correct Verified Answers
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
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT - use of products in unlabeled
containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? - Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - harmless organisms that may perform useful
functions
Which is an example of a parasite? - Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? to clean
blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
Which of the following should be completed before every waxing service to ensure that the
client has a thorough understanding of the procedure? - release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - Flush eye with plenty of clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? - covered
container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's reproductive
function? - Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - Universal
Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - evaluation of skilled and competent services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? - A
virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - Hormone
balance
When muscles become fatigued during a service, your client will benefit from all of the
following EXCEPT - occipitalis pinch.
Which of the following describes the path of an alternating electrical current in devices
such as hair dryers and curling irons? - travels in two directions
