TDLR Practice Written Exam Questions: Health and Safety with correct Answers

What Is Chlorine Bleach Solution? - Answer- Chemical Used To Destroy Bacteria And To Disinfect Implements And Non-Porous Surfaces How Often Should You Mix Chlorine Bleach Solution? - Answer- Once Per Day What Is The Mixture For Low-Level Disinfection? - Answer- Two Teaspoons Household Bleach (5.25%) + One Gallon Of Water How Long Do You Let It Soak For Low-Level Disinfection? - Answer- 10 Minutes What Is The Mixture For High-Level Disinfection? - Answer- One-Third (1/3) Cup Household Bleach (5.25%) + One Gallon Of Water How Long Do You Let It Soak For High-Level Disinfection? - Answer- 20 Minutes What Is The Mixture For Blood/Body Fluid Cleanup/Disinfection? - Answer- One And Three-Quarters (1 3/4) Cups Household Bleach (5.25%) + One Gallon Of Water What Is Cleansing (Clean)? - Answer- Washing With Liquid Soap And Water, Detergent, Antiseptics, Or Other Adequate Methods To Remove All Visible Debris Or Residue What is Disinfection (Disinfect)? - Answer- Use Of Chemicals To Destroy Pathogens On Implements And Other Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces To Render An Item Safe of Handling, Use, And Disposal What Are The Two Disinfectants Approved By TDLR? - Answer- EPA-Registered Bactericidal, Fungicidal, And Virucidal Disinfectant And Chlorine Bleach Solution What Are Multi-Use Items? - Answer- Items Constructed Of Hard Materials With Smooth Surfaces Such As Metal, Glass, Or Plastic Typically For Use On More Than One Client What Are Examples Of Multi-Use Items? - Answer- Clippers, Scissors, Combs, Nippers, Tweezers, And Some Nail Files What Are Single-Use Items? - Answer- Porous Items Made Or Constructed Of Cloth, Wood, Or Other Absorbent Materials Having Rough Surfaces Usually Intended For Single Use What Are Examples Of Single-Use Items? - Answer- Tissues, Orange Wood Sticks, Cotton Balls, Thread, Surgical Tape, Extension Pads, Some Buffer Blocks, And Gauze What Is Sterilization (Sterilize)? - Answer- Eliminating All Forms Of Bacteria Or Other Microorganisms By Use Of An Autoclave Or Dry Heat Sterilizer What is Sanitzation (Sanitize)? - Answer- Reducing The Number Of Microorganisms To A Safe Level By Using Of An Ultraviolet Sanitizer What Are The Rules Or Regulations For EPA-Registered Bactericidal, Fungicidal, And Virucidal? - Answer- 1) Shall Be First Thoroughly Cleaned Of All Visible Debris Prior To Disinfection 2) May Be Sprayed On Instruments, Tools, Or Equipment To Be Disinfected 3) Shall Be Prepared Fresh Daily Or More Often If Solution Becomes Diluted/Soiled 4) Shall Be Used In Accordance With Manufacturer's Recommendation/Other Guidance 5) Leave Items In Accordance With Manufacturer's Recommendation For Effective Disinfection What Are The Rules Or Regulations For Chlorine Bleach Solution? - Answer- 1) Effective Disinfection For All Purposes In A Salon If Used Properly 2) Shall Be Mixed Daily 3) Shall Be Kept In Closed Covered Container And Not Exposed To Sunlight 4) Do Not Leave Items In Bleach Solution Beyond Two Minutes For Effective Disinfection 5) Shall Not Be Placed/Stored Near Other Chemicals Used In Salons Or Near Flame (Ex: Acrylic Monomers, Alcohol, Or Other Disinfecting Products) 6) If Soiled/Used, It Shall Be Properly Disposed Each Day What Are The Rules And Regulations For General Requirements? - Answer- 1) All Cosmetology Establishments/Licensees Shall Utilize Clean And Disinfected Equipment, Tools, Implements, And Supplies And Employ Good Hygiene Habits While Providing Cosmetology Services 2) Licenses May Not Perform Services On Client If Believed To Have Contagious Condition, Inflamed/Infected/Broken/Raised/Swollen Skin Or Nail Tissue, Or Open Wound/Sore In Area Serviced 3) Multi-Use Equipment, Implements, Tools, Or Materials Shall Be Cleaned And Disinfected Before Use Of Each Client 4) Single-Use Equipment, Implements, Tools, Or Porous Items Shall Be Discarded After Use Of Single Client 5) Electrical Equipment That Cannot Be Immersed In Liquid Shall Be Wiped Clean And Disinfected To Use Of Each Client 6) All Cleaned And Disinfected Implements And Materials When Not In Use Shall Be Stored In Clean, Dry, Debris-Free Environment 7) Shampoo Bowls And Manicure Tables Shall Be Disinfected For Use Of Each Client 8) Floors In Cosmetology Establishments Shall Be Thoroughly Cleaned Each Day 9) All Trash Containers Must Be Emptied Daily And Kept Clean By Washing Or Using Plastic Liners 10) Hand Washing Facilities Must Be Provided For Employees 11) Clean Towels Shall Be Used On Each Client 12) Soiled Towels Shall Be Removed After Use On Each Client And Deposited In Suitable Receptacle 13) Each Cosmetology Establishment Shall Keep All Products Used In Conduct Properly Labeled With OSHA 14) Hair Cutting/Shampoo Capes Shall Be Kept Clean What Are The Rules And Regulations For Hair Cutting, Styling, Shaving, And Treatment Services? - Answer- 1) Shall Wash Hands With Soap And Water Or Use Liquid Hand Sanitizer Prior To Performing Service To Client 2) All Equipment, Implements, Tools, And Materials Shall Be Properly Cleaned And Disinfected Prior To Servicing Each Client 3) After Each Client, Implements Shall Be Wiped With Paper/Fabric Towel And Sprayed With Either EPA-Registered Bactericidal, Fungicidal, And Virucidal Disinfectant Or High-Level Disinfectant Chlorine Bleach Solution (Cleaned And Disinfected) 4) At End Of Each Day Of Use, Tools Such As Sectioning Clips, Brushes, Combs, Picks, Etc. Shall Be Cleaned By Manually Scrubbing With Soap And Water, And Then Disinfected By Either A) Complete Immersion In EPA-Registered Bactericidal, Fungicidal, And Virucidal Disinfectant B) Complete Immersion In High-Level Disinfectant Chlorine Bleach Solution What Are The Rules And Regulations For Esthetician Services? - Answer- 1) Shall Wash Hands With Soap And Water Or Use Liquid Hand Sanitizer Prior To Performing Service To Client; Gloves Shall Be Worn During Extraction 2) All Equipment, Implements, Tools, And Materials Shall Be Properly Cleaned And Disinfected Prior To Servicing Each Client 3) Facial-Chairs And Beds, Including Headrest For Each, Shall Be Cleaned And Disinfected After Providing Each Client; Shall Be Made Or Covered In Material That Can Be Disinfected 4) After Each Client, Multi-Use Implements Shall Be Cleaned And Disinfected 5) Implements Such As Cotton Pads, Cotton Balls, Gauze, Wooden Applicators, Disposable Gloves, Tissues, Thread, Disposable Wipes, Lancets, And Fabric Strips Are Single-Use Items And Shall Be Discarded In Trash Receptacle After Use 6) Items Such As Disposable/Terry Cloth Towels, Hair Caps, Headbands, Brushes, Gowns, Makeup Brushes, Spatulas That Contact Skin/Products From Multi-Use Containers, And Sponges Shall Be Replaced With Clean Items For Each Client 7) Items Such As Creams, Cosmetics, Astringents, Lotions, Removers, Waxes, Moisturizers, Masks, And Oils Are Subjected To Possible Cross Contamination And Shall Be Used In Manner To Not Contamination Remaining Product; Applicators Shall Not Be Re-Dipped In Product Permitted Procedures To Avoid Cross Contamination Are A) Disposing Remaining Product Before Beginning Services On Each Client B) Use Single-Use Disposable Implement To Apply/Dispose Product After Use C) Use Applicator Bottle To Apply Product What Are The Rules And Regulations For Temporary Hair Removal Services? - Answer- 1) Shall Wash Hands With Soap And Water Or Use Liquid Hand Sanitizer Prior To Performing Service 2) Shall Clean Areas Of Client's Body On Which Service Is Administered 3) Shall Dispose After Each Use Of All Products Or Single Use Items That Have Been In Contact With Client's Skin 4) All Wax Pots Shall Be Cleaned And Disinfected; No Applicators Shall Be Left Standing In Wax At Any Time And Be Reused 5) Thread Shall Be In Sealed Bag Or Covered Container Until Ready To Use And Shall Be Kept In Clean, Dry, Debris-Free Storage Area 6) All Multi-Use Items Shall Be Properly Cleaned, Disinfected And Sterilized Or Sanitized Prior To Each Service What Are The Rules And Regulations For Manicure And Pedicure Services? - Answer- 1) Shall Wash Hands With Soap And Water Or Use Liquid Hand Sanitizer Prior To Performing Service 2) Shall Clean Areas Of Client's Body On Which Service Is Administered 3) All Metal Manicure And Pedicure Tools Shall Be Properly Cleaned, Disinfected, And Sterilized Or Sanitized Prior Each Service R