PSI Cosmetology Practice Test
Questions & Answers(RATED A)
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? - ANSWER-
Immerse in cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - ANSWER-plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - ANSWER-
Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - 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? - ANSWER-Immediately flood the
exposed area with water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? -
ANSWER-bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? -
ANSWER-Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) -
ANSWER-blades.
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and
deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ANSWER-Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? (***) - ANSWER-cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - ANSWER-Scrub with soap and
water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing
underarms? - ANSWER-terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - ANSWER-
Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***) -
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?
- ANSWER-Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - ANSWER-milaria
rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - ANSWER-
algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***) - ANSWER-use of
products in unlabeled containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? (***) - ANSWER-Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - ANSWER-harmless organisms that may
perform useful functions
Which is an example of a parasite? (***) - ANSWER-Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? -
ANSWER-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? (***) - ANSWER-
release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANSWER-Flush eye with
plenty of clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
ANSWER-covered container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANSWER-Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? (***) -
ANSWER-Universal Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANSWER-evaluation of skilled and
competent services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? -
ANSWER-A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? -
ANSWER-Hormone balance
When muscles become fatigued during a service, your client will benefit from all of
the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-occipitalis pinch.
Questions & Answers(RATED A)
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? - ANSWER-
Immerse in cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - ANSWER-plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - ANSWER-
Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - 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? - ANSWER-Immediately flood the
exposed area with water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? -
ANSWER-bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? -
ANSWER-Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) -
ANSWER-blades.
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and
deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ANSWER-Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? (***) - ANSWER-cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - ANSWER-Scrub with soap and
water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing
underarms? - ANSWER-terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - ANSWER-
Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***) -
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?
- ANSWER-Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - ANSWER-milaria
rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - ANSWER-
algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***) - ANSWER-use of
products in unlabeled containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? (***) - ANSWER-Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - ANSWER-harmless organisms that may
perform useful functions
Which is an example of a parasite? (***) - ANSWER-Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? -
ANSWER-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? (***) - ANSWER-
release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANSWER-Flush eye with
plenty of clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
ANSWER-covered container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANSWER-Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? (***) -
ANSWER-Universal Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANSWER-evaluation of skilled and
competent services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? -
ANSWER-A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? -
ANSWER-Hormone balance
When muscles become fatigued during a service, your client will benefit from all of
the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-occipitalis pinch.
