TDLR Esthetics Laws and Regulations Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

To be eligible for an operators license: - Answer: submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one. Completed 1500 hours of instruction and 300 hours of instruction To be eligible for an esthetician license: - Answer: submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one, and have 750 hours of instruction How many hours of continuing education is required? - Answer: 4 hours. 1 in sanitation and 3 in any topics listed To renew a license: - Answer: Continuing education, submit a completed application on a department-approved form, and $50 fee Inspections are performed: - Answer: During normal operating hours Salons are inspected: - Answer: Once every two years Beauty schools are inspected: - Answer: At least twice per year Specialty certificate holders: - Answer: may only perform the practice authorized by the specialty certificate All current licenses may be posted: - Answer: at the licensee's workstation in public view or made available in a notebook at the salon reception desk Current photograph of the licensee should be: - Answer: 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches Licensees shall notify TDLR of any name changes: - Answer: Within 30 days Licensees must notify TDLR of any address change: - Answer: Within 30 days Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear, which includes: - Answer: Tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and similar clothing. Does not include lingerie or see-through clothing Licensees responsible for: - Answer: Compliance with the health and safety standards Fee for beauty and specialty salons: - Answer: $106: renewal $69 Fee for dual shop: - Answer: $130; renewal $100 Fee for mobile shop: - Answer: $106; renewal $69 Chlorine bleach solutions: - Answer: Chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. There are 3 categories Low Level Disinfection - Answer: Add two teaspoons of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon water; soak 10 minutes minimum High Level Disinfection - Answer: Add one-third (1/3) cup of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon of water; soak 20 minutes minimum Blood and Body Fluid Cleanup and Disinfection - Answer: Add one and three-quarters ( 1 3/4) cups of household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon of water. Also referred to as 10% bleach solution Clean or cleansing - Answer: Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods to remove all visible debris or residue. Not disinfection Disinfect or disinfection - Answer: The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other hard, non-porous surfaces render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal Disinfectant: - Answer: An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, or a chlorine bleach solution EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal disinfectant - Answer: Is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous surfaces Sterilize or sterilization - Answer: To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer Sanitize or sanitization - Answer: To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by use of ultraviolet sanitizer 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. Includes, but not limited to clippers, scissors, combs, nippers, tweezers, and some nail files