PSI Lash Written Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

  What is the Purpose of Risk-Based Inspections? - Answer: To inspect at any time during business hours to ensure compliance with procedures. How often do you need to complete license renewal? - Answer: Every 2 years T/F: Cleansing is the same as Disinfection. - Answer: FALSE What chemical is used to disinfect non-porous surfaces and tools? - Answer: Chlorine Bleach / EPA What is Sterilization? - Answer: Elimination of all forms of bacteria/microorganism using an autoclave or dry heat Alcohol should not be used to disinfect what? - Answer: Blood or Body Fluids After each client, the implements shall be wiped with? - Answer: Clean paper or fabric towel and sprayed with EPA or alcohol. In a situation where blood or body fluids contact any on any surface, what should be used to sanitize and disinfect the area? - Answer: EPA and 10% bleach solution What does SDS stand for? - Answer: Safety Data Sheet - where to store products and ingredients of all products What does EPA stand for? - Answer: Environmental Protection Agency What eyes are considered to be "universal"? - Answer: Almond Eyes Anagen - Answer: Growth phase in which a new hair shaft is created (30-45 days) Catagen - Answer: Transition phase in which the hair is between the growth and resting phases (2-3 weeks); mature length, healthiest Telogen - Answer: Resting and shedding stages of hair growth (3-4 months) T/F: All products and solutions in a spa should be kept in labeled containers. - Answer: True A disease of infection is ________ when it spreads from one person to another - Answer: Contagious What is the first thing you should do if a client begins to bleed during the service? - Answer: Stop the service and put on gloves T/F: Disposable items can be used on multiple clients. - Answer: False What is the main ingredient in most eyelash extension adhesives? - Answer: Cyanoacrylate Polymers are chains of single, repeating units linked together by chemical bonds. The repeating units, or building blocks of the chain are known as? - Answer: Monomers Once polymerization (bonding of monomers) occurs, water can be added to speed up or slow down the reaction? - Answer: Speed up, as water is a cataylst Irritation or inflammation of the thin, clear, mucous membrane known as the conjunctiva could be what eye disorder? (Hint: highly contagious) - Answer: Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis What are corneal abrasions? - Answer: A scrape or scratch of the cornea What can cause corneal abrasions? - Answer: Eyepad positioning or tweezer incident Inflammation of the eyelid, some symptoms include burning and redness of the light, light sensitivity, dry eyes, and flaking near lashes following sleeping. - Answer: Blepharitis A painful red bump on the eyelid when the Zeis gland is infected is known as? - Answer: A stye What is madarosis? - Answer: Loss of lashes What is trichiasis? - Answer: An ingrowth of an eyelash which can scratch the cornea What is ectropion? - Answer: Outward turning of the eyelid and lashes What is entropion? - Answer: Inward turning of the eyelid and lashes What is contact dermatitis? - Answer: A skin reaction due to the exposure of an allergen or irritant Improper eyelid hygiene can result in what disease/disorder? - Answer: Eyelash mites