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