MICHIGAN ESTHETIC STATE BOARD
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What is an MSDS? Where can you get it? - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet;
Federal and state laws require salons, spas and medical offices to obtain MSDS's from the
product manufacturers and/or distributors for each professional product that is used.
Exist to protect salon/spa professionals and protect consumers health, safety, and welfare while
the receive salon and spa services. - CORRECT ANSWER State regulatory agencies
Disinfectants that are hospital strength and Tuberculocidal will kill: - CORRECT ANSWER
Bacteria, Fungi and viruses.
The Study of Microorganisms is called - CORRECT ANSWER Microbiology
Pus Forming bacteria that grown in clusters similar to grapes are called - CORRECT ANSWER
Bacilli
Which type of bacteria is responsible for food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER Staphylococci
Diseases that can spread from person to person are communicable
or__________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER contagious
,Ethyl alcohol must be no less than ____________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER 70%
solution
Sodium hypochlorite - CORRECT ANSWER household bleach
How should you dispose of lancets and other sharp implements? - CORRECT ANSWER put them
in a sharps box
Blood borne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER hepatitis B, HIV, and Hepatitis C
a naturally inherited resistance to a disease - CORRECT ANSWER natural immunity
the result of already having the disease or receiving an inoculation against the disease -
CORRECT ANSWER Acquired immunity
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health administration
was created to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the
workplace.
You should be wearing_______ and ___________when disinfecting implements. - CORRECT
ANSWER goggles, gloves
Contaminants - CORRECT ANSWER Dirt, oils and microbes
Four categories of potentially infectious microorganisms - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria, fungi,
viruses and parasites.
,Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER harmful microorganism that can cause disease or infection in
humans when they invade the body
Non-pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful
functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm.
What is infection control? - CORRECT ANSWER methods used to eliminate or reduce
transmissions of infectious organisms
Disease causing microorganism carried in the body by blood. - CORRECT ANSWER blood borne
pathogens
What can you find on the Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDSs)? - CORRECT ANSWER
information about possible hazardous ingredients and safe use of products.
State regulatory agencies include - CORRECT ANSWER licensing agencies, state boards for
cosmetology, commissions, and health departments.
It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to its labeling. Misusing a
product may cancel its efficacy for disinfecting. - CORRECT ANSWER True
What is the difference between rules and laws? - CORRECT ANSWER Rules are more specific
than laws.
What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident? - CORRECT ANSWER Stop
the service.
Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER Infection
, You should perform a patch test on clients on the same day of treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
When should you perform a patch test? - CORRECT ANSWER 24-48 hours before the treatment.
Signs of an adverse reaction - CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of the skin, burning or itching,
blisters, blotches, or rashes. The eyes may swell, puff or produce tears.
What is the condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection? - CORRECT
ANSWER inflammation
When should an adhesive bandage be used? - CORRECT ANSWER in response to an exposure
incident
What term refers to the ability to produce an effect? - CORRECT ANSWER efficacy
A product capable of destroying bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWER Bactericidal
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER contagious disease caused by the itch mite
Porous - CORRECT ANSWER a material that has openings.
Slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion. - CORRECT ANSWER Flagella
What is a fluid created by infection? - CORRECT ANSWER pus
What is methiciliin-resistant staphylococcus aureus? - CORRECT ANSWER type of infectious
bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics.
REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS &
DETAILED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
RATED 100% CORRECT
What is an MSDS? Where can you get it? - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet;
Federal and state laws require salons, spas and medical offices to obtain MSDS's from the
product manufacturers and/or distributors for each professional product that is used.
Exist to protect salon/spa professionals and protect consumers health, safety, and welfare while
the receive salon and spa services. - CORRECT ANSWER State regulatory agencies
Disinfectants that are hospital strength and Tuberculocidal will kill: - CORRECT ANSWER
Bacteria, Fungi and viruses.
The Study of Microorganisms is called - CORRECT ANSWER Microbiology
Pus Forming bacteria that grown in clusters similar to grapes are called - CORRECT ANSWER
Bacilli
Which type of bacteria is responsible for food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER Staphylococci
Diseases that can spread from person to person are communicable
or__________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER contagious
,Ethyl alcohol must be no less than ____________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER 70%
solution
Sodium hypochlorite - CORRECT ANSWER household bleach
How should you dispose of lancets and other sharp implements? - CORRECT ANSWER put them
in a sharps box
Blood borne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER hepatitis B, HIV, and Hepatitis C
a naturally inherited resistance to a disease - CORRECT ANSWER natural immunity
the result of already having the disease or receiving an inoculation against the disease -
CORRECT ANSWER Acquired immunity
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health administration
was created to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the
workplace.
You should be wearing_______ and ___________when disinfecting implements. - CORRECT
ANSWER goggles, gloves
Contaminants - CORRECT ANSWER Dirt, oils and microbes
Four categories of potentially infectious microorganisms - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria, fungi,
viruses and parasites.
,Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER harmful microorganism that can cause disease or infection in
humans when they invade the body
Non-pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful
functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm.
What is infection control? - CORRECT ANSWER methods used to eliminate or reduce
transmissions of infectious organisms
Disease causing microorganism carried in the body by blood. - CORRECT ANSWER blood borne
pathogens
What can you find on the Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDSs)? - CORRECT ANSWER
information about possible hazardous ingredients and safe use of products.
State regulatory agencies include - CORRECT ANSWER licensing agencies, state boards for
cosmetology, commissions, and health departments.
It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to its labeling. Misusing a
product may cancel its efficacy for disinfecting. - CORRECT ANSWER True
What is the difference between rules and laws? - CORRECT ANSWER Rules are more specific
than laws.
What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident? - CORRECT ANSWER Stop
the service.
Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER Infection
, You should perform a patch test on clients on the same day of treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
When should you perform a patch test? - CORRECT ANSWER 24-48 hours before the treatment.
Signs of an adverse reaction - CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of the skin, burning or itching,
blisters, blotches, or rashes. The eyes may swell, puff or produce tears.
What is the condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection? - CORRECT
ANSWER inflammation
When should an adhesive bandage be used? - CORRECT ANSWER in response to an exposure
incident
What term refers to the ability to produce an effect? - CORRECT ANSWER efficacy
A product capable of destroying bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWER Bactericidal
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER contagious disease caused by the itch mite
Porous - CORRECT ANSWER a material that has openings.
Slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion. - CORRECT ANSWER Flagella
What is a fluid created by infection? - CORRECT ANSWER pus
What is methiciliin-resistant staphylococcus aureus? - CORRECT ANSWER type of infectious
bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics.
