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PSI Cosmetology Practice Test
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a
minor burn? Ans: Immerse in cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT
Ans: plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs
and hair dryers? Ans: Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special
handling? (***) Ans: 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? Ans: Immediately flood the
exposed area with water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill
which of the following? Ans: bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic
fingernail products? Ans: Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from
the foot EXCEPT (***) Ans: blades.
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Which of the following is a device that uses steam to
sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses,
fungi, and spores? Ans: Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2
for blood or other infectious materials on items? (***)
Ans: cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? Ans:
Scrub with soap and water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for
draping, when waxing underarms? Ans: terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon
use? (***) Ans: Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly
cleaning a footpath tub? (***) Ans: 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? Ans: Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans
EXCEPT Ans: milaria rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial
pesticides EXCEPT Ans: algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***)
Ans: use of products in unlabeled containers.
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PSI Cosmetology Practice Test
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a
minor burn? Ans: Immerse in cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT
Ans: plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs
and hair dryers? Ans: Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special
handling? (***) Ans: 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? Ans: Immediately flood the
exposed area with water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill
which of the following? Ans: bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic
fingernail products? Ans: Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from
the foot EXCEPT (***) Ans: blades.
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Which of the following is a device that uses steam to
sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses,
fungi, and spores? Ans: Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2
for blood or other infectious materials on items? (***)
Ans: cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? Ans:
Scrub with soap and water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for
draping, when waxing underarms? Ans: terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon
use? (***) Ans: Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly
cleaning a footpath tub? (***) Ans: 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? Ans: Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans
EXCEPT Ans: milaria rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial
pesticides EXCEPT Ans: algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***)
Ans: use of products in unlabeled containers.
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