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• Angie has just noticed that the nippers she will need to use on her
client have a small amount of blood on them. What will Angie need to
do to be able to use the nippers again? -✓✓She must decontaminate
them.
Tools can be reused after proper decontamination unless they are
damaged or single-use items.
• What is a critical employer responsibility regarding bloodborne
pathogens? -✓✓Train employees on exposure risk protocols.
Employers must train employees to use PPE properly and understand
exposure risks to maintain a safe work environment.
• What is the appropriate way to dispose of used blades after a client's
shave session? -✓✓Place them in a sharps container. This is the safest
method for blade disposal.
• Why is it important to rinse tools after cleaning them with soap or a
cleaning solution? -✓✓Rinsing tools removes any soap residue.
Rinsing prepares tools and implements for effective disinfection by
removing residue that may block the disinfectant's action
, • Which of the following MOST accurately explains the relationship
between direct and indirect transmission of disease? -✓✓Direct
transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect
transmission does not.
• What is the appropriate procedure for cleaning and disinfecting
nonporous tools in a barbershop? -✓✓clean tools, then immerse them
in disinfectant.
Proper cleaning followed by immersion in EPA-registered disinfectant
for the label-recommended time is required for infection control.
• Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt? -
✓✓cleaning
Cleaning is the process primarily used to remove visible dirt and debris
from surfaces.
• Which of the following is true of biofilms? -✓✓Their protective
coating makes them resistant to disinfectants.
Biofilms create a sticky matrix that helps them resist antiseptics,
antimicrobials, and disinfection, contributing to persistent infections.
• Which condition is characterized by greasy or waxy scales? -
✓✓Pityriasis Steatoides