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MILADY NAIL TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAM 200+ Practice
Questions with Answers & Rationales
SECTION 1: INFECTION CONTROL & SAFETY (Questions)
1. The one-celled microorganisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics are:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Parasites
Answer: B
Rationale: Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms with both
plant and animal characteristics.
2. Which of the following is a disease-causing microorganism?
A. Nonpathogenic
B. Pathogenic
C. Saprophyte
D. Probiotic
Answer: B
Rationale: Pathogenic organisms cause disease.
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3. The first step in infection control is:
A. Disinfection
B. Cleaning
C. Sterilization
D. Sanitation
Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning removes debris and reduces pathogens
before disinfection.
4. A disinfectant must be:
A. EPA-registered and bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal
B. Only bactericidal
C. Any household cleaner
D. Alcohol-free
Answer: A
Rationale: Salon disinfectants must be EPA-registered and
effective against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
5. Universal precautions require treating all blood and body
fluids as:
A. Safe
B. Potentially infectious
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C. Harmless
D. Sterile
Answer: B
Rationale: Universal precautions assume all body fluids may be
infectious.
6. Which of the following is an appropriate disinfectant for
metal implements?
A. Soap and water only
B. EPA-registered disinfectant with complete immersion
C. Rubbing alcohol 70% only
D. Bleach undiluted
Answer: B
Rationale: Implements must be fully immersed in an EPA-
registered disinfectant for the required contact time.
7. The most common method of sterilization in a salon is:
A. Steam autoclave
B. Dry heat
C. UV light only
D. Chemical vapor
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Answer: A
Rationale: Steam autoclave is a common and reliable
sterilization method.
8. Single-use items such as nail files and buffers should be:
A. Disinfected and reused
B. Discarded after each client
C. Washed and stored
D. Shared between clients
Answer: B
Rationale: Single-use porous items cannot be properly
disinfected and must be discarded.
9. The proper way to clean and disinfect a foot spa after each
client is:
A. Wipe with a dry towel
B. Drain, clean with detergent, rinse, disinfect per manufacturer
instructions
C. Refill with water and add disinfectant only
D. Only change water
Answer: B
Rationale: Foot spas require thorough cleaning and disinfection
to prevent infections.
MILADY NAIL TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAM 200+ Practice
Questions with Answers & Rationales
SECTION 1: INFECTION CONTROL & SAFETY (Questions)
1. The one-celled microorganisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics are:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Parasites
Answer: B
Rationale: Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms with both
plant and animal characteristics.
2. Which of the following is a disease-causing microorganism?
A. Nonpathogenic
B. Pathogenic
C. Saprophyte
D. Probiotic
Answer: B
Rationale: Pathogenic organisms cause disease.
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3. The first step in infection control is:
A. Disinfection
B. Cleaning
C. Sterilization
D. Sanitation
Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning removes debris and reduces pathogens
before disinfection.
4. A disinfectant must be:
A. EPA-registered and bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal
B. Only bactericidal
C. Any household cleaner
D. Alcohol-free
Answer: A
Rationale: Salon disinfectants must be EPA-registered and
effective against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
5. Universal precautions require treating all blood and body
fluids as:
A. Safe
B. Potentially infectious
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C. Harmless
D. Sterile
Answer: B
Rationale: Universal precautions assume all body fluids may be
infectious.
6. Which of the following is an appropriate disinfectant for
metal implements?
A. Soap and water only
B. EPA-registered disinfectant with complete immersion
C. Rubbing alcohol 70% only
D. Bleach undiluted
Answer: B
Rationale: Implements must be fully immersed in an EPA-
registered disinfectant for the required contact time.
7. The most common method of sterilization in a salon is:
A. Steam autoclave
B. Dry heat
C. UV light only
D. Chemical vapor
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Answer: A
Rationale: Steam autoclave is a common and reliable
sterilization method.
8. Single-use items such as nail files and buffers should be:
A. Disinfected and reused
B. Discarded after each client
C. Washed and stored
D. Shared between clients
Answer: B
Rationale: Single-use porous items cannot be properly
disinfected and must be discarded.
9. The proper way to clean and disinfect a foot spa after each
client is:
A. Wipe with a dry towel
B. Drain, clean with detergent, rinse, disinfect per manufacturer
instructions
C. Refill with water and add disinfectant only
D. Only change water
Answer: B
Rationale: Foot spas require thorough cleaning and disinfection
to prevent infections.
