PSI Cosmetology Practice Test 2024
(solved)
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? - Answer- Immerse in
cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - Answer- plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - Answer-
Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - 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? - Answer- Immediately flood the exposed area
with water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? - Answer-
bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? - Answer-
Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) -
Answer- blades.
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - Answer- Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? (***) - Answer- cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - Answer- Scrub with soap and water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing underarms? -
Answer- terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - Answer- Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***) -
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? -
Answer- Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - Answer- milaria rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - Answer-
algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***) - Answer- use of products in
unlabeled containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? (***) - Answer- Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - Answer- harmless organisms that may
perform useful functions
Which is an example of a parasite? (***) - Answer- Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? -
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? (***) - Answer- release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - Answer- Flush eye with plenty of
clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
Answer- covered container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - Answer- Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? (***) - Answer-
Universal Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - Answer- evaluation of skilled and competent
services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? -
Answer- A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - Answer-
Hormone balance
(solved)
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? - Answer- Immerse in
cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - Answer- plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - Answer-
Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - 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? - Answer- Immediately flood the exposed area
with water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? - Answer-
bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? - Answer-
Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) -
Answer- blades.
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - Answer- Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? (***) - Answer- cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - Answer- Scrub with soap and water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing underarms? -
Answer- terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - Answer- Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***) -
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? -
Answer- Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - Answer- milaria rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - Answer-
algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***) - Answer- use of products in
unlabeled containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? (***) - Answer- Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - Answer- harmless organisms that may
perform useful functions
Which is an example of a parasite? (***) - Answer- Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? -
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? (***) - Answer- release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - Answer- Flush eye with plenty of
clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
Answer- covered container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - Answer- Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? (***) - Answer-
Universal Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - Answer- evaluation of skilled and competent
services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? -
Answer- A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - Answer-
Hormone balance
