PSI Written Exam Cosmetology
Questions and Answers(GRADED A)
What is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ANSWER-
Immerse in cold water
Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ANSWER-Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
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.
How often should capes and linens be disinfected? - ANSWER-After each use
Which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to
blood or body fluid? - ANSWER-Disinfection
All of the following prevent burns while waxing EXCEPT - ANSWER-Heat wax in a
microwave or stove top
Goggles should be worn during all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-Sanitizing
hands
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? - ANSWER-They
require special methods of disposal.
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANSWER-Flush eye with
plenty of clean water
Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-
contamination - ANSWER-hand sanitizing
Which of the following should be used to treat an allergy of the skin? - ANSWER-
lotions
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? - ANSWER-Cleaning and then sterilizing
All of the following are steps in decontaminating workstations when there is an
exposure incident EXCEPT - ANSWER-Discard all disposable contaminated material
in nearest trash receptacle
Which is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements? - ANSWER-Scrub with soap
and water
, Which of the following is the best way to avoid accidental exposure to body fluids
and blood borne pathogens on the skin? - ANSWER-Wearing Gloves
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and
deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ANSWER-Autoclave
Which is a place for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
ANSWER-Covered container
All of the following are TRUE when testing the temperature of wax EXCEPT -
ANSWER-wax should be runny
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 highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? -
ANSWER-sterilization
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANSWER-Virucidal
Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
- ANSWER-Stop the service
Which of the following is a common viral infection seen in salons and resembles
small black dots, usually in clustered groups? - ANSWER-plantar warts
What is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - ANSWER-Harmless organisms that may
perform useful functions
A non-chemical drape is appropriate for all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-
Shampooing and conditioning
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? - ANSWER-Autoclave
All of the following are addressed by OSHA's standards for products EXCEPT -
ANSWER-Using
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - ANSWER-
universal precautions
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? -
ANSWER-A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
All of the following are improper body mechanics and maintenance that can
ultimately cause bodily injuries EXCEPT - ANSWER-Aligning your trunk with
abdomen
Questions and Answers(GRADED A)
What is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ANSWER-
Immerse in cold water
Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ANSWER-Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
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.
How often should capes and linens be disinfected? - ANSWER-After each use
Which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to
blood or body fluid? - ANSWER-Disinfection
All of the following prevent burns while waxing EXCEPT - ANSWER-Heat wax in a
microwave or stove top
Goggles should be worn during all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-Sanitizing
hands
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? - ANSWER-They
require special methods of disposal.
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANSWER-Flush eye with
plenty of clean water
Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-
contamination - ANSWER-hand sanitizing
Which of the following should be used to treat an allergy of the skin? - ANSWER-
lotions
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? - ANSWER-Cleaning and then sterilizing
All of the following are steps in decontaminating workstations when there is an
exposure incident EXCEPT - ANSWER-Discard all disposable contaminated material
in nearest trash receptacle
Which is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements? - ANSWER-Scrub with soap
and water
, Which of the following is the best way to avoid accidental exposure to body fluids
and blood borne pathogens on the skin? - ANSWER-Wearing Gloves
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and
deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ANSWER-Autoclave
Which is a place for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
ANSWER-Covered container
All of the following are TRUE when testing the temperature of wax EXCEPT -
ANSWER-wax should be runny
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 highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? -
ANSWER-sterilization
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANSWER-Virucidal
Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
- ANSWER-Stop the service
Which of the following is a common viral infection seen in salons and resembles
small black dots, usually in clustered groups? - ANSWER-plantar warts
What is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - ANSWER-Harmless organisms that may
perform useful functions
A non-chemical drape is appropriate for all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-
Shampooing and conditioning
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? - ANSWER-Autoclave
All of the following are addressed by OSHA's standards for products EXCEPT -
ANSWER-Using
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - ANSWER-
universal precautions
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? -
ANSWER-A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
All of the following are improper body mechanics and maintenance that can
ultimately cause bodily injuries EXCEPT - ANSWER-Aligning your trunk with
abdomen
