PSI Cosmetology These are the 100 questions
(and correct answers) in the PSI Practice Test /
2024-2025.
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event 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.
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, 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
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(and correct answers) in the PSI Practice Test /
2024-2025.
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event 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.
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, 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
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