PSI Cosmetology/ These are the 100 questions
(and correct answers) in the PSI Practice Test /
2024-2025.
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.
Page 1 of 13
, 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
Page 2 of 13
(and correct answers) in the PSI Practice Test /
2024-2025.
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.
Page 1 of 13
, 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
Page 2 of 13
