PSI TEXAS STATE BOARD NAIL TECH CORE MAIN
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? -
✔✔to clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
✔✔Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids
and blood borne pathogens on the skin? - ✔✔wearing gloves
✔✔Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and
deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ✔✔Autoclave
✔✔Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? -
✔✔Underwriters Laboratories
✔✔Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ✔✔Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
✔✔Which of the following is TRUE of a product's EPA registration? - ✔✔It is against
Federal law to use the product contrary to label.
✔✔Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? -
✔✔Work at a ventilated work table
, ✔✔Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ✔✔Immerse in
cold water.
✔✔Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT - ✔✔use of products in
unlabeled containers.
✔✔Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a foot bath tub? -
✔✔Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris.
✔✔Which type of bacteria is harmless and helps the body break down food and protect
against infection? - ✔✔Nonpathogenic
✔✔Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Immediately flood the exposed area
with water.
✔✔Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be
properly disinfected? - ✔✔Between each client.
✔✔Which is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements? - ✔✔Scrub with soap and water
✔✔Which if the first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood? - ✔✔Stop
performing service.
✔✔Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-
contamination? - ✔✔hand sanitizing
✔✔Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ✔✔Virucidal
✔✔Which is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? -
✔✔Sterilization
✔✔Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? - ✔✔Autoclave
✔✔Which is the only way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper -
✔✔trim
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? -
✔✔to clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
✔✔Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids
and blood borne pathogens on the skin? - ✔✔wearing gloves
✔✔Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and
deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ✔✔Autoclave
✔✔Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? -
✔✔Underwriters Laboratories
✔✔Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ✔✔Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
✔✔Which of the following is TRUE of a product's EPA registration? - ✔✔It is against
Federal law to use the product contrary to label.
✔✔Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? -
✔✔Work at a ventilated work table
, ✔✔Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ✔✔Immerse in
cold water.
✔✔Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT - ✔✔use of products in
unlabeled containers.
✔✔Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a foot bath tub? -
✔✔Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris.
✔✔Which type of bacteria is harmless and helps the body break down food and protect
against infection? - ✔✔Nonpathogenic
✔✔Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Immediately flood the exposed area
with water.
✔✔Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be
properly disinfected? - ✔✔Between each client.
✔✔Which is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements? - ✔✔Scrub with soap and water
✔✔Which if the first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood? - ✔✔Stop
performing service.
✔✔Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-
contamination? - ✔✔hand sanitizing
✔✔Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ✔✔Virucidal
✔✔Which is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? -
✔✔Sterilization
✔✔Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? - ✔✔Autoclave
✔✔Which is the only way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper -
✔✔trim
