INDIANA PSI NAIL STUDY GUIDE
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How to Use This Guide
This guide is organized by key content areas tested on the Indiana PSI Nail Technician
exam. The questions are designed to reflect the format and difficulty of the actual test.
Answers are provided in the ANSWER ✓ format.
1. Infection Control, Safety, and Sanitation
Q1. What is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-contamination in
the salon?
A. Using disposable gloves
B. Cleaning and disinfecting tools
C. Hand sanitizing
D. Wearing a mask
ANSWER ✓ C. Hand sanitizing
Q2. What is the FIRST step in properly cleansing a footbath tub or basin after a
service?
A. Drain and rinse with clean water.
B. Disinfect the surface with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant.
C. Drain the water and remove any visible debris.
D. Clean the surface with soap or detergent, rinse, and drain.
ANSWER ✓ C. Drain the water and remove any visible debris.
,Q3. Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for items exposed to
blood or other infectious material?
A. Cleaning then sterilizing
B. Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a brush
C. Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant
D. Putting antiseptics on your skin or washing with soap and water
ANSWER ✓ A. Cleaning then sterilizing
Q4. For which purpose would the use of hospital-grade disinfectants be
appropriate?
A. To clean the manicure table after a routine service
B. To clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
C. To disinfect a client's hands before a service
D. To clean a brush used for acrylic application
ANSWER ✓ B. To clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
Q5. What is the first step you should take in the event of a minor burn in the
salon?
A. Apply an antibiotic ointment.
B. Immerse the area in cold water.
C. Cover with a sterile bandage.
D. Call 911.
ANSWER ✓ B. Immerse the area in cold water.
Q6. What is the first step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials
in your eyes?
A. Finish the service and then rinse your eyes.
B. Stop the service and immediately flood the exposed area with water.
C. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the area.
D. Apply pressure to the eye.
ANSWER ✓ B. Stop the service and immediately flood the exposed area with water.
Q7. The best way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne
pathogens on the skin is to:
A. Wash hands frequently.
B. Wear gloves.
C. Use a barrier cream.
D. Avoid touching clients.
ANSWER ✓ B. Wear gloves.
, Q8. Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin?
A. Disinfectant
B. Antiseptic
C. Sterilant
D. Detergent
ANSWER ✓ B. Antiseptic
Q9. Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Bacterial spores
ANSWER ✓ D. Bacterial spores
Q10. Where should disinfected tools and implements be stored in a salon?
A. In a drawer
B. In a clean, uncovered container
C. In a covered container
D. In a plastic bag
ANSWER ✓ C. In a covered container
Q11. What does it mean if a product has an EPA registration number?
A. It is safe for all skin types.
B. It is against Federal law to use the product contrary to its label.
C. It is the most effective product on the market.
D. It is approved by the FDA.
ANSWER ✓ B. It is against Federal law to use the product contrary to its label.
Q12. Which of the following is a sign of a bacterial infection of the nail?
A. Ridges
B. Discoloration
C. Hangnails
D. Dry cuticles
ANSWER ✓ B. Discoloration
Q13. A common viral infection seen in salons that resembles small black dots,
usually in clustered groups, is:
A. Onycholysis
B. Tinea pedis
C. Plantar warts
UPDATED 2026/2027 SYLLABUS||100%
GUARANTEED PASS||<<NEWEST
VERSION>>
How to Use This Guide
This guide is organized by key content areas tested on the Indiana PSI Nail Technician
exam. The questions are designed to reflect the format and difficulty of the actual test.
Answers are provided in the ANSWER ✓ format.
1. Infection Control, Safety, and Sanitation
Q1. What is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-contamination in
the salon?
A. Using disposable gloves
B. Cleaning and disinfecting tools
C. Hand sanitizing
D. Wearing a mask
ANSWER ✓ C. Hand sanitizing
Q2. What is the FIRST step in properly cleansing a footbath tub or basin after a
service?
A. Drain and rinse with clean water.
B. Disinfect the surface with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant.
C. Drain the water and remove any visible debris.
D. Clean the surface with soap or detergent, rinse, and drain.
ANSWER ✓ C. Drain the water and remove any visible debris.
,Q3. Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for items exposed to
blood or other infectious material?
A. Cleaning then sterilizing
B. Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a brush
C. Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant
D. Putting antiseptics on your skin or washing with soap and water
ANSWER ✓ A. Cleaning then sterilizing
Q4. For which purpose would the use of hospital-grade disinfectants be
appropriate?
A. To clean the manicure table after a routine service
B. To clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
C. To disinfect a client's hands before a service
D. To clean a brush used for acrylic application
ANSWER ✓ B. To clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
Q5. What is the first step you should take in the event of a minor burn in the
salon?
A. Apply an antibiotic ointment.
B. Immerse the area in cold water.
C. Cover with a sterile bandage.
D. Call 911.
ANSWER ✓ B. Immerse the area in cold water.
Q6. What is the first step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials
in your eyes?
A. Finish the service and then rinse your eyes.
B. Stop the service and immediately flood the exposed area with water.
C. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the area.
D. Apply pressure to the eye.
ANSWER ✓ B. Stop the service and immediately flood the exposed area with water.
Q7. The best way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne
pathogens on the skin is to:
A. Wash hands frequently.
B. Wear gloves.
C. Use a barrier cream.
D. Avoid touching clients.
ANSWER ✓ B. Wear gloves.
, Q8. Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin?
A. Disinfectant
B. Antiseptic
C. Sterilant
D. Detergent
ANSWER ✓ B. Antiseptic
Q9. Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill:
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. Bacterial spores
ANSWER ✓ D. Bacterial spores
Q10. Where should disinfected tools and implements be stored in a salon?
A. In a drawer
B. In a clean, uncovered container
C. In a covered container
D. In a plastic bag
ANSWER ✓ C. In a covered container
Q11. What does it mean if a product has an EPA registration number?
A. It is safe for all skin types.
B. It is against Federal law to use the product contrary to its label.
C. It is the most effective product on the market.
D. It is approved by the FDA.
ANSWER ✓ B. It is against Federal law to use the product contrary to its label.
Q12. Which of the following is a sign of a bacterial infection of the nail?
A. Ridges
B. Discoloration
C. Hangnails
D. Dry cuticles
ANSWER ✓ B. Discoloration
Q13. A common viral infection seen in salons that resembles small black dots,
usually in clustered groups, is:
A. Onycholysis
B. Tinea pedis
C. Plantar warts
