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PSI MANICURIST EXAM |ORIGINAL 280+Qs&
As|ALREADY GRADED A+|100% VERIFIED
1. Which federal agency was created as part of the U.S.
Department of Labor to protect employees in the workplace?
A) EPA
B) FDA
C) OSHA
D) CDC
Correct Answer: C) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration)
Rationale: OSHA was created by the U.S. Department of Labor
to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and
enforcing standards. For manicurists, OSHA covers bloodborne
pathogens, chemical safety, and workplace hazards.
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2. Which agency registers many different types of
disinfectants that are sold and used in the United States?
A) OSHA
B) EPA
C) FDA
D) TDLR
Correct Answer: B) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Rationale: The EPA registers disinfectants and ensures they are
effective for their intended use. For a product to be labeled
"disinfectant," it must have an EPA registration number.
3. Scenario: A client presents with a fungal infection on the
toenails. What is the MOST appropriate action for the
manicurist?
A) Proceed with the pedicure using separate disposable tools
B) Refuse the service and refer the client to a physician
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C) Apply antifungal treatment and proceed
D) Wear double gloves and continue the service
Correct Answer: B) Refuse the service and refer the client to a
physician
Rationale: Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) are contagious.
Nail technicians should not perform services on clients with
suspected infections. The client should be referred to a
healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
4. What is the lowest level of decontamination?
A) Sterilization
B) Disinfection
C) Sanitizing (cleaning)
D) Antiseptic application
Correct Answer: C) Sanitizing (cleaning)
Rationale: Sanitizing reduces the number of microorganisms to a
safe level but does not kill all pathogens. Disinfection kills most
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but not all organisms, while sterilization kills all microorganisms
including bacterial spores. Sanitizing is the lowest level and is the
first step before disinfection or sterilization.
5. All of the following are important actions to prevent the
spread of infection EXCEPT:
A) Wearing gloves
B) Using EPA-registered disinfectants
C) Using bar soaps
D) Cleaning implements after each use
Correct Answer: C) Using bar soaps
Rationale: Bar soaps can harbor bacteria and are not
recommended in salons. Liquid soap dispensers with pump
mechanisms are preferred to prevent cross-contamination.
6. Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid accidental
exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens on the
skin?
PSI MANICURIST EXAM |ORIGINAL 280+Qs&
As|ALREADY GRADED A+|100% VERIFIED
1. Which federal agency was created as part of the U.S.
Department of Labor to protect employees in the workplace?
A) EPA
B) FDA
C) OSHA
D) CDC
Correct Answer: C) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration)
Rationale: OSHA was created by the U.S. Department of Labor
to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and
enforcing standards. For manicurists, OSHA covers bloodborne
pathogens, chemical safety, and workplace hazards.
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2. Which agency registers many different types of
disinfectants that are sold and used in the United States?
A) OSHA
B) EPA
C) FDA
D) TDLR
Correct Answer: B) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Rationale: The EPA registers disinfectants and ensures they are
effective for their intended use. For a product to be labeled
"disinfectant," it must have an EPA registration number.
3. Scenario: A client presents with a fungal infection on the
toenails. What is the MOST appropriate action for the
manicurist?
A) Proceed with the pedicure using separate disposable tools
B) Refuse the service and refer the client to a physician
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C) Apply antifungal treatment and proceed
D) Wear double gloves and continue the service
Correct Answer: B) Refuse the service and refer the client to a
physician
Rationale: Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) are contagious.
Nail technicians should not perform services on clients with
suspected infections. The client should be referred to a
healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
4. What is the lowest level of decontamination?
A) Sterilization
B) Disinfection
C) Sanitizing (cleaning)
D) Antiseptic application
Correct Answer: C) Sanitizing (cleaning)
Rationale: Sanitizing reduces the number of microorganisms to a
safe level but does not kill all pathogens. Disinfection kills most
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but not all organisms, while sterilization kills all microorganisms
including bacterial spores. Sanitizing is the lowest level and is the
first step before disinfection or sterilization.
5. All of the following are important actions to prevent the
spread of infection EXCEPT:
A) Wearing gloves
B) Using EPA-registered disinfectants
C) Using bar soaps
D) Cleaning implements after each use
Correct Answer: C) Using bar soaps
Rationale: Bar soaps can harbor bacteria and are not
recommended in salons. Liquid soap dispensers with pump
mechanisms are preferred to prevent cross-contamination.
6. Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid accidental
exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens on the
skin?
