PSI Cosmetology Practice Test 101

PSI Cosmetology Practice Test 100% Correct Questions
and Answers


Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even 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.

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

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.

, 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

Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANSWER Flush eye with
plenty of clean water

Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
ANSWER covered container

Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANSWER Virucidal

Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? (***) -
ANSWER Universal Precautions

OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANSWER evaluation of skilled and
competent services.

Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? -
ANSWER A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.

Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? -
ANSWER Hormone balance

When muscles become fatigued during a service, your client will benefit from all of
the following EXCEPT - ANSWER occipitalis pinch.