PSI Manicure Practice Exam Questions With
100% Verified Answers
Place used for storing disinfected implements in the salon - answer✔covered container
first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood - answer✔stop performing service
disinfectant appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cells reproductive function -
answer✔virucidal
first step in properly cleaning a footbath tub - answer✔drain the water from the footbath and
remove any visible debris
what must a new client do before their first service is perfomed - answer✔complete a
consultation card
a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores -
answer✔autoclave
best way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens on the skin -
answer✔wearing gloves
proper way to wash hands - answer✔wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
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cant be done to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens - answer✔disposing into the trash
highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons - answer✔sterilization
does not require the use of gloves - answer✔plain manicure
appropriate purpose for hospital grade disinfectants - answer✔to clean blood and bodily fluids
off surfaces
sterilizer approved for salon use - answer✔autoclave
minimum recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected - answer✔between each
client
used to treat an allergy of the skin - answer✔lotions
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
goggles do not need to be worn when - answer✔sanitizing hands
best recommendation for applying acrylic fingernails products - answer✔work at a ventilated
work table
procedure that prepares implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid -
answer✔disinfection
how often should capes and linens be laundered - answer✔after each use