PSI Cosmetology Practice Test
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ANS- Immerse in
cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - ANS- plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - ANS-
Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - ANS- They require a
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? - ANS- Immediately flood the exposed area with
water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? - ANS-
bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? - ANS-
Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) - ANS-
blades.
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ANS- Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? (***) - ANS- cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - ANS- Scrub with soap and water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing underarms? -
ANS- terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - ANS- Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***) - ANS-
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? -
ANS- Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - ANS- milaria rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - ANS- algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***) - ANS- use of products in
unlabeled containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? (***) - ANS- Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - ANS- harmless organisms that may perform
useful functions
Which is an example of a parasite? (***) - ANS- Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? - ANS-
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? (***) - ANS- release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANS- Flush eye with plenty of
clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? - ANS-
covered container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANS- Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? (***) - ANS-
Universal Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANS- evaluation of skilled and competent
services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? - ANS-
A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - ANS-
Hormone balance
Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ANS- Immerse in
cold water.
All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - ANS- plain manicure.
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? - ANS-
Underwriters Laboratories
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***) - ANS- They require a
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? - ANS- Immediately flood the exposed area with
water.
Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? - ANS-
bacterial spores
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? - ANS-
Work at a ventilated work table
All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT (***) - ANS-
blades.
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? - ANS- Autoclave
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? (***) - ANS- cleaning then sterilizing
Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - ANS- Scrub with soap and water
Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when waxing underarms? -
ANS- terry wrap
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***) - ANS- Autoclave
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footpath tub? (***) - ANS-
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? -
ANS- Stop the service
All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - ANS- milaria rubra
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - ANS- algaecide
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT (***) - ANS- use of products in
unlabeled containers.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination? (***) - ANS- Sanitizing a surface
Which is the meaning of nonpathogenic? - ANS- harmless organisms that may perform
useful functions
Which is an example of a parasite? (***) - ANS- Scabies
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate? - ANS-
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? (***) - ANS- release form
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANS- Flush eye with plenty of
clean water
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? - ANS-
covered container
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANS- Virucidal
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? (***) - ANS-
Universal Precautions
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANS- evaluation of skilled and competent
services.
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? - ANS-
A virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system? - ANS-
Hormone balance
