PSI Manicure Practice Exam Set 2025
place used for storing disinfected implements in the salon - Correct Answer-covered
container
first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood - Correct Answer-stop
performing service
disinfectant appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cells reproductive function
- Correct Answer-virucidal
first step in properly cleaning a footbath tub - Correct Answer-drain the water from the
footbath and remove any visible debris
what must a new client do before their first service is perfomed - Correct Answer-
complete a consultation card
a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi
and spores - Correct Answer-autoclave
best way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens on the
skin - Correct Answer-wearing gloves
proper way to wash hands - Correct Answer-wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
cant be done to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens - Correct Answer-disposing
into the trash
highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons - Correct Answer-
sterilization
does not require the use of gloves - Correct Answer-plain manicure
appropriate purpose for hospital grade disinfectants - Correct Answer-to clean blood
and bodily fluids off surfaces
sterilizer approved for salon use - Correct Answer-autoclave
minimum recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected - Correct Answer-
between each client
used to treat an allergy of the skin - Correct Answer-lotions
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first step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose,
mouth or on broken skin - Correct Answer-immediately flood the exposed area with
water
goggles do not need to be worn when - Correct Answer-sanitizing hands
best recommendation for applying acrylic fingernails products - Correct Answer-work at
a ventilated work table
procedure that prepares implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body
fluid - Correct Answer-disinfection
how often should capes and linens be laundered - Correct Answer-after each use
first step in disinfecting implements - Correct Answer-scrub with soap and water
what company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers - Correct Answer-
underwriters laboratories
not an antimicrobial pesticide - Correct Answer-algaeicide
bacteria that is harmless and helps the body break down food and protects against
infection - Correct Answer-nonpathogenic
true of a products EPA registration - Correct Answer-it is against federal law to use the
product contrary to label
documentation method 2 for blood or other infectious materials on items - Correct
Answer-cleaning then sterilizing
chemical safety does not include - Correct Answer-use of products in unlabeled
containers
why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling - Correct Answer-they
require special method of disposal
best thing to do first in the event of a minor burn - Correct Answer-immerse in cold
water
cant be used to remove callus from the foot - Correct Answer-blades
cosmetic products in the salon that are not concerns to the FDA - Correct Answer-to
legally require companies to share information on their products
qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant - Correct Answer-a virucide, fungicide,
bactericide, and disinfectant
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