CAC CAC Safety, Sanitation & Infection Control 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which level of decontamination kills all microorganisms including bacterial spores and is required for surgical instruments?
- Sterilization (Correct answer)
- Disinfection
- Sanitization
- Antisepsis
Correct answer: Sterilization
Sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life including highly resistant bacterial spores, making it the highest level of decontamination.
Question 2: In an aesthetic setting, which type of disinfectant is considered a hospital-grade disinfectant appropriate for non-critical surface contact items?
- EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectant (Correct answer)
- Isopropyl alcohol 30%
- Soap and water only
- Quaternary ammonium at 100 ppm
Correct answer: EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectant
EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectants are required for non-critical items that contact intact skin in aesthetic and medical settings.
Question 3: What is the correct order of steps when reprocessing reusable non-sterile implements?
- Clean, disinfect, rinse, dry (Correct answer)
- Disinfect, clean, sterilize, dry
- Rinse, sterilize, clean, dry
- Sanitize, disinfect, autoclave, air dry
Correct answer: Clean, disinfect, rinse, dry
Cleaning must precede disinfection because organic matter can inactivate disinfectant chemicals.
Question 4: Which bloodborne pathogen regulation requires aesthetic facilities to maintain an Exposure Control Plan?
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) (Correct answer)
- HIPAA Privacy Rule
- FDA Cosmetic Regulation Act
- CDC Infection Control Guidelines
Correct answer: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard mandates that facilities with occupational exposure risk maintain a written Exposure Control Plan.
Question 5: When performing a microneedling procedure, used needles should be disposed of in a:
- Puncture-resistant sharps container (Correct answer)
- Sealed plastic bag
- Regular trash bin with a lid
- Biohazard bag
Correct answer: Puncture-resistant sharps container
Sharps must be placed immediately into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.
Question 6: Hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub is NOT appropriate when hands are visibly:
- Soiled or contaminated with organic material (Correct answer)
- Dry after washing
- Recently lotioned
- Gloved during a procedure
Correct answer: Soiled or contaminated with organic material
Alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective on visibly soiled hands; soap and water must be used to physically remove organic matter.
CAC CAC Safety, Sanitation & Infection Control 1
Which level of decontamination kills all microorganisms including bacterial spores and is required for surgical instruments?