MUA Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which hepatitis virus is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact and is a key concern in sanitation protocols?
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C (Correct answer)
- Hepatitis D only
Correct answer: Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is primarily blood-borne and poses a significant risk when blood contamination occurs in salon settings.
Question 2: A makeup artist notices a client has an active cold sore (herpes labialis). What is the correct action?
- Apply foundation over it with a brush
- Refuse lip services and avoid the affected area (Correct answer)
- Use extra sanitizer and proceed normally
- Apply petroleum jelly and continue full lips service
Correct answer: Refuse lip services and avoid the affected area
Active cold sores are contagious; lip services should be refused or avoided to prevent spreading herpes simplex virus.
Question 3: What is the correct order of steps for cleaning and disinfecting reusable metal tools?
- Disinfect → Clean → Rinse → Dry
- Clean → Rinse → Disinfect → Dry (Correct answer)
- Rinse → Disinfect → Clean → Store
- Disinfect → Rinse → Clean → Store
Correct answer: Clean → Rinse → Disinfect → Dry
Tools must be physically cleaned to remove debris before disinfection, as organic matter inhibits chemical disinfectants.
Question 4: In most US states, which government body issues the regulations that govern salon sanitation practices?
- FDA
- OSHA
- State Board of Cosmetology (Correct answer)
- EPA alone
Correct answer: State Board of Cosmetology
State Boards of Cosmetology issue and enforce the specific sanitation regulations that licensed professionals must follow.
Question 5: What type of infection results from microorganisms entering the body and multiplying, causing illness?
- Allergic reaction
- Systemic infection (Correct answer)
- Contact dermatitis
- Inflammatory response only
Correct answer: Systemic infection
A systemic infection occurs when pathogens enter the body and multiply, potentially spreading beyond the initial site.
Question 6: The term 'contagious' refers to a disease that is spread how?
- Only by contaminated water
- Only through broken skin
- From one person to another through direct or indirect contact (Correct answer)
- Only through insect vectors
Correct answer: From one person to another through direct or indirect contact
A contagious disease can spread from person to person via direct contact, droplets, or contaminated surfaces/tools.
MUA Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control 2
Which hepatitis virus is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact and is a key concern in sanitation protocols?