Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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What is the correct method for storing disinfected implements between clients?
Answer: In a closed, clean, labeled container or drawer
After disinfection, implements should be stored in a clean, closed, and labeled container to prevent recontamination.
Which bloodborne pathogen poses the greatest risk of occupational transmission in a salon due to its hardiness on surfaces?
Answer: Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can survive on dry surfaces for up to 7 days, making it the most transmissible bloodborne pathogen in salon environments.
What is the role of ventilation in salon safety?
Answer: It reduces airborne chemical vapors and improves air quality for staff and clients
Proper ventilation dilutes and removes airborne chemical vapors from products like acrylics, relaxers, and color, protecting respiratory health.
A cosmetologist notices a client's nail plate has turned greenish-black beneath an artificial nail. What should they do?
Answer: Remove the nail enhancement and refer the client to a physician
Green or black discoloration beneath an artificial nail indicates a bacterial or fungal infection; the enhancement must be removed and the client referred for medical treatment.
Which of the following best describes a 'contagious' disease versus an 'infectious' disease?
Answer: Contagious diseases spread person-to-person; infectious diseases are caused by pathogens but may not spread easily
All contagious diseases are infectious, but not all infectious diseases are contagious—contagious implies easy person-to-person transmission.
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, salon employees must receive training on exposure control:
Answer: At hire and annually thereafter
OSHA requires bloodborne pathogen training at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter to keep employees current.
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic disinfectants?
Answer: Bactericidal products kill bacteria; bacteriostatic products inhibit bacterial growth without killing
Bactericidal disinfectants destroy bacteria, while bacteriostatic agents only inhibit their reproduction without necessarily killing them; salons require bactericidal products.