Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the minimum concentration of isopropyl alcohol recommended for disinfecting non-critical esthetician tools?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

50%

Answer

60%

Answer

90%

Question 2

Which type of hepatitis virus poses the greatest occupational risk to estheticians through blood exposure?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B

Answer

Hepatitis A

Answer

Hepatitis C

Answer

Hepatitis E

Question 3

What is the correct procedure when a client presents with an active cold sore during a scheduled facial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Decline the facial service and reschedule

Answer

Proceed with treatment while wearing double gloves

Answer

Apply antiviral ointment and continue

Answer

Treat only areas away from the lesion

Question 4

According to OSHA standards, what must an esthetician do immediately after a sharps injury from a contaminated lancet?

Accepted Answer

Wash the area with soap and water and report the incident

Answer

Apply hydrogen peroxide to the wound

Answer

Cover the wound with a bandage and continue working

Answer

Soak the wound in alcohol for five minutes

Question 5

Which method of sterilization uses pressurized steam and is considered the gold standard for reusable esthetician implements?

Accepted Answer

Autoclave

Answer

UV light cabinet

Answer

Dry heat oven

Answer

Chemical immersion

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of performing a patch test 24-48 hours before a chemical peel treatment?

Accepted Answer

To check for allergic or sensitivity reactions

Answer

To determine the client's skin type

Answer

To measure the skin's moisture level

Answer

To assess the client's pain tolerance