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

Question 1

What is the minimum concentration of isopropyl alcohol recommended for disinfecting non-porous surfaces in an esthetician setting?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

50%

Answer

60%

Answer

90%

Question 2

Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when performing extractions on a client with active pustular acne?

Accepted Answer

Disposable gloves and a face mask

Answer

Safety goggles only

Answer

Disposable gloves only

Answer

A full face shield and gown

Question 3

How should single-use items such as disposable lancets be discarded after use on a client?

Accepted Answer

In a puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

In the regular trash bin

Answer

In a sealed plastic bag in the trash

Answer

Rinsed and placed in a biohazard bag

Question 4

What is the correct order of steps when processing reusable metal implements between clients?

Accepted Answer

Clean, rinse, disinfect or sterilize, store

Answer

Disinfect, rinse, sterilize, store

Answer

Sterilize, clean, rinse, store

Answer

Rinse, store, disinfect, clean

Question 5

Which bloodborne pathogen standard requires estheticians to follow an exposure control plan in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Answer

EPA Clean Air Act

Answer

FDA Cosmetic Safety Standard

Answer

CDC Universal Precautions Guideline

Question 6

What should an esthetician do FIRST if a client's skin is accidentally nicked during a service and begins to bleed?

Accepted Answer

Stop the service, put on gloves if not already wearing them, and apply pressure with sterile gauze

Answer

Continue the service and address it afterward

Answer

Apply antiseptic and continue working

Answer

Ask the client to apply pressure themselves while you clean your tools