FREE Esthetician Practice Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the minimum concentration of isopropyl alcohol recommended for disinfecting non-porous surfaces in an esthetician setting?
Answer: 70%
A 70% isopropyl alcohol solution is the standard minimum concentration effective for disinfecting non-porous surfaces in salon and spa environments.
Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when performing extractions on a client with active pustular acne?
Answer: Disposable gloves and a face mask
Disposable gloves and a face mask are required during extractions on pustular acne to protect both the esthetician and client from potential pathogen exposure.
How should single-use items such as disposable lancets be discarded after use on a client?
Answer: In a puncture-resistant sharps container
Used lancets and other sharps must be placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries and comply with OSHA regulations.
What is the correct order of steps when processing reusable metal implements between clients?
Answer: Clean, rinse, disinfect or sterilize, store
The proper sequence is to clean debris first, rinse, then disinfect or sterilize, and finally store in a sanitary container.
Which bloodborne pathogen standard requires estheticians to follow an exposure control plan in the workplace?
Answer: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) mandates that workplaces with occupational exposure to blood maintain an exposure control plan.
What should an esthetician do FIRST if a client's skin is accidentally nicked during a service and begins to bleed?
Answer: Stop the service, put on gloves if not already wearing them, and apply pressure with sterile gauze
The esthetician must immediately stop, ensure gloves are on, and apply pressure with sterile gauze to control bleeding and prevent cross-contamination.