MNT Infection Control & Sterilization

Question 1

What is the correct order of instrument processing in a medical nail care setting?

Accepted Answer

Clean, disinfect, sterilize

Answer

Sterilize, clean, disinfect

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Disinfect, sterilize, clean

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Clean, sterilize, disinfect

Question 2

What type of sterilization is most commonly used for metal nail care instruments?

Accepted Answer

Autoclave (steam sterilization under pressure)

Answer

Soaking in rubbing alcohol

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Washing with hot soapy water

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Exposure to ultraviolet light

Question 3

What are Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Infection control practices applied to all patient care regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status

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Precautions taken only when a patient has a known infection

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Safety measures for handling chemicals

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Emergency evacuation procedures

Question 4

What should a medical nail technician do if they accidentally cut a client's skin during a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Stop the procedure, apply pressure with sterile gauze, clean the wound with antiseptic, apply appropriate dressing, and document the incident

Answer

Continue the procedure and address it later

Answer

Apply nail polish to cover the cut

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Ignore minor cuts as they heal on their own

Question 5

What is the purpose of biological indicator (spore test) monitoring for autoclaves?

Accepted Answer

To verify that the autoclave is actually achieving sterilization by testing with highly resistant bacterial spores

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To check the water quality in the autoclave

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To measure the temperature of the room

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To test the effectiveness of hand sanitizer

Question 6

When should a medical nail technician perform hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Before and after each client, before putting on gloves, after removing gloves, and after touching contaminated surfaces

Answer

Only at the beginning and end of the work day

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Only after touching visibly dirty surfaces

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Only when soap and water are available