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VA PMU – Questions & Detailed AnswersWhat is not an issue addressed by OSHA standards?
a. general workplace safety
b. gender equality in the workplace
c. issues related to the handling of products
d. your right to know about any potentially hazardous products you use.
Right Ans - b. gender equality in the workplace
What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that
makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function? Right Ans -
disease
What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas and medical
facilities have? Right Ans - bacterial, virucidal and fungicidal
What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules and boils? Right Ans -
staphylococci
What is the most common type of bacteria? Right Ans - Bacilli
What are the two new cells created through binary fission called? Right
Ans - Daughter cells
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread? Right
Ans - dirty hands
What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts?
Right Ans - clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot
What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but
DOES NOT cause human infections in the salon? Right Ans - mildew
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or
spas?
a. high pressure steam sterilization
b. dry heat sterilization
,c. cleaning solvent
d. ultrasonic unit Right Ans - dry heat sterilization
What is the characteristic of an ideal disinfectant? Right Ans - includes
strips for checking effectiveness
What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that
have come into contact with blood? Right Ans - 10%
What should you do when using disinfectant? Right Ans - follow
instructions on the label for diluting it
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true? Right Ans - They are a
form of formaldehyde.
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants? Right Ans - Place them
in unmarked containers
When should you wash your hands? Right Ans - before and after a service
What should you do next after stopping the service when a client is
accidentally cut and starts to bleed? Right Ans - put on gloves
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling
and scarring? Right Ans - third degree
How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product get into
them? Right Ans - 15 minutes
What should you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best?
Right Ans - clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
Not having Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) available poses a health risk
to anyone exposed to hazardous materials and violates federal and state
regulations. Right Ans - True
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a state regulatory agency.
Right Ans - False
, A statute is a law. Right Ans - True
Bacteria can exist almost anywhere. Right Ans - True
Bacteria cells manufacture their own food through what they absorb from the
surrounding environment. Right Ans - True
Spores can be harmed by disinfectants and temperature extremeness during
the inactive stage. Right Ans - False
Some people that carry MRSA bacteria are not aware of their infection, but can
infect others. Right Ans - True
Viruses can replicate without the presence of hot cells. Right Ans - False
Surfaces can be cleaned and disinfected at the same time. Right Ans - False
Disinfectants used in the salon should carry an EPA-registration number and
identify the specific organisms they are effective in killing. Right Ans - True
All disinfectant products are in concentrate form and must be mixed with
water before using. Right Ans - False
Multiple quats contain sophisticated blends of quats that work together to
dramatically increase the effectiveness of these disinfectants. Right Ans -
True
It is safe to use any amount or strength of bleach with all metal and plastic
implements. Right Ans - False
Multi-use items cannot be cleaned, disinfected and reused if they are exposed
to blood or bodily fluids. Right Ans - False
State rules require that all multi-use tools and implements be cleaned and
disinfected before and after every service unless they are being used on the
same person. Right Ans - False
All work surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected before beginning any client
service. Right Ans - True
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