VA PMU Exam Questions With Solutions
What 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. b. gender
equality in t...
d. your right to know about any potentially hazardous products you use. 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? disease
What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas and medical facilities have?
bacterial, virucidal and fungicidal
What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules and boils? staphylococci
What is the most common type of bacteria? Bacilli
, VA PMU Exam Questions With Solutions
What are the two new cells created through binary fission called? Daughter cells
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread? dirty hands
What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts? 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? 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 dry heat sterilization
What is the characteristic of an ideal disinfectant? includes strips for checking
effectiveness
, VA PMU Exam Questions With Solutions
What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come into
contact with blood? 10%
What should you do when using disinfectant? follow instructions on the label for diluting
it
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true? They are a form of formaldehyde.
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants? Place them in unmarked containers
When should you wash your hands? before and after a service
What should you do next after stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut and starts to
bleed? put on gloves
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling and scarring?
third degree
, VA PMU Exam Questions With Solutions
How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product get into them? 15
minutes
What should you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best? 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. True
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a state regulatory agency. False
A statute is a law. True
Bacteria can exist almost anywhere. True
Bacteria cells manufacture their own food through what they absorb from the surrounding
environment. True
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