Cosmetology State Board Prep (Sanitation) Exam 2023 Questions and Answers

___% hydrogen peroxide is used as an antiseptic - Answer- 3 A chemical sanitizer is - Answer- A disinfectant How are electrical appliances sanitized? - Answer- 70% alcohol What is used to sanitize the hands? - Answer- 70% alcohol What solution is used to kill or retard the growth of bacteria? - Answer- An antiseptic What chemical agent is used safely on the skin? - Answer- An antiseptic Boric acid is used for what purpose? - Answer- Eyewash What is a wet sanitizer? - Answer- A receptacle to hold disinfectant to immerse objects in to sanitize What is a dry sanitizer? - Answer- An airtight cabinet containing an active fumigant Why don't you keep combs and supplies in your pockets? - Answer- It is unsanitary What is a disinfectant? - Answer- A chemical agent used to destroy bacteria and sanitize implements How do you remove cream from containers? - Answer- With a sanitized spatula What are harmful bacteria called? - Answer- Pathogenic What percent formalin solution is used to sanitize combs and brushes? - Answer- 10% What is used to sanitize metallic implements? - Answer- 70% alcohol Where does bacteria grow? - Answer- Damp, dark, dirty, warm places What is the rod-shaped bacteria? - Answer- Bacilli Non-pathogenic bacteria are: - Answer- Are harmless to humans and can be beneficial How do you prevent the spread of dandruff? - Answer- Sanitize implements after use How any times should a shampoo bowl be disinfected? - Answer- After each use How many times a day should a trash can liner be changed? - Answer- Daily What is the difference between disinfecting and sterilization? - Answer- Sterilization kills all spore forming bacteria What is the first step in disinfecting a hairbrush? - Answer- Remove hair What do you do if a solution gets cloudy? - Answer- Change it Where do you store clean dry, towels? - Answer- Clean closed container If a solution has an EPA number on it, what does it mean? - Answer- Ready to use and it is effective What is a universal solvent? - Answer- Water For a disinfectant to be effective, you must do what? - Answer- Immerse implements completely A disinfectant can be used if it has what on it? - Answer- EPA number on it What explains what a disinfectant has been tested for and its effectiveness? - Answer- EPA number What is OSHA? - Answer- Occupational Safety Health Administration What gives information on proper use, safety precautions and active ingredients in products? - Answer- MSDS What can spread a contagious disease in a salon through direct contact between people? - Answer- Unsanitary tools How long do you disinfect implements for? - Answer- 10 minutes How long do you sanitize your hands? - Answer- 20-25 seconds What is the efficacy claim on a disinfectant? - Answer- EPA Standard How do you disinfect an implement with blood? - Answer- Wear gloves What is the lowest level of disinfectant ion? - Answer- Sanitation How do you clean brushes? - Answer- Wash with soap and water, rinse and soak in disinfectant