Salon sanitation protocols, tool disinfection levels, and basic salon business practices tested on cosmetology state board exams.
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- What is sanitation in a salon context?
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Reducing the number of pathogens on a surface to a safe level through cleaning.- What is disinfection?
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A process that kills most pathogens on nonporous surfaces, but not bacterial spores.- What is sterilization?
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A process that kills all microorganisms, including bacterial spores.- Which US agency registers the disinfectants approved for salon use?
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The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).- What is the correct first step before disinfecting any salon implement?
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Clean it to remove visible debris and residue.- Why must an implement be cleaned before it is disinfected?
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Debris on the surface can block the disinfectant from reaching and killing pathogens.- Metal implements such as nail nippers must be fully ____ in disinfectant solution to be properly disinfected.
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immersed- What is a common quaternary ammonium compound disinfectant brand used in salons?
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Barbicide.- What type of salon items cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after one use?
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Porous items, such as nail files, buffers, and orangewood sticks.- What is the term for treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious?
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Universal Precautions.- What should a cosmetologist do first if a client's skin is accidentally cut during a service?
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Stop the service immediately and follow bloodborne pathogen exposure protocol.- What document lists a chemical product's hazards, handling, and first-aid information?
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A Safety Data Sheet (SDS).- Which federal agency regulates workplace safety standards in salons?
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).- Which agency issues and enforces cosmetology licenses?
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The State Board of Cosmetology.- What is the main purpose of a UV sanitizer cabinet in a salon?
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To store already-disinfected implements, not to disinfect them.
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