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SATURDAY N.HAIR CH.2

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Disinfectants do not need to be registered with the EPA.
 

 2. 

It is safe to combine disinfectants while cleaning the salon.
 

 3. 

Salon restrooms should have plenty of disposable paper towels, toilet tissue, and bar soap.
 

 4. 

SDS are kept only on salon cleaning products.
 

 5. 

The Environmental Protection Agency requires all disinfectants to be registered.
 

 6. 

When choosing a tuberculocidal disinfectant to use in the salon, it is important to make sure it complies with state requirements.
 

 7. 

The most common form of infection in a salon is staph infection.
 

 8. 

Service providers who come in direct contact with blood or bodily fluids are recommended to be immunized against HBV.
 

 9. 

If you suspect a client has scabies, you will need to clean and sterilize each surface with disinfectant after you perform the required services.
 

 10. 

Terry cloth towels, which have a nonporous surface, must be discarded if used to cover a rash during service.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The flu is caused by _____.
a.
spirilla
c.
diphtheria
b.
bacilli
d.
streptococci
 

 2. 

Decontamination method _____ uses detergent and a nail brush.
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
 

 3. 

Which of the following is an autoclave testing method?
a.
Germ test
c.
Steam test
b.
Bacteria test
d.
Spore test
 

 4. 

Disinfectants used for natural hair care _____.
a.
do not need to be EPA approved
c.
must be nontoxic
b.
can be expensive
d.
have a short shelf life
 

 5. 

____ is one example of a salon service that has the possibility of exposing you to a bloodborne organism.
a.
Blowdrying
c.
Braiding
b.
Tweezing
d.
Styling
 

 6. 

Which of the following is just one of the many components of salon wellness?
a.
Dimly lit work areas
c.
Well-lit work areas
b.
Autoclaved restrooms
d.
Label-free containers
 

 7. 

To prevent _____, refrain from touching your eyes, mouth, face, hair, or arms while providing a salon service.
a.
cross-infection
c.
disruption
b.
miscommunication
d.
contamination
 

 8. 

Workplace safety is monitored by _____.
a.
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
b.
the Department of Labor
c.
the Environmental Protection Agency
d.
state licensing boards
 

 9. 

A written safety checklist should _____.
a.
include state regulations
b.
include hazardous material exposure procedures
c.
be updated yearly
d.
address client safety only
 

 10. 

SDS is the abbreviation for _____.
a.
Material Sanitation Data Sheets
c.
Safety Data Sheets
b.
Material Safety Download Sheets
d.
Manufacturer Safety Data Sheets
 

 11. 

A state board of natural hair styling is an example of a _____ agency.
a.
testing
c.
policing
b.
labor
d.
regulatory
 

 12. 

Bacteria are microorganisms that have the characteristics of _____.
a.
vegetables
c.
germs
b.
animals
d.
both vegetables and animals
 

 13. 

_____, which are harmless, can help stimulate the immune system.
a.
Nonpathogenic bacteria
c.
Germs
b.
Pathogenic bacteria
d.
Microorganisms
 

 14. 

Items that are _____ can only be used once.
a.
nonporous
c.
multiuse
b.
single use
d.
porous
 

 15. 

Which of the following is the process that kills spores?
a.
Disinfecting
c.
Sterilization
b.
Cleaning with soap and water
d.
Decontamination
 

 16. 

Germicides that are safe to apply on skin, hair, and scalps are called _____.
a.
disinfectants
c.
sterilizers
b.
decontaminants
d.
antiseptics
 

 17. 

Disinfectants work according to their _____ as long as label instructions are carefully followed.
a.
efficacy claim
c.
advertisements
b.
proficiency claim
d.
TV ads
 

 18. 

An important procedure required in every state before any service can be performed is _____.
a.
hand washing
b.
disinfecting tools
c.
putting on gloves
d.
reviewing the client’s health disclosure
 

 19. 

The state agencies that develop salon rules and procedures will _____ to make sure they are being enforced.
a.
inspect salons
b.
visit the salon’s website
c.
view client feedback on Yelp
d.
exchange e-mails with the salon manager
 

 20. 

Probiotics are _____.
a.
pathogenic bacteria
c.
germs
b.
fungi
d.
nonpathogenic bacteria
 

 21. 

AIDS, which is a disease that attacks the body’s immune system, is caused by _____.
a.
HIV
c.
fungus
b.
bacteria
d.
protozoa
 

 22. 

Diseases that spread from one person to another are called _____ diseases.
a.
infectious
b.
communicable or contagious
c.
noncommunicable or noncontagious
d.
inflammatory
 

 23. 

_____ disinfectants have a very high pH and are a form of formaldehyde.
a.
Hospital
c.
Phenolic
b.
Tuberculocidal
d.
Treponemapallida
 

 24. 

Bacteria that grow in clusters and form pus are called _____.
a.
staphylococci
c.
pathogenic
b.
streptococci
d.
diplococci
 

 25. 

_____ is a staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
a.
HPV
c.
SDS
b.
Influenza
d.
MRSA
 

 26. 

Decontamination method 2 requires the use of a(n) _____ in the sterilization step.
a.
disinfectant
c.
sanitizer
b.
autoclave
d.
steamer
 

 27. 

A pimple, which is a local infection, indicates the presence of _____.
a.
pathogenic bacteria
c.
probiotics
b.
nonpathogenic bacteria
d.
staph
 

 28. 

Polio, smallpox, warts, and mumps are a few of the diseases caused by _____.
a.
nonpathogenic bacteria
c.
pathogenic bacteria
b.
viruses
d.
spores
 

 29. 

A human can become unsusceptible to a specific pathogen through _____.
a.
sterilization
c.
immunization
b.
disinfection
d.
risk management
 

 30. 

To avoid getting _____ on your skin while cleaning, wear gloves when using and mixing.
a.
humectant
c.
disinfectant
b.
emollient
d.
antiseptic
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

A salon employee would consult a(n) _____ on how to properly dispose of an empty shampoo bottle.
 

 

 2. 

Salon floors are cleaned with _____, as the surface is nonporous.
 

 

 3. 

_____ is a common contagious disease spread by infested combs or brushes.
 

 

 4. 

Tea tree oil is a natural _______.
 

 

 5. 

______ is a fungus but does not cause infections in humans.
 

 

 6. 

An anti-blistering antiseptic solution can be made by adding _____ to aloe vera.
 

 

 7. 

_____ cannot be killed by disinfectants.
 

 

 8. 

Part of your professional responsibility is to notify the ______ when you move.
 

 

 9. 

Combs and brushes should be cleaned with a(n) _____ disinfectant.
 

 

 10. 

OSHA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor, protects _____ by addressing health and safety issues in the workplace.
 

 



 
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