Texas Esthetician PSI Exam Prep — Infection Control & TDLR Rules

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering Texas-specific infection control protocols, sanitation standards, and TDLR rules and regulations for esthetician licensure.

What is the first step a practitioner should take before performing any service on a client?

Clean hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer

What specific claims must an EPA-registered disinfectant demonstrate for use on multi-use tools?

Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity

What is the correct order of processing a reusable metal implement after use on a client?

Clean, then disinfect, then sterilize/store

How often must fresh disinfectant solution be prepared for immersion of implements?

Daily, or more often as needed

Chlorine bleach used as a disinfectant must be mixed how often?

Daily

What is the required action if a porous instrument, such as a wooden stick, contacts a client's blood during a service?

Double-bag and discard it in a closed trash container or biohazard box

Where must clean, disinfected implements be stored?

In a clean, dry, debris-free container such as a drawer, case, or covered tray, separate from soiled implements

What is the minimum record retention period for cleaning and disinfecting logs of foot spas or basins?

At least $60\,days$

How long must a whirlpool foot spa jet be completely immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant?

$5$ to $10\,minutes$

What is the definition of 'universal precautions' in a salon setting?

Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious, regardless of the client's apparent health

What does MRSA stand for?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?

Cleaning removes visible dirt/debris; disinfecting kills or reduces disease-causing microorganisms

What is the definition of 'sterilization'?

The complete destruction of all microbial life, including bacterial spores

What is the minimum concentration of isopropyl alcohol required for it to be effective as a general tool disinfectant?

Around $70\%$

What is the defined 'contact time' or 'dwell time' for a disinfectant?

The minimum time a surface must remain wet with disinfectant for it to be effective

How long should a licensee wash their hands with soap and water for best effectiveness?

At least $20\,seconds$

Which state agency regulates and licenses estheticians in Texas?

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

How many hours of instruction are required to be eligible for a Texas esthetician specialty license?

$$750\,hours$$

How often must a Texas esthetician license be renewed?

Every $2\,years$

How many hours of continuing education (CE) are generally required to renew a license held for less than $15\,years$?

$$4\,hours$$

What is the mandatory credit hour equivalent for one hour of continuing education instruction?

$$50\,minutes$$

How many days does a licensee have to notify TDLR in writing of a legal name change?

$$30\,days$$

What size photo must be attached to a displayed individual license?

Approximately $1.5\,inches \times 1.5\,inches$

What signage must be posted outside the entrance of a school of cosmetology?

'SCHOOL--STUDENT PRACTITIONERS' in at least $10-inch$ block letters

What is the purpose of the Texas Advisory Board on Cosmetology?

It advises the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation on cosmetology program matters

Beginning in $2026$, what must renewal applicants provide regarding their status in the United States?

Proof of lawful presence

What type of inspection schedule may an establishment be moved to if it has no significant violations across four consecutive inspections?

A less frequent risk-based inspection schedule

What is an example of an 'opportunistic pathogen' commonly associated with contaminated foot spas?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa