Sanitation and Infection Control - STATE BOARD

Esthetician State board Prep

Infection Control

refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.

What is cleaning?

A mechanical process using/detergent and water to remove dirt, debris, oils, and many microorganisms.

Is cleaning enough to kill all germ?

No. Cleaning removes debris and reduces germs, but does not kill all microorganisms.

Why must cleaning be done before disinfecting?

Dirt, oil, and debris can block disinfectants from working properly.

Does cleaning kill bacterial spores?

No

What is sanitizing?

A Chemical process that reduces germs to a safe public health level.

Does sanitizing kill all microorganisms?

No, it only reduces them to a safe level.

What is a common example of sanitizing?

Hand sanitizer

Is sanitizing stronger than disinfecting?

No. Disinfecting is stronger.

What is disinfecting?

A chemical process that destroys most disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and fungi on non-porous surfaces.

Does disinfecting kill bacterial spore?

No.

What type of surfaces can be disinfected?

Non-porous surfaces like metal, glass, and hard plastic.

What type of disinfectant is required in salons?

EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant

What does “contact time” mean?

The amount of time a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to be effective.

Must tools be fully submerged when disinfecting?

Yes, if using immersion disinfection.

Can porous item be disinfected?

No. They must be discarded or laundered.

What is sterilizing?

The process that destroys all microbial life, including spores

What is the most common sterilization method in medical settings?

Autoclave (steam under pressure)

What makes sterilizing different from disinfecting?

Sterilizing kills spores; disinfecting does not.

Which level kills spores?

sterilizing only

What must be done immediately after blood exposure?

Stop service, wear gloves, clean the area, and disinfect properly.

Which step physically removes dirt and debris?

cleaning

What is the FIRST step before disinfecting implements?

Cleaning

Disinfectants used in salons must be:

CDC certified

CDC Certified

Disinfecting destroys:

B. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi (except spores)

Which level of decontamination kills bacterial spores?

Sterilizing

5. Porous items such as wooden sticks should be:

A. Disinfected
B. Sanitized
C. Washed and reused
D. Discarded after use

Discarded after use

6. “Contact time” refers to:

A. How long the client is present
B. How long tools soak in water
C. The time a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface
D. Drying time after disinfecting

C

7. Which of the following is considered non-porous?

A. Emery board
B. Towel
C. Metal tweezers
D. Wood stick

C

8. Sanitizing reduces germs to:

A. Zero
B. A sterile level
C. A safe public health level
D. A medical standard

C

9. Before placing implements into disinfectant, they must be:

A. Rinsed with hot water only
B. Wiped with alcohol
C. Cleaned with soap or detergent and water
D. Dried completely

C

10. Which organization regulates disinfectants used in salons?

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. CDC

C

11. Blood spill procedures require the esthetician to FIRST:

A. Finish the service
B. Apply alcohol
C. Put on gloves
D. Rinse with water

C

12. A hospital-grade disinfectant must be effective against:

A. Mold only
B. Bacteria only
C. Viruses only
D. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi

D

13. Which level of decontamination is the lowest?

A. Sterilizing
B. Disinfecting
C. Cleaning
D. Surgical asepsis

C

14. Tools must be completely ______ when immersed in disinfectant.

A. Dry
B. Covered
C. Submerged
D. Warm

C

15. Autoclaves use:

A. Dry heat only
B. Steam under pressure
C. UV light
D. Alcohol vapor

B

16. Single-use items should be:

A. Disinfected and reused
B. Sanitized and reused
C. Washed and stored
D. Used once and discarded

D

17. Disinfectants become less effective when:

A. Mixed with water
B. Used on clean surfaces
C. Used on dirty surfaces
D. Stored properly

C

18. The purpose of cleaning is to:

A. Kill all microorganisms
B. Destroy spores
C. Remove debris and reduce germs
D. Sterilize implements

C

19. Which level of infection control is typically required for salon implements?

A. Sterilization
B. Disinfection
C. Sanitization
D. Surgical asepsis

B

20. Arrange in order from lowest to highest level of decontamination:

A. Cleaning → Sanitizing → Disinfecting → Sterilizing
B. Sanitizing → Cleaning → Sterilizing → Disinfecting
C. Disinfecting → Cleaning → Sterilizing → Sanitizing
D. Cleaning → Disinfecting → Sanitizing → Sterilizing

A

Which agency regulates cosmetic ingredients in the United States?

A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. IDFPR

C

The agency responsible for workplace safety in salons is:

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. CDC

B

Disinfectants used in salons must be registered by:

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. IDFPR

C

In Illinois, professional licenses are issued by:

A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. IDFPR

D

5. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required by:

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. State Board only

B

6. Which agency can recall unsafe cosmetic products?

A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. IDFPR

C

7. Scope of practice for estheticians is determined by:

A. Federal agencies
B. Product manufacturers
C. State regulatory agencies
D. OSHA

C

8. Bloodborne pathogen standards are enforced by:

A. EPA
B. FDA
C. OSHA
D. IDFPR

C

9. A salon inspection in Illinois would most likely be conducted by:

A. FDA
B. EPA
C. OSHA
D. IDFPR

D

10. Which agency regulates how disinfectants are labeled and approved for use?

A. FDA
B. EPA
C. OSHA
D. CDC

B

11. Federal agencies primarily regulate:

A. Individual salon licenses
B. Professional conduct
C. Products and workplace safety
D. State board exams

C

12. If a product label is misleading or improperly labeled, which agency oversees this issue?

A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. IDFPR

C

13. Which agency can suspend or revoke an esthetician’s license in Illinois?

A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. IDFPR

D

14. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements are enforced by:

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. State cosmetology schools

B

15. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The FDA issues esthetician licenses.
B. OSHA registers disinfectants.
C. The EPA approves hospital-grade disinfectants.
D. IDFPR regulates cosmetic ingredients.

C

16. Federal agencies regulate:

A. Only Illinois salons
B. Only estheticians
C. The entire United States
D. Only medical facilities

C

17. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation oversees:

A. Product manufacturing
B. Licensing and discipline
C. National cosmetic labeling
D. Chemical production

B

18. If a salon does not have SDS available for chemicals, it is violating regulations from:

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. IDFPR

B

19. Which agency ensures disinfectants meet effectiveness standards?

A. FDA
B. EPA
C. OSHA
D. IDFPR

B

20. Which of the following best describes the difference between federal and state agencies?

A. Federal regulates licenses; state regulates products.
B. Federal regulates products and safety; state regulates licensing and conduct.
C. Federal regulates salons; state regulates hospitals.
D. They regulate the same responsibilities.

B

1. OSHA is part of which federal department?

A. Department of Health
B. Department of Labor
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Commerce

B

2. The main purpose of OSHA is to:

A. Regulate cosmetic ingredients
B. Approve disinfectants
C. Protect employees in the workplace
D. Issue professional licenses

C

3. OSHA requires chemical hazards to be communicated through:

A. EPA Labels
B. FDA Warnings
C. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
D. Manufacturer pamphlets

C

4. An SDS contains how many standardized sections?

A. 10
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20

C

5. The SDS replaced the older:

A. OSHA Form 101
B. MSDS
C. EPA Card
D. FDA Sheet

B

6. Who must ensure SDS sheets are available in the salon?

A. The client
B. The product manufacturer only
C. The employer
D. The state board

C

7. OSHA regulations cover:

A. Product marketing
B. Employee safety and hazard exposure
C. State licensing
D. Cosmetic labeling

B

8. Bloodborne pathogen standards are enforced by:

A. EPA
B. FDA
C. OSHA
D. IDFPR

C

9. PPE requirements in a salon come from:

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. CDC

B

10. Hazard Communication (HazCom) refers to:

A. Marketing hazards
B. Client consultation
C. Informing employees about chemical dangers
D. Advertising warnings

C

11. OSHA requires proper ______ of chemicals.

A. Pricing
B. Advertising
C. Handling, storage, and disposal
D. Manufacturing

C

12. If an employee is not trained on chemical safety, this violates:

A. FDA law
B. EPA standards
C. OSHA regulations
D. State exam rules

C

13. Which situation is MOST directly regulated by OSHA?

A. Product ingredient approval
B. Proper glove use during a blood spill
C. Esthetician licensing renewal
D. Salon advertising

B

14. An SDS provides information about:

A. Chemical hazards and emergency procedures
B. Retail pricing
C. Product expiration dates only
D. Licensing requirements

A

15. OSHA’s primary focus is:

A. Client satisfaction
B. Cosmetic labeling
C. Workplace injury and illness prevention
D. Salon profits

C

1. The agency responsible for registering disinfectants in the U.S. is:

A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. EPA
D. IDFPR

C

2. An EPA registration number on a product label indicates:

A. The product is organic
B. The product is safe for skin
C. The product has been tested and approved for effectiveness
D. The product is medical-grade only

C

3. Disinfectants are designed to destroy:

A. Dirt and oils
B. All microbial life including spores
C. Most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses
D. Only viruses

C

4. Disinfectants are intended for use on:

A. Porous surfaces
B. Skin
C. Non-porous surfaces
D. Hair only

C

5. It is a violation of federal law to:

A. Wear gloves during disinfection
B. Follow manufacturer instructions
C. Use disinfectant differently than directed on the label
D. Purchase EPA-registered products

C

6. “Contact time” refers to:

A. How long the client sits in the chair
B. The time disinfectant must remain wet on the surface
C. Drying time
D. Soaking tools in plain water

B

7. If you dilute a disinfectant incorrectly, you are:

A. Following salon policy
B. Violating OSHA standards only
C. Violating federal EPA regulations
D. Improving effectiveness

C

8. Disinfectants do NOT kill:

A. Fungi
B. Viruses
C. Most bacteria
D. Bacterial spores

D

9. Before a disinfectant can be sold in the U.S., it must:

A. Be approved by OSHA
B. Be registered with the EPA
C. Be licensed by the state board
D. Be tested by salons

B

10. If injury occurs because label instructions were ignored, the esthetician:

A. Is not responsible
B. May be held legally responsible
C. Can blame the manufacturer
D. Has no liability

B

11. The EPA regulates:

A. Cosmetic ingredients
B. Workplace injuries
C. Disinfectant effectiveness and labeling
D. Esthetician licensing

C

12. Which of the following would be allowed?

A. Using disinfectant on a surface not listed on the label
B. Shortening contact time to save time
C. Following all manufacturer label instructions
D. Mixing two disinfectants together

C

13. “EPA Reg. No.” on a label confirms:

A. The product is sterile
B. The product kills spores
C. The product meets EPA testing standards
D. The product is safe for skin application

C

14. Clipper disinfectants must be:

A. Approved by the FDA
B. EPA-registered for that specific use
C. Mixed with alcohol
D. Used without dilution

B

15. The MOST important rule when using disinfectants is:

A. Use extra product
B. Follow the label instructions exactly
C. Let it air dry immediately
D. Store in sunlight

B

1. In Illinois, esthetician licenses are issued by:

A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. IDFPR

D

2. State regulatory agencies exist primarily to:

A. Regulate cosmetic manufacturing
B. Protect public health and safety
C. Approve disinfectants
D. Set federal law

B

3. Scope of practice is determined by:

A. Federal agencies
B. Product manufacturers
C. State regulatory agencies
D. OSHA

C

4. A salon inspection in Illinois would most likely be conducted by:

A. EPA
B. FDA
C. IDFPR
D. CDC

C

5. State agencies can discipline:

A. Clients only
B. Product manufacturers only
C. Salon owners only
D. Both owners and licensed professionals

D

6. Which of the following is NOT a typical state agency penalty?

A. Warning
B. Fine
C. License suspension
D. Product recall

D

7. Consumer complaints about salon services are investigated by:

A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. State regulatory agencies
D. EPA

C

8. Failing to follow infection control procedures may result in:

A. Federal prison automatically
B. License discipline
C. Product reformulation
D. Manufacturer penalties

B