Learning Assessment for Sanitation and Sterilization


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1. Skin infections can be cause by the transfer of infectious material from one individual to another.
True
False

2. Pathogenic organisms are harmful because they produce disease.
True
False

3. Bacteria are responsible for a large degree of illness and suffering.
True
False

4. The "active stage" is when bacteria grow and reproduce.
True
False

5. "General infection" is the least dangerous stage of an infection.
True
False

6. Some viruses are so small they are able to pass through filters.
True
False

7. A human carrier is a person who may be immune to a disease but carries germs which can infect others.
True
False

8. Sterilization is the process of destroying all bacteria.
True
False

9. Formalin and Phenol are not poisonous.
True
False

10. Some sources of contagious bacteria are:
A.unclean hands, unsterilized instruments.
B.open sores and pus, mouth and nose discharge.
C.there is none to worry about in the salon.
D.both A & B.

11. Immunity means:
A.the ability of the body to resists and destroy bacteria once they have entered the body.
B.the way bacteria consume food.
C.the way bacteria multiply.
D.None of the above.

12. The salon must be:
A.well lighted.
B.heated.
C.ventilated.
D.All of the above.

13. Emery boards:
A.are sterilized with 70% alcohol.
B.are sterilized with hot soapy water.
C.can't be sterilized and should be destroy after each manicure.
D.All of the above.

14. Room temperature in a salon should be:
A.about 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
B.about 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
C.about 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
D.anything over 65 degrees.

15. Water for drinking purposes should be:
A.odorless and colorless.
B.room temperature.
C.free from any foreign matter.
D.both A & C.

16. It is required by law to use a sanitary towel or neck strip around the client neck to avoid contact of the shampoo cape with a client's skin.
True
False

17. When using chemicals:
A.always follow the manufacture's directions.
B.use as much as you need to get the job done.
C.as long as you add water to the mixture it doesn't matter.
D.both B & C.

18. Which of the following would not be considered a reasonable salon method for sterilizing instruments?
A.Steaming
B.Boiling
C.Baking
D.Deep frying

19. Clients with an infectious disease can be served in a beauty salon, if they are kept in a separate room from all the other clients while the service is being performed.
True
False

20. When cleaning combs and brushes you should:
A.remove the hair from combs and brushes.
B.immerse combs and brushes completely into bowl of soapy water for several minutes.
C.when thoroughly cleaned, rinse, drain and remove any adhering hairs.
D.All of the above.


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