A metal nipper has just been used on a client. What must be done before it is immersed in disinfectant?
- Wipe it with a dry towel to remove any loose filings
- Place it under a UV light for ten minutes
- Spray it with alcohol and let it air dry
- Scrub it with soap and water, rinse and dry it
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D. Scrub it with soap and water, rinse and dry it
Disinfectants cannot work through debris, so the implement is first scrubbed with soap or detergent and a brush, rinsed and dried. A dry wipe leaves residue behind that shields microbes and can weaken the disinfectant solution.
Reference: Nail technology theory: infection control principles and practices
Which federal agency registers the disinfectants sold for use in salons?
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Disinfectants are registered by the EPA, and the label carries an EPA registration number and the organisms the product is proven to kill. OSHA regulates worker safety and requires Safety Data Sheets, but it does not register disinfectants.
Reference: EPA registration of disinfectants under FIFRA
Under the current Hazard Communication Standard, how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet have?
- 16
- 8
- 20
- 12
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A. 16
The standardized SDS format has 16 sections in a fixed order, so the same kind of information is always found in the same place. The older MSDS format varied by manufacturer, which is why other counts are sometimes remembered.
Reference: OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendix D