Pathogens & Transmission
Infection Control
Agencies & Regulations
Salon Safety
First Aid
100

The five main types of pathogens are

What are Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, external parasites

100

This infection control method removes dirt but does not kill pathogens.

What is Cleaning

100

This agency enforces safety in the workplace.


What is OSHA

100

You should never do this with electrical cords.


What is Cover with carpet or staple to walls

100

The law protects people who assist in emergencies is 

What is Good Samaritan Law.

200

This type of infection is confined to a small area with pus present?

What is a Local infection

200

This method kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi but not spores.


What is Disinfection

200

This agency approves disinfectants and assigns registration numbers.

What is EPA

200

This acronym helps you remember how to use a fire extinguisher.


What is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)

200

This type of burn forms blisters and affects the dermis.

What is Second-degree burn

300

This resistant bacteria can enter through open wounds and resist antibiotics

What is MRSA

300

This method destroys all microbial life including spores.

What is Sterilization

300

SDS stands for.


What are Safety Data Sheet

300

The chemical banned by the FDA in 1974 was...


What is MMA (Methyl Methacrylate)

300

You flush eyes with lukewarm water if chemicals enter for how long.

What is 15-30 minutes

400

The most cost-effective way to prevent infection worldwide is


What is Handwashing

400

On a disinfectant label "efficacy" means...


What is the effectiveness of the product to kill pathogens

400

This regulation requires proper labeling and safety communication.

What is the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

400

Name one symptom of chemical overexposure.

What are Watery eyes, dizziness, sore throat, runny nose, etc.

400

The first step you should take if you think someone is choking.

What is Check if they can speak or cough

500

The difference between direct and indirect transmission.

What is Direct: person-to-person contact. Indirect: through objects, surfaces, or air.

500

A piece of equipment sterilizes with steam under pressure.

What is Autoclave

500

An EPA registration number provides information on


What are the Approval of efficacy claims and lab testing verification

500

The type of table should be used to prevent EMA vapor exposure.

What is a Ventilated manicure table

500

If a client faints you should...

What is Lay them down, provide fresh air, and apply a cold compress