Personal Protective Equipment, Sanitation & Infection Control
Which uniform is required when working in the salon simulation area?
A. Jeans, a school T-shirt, and sandals
B. Assigned smock, black nursing scrubs, and black or white closed-toe sneakers
C. Leggings, a sweatshirt, and open-toed shoes
D. Any comfortable clothing and sneakers
B. Assigned smock, black nursing scrubs, and black or white closed-toe sneakers
When are safety glasses and gloves required?
A. Only when cutting hair
B. When mixing chemicals or when otherwise required by product instructions or the SDS
C. Only when shampooing
D. Only during a written exam
B. When mixing chemicals or when otherwise required by product instructions or the SDS
Why should electrical equipment never be touched with wet hands?
A. It can damage the equipment
B. It can cause an electrical shock
C. It can make the equipment dirty
D. It can cause the equipment to become louder
B. It can cause an electrical shock
What should students do when a fire alarm sounds?
A. Finish their service first
B. Wait for someone else to leave
C. Follow the instructor’s directions and exit the building in an orderly manner
D. Hide in the classroom
C. Follow the instructor’s directions and exit the building in an orderly manner
True or False: You are not able to make up missed hours in this course.
False
Why should students remove rings and unnecessary jewelry before participating in practical services?
A. Jewelry is never permitted in school
B. Jewelry can interfere with services and may become lost or damaged
C. Jewelry makes it difficult to wash your hands
D. Jewelry can only be worn on Mondays
B. Jewelry can interfere with services and may become lost or damaged
What should you do if an accident or injury occurs during a service?
A. Continue the service and tell the instructor later
B. Ask another student what to do
C. Report it to the instructor immediately
D. Leave the classroom
C. Report it to the instructor immediately
What should you do if a client experiences a burn from a curling iron?
A. Continue the service
B. Apply ice directly to the burn
C. Stop the service, notify the instructor, and follow appropriate first-aid procedures
D. Ignore it if the burn is small
C. Stop the service, notify the instructor, and follow appropriate first-aid procedures
Why should sharp or pointed implements not be carried loose in uniform pockets?
A. They can damage the uniform
B. They may injure the student or another person
C. They are difficult to clean
D. They are too expensive to replace
B. They may injure the student or another person
How many hours do you need to be in class for you to be eligible to take your NY State Exam?
1,000
When should students wash or sanitize their hands?
A. Only at the beginning of class
B. Only after working with a client
C. Regularly and whenever necessary to prevent the spread of germs
D. Only when their hands appear dirty
C. Regularly and whenever necessary to prevent the spread of germs
How should hot wax be tested before applying it to a client?
A. Apply it directly to the client’s skin
B. Test the temperature according to the manufacturer’s directions
C. Ask another student if it feels hot
D. Test it on a towel
B. Test the temperature according to the manufacturer’s directions
What should you do before using electrical equipment?
A. Use it immediately if it turns on
B. Inspect the equipment, cords, plugs, and connections for damage
C. Spray it with water
D. Wrap the cord around the equipment
B. Inspect the equipment, cords, plugs, and connections for damage
What is the correct procedure during a lockdown?
A. Continue working quietly
B. Follow instructor directions, remain silent, stay in the designated location, and silence electronic devices
C. Leave the classroom to find your friends
D. Use your cell phone to call other students
B. Follow instructor directions, remain silent, stay in the designated location, and silence electronic devices
What is the importance of being able to sell product?
Selling Product can provide you with another income. Most salons will give you a check based on a percentage of the product you sell.
Which of the following is an example of proper decontamination practice?
A. Washing your hands and properly disinfecting implements
B. Wiping an implement on a towel
C. Rinsing an implement with water only
D. Putting a used implement back into your kit
A. Washing your hands and properly disinfecting implements
What should be done with a secondary container containing a product or chemical?
A. Leave it unlabeled
B. Label it with its contents
C. Label it with the student’s name only
D. Cover the container with a towel
B. Label it with its contents
Why should a heat-resistant comb or appropriate protective tool be used with hot thermal irons?
A. To make the hair curl faster
B. To protect the client from burns
C. To make the iron hotter
D. To prevent the comb from getting wet
B. To protect the client from burns
Which statement regarding AirPods and earbuds is correct?
A. They are allowed during practical services
B. They are allowed when the instructor is not looking
C. They are not permitted during class and students must follow the school’s electronic device policy
D. They are required during independent work
C. They are not permitted during class and students must follow the school’s electronic device policy
When using Purple Shampoo what tone or color are we trying to get rid of?
Gold
What is the primary purpose of Universal Precautions?
A. To make the salon look professional
B. To prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
C. To reduce the amount of product used
D. To prevent students from getting their uniforms dirty
B. To prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
What should happen to the contents of a broken jar or bottle?
A. The product should be saved if it looks clean
B. The product should be transferred to another container
C. The contents should be discarded
D. The product should be given to another student
C. The contents should be discarded
What should you do before applying water to a client’s scalp during a shampoo?
A. Ask the client to test it
B. Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist
C. Use the hottest temperature possible
D. Add cold water after applying it to the client
B. Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist
What is the most important rule when working in the Longwood Cosmetology Program?
A. Work as quickly as possible
B. Finish your service before asking questions
C. Safety First
D. Use as much product as possible
C. Safety First
Why wouldn't I want to put a protein treatment in my hair every day?
You can over proteinized your hair and break it off.