PSI Cosmetology Written Exam - Questions and Answers What is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes,
... [Show More] nose, mouth, or on broken skin? Immediately flood the exposed area with water A wax burn with some redness and irritation, but no blisters characterizes what type of burn? First degree What is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? Sterilization What is a place used for strong disinfected tools and implements in the salon? Covered container What procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluids? Disinfection Where is the BEST work environment for applying acrylic fingernail products? A ventilated work table What is the lowest level of decontamination? Sanitizing a surface Why do tuberculoidal disinfectants require special handling? They require special method of disposal What is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-contamination? Hand sanitizing What is not considered a use of matter in cosmetology? Applying light therapy What is the BEST consult when in doubt about how to use a product? Manufacturer's Instructions What BEST describes a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issues a client may have? Contraindicated What type of shampoo contains an active agents that binds to metals and removes them from the hair? Clarifying shampoo What BEST describes the substance in conditioners that absorb moistures or promotes the retention of moisture? Humectants Brushing the hair before a scalp treatment helps remove everything EXECPT Dandruff What conditioner could be determined during a scalp evaluation on a client who had brittle hair and red papules, or spots at the opening of the hair follicles? Tinea Capitis What type of conditioners should NOT be used on braids? Creamy ______ Is NOT a foundation for cornrows Elevation What is the most common form of temporary hair removal? Shaving What type of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation? Depliatories What is the structural material that composes the natural nail? Keratin What will cause a nail tip to crack? Trimming with a fingernail clipper What implement is NOT used for a basic manicure? Nail rasp [Show Less]