EOPA Study Guide NOCTI

Front

Every week foot spas need to be filled with a/an _____ solution and left overnight.

Back

Disinfectant

Answer explanation

Correct because disinfectant also known as "quats" is the safest most effective way to disinfect tools, implements, and non-electrical equipment in the salon

Front

To prevent burns from the use of hot wax, the wax should be tested on the inside of the wrist.

Back

Tested on the inside of the wrist

Answer explanation

This is correct because hot wax should be tested on the inside of the wrist to ensure it is not so hot that it may burn

Front

Changing the solution in a wet sanitizer everyday is a/an

Back

Disinfection Procedure

Answer explanation

Correct because proper disinfection procedures include changing the solution in a wet sanitizer every day.

Front

Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection when they invade the body are ______ bacteria.

Back

Pathogenic

Answer explanation

This is correct because pathogenic bacteria are harmful

Front

The spread of bloodborne pathogens can be caused by: Waxing, Filing Nails, Massages, Applying Color

Back

Waxing

Answer explanation

Correct because if the wax is not applied with the direction of the hair growth and removed in the opposite direction, the top layer of skin surface can be removed. Also the bulb of the hair is too big it may stretch the follicle and cause specks of blood.

Front

The ______ publishes the universal precautions guidelines practiced in the salon.

Back

CDC

Answer explanation

Correct because the Center for Disease Control (CDC) sets guidelines for disease prevention

Front

Which of these would protect when addressing an accidental cut to the client? Gauze Pads, Rubber Gloves, Antiseptic Wipes, Cloth Towels

Back

Rubber Gloves

Answer explanation

Correct because rubber gloves protect the cosmetologist from contact with the blood.

Front

During any light therapy treatment the clients eyes are protected with cotton pads saturated with freshener or

Back

Distilled Water

Answer explanation

Correct because cotton pads saturated with freshener or distilled water solutions are soothing to the eyes and protective during light therapy treatments.

Front

The average hair will grow _____ in one month.

Back

1/2 inch

Answer explanation

Correct because the average strand of hair grows 1/2 inch in one month.

Front

The pH scale is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is. On this scale, a substance is neutral if it has a pH of

Back

7

Answer explanation

Correct because the pH scale ranges from low of 0 to a high of 14. The middle pH value of 7 indicates neutrality. For example, distilled water has a pH of 7.