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Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
A high-level disinfection chlorine bleach solution has an immersion time of
20 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
A blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection chlorine bleach solution is also called
disinfectant
10% bleach solution
20% bleach solution
25% bleach solution
Before disinfection, the surface must be
sterilized
cleaned
disinfected
nothing needs to be done
Disinfectants become inactivated when
the work day is over
they become visibly contaminated
the container is left open
after a week
To disinfect electrical equipment, you
immerse it like all other tools
dip it quickly in disinfectant before drying
use a spray on disinfectant
Electrical equipment cannot be disinfected
Rules to follow when using and mixing disinfectants are written by
TDLR
the textbook
the manufacturer
you instructor
Chlorine bleach solution used for salon disinfection is mixed
nightly
daily
weekly
mixed, stored, and used as needed
Chlorine bleach solutions shall not be exposed to
heat
cold
sunlight
darkness
Recommended immersion time for shears in high-level chlorine bleach solution is
2 minutes
4 minutes
6 minutes
8 minutes
Recommended immersion time for shears in a blood level chlorine bleach solution is
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
According to TDLR, salon chairs and hood dryers do not need to be disinfected
ever
before each client
after each client
None of the choices is correct
Non-cosmetology items are stored
anywhere they will fit
in an organized manner
in separate drawers/areas from cosmetology-related items
These items are illegal to have in the salon
TDLR requires that shampoo bowls and manicure tables be disinfected
after each client
before each client
during duties
at the end of the day
Floors in the cosmetology establishment must be cleaned
each day
Every week
per needed
twice a day
Hair cuttings are to be swept
at the end of the day
twice a day
when you have time
after each cut
Cut hair must be deposited in a
lined trash can
open trash can
closed trash can
any trash can
Trash cans must be emptied
when they are at least half full
every day
once a week
morning, noon, and night
If a plastic liner is not available, trash cans are kept clean by
washing daily
blowing out with blow dryers
washing weekly
Trash cans must be lined
Towels must be washed in
warm water and detergent
hot water and detergent
warm water and bleach
hot water and bleach
All cosmetology products must be properly labeled according to ___ rules
FDA
EPA
OSHA
TDLR
Cosmetologists must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer
before servicing each client
as needed
at least once a day
when they have time
Which of the following products is prohibited in a salon/school:
methyl methacrylate liquid monomers
sodium hydroxide
methyl methacrylate powders
calcium bicarbonate
Razor type callus shavers (Credo blades) can be used on
people without diabetes
people without circulation problems
everyone
no one
Alum or other astringents that stop the flow of blood can be used as long as they are in this form:
lump
stick
liquid
all forms are illegal
The purpose of styptic and alum is to
cleanse a wound
prevent infection
stop active bleeding
None of the choices is correct
Formalin/formaldehyde fumigants are a form of disinfectant that
can be used in the salon
cannot be used in the salon
can only be used in pedicure tubs, and is used in sterilizers
How long may a licensee work with an expired license?
1 week
30 days until the new license comes in
None of the choices is correct
What is the cost to put your license on inactive status?
0
$25
$50
$75
Manicure and pedicure tools that are made of metal must be
cleaned
disinfected
sterilized
cleaned, disinfected, sterilized
According to TDLR, buffer blocks and porous nail files that have not been exposed to blood or body fluids may be
brushed to remove debris, then sprayed with EPA or chlorine bleach solution
thrown away
brushed to remove debris, and soaked in EPA for 10 minutes
None of the choices is correct
Soiled towels are kept in ___ until they can be washed
a. a covered container
b. a vented container
c. an open container
d. a suitable container
All products in a cosmetology establishment must be properly labeled by ___ rules
FDA
EPA
OSHA
TDLR
Before disinfecting, electric drill bits made of diamond, carbide, and metal must be cleaned by
using a brush
using an ultrasonic cleaner
immersing the bit in acetone for 5-10 minutes
all choices are correct
After each client, whirlpool foot spas are decontaminated in the following sequence
drain, remove debris, wash with soap or detergent, disinfect with EPA, and wipe dry
drain, disinfect with EPA, and wipe dry
Both choices are correct. Neither choice is correct
Cleaning and disinfecting records for foot spas, foot basins, and any pedicure soak tub must be kept on record for how many days?
30
60
14
7
Dirty wigs must be kept in/on a ________ until ready to be cleaned
laundry basket
wig block
dispensary countertop
a closed container
Is it necessary to disinfect tools used to style wigs?
only if the person has a contraindication
no
yes
only if it is human hair, synthetic hair cannot grow bacteria
Is it necessary to disinfect the needle used to sew in hair extensions?
only if the person has dandruff
no
yes
only if the extensions are made of human hair
Alum, styptic, and cyanoacrylate are used to stop bleeding. In which forms may they be used in the salon/school?
lump/chunk
stick/pencil
liquid/powder
We are not allowed to stop bleeding
If a porous item becomes contaminated with blood, you should
throw it away with the bathroom trash
double-bag it and place it in a closed trash container or biohazard box
throw it away with the dispensary trash
Place it in a biohazard container
Licensees must not penetrate the ____ layer of the skin
epidermis
dermis
papillary
reticular
The only type of animals allowed in the cosmetology establishment are service animals and
fish in covered aquariums
birds in cages
reptiles in a covered terrarium
guard dogs
You may keep alum or styptic in lump or stick form in the salon/school as long as you don’t intend to use it on customers.
Yes, only for your personal use
No, these items are never allowed in the salon, ever.
Yes, the customer can use it on themselves, but you cannot apply it.
None of the choices is correct
MMA methyl methacrylate liquid monomers may be used in the salon
if all doors and windows are open
If there is a local source capture ventilation system in place. MMA is illegal in the salon, so never do it.
If you wear appropriate vapor masks
What areas in the salon may have carpeted floors?
bathroom
entire salon
reception area
No carpet is allowed
Why are holey and cracked surfaces, such as walls, floors, and countertops, not allowed in the salon/school?
they are ugly
they don’t meet city codes
they cannot be disinfected
they are allowed
What does “potable” water mean?
It is safe to bathe in
It is safe to drink
It is safe to cook with
All the choices are correct
How many restrooms must be located in or near the salon/school?
1
2
3
0
Beginning in 2018 CE, hours must include information on
human trafficking
proper ventilation
recognizing homelessness
domestic violence
All license renewal requirements must be completed
on the day of license expiration
before license expiration
within a week after license expiration
24 hours after license expiration
Whose responsibility is it to make sure your license is renewed promptly?
TDLR sends you a license renewal notice.
the school you graduated from must take care of it for the first 5 years.
it is your responsibility to make sure.
the State Attorney General’s office sends out notices for all licenses under TDLR’s jurisdiction
To be eligible for a cosmetology operator licence, the applicant must be at least
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
15 1/2 years old
TDLR may grant reciprocity to a licensee from another state/country as long as
the state/country required the exact hours as Texas
the state/country has standards equivalent to those in Texas
the state/country has standards higher than those of Texas
Reciprocity is available to everyone, no matter the standards/hours
To reactivate or inactivate a license, an applicant must
pay the fee and reactivate
Complete CE hours, submit an application, pay the fee
notify TDLR 30 days before reactivating, pay the fee
Cosmetology operators must complete __ hours of continuing education every 2 years
2
4
6
8
Continuing education hours are good for
1 year
2 years
as long as you keep your license
every other license renewal
At least one of the required CE hours must cover
blowouts
extensions
sanitation
proper disposal of salon chemicals
A cosmetology operator license has a term of __ years
1
2
3
5
Each salon shall be inspected
once a year
twice a year
once every 2 years
twice every 2 years
TDLR must be notified within_____ following a change of address.
30 days
60 days
6 months
1 week
The application fee for a cosmetology operator license is
$25
$50
$20
$75
The cosmetology license must be displayed either at the stylist's station or
in the dispensary
in the reception area
in the reception area in a binder
in the dispensary in a binder
Salons are inspected during what time of day?
mornings
after normal operating hours
afternoon
during normal operating hours
A relative dies and leaves you his salon in his will. What do you need to do to be able to legally run it yourself?
Use his original shop license.
Apply for your shop license.
Apply for a transfer license.
Ask a lawyer
A cosmetology operator license requires __ CE credits before each renewal
1 sanitation 3 any cosme topic
3 sanitation 1 any cosme topic
2 sanitation 2 any cosme topic
None of the choices is correct
To renew a cosmetology operator license, the stylist must complete___ continuing education hours every 2 years
1
2
3
4
Cosmetology licenses are renewed every
1 year
2 years
3 years. TDLR made them a lifetime recently
A stylist who wishes to work on booth rental
must apply for a booth rental license
must pay an extra fee
does not have to do anything special. All cosmetology licenses are also booth rental licenses. None of the choices is correct
A licensee must notify TDLR not later than ___ days following a change of address
7
14
20
30
To change your address, you must contact TDLR
in writing
by phone
by text
all ways are correct
A person whose license is on inactive status
may only do shampoos
may not practice cosmetology
may do only manicures
may work only at home
TDLR requires the skin in the area of extractions to be
disinfected
sterilized
cleaned
draped
Barbers and Cosmetologists may work in the same establishment as long as
it is a licensed barber shop
It is a licensed salon
it is a licensed dual shop
It is a dual shop
A mobile shop must have which of the following?
Mobile phones
Groceries
Furniture
Books
A salon that employs stylists who work in separate rooms that open into a common area is called a
mobile shop
dual shop
mini salon
speciality salon
Upon completion of the inspection, how is the owner advised of the results?
verbally and with a handshake
verbally over the phone
in writing
via group text
How long does an owner have to complete corrective modifications?
1 week
within 10 days
within 2 weeks
30 days
How soon after completing corrective modifications must the owner inform TDLR?
10 days
20 days
30 days
1 day
Violations of sanitation rules or unlicensed practice
have 5 days to be corrected
may be referred to TDLR endorsement division
cause the salon to be shut down immediately
have 24 hours to be corrected
The only time a licensee may perform duties outside a licensed facility is/are
for a physically or mentally ill person at their place of residence
at a wedding, quinceañera, or photo shoot
both choices are correct
Neither choice is correct
