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Sanitation & Safety – Illinois Cosmetology State Board Exam

Master the essential sanitation and safety concepts tested on the Illinois Cosmetology State Board Exam. This 35-card deck covers disinfection levels, chemical handling, OSHA standards, infection control procedures, and salon safety protocols required for licensure in Illinois.

35 cards Intermediate Infection Control Fundamentals Disinfection Methods & Products OSHA & Chemical Safety Salon Safety Procedures Illinois State Board Regulations

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Question 1

What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?

Answer

Sterilization destroys ALL microbial life including spores; disinfection destroys most harmful microorganisms but does NOT kill bacterial spores.

Question 2

What is the term for the lowest level of infection control, involving everyday cleaning such as washing hands or sweeping floors?

Answer

Sanitation (also called sanitizing). It reduces the number of pathogens on a surface but does not kill all of them.

Question 3

What are pathogens?

Answer

Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Question 4

What type of bacteria can cause disease in humans and is referred to as harmful bacteria?

Answer

Pathogenic bacteria are harmful bacteria capable of causing disease in humans.

Question 5

Which type of infection is caused by microorganisms entering the body through a break in the skin or mucous membranes?

Answer

A local infection is one confined to a specific area, while a systemic infection spreads through the bloodstream; both begin when pathogens enter through a break in the skin.

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