Free GA Barber II Exam Flashcards

Cleaning (removes visible debris with soap and water), disinfection (kills most pathogens on non-porous surfaces), and sterilization (destroys all microbial life). Barber multi-use tools require cleaning followed by disinfection - sterilization is not required for shears and combs.

Clean with warm soapy water to remove all hair and debris, then disinfect by COMPLETE immersion for 10 minutes in a disinfectant labeled as EPA-registered. Then rinse with clean warm water and blot dry. Partial immersion or a quick dip does not meet Rule 240-4-.04.

The solution must be free of debris and contaminants at all times and must be changed daily. Tools cannot be stored in disinfectant - once disinfected they are rinsed, blotted dry, and moved to closed clean storage. Leaving tools soaking is a citable violation.

No. Rule 240-4-.04 states ultraviolet lights, dishwashers and steam devices are NOT acceptable methods of cleansing and disinfection. A UV cabinet may be used only as clean STORAGE after proper disinfection, and it must be labeled "Clean Implements."

An autoclave is an acceptable method of sanitizing implements when it meets or exceeds ANSI/AAMI ST55:2010 or ISO 17665 standards and produces high-temperature steam of 121 to 134 degrees Celsius. A household steamer does not qualify.

Disinfected tools go in a clean, closed, airtight drawer or container labeled "Clean Implements." Soiled tools go in a separate closed, covered container labeled "Dirty Implements" and may not be reused or stored with clean tools until properly cleaned and disinfected.

Stop the service immediately, put on gloves, control the bleeding with a fresh single-use product, and cover the wound. Clean and disinfect any contaminated surfaces and implements, dispose of contaminated single-use items in the biohazard container, wash hands, then resume with a clean setup.

Into a hazardous waste container labeled with a biohazard label and/or the words "Contaminated Implements." They never go in the regular trash or back into the clean storage drawer, because bloodborne pathogens can survive on soiled disposables.

Place them in a separate, closed container labeled with a biohazard label and/or "contaminated linen." They must be washed SEPARATELY from other laundry with an EPA-registered disinfectant plus detergent, following the manufacturer's instructions for each load.

Used blades go into a sharps container that is stored upright, carries OSHA biohazard labels, and has the manufacturer's safety flap lid in place. The container must be properly disposed of when it is three-fourths full - not when completely full.

The practice of treating ALL human blood and body fluids as if they are infectious, regardless of what you know about the client. You never rely on a client disclosing an infection - the precautions are applied to every client, every service.

Rule 240-4-.03 requires hand washing before and between providing services to each client. Antibacterial soap is recommended for hands and exposed forearms, and also after smoking, eating, drinking, and using the restroom. Gloves do not replace handwashing.

Single-use (disposable) items cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after ONE client - neck strips, cotton, wooden applicator sticks, emery boards and disposable gloves. Multi-use items are non-porous (metal, glass, plastic) and can be cleaned and disinfected for reuse.

The manufacturer's document listing a product's ingredients, hazards, safe handling, storage, first aid and disposal. OSHA requires SDS to be available for every chemical in the shop, and the exam expects you to know they are kept accessible to all staff.

OSHA sets workplace safety and bloodborne pathogen standards for employees. EPA registers and approves disinfectants (a product must be EPA-registered to be legal for salon disinfection). CDC issues infection-control guidance and disease information. Only EPA registers disinfectants.

Contamination is soiling one item; cross-contamination is transferring pathogens from one person or surface to another. Products must be removed with a disposable or disinfectable spatula, and an item that touched the client or a work surface may never re-enter the container.

Rule 240-4-.03 prohibits any implement designed to remove layers of skin: razor-type callus shavers, credo blades, cutters, scrapers, graters, or anything that abrades or removes skin layers. Using one risks injury, infection and a Board citation.

It records health history, medications, allergies, prior reactions and the service agreed to, so you can identify contraindications before you start. It is also your documentation if a client later disputes the service, so it is completed before the first service, not after.

A condition that makes a service unsafe or inadvisable. You must decline the service or alter it, and recommend the client seek a medical opinion. A barber never diagnoses a condition or names a disease to the client - you simply decline and refer.

Cuticle (outer overlapping scale layer that protects the strand), cortex (thickest middle layer holding strength, elasticity and natural pigment), and medulla (innermost core, often absent in fine or light-colored hair). Damage is judged mostly by cuticle condition.

Anagen is the active growth phase (years on the scalp), catagen is the brief transition phase of a few weeks, and telogen is the resting phase before shedding, roughly three months. Most scalp hair is in anagen at any time, which is why shedding is normally unnoticeable.

Epidermis (outer, no blood vessels, contains the protective stratum corneum), dermis (contains blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands, and hair follicles), and the subcutaneous layer of fatty tissue beneath. Shaving works on the epidermis - reaching the dermis means you have drawn blood.

"Razor bumps" - ingrown hairs that curl back and re-enter the skin, causing inflamed papules, most common in clients with tightly curled facial hair. It is not contagious, so it does not bar service, but shaving too closely makes it worse.

A contagious fungal infection (ringworm) of the scalp showing round, scaly patches with hair broken off at the surface. It is infectious, so you must decline all service and refer the client to a physician. Any tools that contacted the client require immediate disinfection.

Head lice - a contagious infestation identified by nits (small oval eggs) cemented to the hair shaft near the scalp. Decline the service and refer the client. Do not attempt to treat it, and disinfect or discard anything that contacted the client's head.

Alopecia areata is sudden hair loss in smooth, round patches. Androgenic alopecia is gradual, patterned thinning (male pattern baldness). Both are non-infectious disorders, not diseases of the scalp surface, so you may serve the client - just avoid tension and harsh handling.

A small amount of product is applied behind the ear or on the inner elbow 24 to 48 hours before service to reveal an allergic reaction. Redness, swelling, burning or itching is a positive result, and the service must not be performed.

Keep the dryer moving continuously, hold the nozzle several inches from the scalp, and direct airflow down the hair shaft to smooth the cuticle. A stationary hot nozzle held close to the scalp causes burns and is the most common blowdry injury.

Test the temperature - traditionally on a damp cloth or tissue - and use a heat protectant. Always place a comb or your hand between the hot iron and the scalp. Thermal tools cause burns fastest on fine, previously chemically treated, or damaged hair.

The angle the hair is lifted from the head before cutting. 0 degrees produces a blunt, one-length line with maximum weight; 90 degrees produces uniform layers; over 90 degrees (up to 180) removes weight and creates longer, increased layering.

Both use the comb to hold hair at a chosen angle while cutting the projecting ends. Clipper-over-comb removes bulk quickly and blends short tapered areas; shear-over-comb gives finer control and a softer line, typically on mid-lengths and the top.

With most manufacturers, a #1 guard leaves about 1/8 inch, #2 leaves 1/4 inch, #3 leaves 3/8 inch and #4 leaves 1/2 inch - each step adds roughly 1/8 inch. Guard sizing is not universal, so confirm the length on the brand you are using before cutting.

Curly hair shrinks substantially as it dries, so hair cut short while wet and stretched will finish far shorter than intended. Cut with minimal tension, allow for shrinkage, and check the shape in the hair's natural curl pattern rather than only when stretched.

Carry shears closed with the points down, never open. Keep the guard on a shaping razor except while cutting. Check clipper blades for alignment, chipped teeth and frayed cords before each client, and never set running clippers down on the workstation.

Effleurage (light, gliding stroking), petrissage (kneading and lifting), tapotement (light tapping or percussion), friction (deep circular rubbing) and vibration (rapid shaking). A facial normally begins and ends with effleurage because it is the gentlest.

Heat and moisture soften the beard hair and open the follicles so the razor glides instead of dragging. Wring the towel out, test the temperature on your own inner wrist first, and never place a steaming towel directly on the client's face or over the nostrils.

Mechanical exfoliation physically scrubs away dead surface cells (scrubs, brushes); chemical exfoliation dissolves the bonds between them with acids or enzymes. Both are contraindicated on inflamed, sunburned, broken or actively infected skin.

Freehand, backhand, reverse freehand and reverse backhand. They differ by how the razor is held and the direction of travel. The PSI Barber II practical asks you to demonstrate each one on command, so you must be able to name and perform them individually.

Rule 240-14-.03 requires 25 hours of shaving instruction covering proper handling of the straight razor and the fourteen (14) stroke process - the standard sequence of numbered areas that covers the whole face and neck in an orderly pattern.

Taut skin gives the razor a firm, flat surface so the blade cuts hair rather than catching loose skin. Failing to stretch is the leading cause of nicks and razor burn. The free hand stretches the area just ahead of the stroke, never behind it.

The first time over shaves WITH the grain (the natural direction of hair growth) to remove most of the beard. After re-lathering, the second time over shaves across or against the grain for a closer finish. Going against the grain first invites ingrown hairs and irritation.

About 30 degrees. Too flat and the blade skips and pulls the hair; too steep and the edge digs into the skin and cuts it. The angle is held constant through the stroke rather than rolled as you travel.

It softens and hydrates the beard hair, lifts the hair away from the skin, and lubricates the surface so the razor glides. Shaving a dry or under-lathered face causes drag, razor burn and nicks - lather is a safety step, not just comfort.

Drape and recline the client, cleanse the face, apply the steam or hot towel to soften the beard, then lather and massage the lather in. Preparation always precedes the first stroke - a properly prepared beard cuts with far less pressure.

Applied after the shave to cool and soothe the skin, constrict the pores that the hot towel opened, and provide a mild antiseptic effect. It is applied after the residual lather is removed, not before, and is avoided on broken or irritated skin.

Do not shave over open cuts or lesions, active skin infections, inflamed acne, sunburn, or raised areas such as moles, warts and skin tags. Shave around raised areas or decline the service - cutting one causes bleeding and possible infection.

These are the highest-risk areas because the skin is mobile and irregular. Anchor and stretch the skin firmly - having the client hold the lip taut over the teeth, or folding the ear forward - and use short, controlled strokes rather than long sweeps.

A changeable blade is single-use: remove it and drop it into the sharps container immediately after the service, then clean and disinfect the razor handle. Blades are never wiped off and reused on another client, and they never go into the regular trash.

Honing uses a hone or whetstone to grind a new cutting edge on a conventional straight razor. Stropping uses a leather strop just before use to smooth and align that edge - it does not sharpen. Changeable-blade razors are neither honed nor stropped; the blade is replaced.

Keep the edge pointed away from yourself and the client, never lay an open razor on the workstation, and close it or set it in its designated place between strokes. If it is passed at all, it is passed handle-first with the edge turned away.