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100

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Units of Competency

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AS 5369

Hygiene Standard

Standards Australia

AS 4031

Sharps Standard

Standards Australia

The SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing is Australia's national standard for professional micropigmentation. It requires demonstrating competency in clinical infection control, color theory, design, and practical treatments. This prep includes 100 practice questions.

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1How long can the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) survive in dried blood on environmental surfaces?
A.Up to 24 hours
B.Up to 7 days
C.Up to 48 hours
D.Up to 30 days
Explanation: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is highly resilient and can remain infectious in dried blood on environmental surfaces for up to 7 days. This highlights the critical importance of utilizing high-level disinfectants and maintaining rigorous infection control procedures between clients.
2Under Australian guidelines, which hand hygiene method is mandatory when hands are visibly contaminated with blood or body fluids?
A.Applying an alcohol-based hand rub
B.Washing with liquid soap and running water
C.Wiping hands with a dry paper towel
D.Using a sanitizing wet wipe
Explanation: Washing with liquid soap and running water is mandatory if hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids. The mechanical action of washing under running water is required to physically remove organic matter from the skin.
3What is the designated color for approved sharps disposal containers under Australian Standard AS 4031?
A.Red
B.Blue
C.Purple
D.Yellow
Explanation: Yellow is the national standard color for clinical sharps waste containers in Australia under AS 4031 and AS/NZS 4261. This color signals biohazard risk and tells handlers that the container contains sharp items requiring incinerating disposal.
4According to infection control guidelines, at what level should a sharps container be sealed and replaced?
A.When it reaches the 3/4 fill line
B.When it is completely full to the top
C.When it is half-full
D.Every 24 hours regardless of level
Explanation: Sharps containers must be sealed and replaced once they reach the 3/4 fill line (or the manufacturer's designated limit line). This prevents needles and blades from protruding or overflowing, protecting workers from needle-stick injuries during disposal.
5What is the correct protocol for handling used single-use needles after a cosmetic tattooing procedure?
A.Recap the needle using the two-handed technique before disposal
B.Bend the needle to prevent reuse before discarding
C.Dispose of them immediately into the sharps container without recapping, bending, or breaking
D.Place them in a clinical waste bag
Explanation: Used needles must be immediately placed in the sharps container without being recapped, bent, or broken. Modifying the needle manually is the leading cause of needle stick injuries and occupational blood exposures.
6What are the standard autoclave parameters for steam-under-pressure sterilisation of reusable instruments?
A.100°C for 60 minutes at atmospheric pressure
B.180°C for 10 minutes at 100 kPa
C.134°C for 3 to 4 minutes at 203 kPa
D.120°C for 5 minutes at 50 kPa
Explanation: The standard parameters for benchtop steam sterilizers (autoclaves) are 134°C for a minimum holding time of 3 to 4 minutes at a pressure of 203 kPa. Alternatively, a cycle of 121°C for 15 minutes at 103 kPa may be used to achieve complete sterility, including spore destruction.
7Which Australian Standard outlines the requirements for reprocessing reusable medical devices in office-based health and non-health facilities?
A.AS 5369:2023
B.AS/NZS 3000
C.AS/NZS 2243
D.AS ISO 9001
Explanation: AS 5369:2023 is the current Australian Standard governing the reprocessing of reusable medical and skin penetration devices. It replaces the older AS/NZS 4815 and AS/NZS 4187 standards for office-based practices, providing updated rules on cleaning, packaging, and autoclave operation.
8How does a Class 4 chemical indicator differ from a Class 1 indicator in autoclave sterilisation monitoring?
A.It contains live bacterial spores that are incubated after the cycle
B.It measures only the pressure inside the autoclave chamber
C.It reacts to two or more critical parameters (e.g., time and temperature) instead of just checking throughput exposure
D.It is placed on the outside of packages rather than inside
Explanation: Class 4 indicators are multi-variable indicators that respond to two or more critical sterilisation parameters (such as steam exposure, time, and temperature). Class 1 indicators (like autoclave tape) are simple exposure indicators that only show a package has passed through a cycle, regardless of whether sterilisation parameters were met.
9What is the immediate first-aid action required following an occupational needlestick injury?
A.Wash the site immediately with soap and running water
B.Apply a tight tourniquet above the injury site
C.Squeeze the wound to induce heavy bleeding
D.Submerge the finger in undiluted bleach
Explanation: The immediate first-aid response to a needlestick injury is to wash the area thoroughly with liquid soap and warm running water. After washing, the wound should be dried, covered with a sterile waterproof dressing, and reported for urgent medical evaluation.
10Which statement correctly defines the difference between disinfection and sterilisation?
A.Disinfection kills all bacterial spores, while sterilisation only targets viruses and fungi
B.Sterilisation is achieved using alcohol rubs, while disinfection requires steam autoclaves
C.Disinfection is used for invasive instruments, while sterilisation is for environmental surfaces
D.Sterilisation kills all microbial life including spores, while disinfection reduces viable microorganisms but does not reliably destroy spores
Explanation: Sterilisation is the absolute destruction of all microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores, usually achieved via steam under pressure (autoclave). Disinfection is a lower level of decontamination that reduces the number of pathogens to a safe level but does not guarantee spore destruction.

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