QQI Level 5 Hairdressing Practice Questions - QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing Theory Exam (Ireland) Exam - QQI Level 5 Hairdressing Practice Questions - QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing Theory Exam (Ireland) Exam

Question 1

Under the Irish Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which of the following is a primary legal duty of a salon employee?

To report any workplace hazards or defects in equipment immediately to the employer To purchase their own personal protective equipment (PPE) for chemical applications To set the retail prices of services to cover safety inspections To conduct annual independent safety audits of the salon premises

Correct Answer:

To report any workplace hazards or defects in equipment immediately to the employer

Question 2

What is the recommended operating protocol for an autoclave to guarantee complete sterilization of metal hairdressing tools?

121°C (250°F) at 15 psi for at least 15 minutes 100°C (212°F) at 10 psi for 5 minutes 80°C (176°F) at atmospheric pressure for 30 minutes 150°C (302°F) at 5 psi for 10 minutes

Correct Answer:

121°C (250°F) at 15 psi for at least 15 minutes

Question 3

A client presents with tiny, oval-shaped greyish-white cases cemented firmly to the hair shafts near the scalp, accompanied by intense itching. What is this condition, and what is the required salon action?

Pediculosis capitis (head lice); politely decline the service and advise treatment Pityriasis capitis (dandruff); proceed with an intensive anti-dandruff treatment Trichorrhexis nodosa; perform a deep conditioning treatment and proceed with cut Tinea capitis (ringworm); apply a topical antiseptic and continue blow-drying

Correct Answer:

Pediculosis capitis (head lice); politely decline the service and advise treatment

Question 4

During a consultation, you observe a circular patch of hair loss on the client's scalp with red, scaly skin and broken hair shafts that look like black dots. What is the most likely condition and appropriate response?

Tinea capitis (ringworm); refuse the service and recommend medical referral Alopecia areata; proceed with styling using volumizing products to cover the patch Psoriasis; perform an exfoliating shampoo and proceed with permanent coloring Seborrheic dermatitis; apply high-heat styling to dry the patch and proceed

Correct Answer:

Tinea capitis (ringworm); refuse the service and recommend medical referral

Question 5

What is the key scientific distinction between sterilization and disinfection in a salon environment?

Sterilization destroys all microbial life including bacterial spores, while disinfection only reduces the number of pathogens Disinfection destroys all spores, whereas sterilization only washes away dirt and surface oils Sterilization is used exclusively on towels, while disinfection is used on metal shears Disinfection uses high pressure and steam, while sterilization uses only liquid chemicals

Correct Answer:

Sterilization destroys all microbial life including bacterial spores, while disinfection only reduces the number of pathogens

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