102.2 Infection Control

Question 1

3 categories of infection control and their levels

Answer 1

Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization

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Question 2

What is OSHA

Answer 2

Occupational safety and health admin

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the regulating agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace

Question 3

What does EPA stand for and what is their purpose

Answer 3

Environmental protection agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves the efficacy of products used for infection control.

Question 4

What is the SDS and why is it important

Answer 4

The SDS is the safety data sheet that provides all the information needed when an incident in not dire enough to be an emergency, but a reaction is happening. It will guide as to what to do to ensure client protection and safety.

Question 5

Is sterilization always required in a salon setting

Answer 5

No, sterilization is only required when blood or bodily fluids are present

Question 6

Porous items considered to be disposable are also called

Answer 6

Single use items.

Question 7

What is a spor

Answer 7

A spor is bacteria that is in the inactive stage, but it’s encapsulated, and will go back to the active stage if the condition allows it to (dark, wet areas)