102E.02 Infection Control 🧽🫧 Flashcards
Infection control is a term to describe efforts that?
Prevent the spread of communicable diseases
Multiple Choice ; What are the 3 infection control methods?
A) Scrubbing, Soaking, Sterilizing
B) Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization
C) Soaking, Rinsing, Drying
B) Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization
What is the method of removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens referred to as?
Cleaning
Cleaning aids what process?
Slowing the growth of pathogens
What are some important notes to remember about the cleaning method?
Cleaning does NOT kill pathogens, but helps slow their growth
Reduces the amount of organic matter that contributes to the growth of pathogens
Requires a mechanical or scrubbing process that causes pathogens to loosen up for removal
Cleaning alone DOESN’T make tools and equipment safe to use
What is the cleaning step preparing you for?
The disinfection of non-porous items
What is the cleaning method determined by?
Removal of surface or visible dirt and potential pathogens using soap, detergent or a chemical cleaner followed by a clean water rinse
What is the cleaning method performed on?
Non-critical objects that come in contact with unbroken skin
What are sanitizers?
Chemical products used to reduce pathogens on surfaces that are non-porous
True or False ; Sanitizers are supposed to be used on porous surfaces
False
True Or False ; Anti-septics are sometimes referred to as waterless sanitizers
True
True or False ; Antiseptics cannot be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens
False
(Important note some anti-septics are safe to apply to skin)
What percentage(%) of isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide can be used as a topical antiseptic for the skin?
70%
What are some cleaning guidelines for estheticians?
Before and after each service wash your hands with soap and warm water ; It’s the friction of the soap bubbles that removes pathogens from the skin
What are some cleaning guidelines for supplies
Launder all client gowns and headbands properly before reuse
What are some cleaning guidelines for the workplace?
Use trash containers that have solid sides, a lid and a liner
Fill in the blank ; Change air conditioner and forced-air filters as _______
Needed
What types of pathogens does the Disinfection method kill?
Bacteria, viruses and fungi expect spores on non-porous surfaces, tools and multi-use supplies
What are disinfectants?
Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi with the exception of spores) on non-porous surfaces
True or False ; Disinfectant products cam be toxic
True
True or False ; Disinfectants are regulated by law and through various governing agencies
True
Strong disinfecting chemicals can harmful to what?
Your skin
What do strong disinfecting chemicals work well on?
Non-porous tools and multi-use supplies
What is contact time?
Amount of time a disinfectant product needs to be in direct contact with an item
True or False ; During contact time you want to make sure an item is fully dried to be effective against pathogens
True
(Important note ; You should not dry by hand but instead leave item moist and let it dry)
True or False ; You can check for contact time on a disinfectants label
True
Disinfectant products might use what terms to identify what they are effective against?
Bactericidal - Kills Bacteria
Fungicidal - Kills Fungi
Virucidal - Kills Viruses
What is OSHA?
Occupation safety and health administration
What are 2 regulations OSHA implemented?
SDS (Safety and Data Sheets) and labeling of products
What were SDS (Safety data sheet) designed for?
To provide key information on a specific product
What do HCS (The hazard communication standard) require from employees?
To be informed of dangers of materials used in workplace and exposure they might have to toxic substances
What was created in 1970 as a result of Occupational Safety and Health Act
The HCS (hazard communication standard)
Gases under pressure are sometimes referred to as what?
Gas cylinder
What’s a non-mandatory environment hazard?
Aquatic Toxicity
What do the exclamation mark hazard pictograms show concern for?
Irritant (skin and eyes)
Skin sensitizer
Acute toxicity (harmful)
Narcotic Effects
Respiratory Tract Irritant
Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-mandatory)
Multiple Choice ; What does the skull and crossbones hazard pictogram show concern for?
A) Acute Toxicity (non-fatal or toxic)
B) Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
C) Oxidizers
D) Removal of head
B) Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
What are some safety concerns regarding Corrosion?
Skin/corrosion burns
Eye damage
Corrosive to metal
Multiple Choice ; Exploding bombs are what?
A) Explosives
B) Self Reactives
C) Organic Peroxides
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False ; Flames over circles are oxidizers
True
What are some safety concerns that are considered Health Hazards?
Carcinogen
Mutagenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Respiratory Sensitizer
Target Organ Toxicity
Aspiration Toxicity
What are some safety concerns regarding Flames?
Flammables
Pyrophonics
Self-heating
Emits flammable gas
Self-reactives
Organic Peroxides
Efficacy is what?
The ability to provide results and “effectiveness”
True or False ; EPA approves efficacy products used for infection control
True
True or False ; Manufacturers are not required to submit a product for verification of effectiveness
False
Manufactures list efficacy on what part of the product?
The product label
What is an EPA registration number?
A product that gets a number along with the approval of efficacy claims on label indicating it’s been verified and filed by the EPA
True or False ; Bloodborne pathogens are not infectious micro-organisms in human blood that cause disease
False
What’s an important thing to remember about the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard?
You have to use an approved EPA-registered bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal disinfectant
(Another note is that it needs to be effective against HBV and HIV according to the manufacturers instructions)
What is an EPA-registered disinfectant?
Chemical products assigned by the EPA as being effective on non porous surfaces to control the spread of disease
What are 3 EPA approved forms of disinfectants for industry use?
Solutions
Wipes
Sprays
What is something you have to consider when choosing a disinfectant
That it is effective and quick-acting
Why should you adhere to the contact time listed on the label?
To ensure that all pathogens are killed or deactivated
What does complete immersion mean when disinfecting?
Entire tool should be covered by the liquid disinfectant
True or False ; Solution (concentrate/liquid) is not an irritant to the skin
False
Where is Solution (Concentrate/Liquid) commonly used?
Non-porous tools
Work Surfaces
Floors
What is a hazard regarding disinfectant wipes?
They are an irritant to the skin
Where are wipes most commonly used?
Work surfaces
Electrical wires
Cables
True or False ; You need to dilute Solution (concentrate/liquid) depending on the purpose
True
Where are Sprays (Pump or Aerosol) used?
Work surfaces
What is a hazard to be cautious of when working with Sprays?
The inhalation of fumes
What are Quats?
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
How long do quats usually take to disinfect?
Within 10 minutes
Bleach is also known as?
Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25% Concentrate
Bleach needs to contain what?
Chlorine bleach
What percentage % does bleach need to be diluted to
5% sodium hypochlorite diluted to a 10% solution
Multiple Choice ; Bleach should be stored in a
A) Dark, cold place
B) Warm, moist place
C) Bright, cold place
D) Bright, warm place
A) Dark cold place
(Another word for it is stored away from light and heat)
What is Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Based On?
Stabilized hydrogen peroxide
When does accelerated hydrogen peroxide need to be changed?
Every 14 days
In what forms is Accelerated hydrogen peroxide available in?
Spray, solution, wipes
True or False ; Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide is nontoxic to the skin
True
What is Tuberculocidal also referred to as?
Phenolic Disinfectant
What is Phenolic Disinfectant known as?
A cancer causing chemical
When should Phenolic Disinfectant be used?
Only when used with EPA-approved label when your areas regulatory agency is requiring it
When should you disinfect nonporous and multi-use tools?
After each use
Should you discard or disinfect single use items?
Discard
True or False ; Non-porous items are multi-use
True
All tools or supplies that come into contact with a client during a service must be what?
Discarded or disinfected
What are some precautions when handling disinfectants?
Ensure proper storage and labeling
Ensure proper use of disinfectants
Follow manufacturer instructions to mix, use and dispose of disinfectants
True or False ; You should store disinfectants in a hot, wet area
False
(Store in an area that is cool and dry)
This or That ; When purchasing disinfectants should you purchase in large or small quantities?
Small quantities
True or False ; Children should be able to reach disinfectants
False
True or False ; When handling disinfectants you can use your bare hands
False
(Remember to wear gloves and safety glasses if needed)
True or False ; You should double bag hazardous items when disposing
True
What is considered a Hazardous Item?
Anything that has come into contact with blood or chemicals
Sterilization is the most effective level of what?
Infection control
Sterilization kills or destroys what types of pathogens?
All microbial life, including spores
Where must critical-use tools be disposed of?
A puncture-proof container or sterilized
What is Sterilization?
Eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores through the use of heat, steam or chemical sterilants
What is a piece of equipment often used to sterilize objects?
An autoclave
What is an autoclave?
A pressurized, steam-heated vessel
How does an autoclave work?
Sterilizes tools by high pressure and heat or pressurized steam
What should an autoclave not be used on?
High frequency or galvanic glass electrodes
When is spore testing required to ensure functionally?
Every 30 days
Where is spore testing done?
An independent lab
What are some tools you’d discard?
Sponges
Gloves
Mascara wands
Cotton balls
Cotton rounds
Q-tips
4x4 Gauze
Spatulas
Hairnets
Hair/head coverings
Wax strips
Paper Towels
What are some tools you would disinfect?
Tweezers
Extractors
Electrodes
