102E.02 Infection Control 🧽🫧 Flashcards by Beia Gio

Infection control is a term to describe efforts that?

Prevent the spread of communicable diseases

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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

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What is the method of removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens referred to as?

Cleaning

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Cleaning aids what process?

Slowing the growth of pathogens

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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

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What is the cleaning step preparing you for?

The disinfection of non-porous items

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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

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What is the cleaning method performed on?

Non-critical objects that come in contact with unbroken skin

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What are sanitizers?

Chemical products used to reduce pathogens on surfaces that are non-porous

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True or False ; Sanitizers are supposed to be used on porous surfaces

False

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True Or False ; Anti-septics are sometimes referred to as waterless sanitizers

True

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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)

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What percentage(%) of isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide can be used as a topical antiseptic for the skin?

70%

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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

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What are some cleaning guidelines for supplies

Launder all client gowns and headbands properly before reuse

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What are some cleaning guidelines for the workplace?

Use trash containers that have solid sides, a lid and a liner

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Fill in the blank ; Change air conditioner and forced-air filters as _______

Needed

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What types of pathogens does the Disinfection method kill?

Bacteria, viruses and fungi expect spores on non-porous surfaces, tools and multi-use supplies

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What are disinfectants?

Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi with the exception of spores) on non-porous surfaces

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True or False ; Disinfectant products cam be toxic

True

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True or False ; Disinfectants are regulated by law and through various governing agencies

True

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Strong disinfecting chemicals can harmful to what?

Your skin

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What do strong disinfecting chemicals work well on?

Non-porous tools and multi-use supplies

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What is contact time?

Amount of time a disinfectant product needs to be in direct contact with an item

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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