5. Infection Control Flashcards
Cocci
Round shape bacteria
Streptococci
Bacteria that can cause strep or blood poisoning
Diplococci
Bacteria that grows in Pairs and can cause pneumonia
Spirilla
Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria that causes Lyme disease and syphilis
Disinfecting
A chemical process that destroys most but not necessarily all harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Proto plasm
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid
Binary fission
The process whereby bacteria grow to their largest size then divide into two cells
Pus
The presence of this can be a sign of bacterial infection
Local infection
Appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular part of the body
Pediculosis capitols
A condition cause by an infestation of head lice
Immunity
The ability of the body to destroy resist and recognize infection
Environmental protection agency EPA
Disinfectants sold and used in the US must carry this registration number
CDC
Agency that publishes the guidelines known as standard precautions
Safety data sheet
Required to replace the MSDS
Phenolic disinfectants
Type of disinfectant with a very high PH hat can damage the skin or eyes
60 seconds
Amount of time should take for washing both hands
Antiseptics
Intended for reducing microbes on the skin
Safety precautions
Require all employers and employees to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious
SDS
Contains 16 categories of information
After each client
Whirlpool foot spa must circulate the disinfectant for 10 mins or the length of the time indicated on the product label
Clean paper towel
How you should dry a pipe less foot spa to kill on a surface
Accelerated hydrogen peroxide AHP
A recently approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed every 14 days
Safety glasses
Very important to wear with safety gloves while disinfecting non electrical tools and implements
State licensing
Enforcement and your conduct when you are working in the salon are regulated by them
Tuberculocidal disinfectant
Some are harmful to salon tools and equipment
SDS categories
First aid measures include important symptoms/ effects as well as required treatments
Qualified medical professionals
Only ones allowed to cut living skin