Advanced Esthetics & Infection Control Flashcards
The word spa comes from what language?
Latin
Other words used for the term ‘spa therapy’
balneotherapy and hydrotherapy
In which ancient culture did spa treatments begin?
Greece
Which roman term means ‘at home baths’
balnea
After the fall of Rome, how long would people go between baths?
years
After the fall of Rome, what happened to the bath houses?
they were destroyed
What medieval procedure did phlebotomy practice?
bloodletting
At what time in history did natural mineral springs become popular?
the 16th century and Renaissance period
When were physicians incorporated into the spa experience?
When the french became involved in the spa movement in the 17th century
When did the resort spa become popular in the U.S.?
mid-1800’s
Spas lost their popularity during the great depression. When was it regained?
After World War II
Name some common qualifications for estheticians seeking employment in a medical setting
- knowledge of research methods and resources
- understanding methodology behind products & procedures
- problem solving skills
What are the most common services offered by permanent makeup artists?
eyebrows, eyeliner, lipliner
What type of physicians do estheticians most commonly work with?
Dermatologist
What are some common services offered on cruise ships or resorts by estheticians?
facials, brow shaping, waxing, skin treatments
Describe the job of a manufacturer representative
calling on salons, spas, medical offices, and hotels to build clientele and increase product sales
When working as a department store cosmetic representative what needs to be one of your strongest skills
makeup application and knowledge
What are some things cosmetic buyers commonly do
travel frequently, visit trade shows, keep records of purchases and sales
What are some common duties of a manager or sales person
keeping records of sales and inventory
demonstrating products
cashiering
What profession would require knowledge of the industry, computer skills and strong writing skills?
beauty columnist
Who investigates state board complaints?
State examiner
Name some characteristics of a good esthetician
develop your problem solving skills
improve your ability to share information and communicate with others
have good decision making skills
What is the first step in critical thinking
Clarify the concern/problem
What comes after establishing the evidence in the critical thinking model
define solutions and outcomes
What SOAP step involves details of what you observed and stating what the client told you?
Assessment
What SOAP step involves identifying the steps to take for the desired outcome for treatment, home care and additional services?
Procedure
Example of a soft skill
educating clients on how to achieve their goals
What does holistic refer to
treating the whole-person
What is very important when providing holistic treatments
consider the person’s mood
What is something you can do to manage negative emotions
ask yourself what is really going on
What federal agency developed HIPPA
Department of health and human services
What are some components of HIPPA
notice of privacy practices
confidential communications
access to medical records
Name some esthetics industry organizations
International Spa Association (ISPA)
Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists (SDSS)
Day Spa Association
OSHA was established to protect whom
workers/employees by regulating safe work environments
What are standard precautions
treating all tissue and bodily fluids as hazardous and protecting yourself accordingly
Name some information included in an exposure incident report
route of exposure
identity of the person who was the source of exposure
circumstances surrounding the event
What other virus must be present with a Hepatitis D infection
Hepatitis B
What two viruses have similar symptoms?
Hepatitis B and C
How long does TB live in the air? and how long does it live on surfaces
20 minutes in the air and 6 months on surfaces
What are some risks for acquiring MRSA
abrasions or open cuts
participating in contact sports
IV drug use
not practicing good hand washing
How can you help prevent the spread of MRSA
properly dispose of materials that come on contact with blood or bodily fluids
proper handwashing
good sanitation practices
What shape are cocci, spirilla and bacilli
round, spiral, rod
Give an example of an arhropod
lice
Name the first link in the chain of infection
infectious agent
Where is the most common place that surgical asepsis is practiced
operating room
What is the most important means of preventing the spread of infection
proper hand washing
What is a symptom of Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity
anaphylaxis
What are some reasons to remove gross debris from equipment as soon as possible
to decrease the number of microorganisms
reduce material that might support microbial growth
minimize damage to the device from residue
What is an ideal characteristic of effective cleaning agents
free-rinsing
Name some things good detergants do
decrease surface tension
suspend small particles in cleaning fluid
remove soil and dirt clumps
are not corrosive to implements
in reference to autoclave-when is instrument lubrication performed
before sterilizing
do surfaces have to come into direct contact with the disinfectant for it to work
yes
Name semi critical items
work surface, counter tops, handles
What is the preferred method of disinfection in the esthetic/skin care environment
intermediate level disinfection
What must packaging be able to do to be appropriate for steam sterilization
packaging material must be able to dry properly
What needs to appear on the sterilization package
date of sterilization
lot control number
description of the contents
What temperature must be maintained in the sterilizer to kill ALL organisms
274 degrees farenheit
What relative humidity has to be reached for the steam autoclave to be effective
100%
name the 3 types of monitoring in the sterilization process
mechanical, chemical and biological
What is barrier film used for
preventing cross contamination
define parenteral hazards
risks involved with a route of entry through a break in mucous membranes or the skin
What are things you can do to prevent the transmission of disease
use disposables
clean and disinfect systematically
dispose of infected material promptly
proper hand washing
name things that do not go in sharps containers
packaging
gloves
linens
cotton swabs
how long should the eyes be flushed if there is an accident of exposure to irritating substances
15-20 minutes
What are some reasons an OSHA inspector would visit
There is immediate danger to employees
a random inspection was assigned associated with risk factors
someone filed a complaint
