Ch 5 Flashcards
Which of the following is a mechanical process?
a. Sterilization
b. Bacteriacide
c. Disinfection
d. Cleaning
D. Cleaning
According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to _____.
a. understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
b. know safety concerns associated with chemicals
c. refuse to be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals
d. seek compensation for chemical-associated illness or injury
a. understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
Which item is included in the “Identification” section of the MSDS?
a. Possible hazards
b. Restrictions on product use
c. Chemical composition
d. Exposure limits
b. Restrictions on product use
Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used
in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?
a. EPA
b. CDC
c. OSHA
d. DOL
a. EPA
Round-shaped bacteria are called _____.
a. bacilli
b. cocci
c. spirilla
d. retrobacteria
B. Cocci
Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?
a. Streptococci
b. Bacilli
c. Staphylococci
d. Spirilla
c. Staphylococci
Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called _____.
a. bacilli
b. cocci
c. spirilla
d. retrobacteria
a. bacilli
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a \_\_\_\_\_. a. bacteria b. parasite c. virus d. contaminant
c. virus
Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
a. Using an supersonic unit
b. Using a cleaning solvent
c. Washing with soap and water
d. Boiling for at least five minutes
b. Using a cleaning solvent
Which statement best describes UV sanitizers?
a. They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.
b. They are particularly effective with viruses.
c. They are more effective than liquid disinfectants.
d. They are required by most states.
a. They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.
Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it? a. Whirlpool foot spa b. Air jet basin c. Pipeless spa d. Non-whirlpool basin
a. Whirlpool foot spa
If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be _____.
a. saved for examination by the local health department
b. placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag
c. wrapped in a paper towel and thrown out with the rest of the trash
d. taken to the outside garbage rather than left inside the salon or spa
b. placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag