Ch 5 - Infection Control Flashcards
the ability to produce an effect
Efficacy
What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying bacteria
Bactericidal
A resistance to disease that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
Natural immunity
What is scabies
Contagious disease cause by the itch mite
What does the term porous mean
Made or constructed of a material that has openings
What are bacilli
Short, rod shaped bacteria
What are staphylococci
Pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes
What are flagella
Slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion
What is a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers
Mycobacterium fortuitum
What is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Type of infections bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics
What is a responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Registering all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States
What happened in 1985 that triggered the creation of Universal Precautions
AIDS public health crisis
What is a responsibility of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Studying diseases and providing guidance to prevent their spread
What set of practices replaces Universal Precautions in 1996
Standard Precautions
When should an adhesive bandage be used
In response to an exposure incident
What is true of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
It is the basic element of first aid every esthetician should know
When should you call emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
As soon as possible after any significant accident has occurred
How many levels of burns are there
4
What is fluid created by infection
Pus
What is the term for illness related to conditions associated with employment
Occupational disease
What part of the body does tinea pedis affect
Feet
What disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through coughing or sneezing
Tuberculosis
What is the term for any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
Microorganism
What is the body fluid or secretion to which Standard Precautions do NOT supply
Sweat
When should you apply a mask, eyewear, or gown according to Standard Precautions
If the splashing of body fluid is likely
What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident
Stop the service
When in the process of responding to an exposure incident should you recommend that the client see a physician if symptoms develop
At the end of the process
What term refers to disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood
Bloodborne pathogens
What is infection control
Methods used to eliminate or reduce transmission of infectious organisms
What term refers to the process for properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination
Aseptic procedures
What is the difference between rules and laws
Rules are more specific than laws
Which organization regulates and enforces safety standards to protect employees at work
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What can you find on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Information about possible hazards and safe use of products
What must every employee in the salon do after reading each MSDS that comes into the salon
Verify having read the MSDS
What part of the body is MOST often affected by folliculitis
Bearded areas of the face
What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying viruses
Virucidal
What term indicated that a person shows no signs or symptoms of an infection
Asymptomatic
What term refers to a reaction caused by extreme sensitivity to a normally harmless substance
Allergy
What is the term for the number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface
Bioburden
What is true of touching
Touching is the most common method of spreading infection
What does the term immunity refer to
Ability of the body to destroy and resist infection
What term refers to the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens
Infection
What is the condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection
Inflammation
What is sterilization
Process that completely destroys all microbial life
What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects
Mildew
What is true of fourth-degree burns
They always require medical attention
What term refers to a parasitic particle that infects and resides in the cells of biological organisms
Virus
What term refers to various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms
Toxins
What is the common term for tinea versicolor
Sun spots
What is a systemic disease
Disease that affects the body as a whole
