chapter 1,2 flashcards
Why are estheticians in great demand?
The public has become more informed and is seeking out estheticians
What generation had a huge effect on the skin care industry?
Baby boomers
“Espa”-
Means “fountain” and originates from Belgian town spa
“Santitas per aquas”-
Means “health through water” and originates from Latin word “spagere” (to scatter, sprinkle, or moisten)
3 water treatments provided in the spa
- Balneotherapy
- Spa therapy
- Hydrotherapy
What was the focus of the Roman bathing culture?
Medical focus
3 types of Roman bath houses
- Balnea (home)
- Balnea private (private baths)
- Balnea public (public baths)
What was the purpose of bloodletting?
To reduce excess blood from the body to restore balance and good health
During the seventeenth century, the French used ____ springs for drinking cures as well for _______ and they used ____ springs only for ___________
hot; bathing
cold; drinking therapies
What did Bavarian monk father Sebastian Kneipp believe water could be used for?
Eliminate waste from the body and cure disease
Worldwide consumers are flocking to spas for…
rejuvenation, relaxation, therapeutic treatments, and much more
Why did the popularity of spa treatments, such as health and exercise regiments, mud therapy, and balneotherapy, lose ground in the 1900s?
The depression hit
What has the same qualities as a salesperson but assumes more responsibility?
Sales manager
If you have a talent in writing or journalism, what type of career may you pursue?
Editor or Columnist
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HAV
Hepititis A
HBV
Hepatitis B
HCV
Hepatitis C
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HDV
Hepatitis D
OPIM
Other Potentially Infectious Material
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the bloodborne pathogens Standard?
Response to hazards that health care workers face at work
What does hepatitis mean?
inflammation of liver by viral infection
The science that studies microscopic organisms
Microbiology
Resident Microorganism
Normal flora
A type of resident microorganism
Pseuclomonas
They are easily picked up on hands, clothing, and other inanimate objects
Transient microorganisms
Organisms that cause disease
Pathogens
A type of resident microorganisms
Staphylococci
Which bacteria do not cause harm to humans?
Opportunistic bacteria
Is a virus bigger or smaller than bacteria?
smaller
What are molds and yeasts a form of?
fungi
How do parasites function?
They get nourishment from a person by entering the body
3 types of parasites
Protozoa, Anthropoids, Helminths
2 ingredients antiseptic should have
povidone iodine or chlorhexidine
Decontamination
Use of a physical/ chemical to remove and destroy bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials
What are detergents?
Substances that are capable of dislodging, removing, and dispersing solid/liquid soils from surfaces being cleaned
High level disinfection
Sterilization isn’t possible and is performed using glutaral dehyde-based products
Intermediate- level disinfection
prefered method of disinfection for tools, equipment, and work surfaces in esthetics industry
Low level disinfection
Cannot be relied on to kill bacterial endospores, fungi, viruses, and microbacterium tuberculosis
What are the 4 keys things to watch using an autoclave?
Temperature, time, pressure, and moisture/saturation
What do indicators respond to?
Steam and moisture
What do integrators respond to?
Physical conditions (color change)
What should you refer to using an autoclave?
Inspection by technician
Critical items
Instruments/ objects that come in direct contact with nonintact skin
Semi-critical items
Inanimate objects/items that don’t ordinarily penetrate body surfaces but can be exposed to contaminated items
Non-critical items
Items that come into direct contact with unbroken skin only
Types of gloves that are on the market
- Natural rubber latex (NRL)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC/Vinyl)
- Nitrile
- Chloroprene (Neoprene)
- Thermoplastic Elastomers
What are benefits of natural rubber latex?
- Long lasting barrier qualities
- Strong and durable
- Reseal quality against puncture
- low powdered version is available
What is the drawback of latex gloves?
Has proteins that can cause allergic reactions
