chapter 1,2 flashcards

1
Q

Why are estheticians in great demand?

A

The public has become more informed and is seeking out estheticians

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What generation had a huge effect on the skin care industry?

A

Baby boomers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

“Espa”-

A

Means “fountain” and originates from Belgian town spa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

“Santitas per aquas”-

A

Means “health through water” and originates from Latin word “spagere” (to scatter, sprinkle, or moisten)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

3 water treatments provided in the spa

A
  1. Balneotherapy
  2. Spa therapy
  3. Hydrotherapy
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What was the focus of the Roman bathing culture?

A

Medical focus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

3 types of Roman bath houses

A
  1. Balnea (home)
  2. Balnea private (private baths)
  3. Balnea public (public baths)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What was the purpose of bloodletting?

A

To reduce excess blood from the body to restore balance and good health

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

During the seventeenth century, the French used ____ springs for drinking cures as well for _______ and they used ____ springs only for ___________

A

hot; bathing

cold; drinking therapies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What did Bavarian monk father Sebastian Kneipp believe water could be used for?

A

Eliminate waste from the body and cure disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Worldwide consumers are flocking to spas for…

A

rejuvenation, relaxation, therapeutic treatments, and much more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Why did the popularity of spa treatments, such as health and exercise regiments, mud therapy, and balneotherapy, lose ground in the 1900s?

A

The depression hit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What has the same qualities as a salesperson but assumes more responsibility?

A

Sales manager

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

If you have a talent in writing or journalism, what type of career may you pursue?

A

Editor or Columnist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

CDC

A

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

HAV

A

Hepititis A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

HBV

A

Hepatitis B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

HCV

A

Hepatitis C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

HIV

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

HDV

A

Hepatitis D

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

OPIM

A

Other Potentially Infectious Material

22
Q

PPE

A

Personal Protective Equipment

23
Q

What is the bloodborne pathogens Standard?

A

Response to hazards that health care workers face at work

24
What does hepatitis mean?
inflammation of liver by viral infection
25
The science that studies microscopic organisms
Microbiology
26
Resident Microorganism
Normal flora
27
A type of resident microorganism
Pseuclomonas
28
They are easily picked up on hands, clothing, and other inanimate objects
Transient microorganisms
29
Organisms that cause disease
Pathogens
30
A type of resident microorganisms
Staphylococci
31
Which bacteria do not cause harm to humans?
Opportunistic bacteria
32
Is a virus bigger or smaller than bacteria?
smaller
33
What are molds and yeasts a form of?
fungi
34
How do parasites function?
They get nourishment from a person by entering the body
35
3 types of parasites
Protozoa, Anthropoids, Helminths
36
2 ingredients antiseptic should have
povidone iodine or chlorhexidine
37
Decontamination
Use of a physical/ chemical to remove and destroy bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials
38
What are detergents?
Substances that are capable of dislodging, removing, and dispersing solid/liquid soils from surfaces being cleaned
39
High level disinfection
Sterilization isn't possible and is performed using glutaral dehyde-based products
40
Intermediate- level disinfection
prefered method of disinfection for tools, equipment, and work surfaces in esthetics industry
41
Low level disinfection
Cannot be relied on to kill bacterial endospores, fungi, viruses, and microbacterium tuberculosis
42
What are the 4 keys things to watch using an autoclave?
Temperature, time, pressure, and moisture/saturation
43
What do indicators respond to?
Steam and moisture
44
What do integrators respond to?
Physical conditions (color change)
45
What should you refer to using an autoclave?
Inspection by technician
46
Critical items
Instruments/ objects that come in direct contact with nonintact skin
47
Semi-critical items
Inanimate objects/items that don't ordinarily penetrate body surfaces but can be exposed to contaminated items
48
Non-critical items
Items that come into direct contact with unbroken skin only
49
Types of gloves that are on the market
1. Natural rubber latex (NRL) 2. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC/Vinyl) 3. Nitrile 4. Chloroprene (Neoprene) 5. Thermoplastic Elastomers
50
What are benefits of natural rubber latex?
1. Long lasting barrier qualities 2. Strong and durable 3. Reseal quality against puncture 4. low powdered version is available
51
What is the drawback of latex gloves?
Has proteins that can cause allergic reactions
52