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Milady's Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians Exam Review > Chapter 3 Sanitation & Disinfection > Flashcards

Chapter 3 Sanitation & Disinfection Flashcards

1
Q

What is bioburden?

A

the number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface

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2
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What does virucidal mean?

A

capable of destroying viruses

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3
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What term refers to items made or constructed of a material that has openings?

A

porous

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4
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Which federal agency studies diseases and provides guidance to prevent their spread?

A

CDC

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5
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What is the chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces called?

A

sanitation

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6
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What is the term for a disease produced by organisms?

A

pathogenic disease

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7
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pathogenic disease

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all body fluids are potential sources of infection

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8
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What is an infection?

A

the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens

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9
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What is the correct term for disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood?

A

bloodborne pathogens

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10
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Where do you find information about the possible hazards and safe use of products?

A

Material Safety Data Sheets

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11
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Why is it important to know the difference between rules and laws?

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because rules and regulations are more specific than laws

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12
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What is the term for slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion?

A

flagella

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13
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What does bactericidal mean?

A

capable of destroying bacteria

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14
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What replaced the Universal Precautions in 1996?

A

Standard Precautions

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15
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What is tuberculosis?

A

disease transmitted through coughing or sneezing

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16
Q

What is a basic element of first aid that every esthetician should know?

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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17
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What is mycobacterium fortuitum?

A

a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers

18
Q

What is a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics?

A

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

19
Q

What is a contagious disease caused by the itch mite?

A

scabies

20
Q

What is required by Standard Precautions (SP) if the splashing of body fluids is likely?

A

apply a mask, eyewear, or gown

21
Q

What is the term for pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes?

A

staphylococci

22
Q

What is the term for the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms?

A

infection control

23
Q

What is occupational disease?

A

illness related to conditions associated with employment

24
Q

What are aseptic procedures?

A

process of properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment

25
Q

What is the most common method of spreading infection?

A

touching

26
Q

What is the first step in responding to an exposure incident?

A

stop the service

27
Q

What is the term for a disease that affects the body as a whole?

A

systemic disease

28
Q

What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?

A

EPA

29
Q

What is the term for the process that completely destroys all microbial life?

A

sterilization

30
Q

What type of burn always requires medical attention?

A

fourth degree

31
Q

Natural immunity is resistance to disease that is

A

partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

32
Q

What is inflammation?

A

condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection

33
Q

What is the main function of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

A

regulate and enforce safety standards to protect employees at work

34
Q

What is tinea barbae?

A

superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin

35
Q

What is a virus?

A

a parasitic particle that infects and resides in body cells

36
Q

What did the CDC introduce in 1985 as a response to the major public health crisis of AIDS?

A

Universal Precautions

37
Q

Streptococci causes which disease

A

blood poisoning

38
Q

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by bacteria

a) anthrax
b) syphilis
c) HIV
d) tetanus

A

c) HIV

39
Q

If tweezers you’re using accidentally come into contact with a client’s blood, what will you do to comply with OSHA cleaning standards?

A

immerse the tweezers in tuberculocide

40
Q

To avoid softening, plastic bottles should NOT be washed in:

A

phenols

Milady's Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians Exam Review (3 decks)

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