Chapter 3 Sanitation & Disinfection Flashcards
What is bioburden?
the number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface
What does virucidal mean?
capable of destroying viruses
What term refers to items made or constructed of a material that has openings?
porous
Which federal agency studies diseases and provides guidance to prevent their spread?
CDC
What is the chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces called?
sanitation
What is the term for a disease produced by organisms?
pathogenic disease
pathogenic disease
all body fluids are potential sources of infection
What is an infection?
the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens
What is the correct term for disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood?
bloodborne pathogens
Where do you find information about the possible hazards and safe use of products?
Material Safety Data Sheets
Why is it important to know the difference between rules and laws?
because rules and regulations are more specific than laws
What is the term for slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion?
flagella
What does bactericidal mean?
capable of destroying bacteria
What replaced the Universal Precautions in 1996?
Standard Precautions
What is tuberculosis?
disease transmitted through coughing or sneezing
What is a basic element of first aid that every esthetician should know?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
What is mycobacterium fortuitum?
a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers
What is a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics?
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
What is a contagious disease caused by the itch mite?
scabies
What is required by Standard Precautions (SP) if the splashing of body fluids is likely?
apply a mask, eyewear, or gown
What is the term for pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes?
staphylococci
What is the term for the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms?
infection control
What is occupational disease?
illness related to conditions associated with employment
What are aseptic procedures?
process of properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment
What is the most common method of spreading infection?
touching
What is the first step in responding to an exposure incident?
stop the service
What is the term for a disease that affects the body as a whole?
systemic disease
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?
EPA
What is the term for the process that completely destroys all microbial life?
sterilization
What type of burn always requires medical attention?
fourth degree
Natural immunity is resistance to disease that is
partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
What is inflammation?
condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection
What is the main function of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
regulate and enforce safety standards to protect employees at work
What is tinea barbae?
superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin
What is a virus?
a parasitic particle that infects and resides in body cells
What did the CDC introduce in 1985 as a response to the major public health crisis of AIDS?
Universal Precautions
Streptococci causes which disease
blood poisoning
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by bacteria
a) anthrax
b) syphilis
c) HIV
d) tetanus
c) HIV
If tweezers you’re using accidentally come into contact with a client’s blood, what will you do to comply with OSHA cleaning standards?
immerse the tweezers in tuberculocide
To avoid softening, plastic bottles should NOT be washed in:
phenols
