Chapter 4: Skin Care Center Ecology

Question 1

The study of small living organisms called microbes is called

Answer 1

Microbiology

Question 2

One-called micro organisms that are classified as either disease-producing or nondisease-producing are called

Answer 2

Bacteria

Question 3

Nondisease-producing bacteria are called

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Nonpathogenic bacteria

Question 4

Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as

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Saprophytes

Question 5

Spherical or round-shaped bacterial cells that appear singularly or in groups are called

Answer 5

Cocci

Question 6

Which of the following are pus-forming bacterial cells that are present in abscesses, pustules, and boils?

Answer 6

Staphylococci

Question 7

Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia are known as

Answer 7

Diplococci

Question 8

Which of the following is the most common form of bacterial cells?

Answer 8

Bacilli

Question 9

During which stage of growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly?

Answer 9

Active stage

Question 10

The dormant stage that bacteria enter when the environment makes the bacteria’s survival difficult is called the

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Inactive stage

Question 11

Bacilli and spirilla are able to move themselves by using hair-like projections known as

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Flagella

Question 12

A sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts is called a

Answer 12

Virus

Question 13

Which of the following is a highly infectious disease that affects the liver?

Answer 13

HBV

Question 14

A highly infectious disease that interferes with the body’s natural immune system is known as

Answer 14

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

Question 15

Head lice, itch mites, ringworm, and nail fungus are all diseases caused by

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External parasites

Question 16

The growth of a parasitic organism within the body is known as a(n)

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Infection

Question 17

Bacteria or viruses that are transmitted through blood or body fluids and cause infectious diseases are called

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Blood borne pathogens

Question 18

A contagious, potentially fatal infection caused by airborne bacteria that first affects the lungs is called

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Tuberculosis

Question 19

A contagious disease refers to a disease that is

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Easily spread from one person to another

Question 20

An infection presents in a small, confined area indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple, or inflammation is a

Answer 20

Local infection

Question 21

All of the following are examples of a local infection EXCEPT
A) boil
B) pimple
C) influenza
D) inflammation

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Influenza

Question 22

The body’ ability to destroy infectious agents that enter it is called

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Immunity

Question 23

The stimulation of the body’s immune response trough the injection of antibodies is

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Passive immunity

Question 24

Efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill microbes are referred to as

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Infection control

Question 25

Infection control procedures are divided into which three levels?

Answer 25

Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization

Question 26

All of the following could indicate an allergic reaction to latex EXCEPT: 
A) hives
B) itching
C) swelling
D) virus

Answer 26

Virus

Question 27

Sanitation is the lowest level of

Answer 27

Infection control

Question 28

Products used to arrest or prevent the growth of microorganism a on the skin are called

Answer 28

Antiseptics

Question 29

Required labels on all disinfectants that inform the user about what organisms the reduction is effective against are called

Answer 29

Efficacy labels

Question 30

Washing your hands with a liquid antibacterial soap and water is an example of procedures used during:

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Sanitation

Question 31

The second level of infection that does not eliminate bacterial spores is called

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Disinfection

Question 32

Instruments can be pre-cleaned using

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High-frequency energy waves

Question 33

The 2001 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires the use of:

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An EPA-registered disinfectant

Question 34

The regulating agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is

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OSHA

Question 35

Key information providing helpful during an allergic reaction related to product usage can be found on the

Answer 35

MSDS

Question 36

All of the information listed below could be found on a MSDS EXCEPT 
A) product combustion levels
B) product pricing requirements
C) product storage requirements
D) hazards associated with products

Answer 36

Product pricing requirements

Question 37

Which of the following are porous products used in the skin care center that CANNOT be properly disinfected? 
A) lancets and tweezers
B) probes and extractors
C) Tweezers and extractors
D) sponges and disposable files

Answer 37

D) sponges and disposable files

Question 38

Which of the following describes the type of container required for storage of disinfected implements

Answer 38

Covered

Question 39

The process referred to as “double-bagging” is performed when a(n)

Answer 39

Blood spill occurs

Question 40

To protect your skin when mixing chemical disinfecting agents it is important to

Answer 40

Wear gloves

Question 41

The level of infection control that destroys all small organisms, including bacterial spores is called

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Sterilization

Question 42

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or:

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Disposable

Question 43

Which of the following machines uses UV light to kill bacteria in a dry setting?

Answer 43

UV light sterilizer

Question 44

A machine that uses pressurized steam to sterilize critical implements is referred to as a:

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Steam autoclave

Question 45

A machine that sterilizes surgical instruments with high-pressure, high-temperature vapor is called a

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Chemiclave

Question 46

A bleeding wound should be treated by:

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Covering the wound and applying pressure

Question 47

Which type of burn is usually the result of faulty equipment or improper use of equipment?

Answer 47

Electrical burn

Question 48

What is the first course of action taken if it is suspected that a client is choking?

Answer 48

Determine if the victim can talk or cough

Question 49

If a fainting victim does not regain consciousness immediately, the Esthetician should:

Answer 49

Call 911

Question 50

All of the following are steps to be taken in the event of a cut, scratch, or embedded object eye injury EXCEPT
A) try to remove embedded object
B) place gauze pad or cloth over both eyes
C) secure gauze pad or cloth with a bandage
D) get to an eye pecks list or emergency room immediately

Answer 50

Try to remove embedded object