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Chapter 4: Skin Care Center Ecology Flashcards

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The study of small living organisms called microbes is called

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Microbiology

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

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Bacteria

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Nondisease-producing bacteria are called

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Nonpathogenic bacteria

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Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as

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Saprophytes

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

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Cocci

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

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Staphylococci

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

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Diplococci

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

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Bacilli

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

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Active stage

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

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Inactive stage

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

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Flagella

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

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Virus

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

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HBV

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

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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

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

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External parasites

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

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Infection

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

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Blood borne pathogens

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

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Tuberculosis

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A contagious disease refers to a disease that is

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Easily spread from one person to another

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

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Local infection

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

22
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The body’ ability to destroy infectious agents that enter it is called

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Immunity

23
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The stimulation of the body’s immune response trough the injection of antibodies is

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Passive immunity

24
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Efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill microbes are referred to as

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Infection control

25
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Infection control procedures are divided into which three levels?

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Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization

26
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All of the following could indicate an allergic reaction to latex EXCEPT: 
A) hives
B) itching
C) swelling
D) virus
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Virus

27
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Sanitation is the lowest level of

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Infection control

28
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Products used to arrest or prevent the growth of microorganism a on the skin are called

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Antiseptics

29
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Required labels on all disinfectants that inform the user about what organisms the reduction is effective against are called

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Efficacy labels

30
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Washing your hands with a liquid antibacterial soap and water is an example of procedures used during:

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Sanitation

31
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The second level of infection that does not eliminate bacterial spores is called

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Disinfection

32
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Instruments can be pre-cleaned using

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High-frequency energy waves

33
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The 2001 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires the use of:

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An EPA-registered disinfectant

34
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The regulating agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is

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OSHA

35
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Key information providing helpful during an allergic reaction related to product usage can be found on the

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MSDS

36
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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
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Product pricing requirements

37
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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
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D) sponges and disposable files

38
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Which of the following describes the type of container required for storage of disinfected implements

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Covered

39
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The process referred to as “double-bagging” is performed when a(n)

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Blood spill occurs

40
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To protect your skin when mixing chemical disinfecting agents it is important to

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Wear gloves

41
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The level of infection control that destroys all small organisms, including bacterial spores is called

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Sterilization

42
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Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or:

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Disposable

43
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Which of the following machines uses UV light to kill bacteria in a dry setting?

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UV light sterilizer

44
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A machine that uses pressurized steam to sterilize critical implements is referred to as a:

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Steam autoclave

45
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A machine that sterilizes surgical instruments with high-pressure, high-temperature vapor is called a

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Chemiclave

46
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A bleeding wound should be treated by:

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Covering the wound and applying pressure

47
Q

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

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Electrical burn

48
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What is the first course of action taken if it is suspected that a client is choking?

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Determine if the victim can talk or cough

49
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If a fainting victim does not regain consciousness immediately, the Esthetician should:

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Call 911

50
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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

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Try to remove embedded object

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