Chapter 5 infection control Flashcards
A mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove dirt debris and many disease causing germs is known as
Cleaning
Disinfecting
Sanitizing
Sterilizing
Cleaning C
Chemical process used to reduce the number of disease causing germs on surfaces to a safe level is known as
Sanitizing
Disinfecting
Cleaning
Sterilizing
sanitizing A
A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy organisms on non-porous surfaces is known as
Sanitizing
Disinfecting
Cleaning
Sterilizing
disinfecting B
Regulations prohibit nail techs from____the living skin and from removing callused skin, warts, corns, and ingrown nails
Filling And buffing
Sloughing and scrubbing
Scraping and smoothing
Cutting or puncturing
Cutting or punctuering. D
The other options were filing & buffing, sloughing & scrubbing and scraping and smoothing
OSHA stands for
Organization of safety and health organization
Oversight section for health administration
Occupational safety and health administration
Occupational safety And health association
Occupational safety and health administration C
OSHA was created as part of the___to regulate and enforce standards to protect employees in the Workplace
Us department of defense
Us department of labor
Us department of education
Us department of employment
US Department of labor B
Prior to 2012 chemical manufactures and importers were required to assess the potential hazards associated with their products by publishing
Material safety data sheets
Manufacturer safety data sheets
Material surety data support
Manufacturer safety data support
Material safety data sheets A
In 2012 OSHA agreed to comply with the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals systems (GHS) which requires the use of a standard format called ___(SDS) To replace the MSDS
Safety data support
Surety data support
Safety data sheets
Safety data standards
Safety data sheets C
The SDS contains___categories of information
10
14
12
16
16 D
As part of the SDS categories , first aid measures include important symptoms and effects as well as____
Product use
Required treatment
Use restrictions
Containment and cleanup
Required treatment B
As part of the SDS categories handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage including____.
Incompatibilities
Ingredients
Reactions
Identifiers
Incompatibilities A
As part of the SDS categories, toxicology information includes route of exposure, related symptoms, and___
Safe handling and storage
Acute and chronic effects
Exposure and protection
Restrictions on transportation
Acute and chronic effects B
Either OSHA or in some cases state board inspectors can___if SDSs are not available during regular business hours
Close the salon
Arrest the owner
Issue a fine to the salon
Revoke the salon license
Issue a fine to the salon C
A disease that is caused by bacteria that are transmitted by coughing or sneezing is known as
Tuberculosis
Fungal disease
Pneumonia
Virus
Tuberculosis A
It is against federal law to use any disinfecting products contrary to its
Ingredients
Packaging
Intended use
Labeling
Labeling. D
Hey microscopic organism that normally exists in low concentrations in tapwater that has been known to cause serious skin infection on legs after pedicures is
Mesothelioma
Mycobacterium fortuitum
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Bacilli
Mycobacterium fortuitum. B
Laws are written by both federal and state legislators to determine the___for a license holder and to establish guidelines for regulatory agencies to make rules
Application requirements
Scope of practice
Dress code
License renewal requirements
Scope of practice. B
The invasion of the body tissues by disease causing pathogens is known as__
Virus
Irritation
Infection
Disease
An infection. C
The Methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms are called
Transmission control
Infection reduction
Organism control
Infection control
Infection control. D
To determine the nature of a disease such as nail diseases from its symptoms is to
Diagnose
Assess
Analyze
Evaluate
Diagnose. A
Disinfectants used in salons must be bactericidal fungicidal and
Microcidal
Virucidal
Germicidal
Pathocidal
Virucidal C
All of the following is true about bacteria Except which of the following
They can only be seen w a microscope
They can exist everywhere
They are one celled microorganism a
They have both plant and animal characteristics
They can only be seen with a microscope
they are one cell organisms
they have both plant and animal characteristics
They can exist everywhere
Most bacteria are non-pathogenic which means they’re harmless organisms that may perform ___ functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm
Limited
Sporadic
Meaningless
Useful
Useful. D
A non-scientific term for disease producing organisms is known as
Parasite, germs, toxin, virus
Germs. C
Which type of cocci grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes
Streptococci , bacilli, staphylococci, diplococci
Staphylococci C
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and causes diseases such as pneumonia are
Staphylococci, streptococci, bacilli diplococci
Diplococci. D
Spirilla bacteria are divided into two groups treponema papillida which causes syphilis and borrelia burgdorferi which causes
Lyme disease, typhoid fever, tetanus or lockjaw ,and chronic pneumonia
Lyme disease
Different bacteria move in different ways and self movement is known as
Migration
motility
evolution,
locomotion
Motility B?
When bacteria reach the largest size they divide into two new cells a process called
Mitosis,
subdivision,
detachment,
binary fission
Binary fission D
b Certain fungi and bacteria coat themselves with wax outer shells that are able to withstand long periods of famine unstable temperatures and
Moisture
darkness
warmth
dryness
T dryness. D
Tissue inflammation creates a fluid known as
Discharge
pus
mucus
Matter
Puss. B
A main cause of infection from a salons whirlpool foot spa can be traced to debris buildup to create a thin coating called
Biofilm
bioGerm
biocoat
biotissue
Biofilm
When disease spreads from one person to another it is said to be
A Spreading disease,
an endemic disease,
transmittable disease,
contagious disease
Contagious disease. D
Redness heat pain and swelling are an indication of
An allergy
contamination
an inflammation
contagion
Inflammation. B
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is known as
An infection,
a virus
disease
an inflammation
A virus. C
Nail techs may want to ask the doctor about getting vaccinated against
Hepatitis A,
hepatitis B,
hepatitis C
hepatitis D
Hepatitis B. B
Hepatitis is a blood-borne disease that damages which part of the body
Heart
brain, lungs, liver
Liver. D
A person can be infected with HIV for many years without having symptoms but testing can determine if a person is infected within how many months after exposure?
1
2
3
6
Six.D
Single cell organisms that grow in irregular masses like mold mildew and yeast can produce a contagious disease such as ringworm they are called
Fungi, bacteria, abscesses, bacilli
Fungi. A
An organism that grows feeds and shelters on or in another organism without contributing anything to the other organisms survival is a
Fungus, carrier, parasite ,host
Parasites. C
Immunity against disease can be either
Natural or acquired
Simple or complex
Basic or advanced
Organic or in organic
Natural or acquired. A
When you remove all visible dirt and debris from something using soap and water you
Disinfect, sterilize, clean, rinse
Clean it. C
What is the excepted method for testing an auto clave
Distillation test, pH test,
acid test, spore test
Spore test. D
Disinfectants are appropriate on
Soft surfaces,
visibly dirty surfaces,
nonporous surfaces,
porous surfaces
Nonporous surfaces. C
Unless the label states otherwise implements being disinfected must remain immersed in the disinfectant for at least
3
10
5
15
10 minutes. C
The technical term for quats is
Quaternary ammonium composites
qualified ammonium composites
quaternary, ammonium compounds
quaternary aluminum composites
Quaternary ammonium compounds. C
Phenolic disinfectants are powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants that have
A very high pH
a very low pH
neutral pH
acidic pH
Very high pH. A
Household bleach and effective disinfectant for salon uses
Is completely noncorrosive
is safe for the eyes
can cause skin irritation
is safe for use on plastics
Can cause irritation on the skin. B
When using disinfectants you must always avoid skin and Eye contact and
Wear gloves,
premix large amounts,
estimate the amount to mix
place in an unmarked container
Wear gloves. A
A multi use item can be cleaned disinfected and used on more than one person even if accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid:
Disposable, porous, plastic, reusable
Reusable D
If client packs are allowed in your state each item must be properly cleaned disinfected before being placed in the pack as well as
Wiped, rinsed, dried, polished
Dry. C
A nail tech tool must be cleaned and disinfected after
After each use,
at the end of the day,
at the end of the week,
when time permits
Each use. A
What types of cleaners are specially designed to break down stubborn film and residue of pedicure products from foot spas
Quats, chelating soaps, bleach, degreaser
Chelating soaps. B
Contact with nonintact skin blood bloody fluid or other potentially infectious materials that results from nail tech performance is known as
Blood event, exposure accident,, exposure event, exposure incident
Exposure incident. D
Who publishes the standard precautions
The FDA, the FBI, the CDC, the EPA
The CDC. C
If there is an exposure incident what is your next step after you stop the service and put on gloves
Apply pressure and clean the injury with an antiseptic
Clean and disinfect your entire work station
Apply an adhesive bandage to completely cover the wound
Wash your hands with soap and water, and discard contaminated objects
Apply pressure and clean the injury with an anti-septic. A
When cleaning and disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after a client what is the next step after draining all the water from the basin
Put on gloves and safety glasses,
refill the basin with clean water to cover the Jets,
rinse the basin with clean water and drain,
scrub all visible residue from inside the basin with soap and water
Scrub all visible residue from inside the basin with soap and water. D
