Chapter 5 Infection Control Flashcards
Cocci are bacteria that are:
What shape
Round
Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat or blood poisoning?
Streptococci
Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are called?
Diplococci
Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria called…
Spirilla
In the year 2000 a bacteria called mycobacterium fortuitum caused a client out break due to the failure of the practitioners to follow proper disinfection guidelines for…
Whirlpool foot spas
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called…
Protoplasm
The Process whereby bacteria grow, reproduce and divide into new cells is called…
Binary fission
The presence of pus is a sign of…
Bacterial infection
What type of infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular part of the body?
Local
What is the name of the condition caused by an infestation of head lice?
Pediculosis capitis
The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection is called…
Immunity
Disinfectants used in salons must carry an__________Registration number
EPA
Which agency publishes the guidelines known as universal precautions?
OSHA
A salon implement that accidentally comes in contact with blood or body fluids must be the thoroughly cleaned and then…
Completely immersed in an EPA registered disinfectant
Disinfectants with a high pH that can cause skin irritation or burn the eyes are called what?
Phenolic disinfects
When washing your hands you apply soap, lather and scrub your hands and under the free edges of nails with a nail brush for at least how long?
One minute
Antiseptics are good for?
Killing germs on the hands
When is it OK to take shortcuts for cleaning?
Never
When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client you must circulate the disinfectant for how long, or for the time recommended by the manufacturer?
10 minutes
You should clean a whirlpool foot spa and leave disinfectant solution in it overnight how often?
At least once a week
After cleaning and disinfecting a pipeless foot spa at the end of the day how should you dry it?
With a clean paper towel
Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface?
Hepatitis D
Accelerated hydrogen peroxide or AHP is a recently approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed how often?
30 days
What is it important to wear while disinfecting non-electrical tools and implements?
Gloves
Licensing enforcement and/or conduct when you are working in the salon are regulated by which agencies?
State
As a cosmetologist are you allowed or encouraged or required to recommend treatments for diseases?
No.
Cosmetologists are not allowed to trim or cut living skin around what?
Any part of the nail
Are fungal infections more common on the hands or the feet?
Feet.