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Chapter 5 - Infection Control: Principles & Practices Flashcards

1
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Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat or blood poisoning?
A. Fungi
B. Spirilla
C. Bacilli
D. Streptococci
A

D. Streptococci

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Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are:
A. Diplococci
B. Diphtheria
C. Discarded
D. Toxins
A

A. Diplococci

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Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called:
A. Flagella
B. Strep
C. Spirilla
D. Cocci
A

C. Spirilla

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In 2000, a bacteria called Mycobacterium fortuitum caused a client outbreak due to the failure of the practitioner to follow proper disinfection guidelines for:
A. Sharp instruments
B. Whirlpool foot spas 
C. Shampoo stations
D. Styling chairs
A

B. Whirlpool foot spas

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Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
A. Nucleic acid
B. Cytoplasm
C. Protoplasm
D. Protons
A

C. Protoplasm

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The process whereby bacteria grow, reproduce and divide into two new cells is:
A. Binary fission
B. Meiosis
C. Photosynthesis
D. Metamorphosis
A

A. Binary fission

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The presence of pus is a sign of:
A. Immunity
B. Congestion
C. Bacterial infection
D. Sunburn
A

C. Bacterial infection

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A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular part of the body. 
A. Contagious
B. Local
C. Primary
D. Secondary
A

B. Local

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Which of the following is a condition caused by an infestation of head lice?
A. Hepatitis
B. Scabies
C. Pediculosis capitis
D. Tinea pedis
A

C. Pediculosis capitis

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The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection is called:
A. Immunity
B. Decontamination
C. Stasis
D. Regulation
A

A. Immunity

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Disinfectants used in salons must carry a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ registration number. 
A. Food and drug administration (FDA)
B. Occupation protection agency (OPA)
C. U.S. Department of labor (DOL)
D. Environmental protection agency (EPA)
A

D. Environmental protection agency (EPA

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Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Universal Precautions?
A. FDA
B. OSHA
C. CDC
D. EPA
A

B. OSHA

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A salon implement that accidentally comes in contact with blood or body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned and:
A. Completely immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant
B. Rinsed in an EPA-registered tuberculocidal antiseptic that kills HIV and HBV
C. Placed in an EPA-registered antiseptic that kills HIV and hepatitis
D. Briefly dipped in an EPA-registered solution that kills HIV and AIDS

A

A. Completely immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant

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Disinfectants with a high pH that can cause skin irritation or burn the skin or eyes are:
A. Alcohol and bleach
B. EPA-registered disinfectants
C. Alcohol and quats
D. Phenolic disinfectants
A

D. Phenolic disinfectants

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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:
A. 5 minutes
B. 1 minute
C. 45 seconds
D. 10 seconds
A

B. 1 minute

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Antiseptics are effective for:
A. Disinfecting instruments
B. Killing germs on the hands
C. Disinfecting equipment
D. Sterilizing equipment
A

B. Killing germs on the hands

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Universal Precautions require employees to assume that human blood and body fluids are infectious for:
A. Bloodborne pathogens
B. Nonpathogenic pathogens
C. Influenza 
D. Fungi
A

A. Bloodborne pathogens

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Which of the following is not part of your professional responsibilities?
A. Follow state and federal regulations
B. Keep your license current
C. Check for changes to rules
D. Take shortcuts for cleaning
A

D. Take shortcuts for cleaning

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When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client, you must circulate the disinfectant for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or for the time recommended by the manufacturer. 
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 60 seconds
D. 20 minutes
A

B. 10 minutes

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You should clean a whirlpool foot spa and leave disinfectant solution in it overnight:
A. Everyday
B. At least once a month
C. At least once a week
D. Never
A

C. At least once a week

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Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface?
A. Hepatitis A
B. Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis C
D. Hepatitis D
A

B. Hepatitis B

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After cleaning and disinfecting a pipe-less foot spa at the end of the day, how would you dry it?
A. With a clean paper towel
B. With a clean linen towel
C. With a blow dryer
D. Let it air dry
A

A. With a clean paper towel

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Accelerated hydrogen peroxide, or AHP, is a recently approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed every:
A. 5 days
B. 30 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
A

D. 14 days

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Mix disinfectants properly by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A. Adding disinfectant to water
B. Adding water to disinfectant
C. Stirring the mixture until foamy
D. Adding hard tap water only to disinfectant
A

A. Adding disinfectant to water

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Licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon are regulated by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ agencies. 
A. Federal
B. State
C. City
D. International
A

B. State

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Some \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and equipment. 
A. Antifungal
B. Nonporous
C. Hospital
D. Tuberculocidal
A

D. Tuberculocidal

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As a cosmetologist, you are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to recommend treatment for diseases.  
A. Required
B. Not allowed
C. Encouraged
D. Allowed
A

B. Not allowed

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28
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Fungal infections are much more common on the \_\_\_\_\_\_ than on the hands. 
A. Ears
B. Feet
C. Cheeks
D. Knees
A

B. Feet

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Cosmetologists are not allowed to trim or cut living skin around:
A. The lunula
B. The nail tip
C. Any part of the nail
D. The nail bed
A

C. Any part of the nail

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30
Q 
A surface must be properly cleaned before it can be:
A. Disinfected
B. Painted
C. Redecorated
D. Resurfaced
A

A. Disinfected

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31
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Sterilization is the most reliable means of:
A. Infection control
B. Cleaning 
C. Decontamination
D. Workplace safety
A

A. Infection control

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If the label on a disinfection product includes the word concentrate, it means that the product must be:
A. Used without water
B. Heated during use
C. Diluted before use
D. Heated before use
A

C. Diluted before use

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33
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Quat solutions are \_\_\_\_\_\_ disinfectants when used properly in the salon. 
A. Very effective
B. Somewhat effective
C. Never effective
D. Dangerous
A

A. Very effective

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34
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Using \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ bleach can damage metal and plastic. 
A. Too little
B. Diluted
C. Any amount
D. Too much
A

D. Too much

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Fumigants are \_\_\_\_\_\_ in salons because they produce potentially harmful formaldehyde gas. 
A. Used carefully
B. No longer used
C. Used after hours
D. Only used sometimes
A

B. No longer used

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36
Q 
Never let disinfectants such as phenols and quats come in contact with your:
A. Implements
B. Skin
C. Gloves
D. Clothing
A

B. Skin

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37
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Items that are \_\_\_\_\_\_ are also considered absorbent. 
A. Phenolic
B. Parasitic
C. Pathogenic
D. Porous
A

D. Porous

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Salons should keep a \_\_\_\_\_\_ that identifies each time a piece of equipment is used, cleaned, disinfected, tested, and maintained. 
A. List
B. Diary
C. Logbook
D. Journal
A

C. Logbook

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39
Q 
There is no additive, powder or tablet that eliminates the need for you to \_\_\_\_\_\_ equipment such as whirlpool spas. 
A. Clean and sterilize
B. Clean and disinfect
C. Clean and maintain
D. Clean and immunize
A

B. Clean and disinfect

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Not having \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ available poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous materials and violates federal and state regulations. 
A. MSDSs
B. MRSAs
C. HRVs
D. CDCs
A

A. MSDSs

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41
Q 
Anti microbial and antibacterial soaps are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ regular soaps or detergents. 
A. Slightly more effective
B. No more effective than
C. Just as effective as
D. Slightly less effective than
A

B. No more effective than

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42
Q 
Cocci are bacteria that are:
A. Round-shaped
B. Rod-shaped
C. Flat-shaped
D. Spore-shaped
A

A. Round-shaped

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43
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The ______ include hand washing, wearing gloves, and properly handling and disposing of items that may have been contaminated by blood or other body fluids.

a. Universal Preconditions
b. Universal Provisions
c. Universal Precautions
d. Universal Preparations

A

c. Universal Precautions

44
Q

After they have been properly cleaned and disinfected, implements should be stored in a(n) ______ container.

a. permanently sealed
b. disposable
c. clean, uncovered
d. clean, covered

A

d. clean, covered

45
Q

When cleaning and disinfecting a ______, remove the impeller, footplate and any other removable parts according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

a. whirlpool foot spa
b. air-jet basin
c. pipe-less foot spa
d. disinfecting foot spa

A

c. pipe-less foot spa

46
Q

At the end of the every day, you should properly clean the nonwhirlpool foot basin or tub and then add the appropriate amount of disinfectant and let it soak for:

a. 10 minutes
b. 5 minutes
c. 1 minute
d. 10 seconds

A

a. 10 minutes

47
Q

Before beginning any service, you should wash your hands using pump soap, water and a:

a. chemical disinfectant
b. clean, disinfected nail brush
c. clean, disinfected sponge
d. chemical exfoliant

A

b. clean, disinfected nail brush

48
Q

Something caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection is called:

a. infectious
b. contagious
c. diseased
d. fungicidal

A

a. infectious

49
Q

The one-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics are called:

a. flagella
b. fungi
c. cocci
d. bacteria

A

d. bacteria

50
Q 
The transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing or talking is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ transmission.
a.  sanitary
b.  infection
c,  sterile
d.  direct
51
Q

Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with a(n) ________, such as a razor or an environmental surface, is indirect transmission.

a. disinfected contaminated object
b. local contaminated object
c. intermediate contaminated object
d. unidentified flying object

A

c. intermediate contaminated object

52
Q

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called:

a. tinea
b. toxins
c. bacteria
d. flagella

53
Q

A disease that is spread by contact from one person to another person is a(n):

a. contagious disease
b. infectious disease
c. occupational disease
d. systemic disease

A

a. contagious disease

54
Q

A disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body, and which may or may not be spread from one person to another person is a(n):

a. systemic disease
b. infectious disease
c. occupational disease
d. contagious disease

A

b. infectious disease

55
Q

The scientific name for plantar warts is:

a. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
b. human papilloma virus (HPV)
c. acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
d. hepatitis B virus (HBV)

A

b. human papilloma virus (HPV)

56
Q

Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size us a(n):

a. staphylococci
b. streptococci
c. mycobacterium
d. microorganism

A

d. microorganism

57
Q

The removal of potentially infectious material on an item’s surface and the removal of visible debris or residue is called:

a. disinfection
b. cleaning
c. decontamination
d. sterilization

A

c. decontamination

58
Q

A(n) _____ disease affects the body as a whole, often due to under-or-over-functioning of internal glands or organs.

a. systemic
b. infectious
c. occupational
d. contagious

A

a. systemic

59
Q

The determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or tests is a(n):

a. analysis
b. disinfection
c. direct transmission
d. diagnosis

A

d. diagnosis

60
Q

A(n) _______ is a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation or infection.

a. allergy
b. inflammation
c. contamination
d. exposure incident

A

b. inflammation

61
Q

A parasitic disease is caused by:

a. bacteria
b. bacilli
c. parasites
d. cocci

A

c. parasites

62
Q

A(n) _____ is a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms and is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproductive function.

a. cocci
b. virus
c. bacterium
d. parasite

63
Q

The virus that causes AIDS is:

a. hepatitis B virus (HBV)
b. human papilloma virus (HPV)
c. hepatitis C virus (HCV)
d. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

A

d. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

64
Q

Contact with nonintact, blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of an employee’s duties is a(n):

a. allergy
b. inflammation
c. contamination
d. exposure incident

A

d. exposure incident

65
Q

Organisms that grow, feed and find shelter on or in another organism, while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism, are:

a. cocci
b. bacilli
c. parasites
d. lawyers

A

c. parasites

66
Q

The scientific name for barber’s itch is:

a. tinea capitis
b. tinea pedis
c. tinea barbae
d. tinea spirilla

A

c. tinea barbae

67
Q

The presence, or reasonably anticipated presence, of potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface or visible debris or residues is called:

a. infection
b. contamination
c. inflammation
d. allergy

A

b. contamination

68
Q

The term ______ describes a ringworm fungus of the foot.

a. tinea capitis
b. tinea spirilla
c. tinea barbae
d. tinea pedis

A

d. tinea pedis

69
Q

A(n) ________ is produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

a. systemic disease
b. infectious disease
c. pathogenic disease
d. contagious disease

A

c. pathogenic disease

70
Q

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals or other normally harmless substances is a(n):

a. allergy
b. contamination
c. inflammation
d. infection

A

a. allergy

71
Q

Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment are:

a. contagious diseases
b. occupational diseases
c. pathogenic diseases
d. systemic diseases

A

b. occupational diseases

72
Q

A(n) ______ is an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organism that makes the body incapable of functioning normally.

a. allergy
b. infection
c. disease
d. contamination

A

c. disease

73
Q 
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
A. Phenols
B. Bleach
C. Baking soda
D. Soap
74
Q 
Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n):
A. MSDS
B. OSHA
C. HCS
D. EPA
75
Q 
Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be:
A. Discarded
B. Washed
C. Stored
D. Immersed
A

A. Discarded

76
Q 
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:
A. Life cycle of bacteria
B. Chemical origin of bacteria
C. Beneficial effects
D. Surrounding environment
A

A. Life cycle of bacteria

77
Q 
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
A. 20 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 2 minutes
A

A. 20 seconds

78
Q 
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi and viruses (but not spores) on the surfaces are:
A. Antiseptics
B. Disinfectants
C. Sterilizers
D. Sanitizers
A

B. Disinfectants

79
Q 
State regulatory agencies include which of the following?
A. Licensing agencies
B. Boards of cosmetology
C. Health departments
D. All of the above
A

D. All of the above

80
Q 
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is:
A. Bacteria
B. Parasite
C. Virus
D. Contaminant
81
Q 
Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews and yeasts are:
A. Bloodborne pathogens
B. Fungi
C. Parasites
D. Pathogens
82
Q 
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
A. MRSA
B. AIDS
C. Hepatitis
D. HPV
83
Q 
Laws are also called:
A. Regulations
B. Guidelines
C. Statutes
D. Rules
A

C. Statutes

84
Q 
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n):
A. Infection
B. Antitoxin
C. Abrasion
D. Inflammation
A

A. Infection

85
Q 
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:
A. Effect
B. Concentration
C. Efficacy
D. Disinfection
A

C. Efficacy

86
Q 
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?
A. Tinea barbae
B. Staph
C. Mildew
D. Tinea pedis
87
Q 
One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are:
A. Diseases
B. Bacteria
C. Cells
D. Minute
A

B. Bacteria

88
Q 
Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by:
A. DOL
B. DOE
C. OSHA
D. FDA
89
Q 
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:
A. Cocci
B. Pathogenic
C. Spirilla
D. Flagellum
90
Q 
Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item?
A. Wooden sticks
B. Nippers
C. Gauze
D. All of the above
A

B. Nippers

91
Q 
Nonpathogenic bacteria are:
A. Harmful
B. Harmless
C. Disease producing
D. Toxic
A

B. Harmless

92
Q 
The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
A. Natural immunity
B. Natural healing
C. Acquired immunity
D. Acquired resistance
A

C. Acquired immunity

93
Q 
Organisms that grow, feed and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:
A. Fungi
B. Fumigations
C. Parasites
D. Pathogens
A

C. Parasites

94
Q 
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals or other normally harmless substances is a(n):
A. Allergy
B. Infection
C. Disease
D. Parasite
A

A. Allergy

95
Q 
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:
A. Positive pathogens
B. Acquired pathogens
C. Inoculations pathogens
D. Bloodborne pathogens
A

D. Bloodborne pathogens

96
Q 
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:
A. Characteristic
B. Communicable
C. Communal
D. Microbial
A

B. Communicable

97
Q 
Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?
A. Swelling
B. Pain
C. Heat
D. All of the above
A

D. All of the above

98
Q 
If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:
A. Trash bag
B. Contaminated waste container
C. Paper towel
D. Trash can
A

B. Contaminated waste container

99
Q 
Which term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements and equipment by washing with soap and water?
A. Sterilize
B. Disinfect
C. Antiseptic
D. Clean
100
Q

Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
A. Using an ultrasonic
B. Using a cleaning solvent
C. Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush
D. All of the above is correct

A

D. All of the above is correct

101
Q 
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:
A. Scabies
B. Head lice
C. Pediculosis
D. Barber's itch
A

A. Scabies

102
Q 
A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
A. Quarter antiseptic solution
B. Quaternary- based compounds
C. Phenolic quaternary agents
D. Quaternary ammonium compounds
A

D. Quaternary ammonium compounds

103
Q 
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
A. Lesions
B. Tissue
C. Pus
D. Blood
104
Q 
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:
A. Blood disease
B. General infection
C. Daughter cell
D. Local infection
A

D. Local infection

105
Q 
A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:
A. Hepatitis
B. Tuberculosis
C. Pneumonia
D. Blood poisoning
A

A. Hepatitis

106
Q 
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
A. Spore-forming
B. Cilia
C. Protoplasm
D. Photosynthesis
A

C. Protoplasm

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Q 
Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?
A. Can cause some metals to rust
B. Can damage plastic and rubber
C. Are known carcinogens
D. All of the above
A

D. All of the above

Cosmetology 2022 (32 decks)

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