Chapter 5 - Infection Control: Principles & Practices Flashcards
Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat or blood poisoning? A. Fungi B. Spirilla C. Bacilli D. Streptococci
D. Streptococci
Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are: A. Diplococci B. Diphtheria C. Discarded D. Toxins
A. Diplococci
Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called: A. Flagella B. Strep C. Spirilla D. Cocci
C. Spirilla
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
B. Whirlpool foot spas
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called: A. Nucleic acid B. Cytoplasm C. Protoplasm D. Protons
C. Protoplasm
The process whereby bacteria grow, reproduce and divide into two new cells is: A. Binary fission B. Meiosis C. Photosynthesis D. Metamorphosis
A. Binary fission
The presence of pus is a sign of: A. Immunity B. Congestion C. Bacterial infection D. Sunburn
C. Bacterial infection
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
B. Local
Which of the following is a condition caused by an infestation of head lice? A. Hepatitis B. Scabies C. Pediculosis capitis D. Tinea pedis
C. Pediculosis capitis
The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection is called: A. Immunity B. Decontamination C. Stasis D. Regulation
A. Immunity
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)
D. Environmental protection agency (EPA
Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Universal Precautions? A. FDA B. OSHA C. CDC D. EPA
B. OSHA
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. Completely immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant
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
D. Phenolic disinfectants
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
B. 1 minute
Antiseptics are effective for: A. Disinfecting instruments B. Killing germs on the hands C. Disinfecting equipment D. Sterilizing equipment
B. Killing germs on the hands
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. Bloodborne pathogens
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
D. Take shortcuts for cleaning
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
B. 10 minutes
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
C. At least once a week
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
B. Hepatitis B
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. With a clean paper towel
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
D. 14 days
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. Adding disinfectant to water
Licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon are regulated by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ agencies. A. Federal B. State C. City D. International
B. State
Some \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and equipment. A. Antifungal B. Nonporous C. Hospital D. Tuberculocidal
D. Tuberculocidal
As a cosmetologist, you are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to recommend treatment for diseases. A. Required B. Not allowed C. Encouraged D. Allowed
B. Not allowed
Fungal infections are much more common on the \_\_\_\_\_\_ than on the hands. A. Ears B. Feet C. Cheeks D. Knees
B. Feet
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
C. Any part of the nail
A surface must be properly cleaned before it can be: A. Disinfected B. Painted C. Redecorated D. Resurfaced
A. Disinfected
Sterilization is the most reliable means of: A. Infection control B. Cleaning C. Decontamination D. Workplace safety
A. Infection control
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
C. Diluted before use
Quat solutions are \_\_\_\_\_\_ disinfectants when used properly in the salon. A. Very effective B. Somewhat effective C. Never effective D. Dangerous
A. Very effective
Using \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ bleach can damage metal and plastic. A. Too little B. Diluted C. Any amount D. Too much
D. Too much
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
B. No longer used
Never let disinfectants such as phenols and quats come in contact with your: A. Implements B. Skin C. Gloves D. Clothing
B. Skin
Items that are \_\_\_\_\_\_ are also considered absorbent. A. Phenolic B. Parasitic C. Pathogenic D. Porous
D. Porous
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
C. Logbook
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
B. Clean and disinfect
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. MSDSs
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
B. No more effective than
Cocci are bacteria that are: A. Round-shaped B. Rod-shaped C. Flat-shaped D. Spore-shaped
A. Round-shaped