Chapter 5 Infection Control Vocab

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Disease that breaks down the immune system and caused by HIV

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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developed after body overcomes a disease through a vaccine or exposure to the illness

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acquired immunity

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reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other usually harmless substances

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allergy

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chemical germicide made for use on the skin; registered and regulated by the FDA

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antiseptics

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showing no symptoms or signs of infection

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asymptomatic

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short rod-shaped bacteria; most common and produce diseases like tetanus

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bacilli

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single-celled microorganisms that have both plan t and animal characteristics ; can be harmless or harmful

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bacteria

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bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable

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bacterial spores

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capable of destroying bacteria

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bactericidal

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the division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells

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binary fission

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colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces

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biofilm

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disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV

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bloodborne pathogens

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break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.

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chelating soaps (detergents)

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a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible durt, debris, and many disease-causing germs that may interfere with disinfections

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cleaning

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round-shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups; there are three types staph, strep, and diplo

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cocci

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disease that is spread from one person to another

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contagious disease

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the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface

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contamination

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the removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin

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decontamination

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determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests

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diagnosis

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spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia

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diplococci

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transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or talking

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direct transmissio[n

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an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function

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disease

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chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (not spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces

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disinfectants

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a chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces

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disinfection

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the ability to produce an effect

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efficacy

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contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious material that is the result of the performance of an employee's duties

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exposure incident

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slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion aka cilia

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flagella

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inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs from shaving or other epilation methods

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folliculitis barbae

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single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm

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fungi

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capable of destroying fungi

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fungicidal

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a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver

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hepatitis

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disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids

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hospital disinfectantas

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virus that causes AIDS

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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a virus that causes warts in humans, but is also the cause of cervical cancer

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

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the ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. can be natural or acquired and is a sign of good health

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immunity

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transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface`

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indirect transmission

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the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens

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infection

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methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms

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infection control

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caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection

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infectious

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disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body; may be spread from one person to another

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infectious disease

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a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling

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inflammation

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an infection that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus (pimple or abscess)

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local infection

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information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling, and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due incorrect doses or choice of antibiotic

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methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size

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microorganism

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a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon

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mildew

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self-movement

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motility

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items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluids

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multiuse items

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a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers

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mycobacterium fortuitum

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immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

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natural immunity

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harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm

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nonpathogenic

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an item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings that cannot absorb liquids

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nonporous

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illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients

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occupational disease

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organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism

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parasites

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disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mitees

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parasitic disease

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harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body

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pathogenic

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disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites

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pathogenic disease

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powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants; form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes

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phenolic disinfectants

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made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings; absorbent

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porous

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a fluid created by infection

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pus

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products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection on nonporous surfaces; effected against most pathogens

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quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)

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required by law for all products sold; include safety information about products compiled by the manufacturer, including hazardous ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, proper disposal guidelines, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure

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safety data sheet (SDS)

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a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level

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sanitizing

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a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin

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scabies

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items that cannot be used more than once and cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed

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single-use items

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common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon

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sodium hypochlorite

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spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease

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spirilla

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precautions such as wearing personal protective equipment to prevent skin and mucous membranes where contact is likely

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standard precautios (SP)

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pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes; cause abscesses, pustules, and boils

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staphylococci

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the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores

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sterilization

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pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; cause infections like strep throat and blood poisoning

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streptococci

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infection that affects the body as a whole, often due to under-functioning or over-functioning of internal glands or organs; carried through the blood stream or the lymphatic system

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systemic infection

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superficial fungal infection caused by a variety of dermatophytes that commonly affects the skin; in bearded areas of the face;

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tinea barbae

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fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles

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tinea capitis

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a ringworm fungus of the foot

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tinea pedis

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various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses)

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toxins

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disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis

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tuberculocidal disinfectants

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a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing

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tuberculosis

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capable of destroying viruses

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virucidal

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a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms

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virus