Chapter 5 Infection Control Vocab Flashcards
Disease that breaks down the immune system and caused by HIV
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
developed after body overcomes a disease through a vaccine or exposure to the illness
acquired immunity
reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other usually harmless substances
allergy
chemical germicide made for use on the skin; registered and regulated by the FDA
antiseptics
showing no symptoms or signs of infection
asymptomatic
short rod-shaped bacteria; most common and produce diseases like tetanus
bacilli
single-celled microorganisms that have both plan t and animal characteristics ; can be harmless or harmful
bacteria
bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable
bacterial spores
capable of destroying bacteria
bactericidal
the division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells
binary fission
colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces
biofilm
disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
bloodborne pathogens
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
chelating soaps (detergents)
a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible durt, debris, and many disease-causing germs that may interfere with disinfections
cleaning
round-shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups; there are three types staph, strep, and diplo
cocci
disease that is spread from one person to another
contagious disease
the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface
contamination
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
decontamination
determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests
diagnosis
spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
diplococci
transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or talking
direct transmissio[n
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
disease
chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (not spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces
disinfectants
a chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
disinfection
the ability to produce an effect
efficacy
contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious material that is the result of the performance of an employee’s duties
exposure incident
slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion aka cilia
flagella
inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs from shaving or other epilation methods
folliculitis barbae
single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm
fungi
capable of destroying fungi
fungicidal
a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
hepatitis
disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids
hospital disinfectantas
virus that causes AIDS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
a virus that causes warts in humans, but is also the cause of cervical cancer
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
the ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. can be natural or acquired and is a sign of good health
immunity
transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface`
indirect transmission
the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens
infection
methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms
infection control
caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
infectious
disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body; may be spread from one person to another
infectious disease
a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling
inflammation
an infection that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus (pimple or abscess)
local infection
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
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due incorrect doses or choice of antibiotic
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
microorganism
a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon
mildew
self-movement
motility
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
multiuse items
a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers
mycobacterium fortuitum
immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
natural immunity
harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm
nonpathogenic
an item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings that cannot absorb liquids
nonporous
illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
occupational disease
organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
parasites
disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mitees
parasitic disease
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
pathogenic
disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
pathogenic disease
powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants; form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
phenolic disinfectants
made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings; absorbent
porous
a fluid created by infection
pus
products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection on nonporous surfaces; effected against most pathogens
quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)
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
safety data sheet (SDS)
a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level
sanitizing
a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
scabies
items that cannot be used more than once and cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed
single-use items
common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon
sodium hypochlorite
spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease
spirilla
precautions such as wearing personal protective equipment to prevent skin and mucous membranes where contact is likely
standard precautios (SP)
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes; cause abscesses, pustules, and boils
staphylococci
the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
sterilization
pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; cause infections like strep throat and blood poisoning
streptococci
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
systemic infection
superficial fungal infection caused by a variety of dermatophytes that commonly affects the skin; in bearded areas of the face;
tinea barbae
fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles
tinea capitis
a ringworm fungus of the foot
tinea pedis
various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses)
toxins
disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis
tuberculocidal disinfectants
a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing
tuberculosis
capable of destroying viruses
virucidal
a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms
virus
