Chapters 1&2 Changes in esthetics and infection control

Question 1

Explain two possible origins of the word spa

Answer 1

A) espa-meaning “fountain” Walloon origin
B) acronym of Latin phrases sanitas per aqaus “health through water”

Question 2

Name two water treatments provided in the spa

Answer 2

Balneotherapy
Hydrotherapy

Question 3

Name the three types of Roman bath houses

Answer 3

Balnea (home)
Balnea private (private)
Balnea public (public)

Question 4

What is a popular method of documenting the critical thinking process?

Answer 4

SOAP
Subjective-what client tells you
Objective-what you see
Assessment-details of what you heard or saw
Procedure-steps toward desired outcome, treatment, home care, and additional services

Question 5

_______ thought revolves around the idea of treating the person as a whole rather than focusing solely on a disease or disorder

Answer 5

Holistic

Question 6

HIPAA

Answer 6

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-protects patient privacy regarding medical records and health information

Question 7

AIDS

Answer 7

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Question 8

CDC

Answer 8

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 9

HAV

Answer 9

Hepatitis A
Transmitted via contact with contaminated food

Question 10

HBV

Answer 10

Hepatitis B
Exposure to infected bodily fluids

Question 11

HCV

Answer 11

Hepatitis C
Direct contact with infected blood

Question 12

HDV

Answer 12

Hepatitis D
Can only develop in people who have Hep B

Question 13

HIV

Answer 13

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 14

OPIM

Answer 14

Other Potentially Infectious Material

Question 15

PPE

Answer 15

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 16

What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

Answer 16

Issued by OSHA to protect healthcare workers from hazards they face every day at work, such as, Hep B, Hep C, and HIV

Question 17

Describe Standard Precautions

Answer 17

A concept that requires the practitioner to behave as though all tissue is known to be hazardous and use appropriate measures during contact with it

Question 18

Describe Engineering Controls and Work Practice Controls

Answer 18

Controls to protect employees from contact with bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. These include sharps containers, antiseptic soap, and the workers ability to practice good housekeeping and hygiene

Question 19

Describe Personal Protective Equipment

Answer 19

Must be provided by employer and should be used in addition to engineering and work practice control. Lab coats, safety glasses, masks, and disposable gloves

Question 20

What does hepatitis mean?

Answer 20

Inflammation of the liver caused by viral infection and leads to destruction of liver cells

Question 21

Easily picked up on hands, clothing, and other inanimate objects

Answer 21

Transient microorganisms

Question 22

Organisms that cause disease

Answer 22

Pathogens

Question 23

List a few viruses

Answer 23

Common cold, HIV, HBV, HCV, herpes

Question 24

What are two techniques that are used for aseptic control?

Answer 24

Medial asepsis and surgical asepsis

Question 25

What are the 5 keys of asepsis?

Answer 25

1) Know what is clean
2) Know what is contaminated
3) Know what is sterile
4) Keep clean
5) Resolve contamination immediately

Question 26

What is the definition of sterile?

Answer 26

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms

Question 27

What is the definition of decontamination?

Answer 27

Physical or chemical procedure to remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens on a surface or item

Question 28

Describe critical items

Answer 28

instruments/objects that come in direct contact with nonintact skin such as, lancets and extractors

Question 29

Describe semi-critical items

Answer 29

Inanimate objects/items that don’t ordinarily penetrate bodily surfaces but have potential to be exposed to blood, OPIM, or contaminated items such as the work surface

Question 30

Describe non-critical items

Answer 30

Items that come into direct contact with unbroken skin only; cleaning and disinfection is preferred

Question 31

What are the four key things to watch when using an autoclave?

Answer 31

Time, temp, pressure, and moisture/saturation