Chapters 1&2 Changes in esthetics and infection control Flashcards

1
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Explain two possible origins of the word spa

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

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2
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Name two water treatments provided in the spa

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Balneotherapy
Hydrotherapy

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3
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Name the three types of Roman bath houses

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

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4
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What is a popular method of documenting the critical thinking process?

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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

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5
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_______ thought revolves around the idea of treating the person as a whole rather than focusing solely on a disease or disorder

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Holistic

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6
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HIPAA

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

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7
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AIDS

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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8
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CDC

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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9
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HAV

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Hepatitis A
Transmitted via contact with contaminated food

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10
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HBV

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Hepatitis B
Exposure to infected bodily fluids

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11
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HCV

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Hepatitis C
Direct contact with infected blood

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12
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HDV

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Hepatitis D
Can only develop in people who have Hep B

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13
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HIV

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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14
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OPIM

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Other Potentially Infectious Material

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15
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PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment

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16
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What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

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

17
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Describe Standard Precautions

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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

18
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Describe Engineering Controls and Work Practice Controls

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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

19
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Describe Personal Protective Equipment

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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

20
Q

What does hepatitis mean?

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

21
Q

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

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Transient microorganisms

22
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Organisms that cause disease

23
Q

List a few viruses

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Common cold, HIV, HBV, HCV, herpes

24
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What are two techniques that are used for aseptic control?

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Medial asepsis and surgical asepsis

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What are the 5 keys of asepsis?
1) Know what is clean 2) Know what is contaminated 3) Know what is sterile 4) Keep clean 5) Resolve contamination immediately
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What is the definition of sterile?
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
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What is the definition of decontamination?
Physical or chemical procedure to remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens on a surface or item
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Describe critical items
instruments/objects that come in direct contact with nonintact skin such as, lancets and extractors
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Describe semi-critical items
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
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Describe non-critical items
Items that come into direct contact with unbroken skin only; cleaning and disinfection is preferred
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What are the four key things to watch when using an autoclave?
Time, temp, pressure, and moisture/saturation