Chapters 4-6 Flashcards
Federal and state agencies regulate the practice of barbering. State agencies ___________________
a) set guidelines for use of equipment
b) regulate licensing
c) set guidelines for manufacturing
d) monitor safety in the workplace
B) regulate licensing
On a Safety Data Sheet, what category would include routes of exposure, related symptoms, and acute and chronic effects?
a) Physical and chemical properties
b) ecological information
c) toxicology information
d) stability and reactivity
C) toxicology information
What standards address issues related to your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products and how to avoid these hazards?
a) OSHA standards
b) CDC standards
c) EPA standards
d) SDS standards
A) OSHA standards
________________ establish specific standards of conduct and can be changed or updated frequently.
a) regulations
b) laws
c) statues
d) rules
D) rules
Ignorance of the laws is not an acceptable reason or excuse for __________________.
a) potential hazards
b) misinformation
c) non compliance
d) irresponsibility
C) noncompliance
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?
a) the CDC
b) OSHA
c) U.S. Department of Labor
d) the EPA
D) the EPA
Laws are written by _____________.
a) state boards
b) federal and state legislatures
c) regulatory agencies
d) health departments
B) federal and state legislatures
Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?
a) disinfectants
b) sanitizers
c) cleansers
d) sterilizers
A) disinfectants
Both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) _________________ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.
a) globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals system
b) EPA list
c) safety data sheet
d) hazard communication standard
C) safety data sheet
Tuberculocidal disinfectants are often referred to as ________________.
a) non pathogenic
b) quats
c) single-use
d) phenolics
D) phenolics
Disinfection is not effective against _________________.
a) bacterial spores
b) bacteria
c) viruses
d) molds
A) bacterial spores
What type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?
a) Cocci
b) Diplococci
c) Staphylococci
d) Streptococci
C) staphylococci
What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?
a) non pathogenic
b) pathogenic
c) infectious
d) parasitic
B) pathogenic
Diplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as _________________.
a) typhoid fever
b) pneumonia
c) syphilis
d) strep throat
B) pneumonia
What type of bacteria rarely demonstrate self-movement and are transmitted in the air, dust? Or within the substance in which they settle?
a) cocci
b) treponema pallidum
c) spirilla
d) bacilli
A) cocci
A disinfectant that is a fungicidal is capable of destroying _________________?
a) parasites
b) viruses
c) bacteria
d) molds
D) molds
Which of the following is a mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water?
a) sanitizing
b) sterilizing
c) cleansing
d) disinfecting
C) cleansing
During the inactive stage certain bacteria can_________________.
a) grow
b) form spores
c) reproduce
d) divide
B) form spores
An inflammation is characterized by __________________.
a) redness, heat, pain, and/or swelling
b) red papules or spots
c) coughing or sneezing
d) blood poisoning
A) redness, head, pain, and/or swelling
Which of the following are single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics?
a) fungi
b) parasites
c) bacteria
d) molds
C) bacteria
Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproductive function?
a) bacteria
b) viruses
c) fungi
d) molds
B) viruses
Staph bacteria is responsible for _________________.
a) common colds
b) chicken pox
c) influenza
d) food poisoning
D) food poisoning
A common contagious disease that would prevent a barber from servicing a client would be __________________.
a) blood poisoning
b) Lyme disease
c) ringworm
d) tetanus
C) ringworm
When bacteria reach their largest size in the active phase, they divide into two new cells. What is this division called?
a) binary fission
b) replication
c) spore-forming
d) distribution
A) binary fission
What type of infection is it where the pathogen has distributed itself through the body rather than staying in one area or organ?
a) systemic
b) communicable
c) contagious
d) local
A) systemic
All of the following are bacterial infections that without proper treatment can become systemic and can have devastating consequences that can result in death.
a) AIDS
b) pneumonia
c) methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
d) strep throat
C) MRSA
One action of the biofilm community is to resist ____________________.
a) pathogens and recognize infection
b) conventional treatments such as antibiotics
c) infection
d) the body’s defense mechanisms
D) the body’s defense mechanism
Which of the following kept the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing?
a) bacterial strains
b) biofilms
c) contagious diseases
d) communicable diseases
B) biofilms
The presence of pus is a sign of a _________________.
a) bacterial infection
b) parasitic infection
c) viral infection
d) biofilm
A) bacterial infection
Which of the following can prevent viruses from growing in the body?
a) virucidal disinfectant
b) antibiotics
c) standard precautions
d) vaccinations
D) vaccinations
In the barbershop the spread of bloodborne pathogens is possible whenever _________________.
a) someone sneezes
b) the skin is broken
c) someone coughs
d) you do not wash your hands
B) the skin is broken
Hepatitis is a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage what body organ?
a) kidneys
b) lungs
c) heart
d) liver
D) liver
Which of the following bloodborne viruses can live on a surface outside the body for long periods of time?
a) HIV
b) tinea barbae
c) hepatitis
d) AIDS
C) hepatitis
AIDS is a disease that breaks down the body’s _____________ system.
a) immune
b) nervous
c) endocrine
D) cardiovascular
A) immune
HIV is spread from person to person through blood and less often through _____________.
a) hugging
b) holding hands
c) body fluids
d) kissing
C) body fluids
HIV is spread mainly through sharing needles by intravenous drug users and by ______________.
a) hugging
b) sharing food
c) kissing
d) unprotected sex
D) unprotected sex
_______________ is the process that destroys all microbial life, including spores.
a) sanitizing
b) sterilization
c) disinfecting
d) cleaning
B) sterilization
Disinfectants are ________________ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
a) pesticides
b) germicides
c) antiseptics
d) pathogens
A) pesticides
Effective sterilization typically requires the use of a(n) _________________.
a) countertop receptacle
b) UV light unit
c) heat lamp
d) autoclave
D) autoclave
The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper _______________.
a) sterilization
b) disinfection
c) cleaning
d) sanitizing
C) cleaning
The time as listed on the product label required for the disinfectant to be visibly moist to be effective against pathogens is called __________ time.
a) dilution
b) contact
c) efficacy
d) concentrate
B) contact
What would you never mix with bleach?
a) detergents
b) water
c) disinfectants
d) pesticides
A) detergents
An item must remain submerged in the disinfectant for ________________ unless the product label specified differently.
a) 2 hours
b) 30 minutes
c) 10 minutes
d) 1 hour
C) 10 minutes
Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH and can damage the skin and eyes?
a) petroleum distillates
b) quaternary ammonium compounds
c) bleaches
d) phenolic
C) bleaches
______________ are excellent at removing grime and ails from metals.
a) petroleum distillates
b) phenolic disinfectants
c) quaternary ammonium compounds
d) bleaches
B) phenolic disinfectants
Bleach must be stored away fro
_______________.
a) metals and plastics
b) heat and light
c) kerosene
d) water
B) heat and light
Which of the following are known carcinogens?
a) distillates
b) quats
c) phenolics
d) bleaches
C) phenolics
___________________ do not disinfect or sterilize.
a) liquid disinfecting solutions
b) autoclaves
c) quats
d) UV light units
D) UV light units
Towels, linens, and capes that are not thoroughly dried may grow _________________.
a) microbes
b) viruses
c) bacteria
d) parasites
C) bacteria
Which of the following is not a disinfectant for surfaces or implements?
a) bleach
b) petroleum distillates
c) phenolic disinfectants
d) alcohol
D) alcohol
What is one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another?
a) using an antibacterial soap
b) proper hand washing
c) using an anti microbial soap
d) using a moisturizing hand lotion
B) proper hand washing
Antiseptics generally contain a high volume of _________________.
a) alcohol
b) formaldehyde
c) sodium hypochlorite
d) ammonium
A) alcohol
Which of the following works well as an antiseptic?
A) phenolics
B) quaternary ammonium compounds
C) hydrogen peroxide
D) petroleum distillates
C) hydrogen peroxide
A leather strop or holster is a porous material and as such cannot be ______________.
A) used multiple times
B) heated
C) cleaned
D) disinfected
D) disinfected
Which of the following can be irritating to the lungs if you inhale the fumes?
A) bleach
B) alcohol
C) detergents
D) antiseptics
A) bleach
Which of the following was first introduced in 1987 to reduce the spread or transmission of bloodborne pathogens within the healthcare setting?
A) safety data sheets
B) hazard communications standards
C) universal precautions
D) standard precautions
C) universal precautions
In most instances, clients who are infected with hepatitis B or other bloodborne pathogens are _______________.
A) symptomatic
B) asymptomatic
C) parasites
D) molds
B) asymptomatic
When washing your hands use liquid soaps in pump containers because _______________ can grow in bar soaps.
A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) molds
A) bacteria
What type of incident is contact with non intact skin, blood, body fluids, or potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of a workers duties?
A) accident
B) injury
C) hazard
D) exposure
D) exposure
If you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to _______________.
A) place razor in a container designed for cleaning and disinfection
B) wash your hands
C) stop the service immediately
D) dispose of the blade in a sharps container
C) stop the service
Sharp disposables should be disposed of in _____________.
A) a sharps container
B) a plastic storage bag
C) a double bagged trash bag
D) the regular trash
A) a sharps container
At the shampoo bowl be careful how you handle the ________________.
A) water heater
B) clients head
C) hot water tank
D) spray hose
D) spray hose
Water heaters should not be set at higher than __________ degrees Fahrenheit.
A) 100
B) 75
C) 130
D) 150
C) 130
As a precaution you should always test the water temperature __________________ before applying to a clients hair or scalp.
A) with your fingertips
B) on the inside of your wrist
C) on the back of your hand
D) on your forearm
B) on the inside of the wrist
All electrical appliances and tools should be stored safely when in proximity to_______________.
A) water
B) the client
C) ventilation systems
D) air conditioners
A) water
Your clothing should be ______________.
A) tight
B) excessively baggy
C) comfortable
D) loose fitting
C) comfortable
When cutting a child’s hair how should you hold their head?
A) tightly
B) loosely
C) with your palms only
D) gently but firm
D) gently but firm
All employees should be instructed in _______________ use.
A) disinfectant
B) fire extinguisher
C) hydraulic chair
D) implement
B) fire extinguisher
As a professional barber your most important responsibility is to _________________.
A) protect clients safety/health
B) keep license current
C) not take shortcuts disinfecting
D) be knowledgeable
A) protect clients health/safety
As a prof. barber you should be aware of your environment so that you can eliminate _____________________.
A) transmission of disease
B) pathogenic bacteria
C) potential hazards
D) emergencies
C) potential hazards
It is important to wear ___________ while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements.
A) safety glasses and gloves
B) nonskid rubber sole shoes
C) a gown
D) a mask
A) safety glasses and gloves
The presence of soap in most disinfectants will cause them to become ______________.
A) harmful
B) explosive
C) inactive
D) toxins
C) inactive
Remove hair particles from clippers with _________________.
A) a soft brush
B) a rubber comb
C) tongs
D) a stiff brush
D) a stiff brush
Blood may carry ______________ so you should never touch an open sore or wound.
A) chemicals
B) pathogens
C) toxic substances
D) potential hazards
B) pathogens
When handling an exposure incident once your hands are clean you you should immediately _______________________.
A) stop the service
B) put on gloves
C) apologize for the incident
D) clean the cut with an antiseptic
B) put on gloves
For all of your clippers and outliners it is important to _________________ the parts regularly.
A) aerosol spray
B) sharpen
C) grease and oil
D) towel dry
C) grease and oil
Before you begin cleaning a conductor cord, always double check that it is _______________.
A) unplugged
B) turned on
C) rinsed off
D) disinfected
A) unplugged.
You should remove all __________________ from your tools and implements before washing.
A) contaminated objects
B) grease or oil
C) traces of solution or soap
D) visible hair
D) visible hair
A(n) _______________ is the invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens.
A) infection
B) contamination
C) disinfection
D) fission
A) infection
Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in _________________.
A) irregular masses
B) pairs
C) clusters like bunches of grapes
D) string on beads
C) clusters like bunches of grapes
Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi cannot enter the body through which of the following?
A) the nose
B) intact skin
C) inflamed skin
D) the mouth
B) intact skin
_________________ are poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
A) antitoxins
B) allergens
C) pathogens
D) toxins
D) toxins
The CDC requires autoclaves be tested weekly to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements. The accepted method is called a ___________ year.
A) performance
B) steam
C) spore
D) control
C) spore
On safety data sheets, emergency procedures, protective equipment, and proper methods of containment and cleanup are listed as __________________.
A) accidental release measures
B) first aid measures
C) exposure controls/ personal protection
D) toxicology information
A) accidental release measures
Hospital disinfectants are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids from ______________ surfaces.
A) environmental
B) nonporous
C) countertop
D) porous
B) nonporous
The most common way contagious infections spread is through _____________________.
A) inhalation
B) water
C) intact skin
D) dirty hands
D) dirty hands
The body prevents and controls infections through which of the following?
A) antitoxins
B) taste buds
C) compromised skin
D) red blood cells
A) antitoxins
What appliance would be used to perform finishing and styling work on your clients?
A) razors
B) brushes
C) combs
D) blow dryer
D) blow dryer
