Chpt 8 Infection Control & Safety Practices Flashcards
A practitioner’s hands can be cleaned with…
Soap and warm water.
What are three general forms of pathogenic bacteria?
Cocci, Bacilli, Sparilla
Bacteria are defined as
Minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics
Antibodies produced in response to contact with pathogens increase the body’s resistance to…
Antigens
Two agents that can be used to disinfect implements are…
Disinfectant container and chlorine bleach
Steps for disinfecting are
Wash, rinse, dry, disinfect
Time spent hand washing with a nail brush before massage should be at least
60 seconds
Fungi grows best in these conditions
Warm wet environments on skin and in human bodies
Properly labeled disinfectant bottles will have a
EPA number
Parasitic submicroscopic agent that infects and resides in the cell of a host is called
A virus
Products meant for the skin that contain higher levels of alcohol are called
Antiseptics
Bacteria are most numerous in
Dirt, refuse and diseased skin
