Decontamination

Question 1

_____ kills all forms of biologic life, including the bacterial spore.

Answer 1

STERILIZATION

Question 2

(TRUE OR FALSE) Sterilization kills all forms of biologic life, including the bacterial spore.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

(TRUE OR FALSE) Disinfection is the method that should be used to effectively decontaminate the salon setting, killing the germs without creating a hostile environment for you and the client.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

What is considered the universal solvent?

Answer 4

WATER

Question 5

(TRUE OR FALSE) The one and only level of infection control for the salon is sterilization

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

The ideal choice for today’s salon infection control is:

Answer 6

EPA- REGISTERED DISINFECTANTS (BARBICIDE)

Question 7

Disinfection:

Answer 7

TO DESTROY SPECIFIC MICRO-ORGANISMS ON ANY OBJECT

Question 8

(TRUE OR FALSE) The most important step you can take to reduce the spread of cross-infection is to wash your hands.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Cleaning:

Answer 9

IS THE REMOVAL OF UNDESIRABLE SUBSTANCES FROM A SURFACE

Question 10

(TRUE OR FALSE) One of the most important things we can do is identify and control hazards.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

The environment of a salon is important not only for our safety and but also for that of the clients. Choose the answer below that is NOT true for a salon.

Answer 11

THE WALLS, CURTAINS AND FLOOR COVERINGS IN A SALON DO NOT HAVE TO BE WASHED REGULARLY

Question 12

This agency requires that all disinfectants must be approved by the them and each individual state. The product label must also state the manufacturer’s claims for effectiveness and have aregistration number. from this agency. What is the agency?

Answer 12

EPA

Question 13

Which agency is responsible for enforcing rules and regs regarding products like foods, drugs, and cosmetics consumed by the public?

Answer 13

FDA

Question 14

What agency nmandates hot and cold running water; safe use of electrical devices; emergency evacuation procedures; appropriate restrooms, etc?

Answer 14

OSHA

Question 15

(TRUE OR FALSE) Foods should be stored and eaten in a separate area form service stations.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

Soiled towels and lines should be in an open container, away from clean towels and linens.

Answer 16

FALSE

Question 17

(TRUE OR FALSE) Combs, brushes, nail files, nippers and shears should also be properly disinfected in an FDA – Registered, broad-spectrum, hospital-grade disinfectant.

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

(TRUE OR FALSE) Headrest coverings and neck strips must be changed for each client.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

What agency is charged with protecting employees from hazardous working conditions or unsafe work practices?

Answer 19

OSHA
(OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION)

Question 20

List some areas in the salon that are the sources of contamination.

Answer 20

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 21

What is the difference between pathogens and opportunistic microorganisms?

Answer 21

PATHOGENS ARE DISEASE-PRODUCING ORGANISMS; OPPORTUNISTIC MICROORGANISMS ARE MICROBES THAT DO NOT NECESSARILY CAUSE ILLNESS; BUT IF A PERSON DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO FIGHT OFF THE MICROBES, THEY CAN BE INFECTED

Question 22

(TRUE OR FALSE) An estimated 80% of the risk of contamination from one person to another comes from either direct or indirect, person-to-person contact.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

Indirect transmission of disease happens:

Answer 23

BY TOUCHING A CONTAMINATED SURFACE, THEN TOUCHING YOUR EYES, MOUTH OR A MUCOUS MEMBRANE

Question 24

According to OSHA, what is the prime source of pathogens?

Answer 24

BLOOD

Question 25

(T OR F ) Germs can be pathogens, or opportunistic microorganisms

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

Keeping in mind the modes of transmissions theory, explain how athlete’s foot is spread:

Answer 26

If a person with athlete’s foot walks barefoot on a floor, the infected feet will leave contaminated particles so the next barefoot person who walks on the same floor might be infected.