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Exam 2: Infection Control Flashcards

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Preventing the spread of infections is ______.

A) impossible because the sources of infections are all unknown
B) very unlikely because there are no set safety procedures to take
C) difficult but possible if you run your shop like a hospital
D) easy when you know the proper procedures to follow

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D) easy when you know the proper procedures to follow

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Beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to ______.

A) treat infections
B) refer customers with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians
C) treat abnormal conditions
D) recommend treatments for infections and abnormal conditions

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B) refer customers with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians

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Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?

A) the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
B) the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
C) the sale of chemical products used in the workplace
D) the registration of chemical products used in the workplace

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A) the disposal of chemical products in the workplace

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Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?

A) sterilization
B) sanitization
C) disinfection
D) cleaning

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D) cleaning

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Which of the following destroys all microbial life?

A) sanitization
B) sterilization
C) disinfection
D) cleaning

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B) sterilization

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Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?

A) sale of chemicals used on the job and enforcement of job safety
B) licensing for working on the job and termination of employment
C) protecting the customers health and safety during services
D) conduct on the job and hiring practices

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A) sale of chemicals used on the job and enforcement of job safety

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When does a client’s impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?

A) the moment they see the results of their treatment
B) the moment they meet their beauty pro
C) the moment they meet the management team
D) the moment they open the door

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D) the moment they open the door

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Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?

A) the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
B) the safe mixing of chemical products used in the workplace
C) the safe use of chemical products used in the workplace
D) the safe storing of chemical products used in the workplace

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A) the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace

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Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?

A) They all reside in the same places and infect humans in exactly the same way.
B) They reside in different places, but all infect humans in exactly the same way.
C) They all reside in the same places but infect humans in different ways.
D) They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways.

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D) They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways.

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Which of the following refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another?

A) Standard Precautions
B) infection control
C) sterilization
D) sanitization

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B) infection control

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There are ______ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ______ primary type(s).

A) millions; one
B) hundreds; three
C) dozens; four
D) thousands; two

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D) thousands; two

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When an individual’s immune system prevents transmission, it ______.

A) causes illness
B) prevents illness
C) prevents the spread of disease
D) spreads disease

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B) prevents illness

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What is a microorganism?

A) any organism of microscopic size
B) any living organism
C) any infectious organism
D) any plant-based organism

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A) any organism of microscopic size

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Most bacteria are ______.

A) deadly
B) nonpathogenic
C) contagious
D) pathogenic

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B) nonpathogenic

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Which of the following BEST defines transmission?

A) the process by which the spread of infections is controlled or suppressed
B) the process by which individuals are cured of sickness
C) the process by which pathogens move between individuals
D) the process by which diseases become infectious

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C) the process by which pathogens move between individuals

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Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?

A) They must be bactericidal.
B) They must be virucidal.
C) They must be fungicidal.
D) They must be hypoallergenic.

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D) They must be hypoallergenic.

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Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?

A) Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not.
B) Direct transmission does not require contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does.
C) Both direct and indirect transmission require contact with another person.
D) Neither direct nor indirect transmission require contact with another person.

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A) Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not.

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Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and indirect transmission?

A) Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.
B) Neither diseases spread by direct nor indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
C) Both diseases spread by direct and indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
D) Diseases spread by direct transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by indirect transmission cannot.

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A) Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.

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Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?

A) Neither pathogenic nor nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans.
B) Both pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans.
C) Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are not.
D) Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas pathogenic bacteria are not.

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C) Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are not.

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Indirect transmission of a disease ______.

A) occurs by kissing another person
B) occurs by shaking hands with another person
C) happens through contact with an intermediate object
D) cannot make an individual sick

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C) happens through contact with an intermediate object

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Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?

A) influenza
B) rabies
C) HIV
D) strep throat

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D) strep throat

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22
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The presence of pus is a sign of ______.

A) bacterial infection
B) contagious disease
C) nonpathogenic organisms
D) inflammation

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A) bacterial infection

23
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Which of the following is a type of fungi?

A) mycobacterium
B) staphylococci
C) pus
D) mildew

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D) mildew

24
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Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?

A) It is deadly.
B) It is communicable.
C) It is nonpathogenic.
D) It is systemic.

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B) It is communicable.

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According to New York State rule and regulations define which one of the following terms as the physical removal of all visible dust, soil, and any other foreign material from an object or surface.

A) disinfection
B) sanitation
C) cleaning
D) sterilization

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C) cleaning

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Pathogenic bacteria ______.

A) keep the body healthy
B) cause disease or infection
C) positively stimulate the immune system
D) help the body break down food

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B) cause disease or infection

27
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Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?

A) They are routinely found in our environment.
B) Most strains make us very ill.
C) They are among the most common forms of bacteria.
D) They can be picked up on doorknobs or through skin-to-skin contact.

A

B) Most strains make us very ill.

28
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Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A) pus
B) pain
C) heat
D) redness

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A) pus

29
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What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV, called?

A) bloodborne pathogens
B) mycobacteria
C) systemic infections
D) Parasites

A

A) bloodborne pathogens

30
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HIV is spread through which of the following means?

A) indirectly through the touching of objects
B) from person to person through the blood
C) from person to person through the air
D) HIV is not contagious

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B) from person to person through the blood

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Which of the following is NOT true of disinfectants?

A) They are pesticides.
B) They destroy all bacteria.
C) They must carry an EPA registration number in order to be used in the shop.
D) They can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

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B) They destroy all bacteria.

32
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The first step in infection control is ______.

A) cleaning
B) disinfecting
C) elimination
D) sterilization

A

A) cleaning

33
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There are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon, spa, and barbershop. Which of the following is one of them?

A) mycobacteria
B) pus
C) HIV
D) pediculosis capitis

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D) pediculosis capitis

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Which of the following is TRUE of sterilization?

A) It destroys all microbial life except for spores.
B) It destroys all microbial life including spores.
C) It is usually mandated in the beauty and wellness industry.
D) It is the first step in defense against the spread of disease.

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B) It destroys all microbial life including spores.

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Which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?

A) a registration number
B) the word concentrate
C) a contact time
D) efficacy claims

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B) the word concentrate

36
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The second step of infection control is ______.

A) sterilization
B) elimination
C) disinfecting
D) cleaning

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C) disinfecting

37
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Which of the following is TRUE of the process of disinfection?

A) It eliminates a small number of microorganisms.
B) It eliminates no microorganisms.
C) It eliminates all microorganisms.
D) It eliminates most microorganisms.

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D) It eliminates most microorganisms.

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Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants?

A) They can be safely applied to the skin.
B) They have a low pH.
C) The safest way to dispose of them is down the drain.
D) They are known carcinogens.

A

D) They are known carcinogens.

39
Q

When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ______.

A) slightly reduced
B) greatly reduced
C) unchanged
D) zero

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B) greatly reduced

40
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If there is no time specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant, for how long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant?

A) 10 seconds
B) 10 minutes
C) 10 hours
D) 1 hour

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B) 10 minutes

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OSHA defines PPEs as ______.

A) specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
B) items that should be cleaned and disinfected using any of the EPA-registered disinfectants
C) precautions that include proper hand washing and wearing of gloves around certain chemicals
D) guidelines that require the employee to assume that any human blood is potentially infectious

A

A) specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard

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The CDC publishes ______, guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious.

A) antiseptics
B) sanitizers
C) Standard Precautions
D) exposure incidents

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C) Standard Precautions

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When handling disinfectants, NEVER ______.

A) mix them together, even with manufacturer’s recommendations
B) add them to water to dilute them
C) use them on nonporous surfaces
D) place them in unmarked containers

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D) place them in unmarked containers

44
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Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair?

A) change clothes
B) nothing
C) change the mask
D) wash hands

A

D) wash hands

45
Q

Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are ______.

A) useless
B) toxic
C) sterilizers
D) merely cleaners

A

D) merely cleaners

46
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?

A) It is safe to use with all plastics.
B) It cannot be safely used in salons, spas, or barbershops.
C) It is an effective disinfectant.
D) It is not corrosive.

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C) It is an effective disinfectant.

47
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Bleach used in the salon, spa, or barbershop must be EPA registered as a ______.

A) disinfectant
B) pathogen
C) sterilizer
D) carcinogen

A

A) disinfectant

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A(n) ______ is contact with nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious materials as a result of the performance of a worker’s duties.

A) efficacy
B) PPE
C) standard precaution
D) exposure incident

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D) exposure incident

49
Q

How often should one change gloves?

A) after every other use
B) every single day
C) there is no need to change your gloves
D) in between each client and during treatments as needed

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D) in between each client and during treatments as needed

50
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Which of the following is NOT one of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants?

A) Avoid skin and eye contact.
B) Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces.
C) Use tongs to remove implements from disinfectants.
D) Wear gloves and safety glasses.

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B) Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces.

51
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What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?

A) Put it in your pocket.
B) Change it.
C) Send it out for sharpening or maintenance.
D) Disinfect it.

A

A) Put it in your pocket.

52
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What should you do if a tool or implement is dropped on the floor during a service?

A) Either replace or disinfect it prior to continuing the service.
B) If the client does not see it, quickly pick it up and continue.
C) Immediately stop the service and ask your client to come back the next day.
D) Immediately throw it in the garbage.

A

A) Either replace or disinfect it prior to continuing the service.

53
Q

Fire extinguishers ______.

A) must be replaced annually
B) must by law be checked regularly
C) should not be stored near other chemicals
D) can be stored anywhere as long as they are out of the way

A

B) must by law be checked regularly

54
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Before applying warm or hot water to a client’s hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______.
1/1
A) your hand
B) your own hair or scalp
C) the outside of your elbow
D) the inside of your wrist

A

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