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Foundations Ch 05 Infection Control: Principles and Practices Flashcards

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1
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Which of the following is a mechanical process
a. Sterilization
b. Bacteriacide
c. Disinfection
d. Cleaning

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d. Cleaning

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In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with which of the following?
a. MSDS publication requirements
b. Hazard Communication Standards
c. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System
d. The World Health Organization International Classification of Occupational Illnesses

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c. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System

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According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to __________.
a. understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
b. know safety concerns associated with chemicals
c. refuse to be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals
d. seek compensation for chemical-associated illness or injury

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a. understand safety concerns associated with chemicals

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As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) ____________ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.
a. SDS
b. MDS
c. HCS
d. EPA

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a. SDS

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Which item is included in the “Identification” section of the MSDS?
a. Possible hazards
b. Restrictions on product use
c. Chemical composition
d. Exposure limits

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b. Restrictions on product use

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OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDS’s be ________.
a. kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
b. provided to all employees in bound form
c. updated at least every six months
d. discussed with clients prior to services being rendered

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a. kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon

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Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as ____________.
a. antiseptics
b. disinfectants
c. sterilizers
d. sanitizers

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b. disinfectants

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Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?
a. EPA
b. CDC
c. OSHA
d. DOL

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a. EPA

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What is safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats?
a. Quarter antiseptic solution
b. Quaternary-based compounds
c. Phenolic quaternary agents
d. Quaternary ammonium compounds

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d. Quaternary ammonium compounds

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State regulatory agencies __________.
a. can take action against salon and spa owners, but not against individual license holders
b. have no real authority, and must refer violations to the court system
c. act independently of statutes
d. create the rules that determined how laws are applied

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d. create the rules that determined how laws are applied

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Laws are also called __________.
a. regulations
b. guidelines
c. statutes
d. rules

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c. statutes

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Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) __________.
a. infection
b. antitoxin
c. abrasion
d. contusion

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a. infection

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Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
a. decontaminating
b. disinfecting
c. scrubbing
d. cleaning

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d. cleaning

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One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are know as ____________.
a. diseases
b. bacteria
c. cells
d. minute

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b. bacteria

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Nonpathogenic bacteria are __________.
a. harmful
b. harmless
c. disease-producing
d. toxic

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b. harmless

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Round-shaped bacteria are called __________.
a. bacilli
b. cocci
c. spirilla
d. retrobacteria

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b. cocci

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Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like
a. streptococci
b. bacilli
c. staphylococci
d. spirilla

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c. staphylococci

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Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called ________.
a. bacilli
b. cocci
c. spirilla
d. retrobacteria

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a. bacilli

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Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _______.
a. bacilli
b. cocci
c. spirilla
d. retrobacteria

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c. spirilla

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Type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is known as ________.
a. cocci
b. pus
c. spirilla
d. flagellum

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a. cocci

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Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called __________.
a. spore-forming
b. cilia
c. protoplasm
d. photosynthesis

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c. protoplasm

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Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the __________.
a. life cycle of bacteria
b. chemical origin of bacteria
c. beneficial effects
d. surrounding environment

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a. life cycle of bacteria

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Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?
a. swelling
b. decreased blood flow
c. chilling of tissue
d. numbness

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a. swelling

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A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of __________.
a. lesions
b. tissue
c. pus
d. blood

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c. pus

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A pimple or an abscess is an example of a __________.
a. blood disease
b. general infection
c. daughter cell
d. local infection

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d. local infection

26
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a __________.
a. skin infection
b. respiratory infection
c. gastrointestinal infection
d. systemic infection

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a. skin infection

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A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called __________.
a. characteristic
b. communicable
c. communal
d. microbial

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b. communicable

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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a __________.
a. bacteria
b. parasite
c. virus
d. contaminant

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c. virus

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Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called __________.
a. positive pathogens
b. acquired pathogens
c. inoculation pathogens
d. bloodborne pathogens

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d. bloodborne pathogens

30
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Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage?
a. Hepatitis
b. Tuberculosis
c. Pneumonia
d. Blood poisonin

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a. Hepatitis

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes __________.
a. MRSA
b. AIDS
c. hepatitis
d. HPV

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b. AIDS

32
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Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are __________.
a. bloodborne pathogens
b. fungi
c. parasites
d. pathogens

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b. fungi

33
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Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?
a. Tinea barbae
b. Staph
c. Mildew
d. Tinea pedis

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c. Mildew

34
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Poisonous substances are produced by some microorganisms are called ____________.
a. contaminants
b. toxins
c. bacilli
d. pathogens

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b. toxins

35
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The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is _____________.
a. tinea pedis
b. tinea barbae
c. tinea capitis
d. barber’s itch

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a. tinea pedis

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The body’s first line of defense against infection is _______________.
a. healthy, uncompromised skin
b. body secretions
c. white blood cells
d. antitoxins

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a. healthy, uncompromised skin

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Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____________.
a. fungi
b. fumigations
c. parasites
d. pathogens

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c. parasites

38
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What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite?
a. scabies
b. head lice
c. pediculosis
d. barber’s itch

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a. scabies

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What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations?
a. natural immunity
b. natural healing
c. acquired immunity
d. acquired resistance

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c. acquired immunity

40
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What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?
a. sterilization
b. cleaning
c. disinfection
d. decontamination

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a. sterilization

41
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Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
a. using a supersonic unit
b. using a cleaning solvent
c. washing with soap and water
d. boiling for at least five minutes

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b. using a cleaning solvent

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A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _______________.
a. allergy
b. infection
c. disease
d. parasite

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a. allergy

43
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The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is ____________.
a. effect
b. concentration
c. efficacy
d. disinfection

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c. efficacy

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Phenolic disinfectants are __________.
a. a form of alcohol
b. among the safest disinfectants
c. known carcinogens
d. the preferred disinfectants for pedicure tubs

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c. known carcinogens

45
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Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for ____________.
a. phenols
b. bleach
c. baking soda
d. soap

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b. bleach

46
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Which item would be described as multi-use?
a. wooden sticks
b. nippers
c. gauze
d. cotton balls

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b. nippers

47
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Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be __________.
a. discarded
b. washed
c. stored
d. immersed

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a. discarded

48
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Which statement best describes UV sanitizers?
a. They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.
b. They are particularly effective with viruses.
c. They are more effective than liquid disinfectants.
d. They are required by most states.

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a. They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.

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Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?
a. whirlpool foot spa
b. air jet basin
c. pipeless spa
d. non-whirlpool basin

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a. whirlpool foot spa

50
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Which substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?
a. sodium hypochlorite solutions
b. chelating soaps
c. alcohol-based cleaners
d. ammonia-based disinfectants

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b. chelating soaps

51
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Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called __________.
a. disinfectants
b. quats
c. antiseptics
d. cleaners

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c. antiseptics

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Which statement describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?
a. They are preferable to the use of soap and water because they are more effective.
b. They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water.
c. In general, they are as effective as soap and water, but may be more drying.
d. Most state health departments mandate the use of waterless hand sanitizers.

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b. They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water.

53
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Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the ____________.
a. DOL
b. DOE
c. CDC
d. FDA

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c. CDC

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______________ gloves are considered the best choice for use in nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy.
a. latex
b. vinyl
c. nitrile
d. cotton

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c. nitrile

55
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Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called ______________.
a. personal protective equipment
b. standard precautions
c. universal precautions
d. infection control equipment

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a. personal protective equipment

56
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When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
a. 20 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. one minute
d. two minutes

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a. 20 seconds

57
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Which scenario is an example of an exposure incident?
a. a client slips and falls, spraining her ankle
b. a client is found to have head lice
c. a cosmetologist provides a service for which she is not licensed
d. a cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to the client

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d. a cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to the client

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If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be ______________.
a. saved for examination by the local health department
b. placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag
c. wrapped in a paper towel and thrown out with the rest of the trash
d. taken to the outside garbage rather than left inside the salon or spa

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b. placed in a plastic bag which is the placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag

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