Foundations Ch 05 Vocabulary Infection Control Flashcards
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a disease that breaks down the body’s immune system; caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
antiseptics
showing no symptoms or signs of infection
asymptomatic
single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics; some are harmful; some are harmless
bacteria
bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments and to shed the coating when conditions become more favorable to them
bacterial spores
capable of destroying bacteria
bactericidal
colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body
biofilms
disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
bloodborne pathogens
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks
chelating soaps
(aka chelating detergents)
a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs; also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection; required before disinfecting
cleaning
able to be communicated; transferable by contact from one person to another
communicable
disease that is capable of being spread from one person to another
contagious disease
(aka communicable disease)
the presence, or the reasonable anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface, or visible debris or residues such as dirt, hair and skin
contamination
determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests; federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing this
diagnosis
transmission of pathogens through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
direct transmission
an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function
disease
chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces
disinfectants
a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores) on environmental surfaces
disinfection
the ability of a product to produce the intended effect; on a disinfectant label, it indicates specific pathogens destroyed or disabled when used properly
efficacy
contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infections materials, which is the result of the performance of an employee’s duties
exposure incident
single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts; they can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm
fungi
capable of destroying molds and fungi
fungicidal
a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the lifer
hepatitis
an inflammatory disease of the skin caused by a viral infection and characterized by small vesicles in clusters
herpes simplex virus
virus that causes HIV disease and AIDS
human immunodeficiency virus
virus that can infect the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually in clustered groups; also a cutaneous viral infection commonly contracted through sexual transmission and exhibited by genital warts
human papilloma virus (HPV)
transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface
indirect transmission
the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens
infection
the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another
infection control
caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
infectious
disease caused by pathogenic (harmful) microorganisms that enter the body; it may or may not be spread from one person to anoterh
infectious disease
a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling
inflammation
an infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus
local infection
type of infectious bacteria that is high resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
microorganism
a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the barbership
mildew
items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluids; reusable
multiuse
a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water
mycobacterium
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harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm
nonpathogenic
an item that is made of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids
nonporous
illness resulting form conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
occupational disease
organisms that grow, feed and shelter on or inside another organism, while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
parasites
disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites
parasitic disease
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
pathogenic
disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
pathogenic disease
infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice
pediculosis capitis
tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
phenolic disinfectants
made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings; absorbent
porous
a fluid created by infection
pusco
products designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces; they are appropriate for use in noncritical (noninvasive) environments and are effective against most pathogens of concern in the salon, spa, or barbershop environment.
quaternary ammonium compounds
(quats)
a fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions
ringworm
a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level
sanitation
(sanitizing)
a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
scabies
common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon, spa, and barbershop
sodium hypochlorite
guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious
Standard Precautions
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes; causes abscesses, pustules, and boils
staphylococci
the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
sterilization
an infection where the pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ
systemic infection
also known as barber’s itch; a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin; it is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp
tinea barbae
a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles
tinea capitis
often referred to as phenolics, are proved to kill bacterium that cause tuberculosis, in addition to other pathogens destroyed through the use of hospital disinfectants
tuberculocidal disinfectants
a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing
tuberculosis
capable of destroying viruses
virucidal
a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms. It is capable of replication only through takin over the host cell’s reproductive function
virus
