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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)

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

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chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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antiseptics

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showing no symptoms or signs of infection

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asymptomatic

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single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics; some are harmful; some are harmless

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bacteria

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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

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bacterial spores

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capable of destroying bacteria

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bactericidal

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colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body

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biofilms

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disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV

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bloodborne pathogens

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break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks

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chelating soaps
(aka chelating detergents)

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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

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cleaning

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able to be communicated; transferable by contact from one person to another

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communicable

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disease that is capable of being spread from one person to another

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contagious disease
(aka communicable disease)

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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

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contamination

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determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests; federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing this

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diagnosis

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transmission of pathogens through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking

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direct transmission

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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

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disease

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chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces

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disinfectants

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a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores) on environmental surfaces

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disinfection

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the ability of a product to produce the intended effect; on a disinfectant label, it indicates specific pathogens destroyed or disabled when used properly

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efficacy

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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

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exposure incident

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single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts; they can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm

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fungi

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capable of destroying molds and fungi

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fungicidal

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a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the lifer

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hepatitis

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an inflammatory disease of the skin caused by a viral infection and characterized by small vesicles in clusters

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herpes simplex virus

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virus that causes HIV disease and AIDS

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human immunodeficiency virus

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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

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human papilloma virus (HPV)

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transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface

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indirect transmission

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the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens

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infection

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the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another

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infection control

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caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection

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infectious

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disease caused by pathogenic (harmful) microorganisms that enter the body; it may or may not be spread from one person to anoterh

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infectious disease

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a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling

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inflammation

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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

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local infection

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type of infectious bacteria that is high resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics

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methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size

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microorganism

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a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the barbership

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mildew

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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

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multiuse

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a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water

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mycobacterium

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ha

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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

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nonpathogenic

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an item that is made of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids

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nonporous

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illness resulting form conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients

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occupational disease

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organisms that grow, feed and shelter on or inside another organism, while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism

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parasites

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disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites

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parasitic disease

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harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body

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pathogenic

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disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites

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pathogenic disease

47
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infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

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pediculosis capitis

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tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes

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phenolic disinfectants

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made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings; absorbent

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porous

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a fluid created by infection

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pusco

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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.

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quaternary ammonium compounds
(quats)

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a fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions

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ringworm

53
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a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level

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sanitation
(sanitizing)

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a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin

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scabies

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common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon, spa, and barbershop

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sodium hypochlorite

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guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious

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Standard Precautions

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pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes; causes abscesses, pustules, and boils

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staphylococci

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the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores

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sterilization

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an infection where the pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ

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systemic infection

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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

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tinea barbae

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a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles

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tinea capitis

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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

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tuberculocidal disinfectants

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a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing

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tuberculosis

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capable of destroying viruses

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virucidal

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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

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virus

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