INFECTION CONTROL (102.2) Flashcards
Which disinfection types are known as cancer-causing chemicals?
Phenolics
Preclean tools before
Immersing
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HBV and HIV is required for use when:
When nonporous tools come in contact with blood or hbody fluids
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill:
Viruses
What process may be used to loosen pathogens for removal when cleaning a surface ?
Scrubbing process
Removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens to aid in slowing he growth of pathogens is:
Cleaning
How are contaminated supplies discarded after a blood-exposure incident?
Place in a plastic bag then into a closed trash container with a liner
Which agency approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?
EPA
All of the following terms describe the type of container disinfected no porous tools or multi-use supplies are stored in EXCEPT:
Open
An example of a single-use supply are:
Gloves
Key product information-such as toxicology, first aid, firefighting measures and ecological information-is provided by the:
SDS
Two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations are the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the:
Labeling of Products
as an esthetician, you will want to find an approved EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective and:
Quick-acting
To be an effective disinfectant, bleach needs to contain which of the following ingredients?
Chlorine bleach
All of the following statements are precautions regarding disinfectants, EXCEPT:
Use hands to remove objects from disinfectant
What should you do with a porous item such as a sponge, head covering or spatula once it has been used on a client?
Discard it
This informs the user about what the disinfectant product is effective against:
Efficacy label
Multiple quats are usually able to disinfect within:
10 minutes
Tools used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:
Disposable
What is the unintentional transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or surface to another with armful effects?
Cross-contamination
Sterilization standards require the use of heat, steam or:
Chemical sterilants
Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as:
Infection control
Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades or lancets, in a(n):
Puncture-proof sharps container
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
Daily as required by the EPA
Which of the following is NOT a method used to ventilate the salon/spa for a healthy environment?
Maintain an average room temperature of about 60F (15.5C)
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
Nonporous
The regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety an health standards in the workplace is:
OSHA
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n):
Antiseptic
What type of disinfectant is nontoxic to the skin?
Accelerated hydrogen peroxide
Sufficient ventilation can transmit allergens and pathogens throughout the air: true or false
False
How are nonelectrical tools removed from disinfectant once the required time has passed?
Tongs or gloved hands
Complete immersion means
The entire tool is covered by the liquid disinfectant
Which of the following steps should an esthetician perform before beginning each service?
Wash hands with soap and warm water
Infection control is divided into the following methods:
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
Which of the foundation of infection control effects and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself and your clients?
Basic handwashing
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception of spores on non porous surfaces, is referred to as:
Disinfection
Which of the following products can be toxic and could be harmful to your skin?
Disinfectants
The three most common types of gloves available in the market are latex, nitrile, and vinyl: true or false
True
Nonporous tools and multi-use supplies used in the salon/spa should be disinfected:
After each use
What term identifies how long a disinfectant needs to be in direct contact with the surface or item to be disinfected?
Contact time
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects?
Autoclave
What percentage of alcohol can be used as an antiseptic for the skin?
At least 70%
What requires that employees be informed of the Danes of he materials used in the workplace?
HCS
An esthetician failed to wear safety glasses when mixing a disinfectant. Some disinfectant splattered into her eye. Where would she locate specific product information to guide her in removing this disinfectant?
SDS
A disinfectant is acceptable fro use on:
Nonporous tools and multi-use supplies
The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is:
Sterilization
Within the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System (GHS) a skull and crossbones illustration inside a red diamond shape represents:
Acute toxicity
Who is the party responsible for distributing of Safety Data Sheets?
Manufacturer
What is the proper way to store bleach?
Away from heat and light
Infectious micro-organisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans are called?
Bloodborne pathogens
Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic handwashing procedure?
Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
In addition to the efficacy clams on the label what information is assigned to a product to show its approval?
EPA registration number
Examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) include all of the following EXCEPT:
Towels
Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception of spores and nonporous surfaces are called:
Disinfectants
How does cleaning a tool help prevent the spread of disease?
Reduces amount of organic matter that contributes to growth of pathogens
Ellen has noticed mold beginning to grow near the sink. Which type of disinfectant does she need to use to destroy this fungus ?
Fungicidals
What do you do first when a blood-exposed incident occurs?
Stop the service
When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting nonelectrical tools, which of the following steps would occur first?
Put on safety glasses and single-use gloves
All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be discarded or:
Disinfected
