INFECTION CONTROL (102.2)

Question 1

Which disinfection types are known as cancer-causing chemicals?

Answer 1

Phenolics

Question 2

Preclean tools before

Answer 2

Immersing

Question 3

An approved EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HBV and HIV is required for use when:

Answer 3

When nonporous tools come in contact with blood or hbody fluids

Question 4

Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill:

Answer 4

Viruses

Question 5

What process may be used to loosen pathogens for removal when cleaning a surface ?

Answer 5

Scrubbing process

Question 6

Removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens to aid in slowing he growth of pathogens is:

Answer 6

Cleaning

Question 7

How are contaminated supplies discarded after a blood-exposure incident?

Answer 7

Place in a plastic bag then into a closed trash container with a liner

Question 8

Which agency approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?

Answer 8

EPA

Question 9

All of the following terms describe the type of container disinfected no porous tools or multi-use supplies are stored in EXCEPT:

Answer 9

Open

Question 10

An example of a single-use supply are:

Answer 10

Gloves

Question 11

Key product information-such as toxicology, first aid, firefighting measures and ecological information-is provided by the:

Answer 11

SDS

Question 12

Two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations are the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the:

Answer 12

Labeling of Products

Question 13

as an esthetician, you will want to find an approved EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective and:

Answer 13

Quick-acting

Question 14

To be an effective disinfectant, bleach needs to contain which of the following ingredients?

Answer 14

Chlorine bleach

Question 15

All of the following statements are precautions regarding disinfectants, EXCEPT:

Answer 15

Use hands to remove objects from disinfectant

Question 16

What should you do with a porous item such as a sponge, head covering or spatula once it has been used on a client?

Answer 16

Discard it

Question 17

This informs the user about what the disinfectant product is effective against:

Answer 17

Efficacy label

Question 18

Multiple quats are usually able to disinfect within:

Answer 18

10 minutes

Question 19

Tools used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

Answer 19

Disposable

Question 20

What is the unintentional transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or surface to another with armful effects?

Answer 20

Cross-contamination

Question 21

Sterilization standards require the use of heat, steam or:

Answer 21

Chemical sterilants

Question 22

Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as:

Answer 22

Infection control

Question 23

Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades or lancets, in a(n):

Answer 23

Puncture-proof sharps container

Question 24

How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?

Answer 24

Daily as required by the EPA

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a method used to ventilate the salon/spa for a healthy environment?

Answer 25

Maintain an average room temperature of about 60F (15.5C)

Question 26

An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?

Answer 26

Nonporous

Question 27

The regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety an health standards in the workplace is:

Answer 27

OSHA

Question 28

A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n):

Answer 28

Antiseptic

Question 29

What type of disinfectant is nontoxic to the skin?

Answer 29

Accelerated hydrogen peroxide

Question 30

Sufficient ventilation can transmit allergens and pathogens throughout the air: true or false

Answer 30

False

Question 31

How are nonelectrical tools removed from disinfectant once the required time has passed?

Answer 31

Tongs or gloved hands

Question 32

Complete immersion means

Answer 32

The entire tool is covered by the liquid disinfectant

Question 33

Which of the following steps should an esthetician perform before beginning each service?

Answer 33

Wash hands with soap and warm water

Question 34

Infection control is divided into the following methods:

Answer 34

Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization

Question 35

Which of the foundation of infection control effects and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself and your clients?

Answer 35

Basic handwashing

Question 36

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:

Answer 36

Disinfection

Question 37

Which of the following products can be toxic and could be harmful to your skin?

Answer 37

Disinfectants

Question 38

The three most common types of gloves available in the market are latex, nitrile, and vinyl: true or false

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Nonporous tools and multi-use supplies used in the salon/spa should be disinfected:

Answer 39

After each use

Question 40

What term identifies how long a disinfectant needs to be in direct contact with the surface or item to be disinfected?

Answer 40

Contact time

Question 41

What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects?

Answer 41

Autoclave

Question 42

What percentage of alcohol can be used as an antiseptic for the skin?

Answer 42

At least 70%

Question 43

What requires that employees be informed of the Danes of he materials used in the workplace?

Answer 43

HCS

Question 44

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?

Answer 44

SDS

Question 45

A disinfectant is acceptable fro use on:

Answer 45

Nonporous tools and multi-use supplies

Question 46

The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is:

Answer 46

Sterilization

Question 47

Within the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System (GHS) a skull and crossbones illustration inside a red diamond shape represents:

Answer 47

Acute toxicity

Question 48

Who is the party responsible for distributing of Safety Data Sheets?

Answer 48

Manufacturer

Question 49

What is the proper way to store bleach?

Answer 49

Away from heat and light

Question 50

Infectious micro-organisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans are called?

Answer 50

Bloodborne pathogens

Question 51

Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic handwashing procedure?

Answer 51

Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather

Question 52

In addition to the efficacy clams on the label what information is assigned to a product to show its approval?

Answer 52

EPA registration number

Question 53

Examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 53

Towels

Question 54

Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception of spores and nonporous surfaces are called:

Answer 54

Disinfectants

Question 55

How does cleaning a tool help prevent the spread of disease?

Answer 55

Reduces amount of organic matter that contributes to growth of pathogens

Question 56

Ellen has noticed mold beginning to grow near the sink. Which type of disinfectant does she need to use to destroy this fungus ?

Answer 56

Fungicidals

Question 57

What do you do first when a blood-exposed incident occurs?

Answer 57

Stop the service

Question 58

When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting nonelectrical tools, which of the following steps would occur first?

Answer 58

Put on safety glasses and single-use gloves

Question 59

All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be discarded or:

Answer 59

Disinfected