Infection Control Flashcards
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?
sale of chemicals used on the job and enforcement of job safety
Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?
the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
Indirect transmission of a disease ______.
happens through contact with an intermediate object
There are ______ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ______ primary type(s).
thousands; two
Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and indirect transmission?
Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.
Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ______.
Pus
Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?
Strep
Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?
Most strains make us very ill.
Which of the following is TRUE of the process of disinfection?
It eliminates most microorganisms.
There are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon, spa, and barbershop. Which of the following is one of them?
pediculosis capitis
Which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?
the word concentrate
When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ______.
Greatly reduced
OSHA defines PPEs as ____
specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
Which of the following statements is false?
Never add disinfectant to water when diluting.
