Infection Control Flashcards
bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are
a. diplococci
b. bacilli
c. spirilla
d. cocci
a. diplococci
which agency publishes the guidelines known as Standard Precautions
a. FDA
b. OSHA
c. CDC
d. EPA
c. CDC
Using ______ bleach can damage metal and plastic
a. too little
b. diluted
c. any amount of
d. too much
d. too much
Indirect vs direct transmission
indirect - transmission via object
direct - transmission from another person
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an items surface and the removal of visible debris or residue
a. disinfection
b. cleaning
c. decontamination
d. sterilization
c. decontamination
Which bacteria are transmitted in the air, in dust, or within the substance in which they settle?
a. spirilla
b. bacilli
c. flagella
d. cocci
d. cocci
What is given to prevent viruses from growing in the body?
a. vaccines
b. antibiotics
c. antifungals
d. diuretics
a. vaccines
Disinfection vs decontamination vs sterilization
disinfection - chemical process that destroys most but not necessarily all harmful organisms on surfaces
decontamination - removal of blood and all other potentially infectious material on items surface; removal of visible debris or residue
sterilization - process that destroys all microbial life
short rod shaped bacteria; causes tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diptheria
bacilli
round shaped bacteria
cocci
pus forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; causes strep and blood poisoning
streptococci
spherical bacteria that grows in pairs and causes pneumonia
diplococci
spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria that causes Lymes and certain STDs
spirilla
What is the first step of the pre-service procedure?
a. Disinfect your station and client chair.
b. Put on a fresh pair of gloves.
c. Collect all implements you will use during the service.
d. Clean all tools and implements.
b. Put on a fresh pair of gloves.
