Infection Control Flashcards
Federal and state agencies regulate the beauty and wellness professions. State agencies __________.
regulate licensing
Which of the following are single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics?
Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics
Effective sterilization typically requires the use of a(n) __________.
autoclave
Which standards address issues relating to your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products and how to avoid these hazards
OSHA
The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper**
cleaning
__________ has been linked in recent years to disfiguring infections associated particularly with pedicure bowls.**
mycoobacterium
As a precaution, you should always test the water temperature __________ before applying to a client’s hair or scalp.
on the inside of the wrist
What is one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another?
using proper hand washing
What type of infection occurs when the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body, rather than staying in one area or organ?
systemic
All electrical appliances and tools should be stored safely when in proximity to __________.
water
__________ is the process that destroys all microbial life, including spores.
sterilization
Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproductive function?**
Viruses are capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproductive function.
Disinfectants are __________ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Disinfectants are pesticides and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
What type of incident is contact with non intact skin, blood, body fluid, or potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of a worker’s duties?
An exposure incident is the term for contact with non intact skin, blood, bodily fluids, or potentially infectious materials as the result of a worker’s duties or performance.
Should you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to __________
stop service immediately
A disinfectant that is fungicidal is capable of destroying __________
molds
Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?
Disinfectants are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces
Disinfectants are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces
bacterial spores
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?
EPA
As a beauty professional, you should be aware of your environment so that you can eliminate ______
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
pathogenic
Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes?
phenolic disinfectants
What should you never mix with bleach**
detergents
Staph bacteria are responsible for __________ **
food poisoning
Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing **
Biofilms keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing
