Infection Control Flashcards
Rules and regulations are ______.
More specific than laws
Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?
Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are NOT.
There are ______ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ______ primary type(s).
Thousands: Two
Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?
It is an effective disinfectant.
______ is an example of airborne/respiratory droplet transmission.
Coughing, sneezing, & talking
_____ is an example of direct transmission
Shaking hands without washing afterward , Spreads MRSA and warts
______ is an example of indirect transmission.
Contact with an intermediate object , Doorknobs, phones, work surfaces, work implements
Submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism.
VIRUSES
Resist antiseptics, antimicrobials, and disinfection through a sticky matrix substance.
BIOFILMS
Multiply best in warm, dark, damp, or dirty places.
BACTERIA
Ringworm is one example, afflicting the skin with circular lesions
FUNGI
Scabies is a skin condition caused by the itch mite, one example of these
PARASITES
Most often spread through contact with blood or other body fluids.
VIRUSES
Head lice is an example of these and is responsible for pediculosis capititis, among other diseases.
PARASITES
Staphylococci are among the most common examples of these that affect humans.
BACTERIA
Single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts.
FUNGI
Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body.
BIOFILMS
Which of the following characteristics refer to the DISINFECTING step of infection control?
Destroys most bacteria and some viruses , Requires the use of safety glasses and gloves , Second only to sterilization
Which of the following characteristics refer to the CLEANING step of infection control?
Can involve the use of an ultrasonic unit , Significantly reduces pathogens on a surface , Lowest level of decontamination
Heidi has been extremely careful on the job this week in an effort to avoid catching the virus (which is NOT an airborne virus) running through nearly every other employee’s immune system. As part of her efforts, she has not had any physical contact with any of her coworkers. If she has in fact avoided all contact with others, which of the following is TRUE?
If Heidi catches the virus, it will only have been through indirect transmission
When looking at two disinfectants, Jeremy noticed that one had a much higher efficacy than the other. Because of this information on the labels, Jeremy knows that the disinfectant with the higher efficacy claim will ______.
kill many more organisms
Walter is your coworker, and is a bit confused as to what type and level of infection control he must employ in cleaning tools, as he has been asked to do by your manager, Carlos. Walter tells you, “I have no idea what to do. Carlos told me to clean these tools and then make sure I use the highest level of infection control so that I completely destroy EVERYTHING.” As Walter’s coworker, what level of infection control should you recommend that he use, and why?
Walter should sterilize the tools, because that will destroy all microbial life.
Colleen has been a devoted beauty professional for more than 15 years. In that time, she has been employed at the same establishment. Over time, Colleen has developed a serious skin condition as a result of repeated exposure to the chemicals used on the job. Colleen’s skin condition is a(n) ______ disease.
occupational
Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
Cleaning
Jenna and Teresa are beauty professionals at a local establishment. They are discussing how clean their implements are. Their boss, Harvey, has taught them about proper infection control. Jenna feels strongly that the implements have been sterilized. Teresa, however, insists that they have only been cleaned. Which of the following would prove Jenna is RIGHT?
The implements are completely free of any visible dust, dirt, or debris.
Which of the following is TRUE when children accompany a parent to the salon, spa, or barbershop?
The children should not be left unattended at any time.
Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?
It is communicable
Before applying warm or hot water to a client’s hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______.
the inside of your wrist
What is a microorganism?
An organism that can only be seen through a microscope
Which of the following is NOT true of biofilms?
They are highly susceptible to the body’s defense mechanisms.
Justine, a business owner, is watching her newly hired beauty pro, Johan, as he works on a client. While Johan is in the middle of the treatment, he accidently drops a tool that he was using on the floor. Immediately after that, Justine is forced to quickly, yet discreetly, walk over to Johan’s station to correct him before he makes an error in judgment. Which of the following did Justine MOST LIKELY witness?
Johan continuing the service with the dropped tool
Samantha is using a strong disinfectant on all of the surfaces around her workstation. Which of the following is the only justifiable reason Samantha did not mix a dilute into the product before she began to use it?
The label on the disinfectant does not have the word “concentrate” on it.
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
A ______ is capable of igniting and burning.
Combustible
James is quite excited because he is having a sophisticated heating and air-conditioning system installed at his business. In order to keep his heating and cooling system working properly and effectively, which of the following should James AVOID doing?
locating the system’s vents directly above work stations
