Infection Control Flashcards
The minimum immersion time in a quaternary solution is:
Two minutes
To prepare a 1000 ppm solution of quaternary ammonium compound, using a 15% active ingredient, you would mix:
3/4 ounces of «quat» to a gallon of water
The germicidal strength in a quaternary ammonia compound should be no less than:
1000ppm
Antiseptic are used to:
Slow down the growth if germs
Disinfecting instruments in a beauty salon is normally accomplished by the use of:
Chemicals
The sterilizing method most used in a beauty shop involves the using of:
Chemicals
An infection may entail all but one of the following:
Benign condition
The process by which a fire may start without an outside source of flame is called:
Spontaneous combustion
The most «common»’ way that bacteria will enter the body is through:
Mouth
Bacteria in the slumber stage are called
Spore
Viruses
Produces decease with are difficult to control
To make a 1000 p.p.m. «quat» solution, the strength of the active ingredient used:
Can be any of the above depending on the proportions of water and quat used
Pus forming organisms that grow in bunches or clusters and cause abscesses, pustules, and boil are called:
Staphylococci
The cocci bacteria that grows in pairs and causes pneumonia is:
Diplococci
Mix 2 ounces of ammonia with 1 quart of tepid water or 60 milliliters of ammonia in 0.95 liters of water to clean the following:
Mirrors, windows, and sinks
The condition when the tissues surrounding the nail are infected and inflamed is known as:
Paronychia
Which of the following can be used to sanitize manicuring implements:
Disinfectant
The required strength when instruments are disinfected in a solution of calcium hypochlorite is:
500 p.p.m.
Which of the following bacteria form spherical spores with tough coverings during the inactive stage:
Anthrax and Tetanus Bacilli
An important Spirilla bacteria that causes Syphilis is:
Treponema Pallida
Chemical that halt or hinder the growth of pathogenic bacteria are known as:
Disinfectant
Because electrical appliances cannot be immersed for cleaning, the best method tosanitize the portion coming into contact with the skin is:
Wipe with an EPA registered disinfectant
Broad Spectrum Disinfectants can be used to:
Kill bacterial growth on a surface
An example of an antiseptic is:
Antibacterial soap and Antimicrobial soap
The 1997 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard applies to implements that accidentallycome into contact with blood or bodily fluids, and require the use of an EPA registeredtuberculocidal disinfectant or an EPA registered disinfectant with an efficacy against:
HIV and HBV
Using an _____, the technician should wash their hands, lathering for at least 15-20 seconds, prior to each service.
Antimicrobial liquid-pump soap
Chemicals that retard the growth of bacteria are called:
Antiseptic
Hand sanitizers are an example of which level of Infection Control:
Antiseptics
Substantially reduce the amount of pathogens on a surface
Sanitation
The FDA requires which of the following
Requires predisposition tests, patch tests, P.D. tests
The most common disinfectants used in the salon are:
Ultra-violet
A substance that will kill germs, microbes, and bacterial spores on contaminated tools and other non-porous surfaces:
Sterilizer
An antiseptic can be used to:
Sanitize
Disinfection may best be defined as:
The killing of most bacteria and viruses on a surface or tools
Sanitation may best be defined as:
The substantial reduction of pathogens from a surface or tools
Sets the requirements for Universal Precautions
OSHA
This is the body’s first line of defense against infection:
Unbroken skin
Which agency mandates an MSDS be available for each product:
OSHA
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident
Antiseptic
Whose legal responsibility is not to protect clients from harmful pathogens found on contaminated salon tools and equipment
CDC
Implements that have been cleansed, and are ready for use, should be kept in a:
Dry sanitizer
Pediculosis refers to:
Lice
Which method of sterilization is commonly used in the salon & spa industry:
Chemical
Formerly known as Hospital Grade or Hospital Level Disinfectants?
Broad Spectrum Disinfectants
