Infection Control Flashcards
What is given to prevent viruses?
vaccines
Phenolics have?
High pH
Bleach must contain what % of sodium hypochlorite?
5%
Most common bacteria are?
bacilli
The number of viable organisms in or on the object or surface prior to decontamination or sterilization is called?
Bioburden
What agency created OSHA?
The U.S. Department of Labor
Amount of time a disinfectant must stay on a surface to be effective is called?
Contact time
Most common way infections spread in a salon?
Dirty hands
Flagella are also known as
Cilia
Gaseous substance capable of destroying pathogenic bacteria
fumigant
Local Infections is indicated by
Lesions containing pus
Pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters
Staphylococci
Disinfectant that is known as a carcinogen
Phenolics
Skin disease caused by head lice
Pediculosis capitis
Virus on back of the foot resembles clustered small black dots
HPV