Infection Control Flashcards
What agencies regulate licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon.
State
What level of infection control eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.
The process of disinfection
Bacteria can exist where?
Almost everywhere
What bacteria can cause infection?
Pathogenic
What bacteria help the body break down food and protect against infection.
Nonpathogenic
Lyme disease is caused by what bacteria?
spirilla
Bacteria cell division is called
binary fission
Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment is called
occupational disease
Viruses are not affected by
antibiotics
Type of immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
Natural
Use of disinfectants as hand cleaners can cause
skin irritation and allergy
Disinfectants must be registered with the
EPA
Salons pose a lower infection risk when compared to
hospitals.
Ultraviolet (UV) sanitizers are useful storage containers, but they do not
disinfect or sterilize
Medical studies suggest that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than
regular soaps or detergents.
Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n):
MSDS
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
disinfectants
List state regulatory agencies
licensing agencies
health departments
boards of cosmetology
Laws are also called
statutes
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n)
infection
What term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
clean
One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are
bacteria
Nonpathogenic bacteria are
harmless
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is
cocci
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
protoplasm
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:
life cycle of bacteria
Inflammation is characterized by
swelling
heat
pain
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
pus
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:
local infection
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:
communicable
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:
virus
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:
bloodborne pathogens
A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:
hepatitis
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
AIDS
Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are:
fungi
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?
mildew
The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:
tinea pedis
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:
parasites
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:
scabies
The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
acquired immunity
What is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
using an ultrasonic unit
using a cleaning solvent
washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n):
allergy
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:
efficacy
A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
quaternary ammonium compounds
What is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?
can cause some metals to rust \
are known carcinogens
can damage plastic and rubber
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
bleach
What is an example of a multi-use item in the cosmetology field
nippers
Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be:
discarded
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
20 seconds
Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by:
OSHA
If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:
contaminated waste container
Number of viable organisms in or on the object or surface or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination or sterilization
bioburden
Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms
toxins
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria
spirilla
Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
sterilization
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the FDA
antiseptics
Round-shaped bacteria
cocci
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces
disinfectants
Short rod-shaped bacteria
bacilli
Which is a mechanical process?
Cleaning
In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with ?
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System
According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to?
understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) _____ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.
SDS
Which item is included in the “Identification” section of the MSDS?
Restrictions on product use
OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be _____.
kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.
disinfectants
Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?
EPA
What is safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats?
Quaternary ammonium compounds
State regulatory agencies _____.
create the rules that determine how laws are applied
Laws are also called _____.
statutes
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) _____.
infection
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
Cleaning
One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as _____.
bacteria
Nonpathogenic bacteria are _____.
harmless
Round-shaped bacteria are called _____.
cocci
Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?
Staphylococci
Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called _____.
bacilli
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____.
spirilla
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is known as _____.
cocci
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____.
protoplasm
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the _____.
life cycle of bacteria
Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?
Swelling
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of _____.
pus
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a _____.
local infection
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _____.
skin infection
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called _____.
communicable
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a _____.
virus
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called _____.
bloodborne pathogens
Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage?
Hepatitis
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _____.
AIDS
Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are _____.
fungi
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?
Mildew
Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called _____.
toxins
The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is _____.
tinea pedis
The body’s first line of defense against infection is _____.
healthy, uncompromised skin
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____.
parasites
What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite?
Scabies
What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations?
Acquired immunity
What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?
Sterilization
Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
Using a cleaning solvent
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _____.
allergy
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is _____.
efficacy
Phenolic disinfectants are _____.
known carcinogens
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for _____.
bleach
Which item would be described as multi-use?
Nippers
Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be _____.
discarded
Which best describes UV sanitizers?
They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.
Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?
Whirlpool foot spa
Which substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?
Chelating soaps
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called _____.
antiseptics
Which statement describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?
They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water.
Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the _____.
CDC
_____ gloves are considered the best choice for use in nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy.
Nitrile
Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called _____.
personal protective equipment
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
20 seconds
What is an example of an exposure incident?
A cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to a client.
If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be _____.
placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag
