Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Infection Control > Infection Control > Flashcards

Infection Control Flashcards

1
Q

What agencies regulate licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon.

A

State

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What level of infection control eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.

A

The process of disinfection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Bacteria can exist where?

A

Almost everywhere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What bacteria can cause infection?

A

Pathogenic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What bacteria help the body break down food and protect against infection.

A

Nonpathogenic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Lyme disease is caused by what bacteria?

A

spirilla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Bacteria cell division is called

A

binary fission

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment is called

A

occupational disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Viruses are not affected by

A

antibiotics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Type of immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

A

Natural

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Use of disinfectants as hand cleaners can cause

A

skin irritation and allergy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Disinfectants must be registered with the

A

EPA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Salons pose a lower infection risk when compared to

A

hospitals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Ultraviolet (UV) sanitizers are useful storage containers, but they do not

A

disinfect or sterilize

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Medical studies suggest that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than

A

regular soaps or detergents.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n):

A

MSDS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:

A

disinfectants

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

List state regulatory agencies

A

licensing agencies
health departments
boards of cosmetology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Laws are also called

A

statutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n)

A

infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

A

clean

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are

A

bacteria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Nonpathogenic bacteria are

A

harmless

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is

A

cocci

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:

A

protoplasm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:

A

life cycle of bacteria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Inflammation is characterized by

A

swelling
heat
pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:

A

pus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:

A

local infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:

A

communicable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:

A

virus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:

A

bloodborne pathogens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:

A

hepatitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:

A

AIDS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are:

A

fungi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

A

mildew

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:

A

tinea pedis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:

A

parasites

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:

A

scabies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:

A

acquired immunity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

What is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

A

using an ultrasonic unit
using a cleaning solvent
washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n):

A

allergy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:

A

efficacy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:

A

quaternary ammonium compounds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

What is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?

A

can cause some metals to rust \
are known carcinogens
can damage plastic and rubber

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:

A

bleach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

What is an example of a multi-use item in the cosmetology field

A

nippers

48
Q

Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be:

A

discarded

49
Q

When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

A

20 seconds

50
Q

Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by:

A

OSHA

51
Q

If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:

A

contaminated waste container

52
Q

Number of viable organisms in or on the object or surface or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination or sterilization

A

bioburden

53
Q

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms

A

toxins

54
Q

Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria

A

spirilla

55
Q

Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores

A

sterilization

56
Q

Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the FDA

A

antiseptics

57
Q

Round-shaped bacteria

A

cocci

58
Q

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces

A

disinfectants

59
Q

Short rod-shaped bacteria

A

bacilli

60
Q

Which is a mechanical process?

A

Cleaning

61
Q

In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with ?

A

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System

62
Q

According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to?

A

understand safety concerns associated with chemicals

63
Q

As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) _____ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.

A

SDS

64
Q

Which item is included in the “Identification” section of the MSDS?

A

Restrictions on product use

65
Q

OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be _____.

A

kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon

66
Q

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.

A

disinfectants

67
Q

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?

A

EPA

68
Q

What is safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats?

A

Quaternary ammonium compounds

69
Q

State regulatory agencies _____.

A

create the rules that determine how laws are applied

70
Q

Laws are also called _____.

A

statutes

71
Q

Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) _____.

A

infection

72
Q

Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

A

Cleaning

73
Q

One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as _____.

A

bacteria

74
Q

Nonpathogenic bacteria are _____.

A

harmless

75
Q

Round-shaped bacteria are called _____.

A

cocci

76
Q

Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?

A

Staphylococci

77
Q

Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called _____.

A

bacilli

78
Q

Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____.

A

spirilla

79
Q

The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is known as _____.

A

cocci

80
Q

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____.

A

protoplasm

81
Q

Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the _____.

A

life cycle of bacteria

82
Q

Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?

A

Swelling

83
Q

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of _____.

A

pus

84
Q

A pimple or an abscess is an example of a _____.

A

local infection

85
Q

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _____.

A

skin infection

86
Q

A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called _____.

A

communicable

87
Q

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a _____.

A

virus

88
Q

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called _____.

A

bloodborne pathogens

89
Q

Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage?

A

Hepatitis

90
Q

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _____.

A

AIDS

91
Q

Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are _____.

A

fungi

92
Q

Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

A

Mildew

93
Q

Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called _____.

A

toxins

94
Q

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is _____.

A

tinea pedis

95
Q

The body’s first line of defense against infection is _____.

A

healthy, uncompromised skin

96
Q

Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____.

A

parasites

97
Q

What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite?

A

Scabies

98
Q

What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations?

A

Acquired immunity

99
Q

What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?

A

Sterilization

100
Q

Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

A

Using a cleaning solvent

101
Q

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _____.

A

allergy

102
Q

The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is _____.

A

efficacy

103
Q

Phenolic disinfectants are _____.

A

known carcinogens

104
Q

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for _____.

A

bleach

105
Q

Which item would be described as multi-use?

A

Nippers

106
Q

Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be _____.

A

discarded

107
Q

Which best describes UV sanitizers?

A

They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.

108
Q

Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?

A

Whirlpool foot spa

109
Q

Which substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?

A

Chelating soaps

110
Q

Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called _____.

A

antiseptics

111
Q

Which statement describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?

A

They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water.

112
Q

Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the _____.

A

CDC

113
Q

_____ 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.

A

Nitrile

114
Q

Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called _____.

A

personal protective equipment

115
Q

When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

A

20 seconds

116
Q

What is an example of an exposure incident?

A

A cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to a client.

117
Q

If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be _____.

A

placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag

Infection Control (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions