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Infection Control Flashcards

Methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms

1
Q

What cause infectious diseases?

A

Pathogenic organisms that enter the body

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2
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The mechanical process of using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools and equipment is called __________

A

Cleaning

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3
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Destroys most, but not all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces ________

A

Disinfecting

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4
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Disinfectants used in salons must be:

A

Bactericidal
Virucidal
Fungicidal

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5
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True or false

Disinfectants are effective against bacterial spores

A

False

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6
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What are the four types of potential harmful organisms?

A

Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Parasites

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7
Q

One celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics

A

Bacteria

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8
Q

True or false:

All bacteria are harmful

A

False

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9
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Name the two types of bacteria

A

Pathogenic

Non-pathogenic

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10
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Name the three main classifications of pathogenic bacteria

A

Cocci
Bacilli
Spirilla

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11
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What shape are cocci bacteria?

A

Round shaoe

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12
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These are short, rod-shaped bacteria

A

Bacilli

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13
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Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria

A

Spirilla

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14
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This type of cocci bacteria are pus forming and can cause pustules and boils, they grow in clusters

A

Staphylococci

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15
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Pus forming bacteria arranged in curved lines

A

Streptococci

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16
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Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs

A

Diplococci

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17
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True or false:

Cocci rarely show active motility

A

True, they are mainly transmitted through air, dust, infected surfaces, etc .

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18
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True or false:

Bacilli & Spirilla are capable of movement

A

True

19
Q

What do bacilli and spirilla bacteria use to move?

A

Flagella, slender hairlike extensions

20
Q

Name the two phases of bacteria life cycle

A

Active phase

Inactive or spore forming phase

21
Q

What is the best environment for bacteria to multiply?

A

Warm, dark, damp, or dirty places

22
Q

Name the process through which bacteria divide into two new cells

A

Binary Fission

23
Q

What are daughter cells?

A

New cells that are formed though binary fission

24
Q

What happens to the bacteria during the inactive or spore forming phase?

A

When conditions become unfavorable and difficult to thrive in, they die or become inactive

25
Q

Certain bacteria coat themselves with a ____________, they can withstand long periods of famine, dryness, and unsuitable temperatures

A

Wax-like counter shell

26
Q

A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection

A

Inflammation

27
Q

Inflammation is characterized by ____, _____, ____, and ____

A

Redness, heat, pain, swelling

28
Q

______ in a wound is a sign of infection

A

Pus

29
Q

Most common bacteria that affect humans

A

Staphylococci

30
Q

In salons, staph bacteria is most frequently spread through _________ or _________

A

Skin to skin contact, unclean tools

31
Q

What should you do if a client’s skin, scalp, neck, hands, or feet show visible signs of abrasion or infection?

A

Not perform any services on the client to prevent the risk of spreading infection or disease

32
Q

What are viruses?

A

Parasitic submicroscopic particles that infect and reside in the cells of a biological organism

33
Q

True or false

Virus can live and reproduce on their own

A

False

Virus can live and reproduce only by taking over other cells and becoming part of them

34
Q

True or false

Virus and bacteria are not affected by antibiotics

A

False

Virus are not affected by antibiotics, bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics

35
Q

What can prevent viruses from growing in the body?

A

Vaccines

36
Q

True of false

Not all viruses have vaccines

A

True

37
Q

What are bloodborne pathogens?

A

Disease-causing organisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids

38
Q

Microscopic parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are called _____

A

Fungi

39
Q

Ringworm can be cause by

A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Virus
D. Parasites

A

A. Fungi

40
Q

What is tinea barbae?

A

It is a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin

41
Q

What are the areas affected by tinea barbae?

A

Bearded areas of the face and neck, or around the scalp

42
Q

Tinea barbae occurs almost exclusively in

A. Older male adolescents
B. Younger male adolescents
C. Adult males
D. Both A and C

A

D. Both A and C

43
Q

Tinea barbae is also known as ______

A

Barber’s itch

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