Infection Control Flashcards
Methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms
What cause infectious diseases?
Pathogenic organisms that enter the body
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 __________
Cleaning
Destroys most, but not all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces ________
Disinfecting
Disinfectants used in salons must be:
Bactericidal
Virucidal
Fungicidal
True or false
Disinfectants are effective against bacterial spores
False
What are the four types of potential harmful organisms?
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Parasites
One celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics
Bacteria
True or false:
All bacteria are harmful
False
Name the two types of bacteria
Pathogenic
Non-pathogenic
Name the three main classifications of pathogenic bacteria
Cocci
Bacilli
Spirilla
What shape are cocci bacteria?
Round shaoe
These are short, rod-shaped bacteria
Bacilli
Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Spirilla
This type of cocci bacteria are pus forming and can cause pustules and boils, they grow in clusters
Staphylococci
Pus forming bacteria arranged in curved lines
Streptococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs
Diplococci
True or false:
Cocci rarely show active motility
True, they are mainly transmitted through air, dust, infected surfaces, etc .
True or false:
Bacilli & Spirilla are capable of movement
True
What do bacilli and spirilla bacteria use to move?
Flagella, slender hairlike extensions
Name the two phases of bacteria life cycle
Active phase
Inactive or spore forming phase
What is the best environment for bacteria to multiply?
Warm, dark, damp, or dirty places
Name the process through which bacteria divide into two new cells
Binary Fission
What are daughter cells?
New cells that are formed though binary fission
What happens to the bacteria during the inactive or spore forming phase?
When conditions become unfavorable and difficult to thrive in, they die or become inactive
Certain bacteria coat themselves with a ____________, they can withstand long periods of famine, dryness, and unsuitable temperatures
Wax-like counter shell
A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection
Inflammation
Inflammation is characterized by ____, _____, ____, and ____
Redness, heat, pain, swelling
______ in a wound is a sign of infection
Pus
Most common bacteria that affect humans
Staphylococci
In salons, staph bacteria is most frequently spread through _________ or _________
Skin to skin contact, unclean tools
What should you do if a client’s skin, scalp, neck, hands, or feet show visible signs of abrasion or infection?
Not perform any services on the client to prevent the risk of spreading infection or disease
What are viruses?
Parasitic submicroscopic particles that infect and reside in the cells of a biological organism
True or false
Virus can live and reproduce on their own
False
Virus can live and reproduce only by taking over other cells and becoming part of them
True or false
Virus and bacteria are not affected by antibiotics
False
Virus are not affected by antibiotics, bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics
What can prevent viruses from growing in the body?
Vaccines
True of false
Not all viruses have vaccines
True
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Disease-causing organisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids
Microscopic parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are called _____
Fungi
Ringworm can be cause by
A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Virus
D. Parasites
A. Fungi
What is tinea barbae?
It is a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin
What are the areas affected by tinea barbae?
Bearded areas of the face and neck, or around the scalp
Tinea barbae occurs almost exclusively in
A. Older male adolescents
B. Younger male adolescents
C. Adult males
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
Tinea barbae is also known as ______
Barber’s itch
