Infection Control Flashcards
Parasites are types of
Pathogenic bacteria
the bacteria with a corkscrew or spiral shape
spirilla
the type of bacteria that has a rod shape is called
bacilli
a MSDS contains important information about a product, including
storage requirements
the most important rule to remember when mixing disinfectants is to always
follow manufacturers instructions
the guidelines and controls for infection control published by the CDC are called
Universal Precaustions
the tupe of bacteria called cocci have what shape
round
the one-celled microorganisms also known as germs or microbes are
bacteria
certain bacteria move about with the help of hair-like extensions called:
flagella
penetrating cells and becoming a part of them is a characteristic of :
viruses
after each use, linens that come in contact with a clients skin should be laundered with
bleach
an EPA registered disinfectant with bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal should be used to disinfect foot spas how often ?
after each client
cocci rarely
show self movement
a sign of bacterial infection is
pus
certain bacteria, during their inactive stage, form outer coverings called
spores
disinfectants are too strong to be used on
skin, hair or nails
implements must be thoroughly cleaned before they are
soaked in disinfectants
a typical example of a general infection is
syphilis
fungi, or vegetable parasites, cause contagious diseases such as
ringworm
the disease that breaks down the body’s immune system is known as ,
AIDS
any item used to perform a salon service on a client must be disinfected or
discarded
cotton balls or wipes used in cleaning up a blood spill should be
double bagged before disposing
an EPA registered tuberculocidal disinfectant, or one that kills the HBV and HIV virus, is required by OSHA for all implements that come into contact with
blood or bodily fluids
diseases caused by viruses include
measles and hepatitis
for disinfection of implements, states requiring hospital disinfection do not allow the use of
alcohol
in the salon, hands should be thoroughly washed before and after each service with
warm water and soap
tongs, gloved hands, or a draining basket should be used to remove implements from
disinfectants
the HIV virus is not transmitted by
kissing and hugging
Pus-forming bacteria that causes strep throat and blood poisoning are
streptococci
only one level of decontamination, sterilization is capable of killing
bacterial spores
once implements have been disinfected, they should be stored in
disinfected and covered container
In order to be considered “Formulate for Hospitals”, a disinfectant must be: pseudomonacidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and….
Virucidal
immunity is the ability of the body to resist
infection
the technical term for bacteria that live on dead matter is
saporphytes
a disease that is transmitted from one person to another by contact is said to be
communicable
surgeons and dentists are required to practice __________ with their tools
sterilization
clients who show signs of a contagious disease or condition should be
referred to a physician
a Material Safety Data sheet on every product is required by
Federal Law
products used in the salon that are considered sanitizers are
antiseptics
disinfectant’s may be used on
nonporous surfaces
some implements have parts that cannot be immersed in liquid but must still be disinfected, such as
nail drill
the government agency that regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is
OSHA
mitosis is the process by which bacteria
divide
acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by
the HIV virus
bacteria that causes disease are called
pathogenic
proper disinfection procedure includes changing the solution in a wet sanitizer when
it looks cloudy
the spirilla bacteria Treponema Pallida causes
Syphilis
hepatitis is caused by a bloodborne virus and involves inflammation of the
liver
there are three main levels of decontamination
sterilization, disinfection and sanitation
each individual state and the _________ must approve all disinfectants
EPA
