Infection Control

Question 1

Parasites are types of

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Pathogenic bacteria

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the bacteria with a corkscrew or spiral shape

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spirilla

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the type of bacteria that has a rod shape is called

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bacilli

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a MSDS contains important information about a product, including

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storage requirements

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the most important rule to remember when mixing disinfectants is to always

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follow manufacturers instructions

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the guidelines and controls for infection control published by the CDC are called

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Universal Precaustions

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the tupe of bacteria called cocci have what shape

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round

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the one-celled microorganisms also known as germs or microbes are

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bacteria

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certain bacteria move about with the help of hair-like extensions called:

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flagella

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penetrating cells and becoming a part of them is a characteristic of :

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viruses

Question 11

after each use, linens that come in contact with a clients skin should be laundered with

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bleach

Question 12

an EPA registered disinfectant with bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal should be used to disinfect foot spas how often ?

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after each client

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cocci rarely

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show self movement

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a sign of bacterial infection is

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pus

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certain bacteria, during their inactive stage, form outer coverings called

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spores

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disinfectants are too strong to be used on

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skin, hair or nails

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implements must be thoroughly cleaned before they are

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soaked in disinfectants

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a typical example of a general infection is

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syphilis

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fungi, or vegetable parasites, cause contagious diseases such as

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ringworm

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the disease that breaks down the body’s immune system is known as ,

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AIDS

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any item used to perform a salon service on a client must be disinfected or

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discarded

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cotton balls or wipes used in cleaning up a blood spill should be

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double bagged before disposing

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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

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blood or bodily fluids

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diseases caused by viruses include

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measles and hepatitis

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for disinfection of implements, states requiring hospital disinfection do not allow the use of

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alcohol

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in the salon, hands should be thoroughly washed before and after each service with

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warm water and soap

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tongs, gloved hands, or a draining basket should be used to remove implements from

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disinfectants

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the HIV virus is not transmitted by

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kissing and hugging

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Pus-forming bacteria that causes strep throat and blood poisoning are

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streptococci

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only one level of decontamination, sterilization is capable of killing

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bacterial spores

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once implements have been disinfected, they should be stored in

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disinfected and covered container

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In order to be considered “Formulate for Hospitals”, a disinfectant must be: pseudomonacidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and….

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Virucidal

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immunity is the ability of the body to resist

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infection

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the technical term for bacteria that live on dead matter is

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saporphytes

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a disease that is transmitted from one person to another by contact is said to be

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communicable

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surgeons and dentists are required to practice __________ with their tools

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sterilization

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clients who show signs of a contagious disease or condition should be

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referred to a physician

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a Material Safety Data sheet on every product is required by

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Federal Law

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products used in the salon that are considered sanitizers are

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antiseptics

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disinfectant’s may be used on

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nonporous surfaces

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some implements have parts that cannot be immersed in liquid but must still be disinfected, such as

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nail drill

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the government agency that regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is

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OSHA

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mitosis is the process by which bacteria

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divide

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acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by

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the HIV virus

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bacteria that causes disease are called

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pathogenic

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proper disinfection procedure includes changing the solution in a wet sanitizer when

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it looks cloudy

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the spirilla bacteria Treponema Pallida causes

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Syphilis

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hepatitis is caused by a bloodborne virus and involves inflammation of the

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liver

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there are three main levels of decontamination

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sterilization, disinfection and sanitation

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each individual state and the _________ must approve all disinfectants

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EPA