Infection Control And First Aid Flashcards
Which of the following steps should a cosmetologist perform immediately prior to a service?
Wash hands with warm water and soap
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on…
Tools and multi-use supplies
Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces are called…
Disinfectants
The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is…
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Key product information, such as toxicology, first-aid, fire-fighting measures and ecological information, is provided by the…
SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Who is the party responsible for distribution of Safety Data Sheets?
Manufacturer
What is given to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective?
EPA registration number
What does the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require the use of, when tools and multi-use supplies come into contact with blood or body fluid?
Approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant
What step should be taken after removing all hair from a brush during a disinfection procedure?
Wash brush with soap and water
All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before…
Immersing
Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during service must be…
Discarded or disinfected
Metal tools and nonporous supplies used be disinfected…
After each use
Where should disinfected implements be stored?
In a disinfected, dry and covered container
If a tool is free from dirt, oil, and/or microbes, it has been…
Decontaminated
Always store disinfectants in containers that are…
Labeled
What precautions should you take when using chemical disinfectants?
Store implements in a cool, dry area
Tightly cover and label all containers
Purchase chemicals in small quantities
Why is it important to add disinfectant to water when diluting a concentrate?
Prevents concentration
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
As directed by the manufacturer
Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?
Electrolysis
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be…
Disposable
Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or…
Dry heat
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when…
Tools come in contact with blood or body fluid
Do tools that have NOT come in contact with blood or body fluid require the use of an EPA-registered disinfectant?
Yes
When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting tools, what should occur first?
Put on safety glasses and single-use gloves
What is a basic hand washing procedure?
Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
What do you do first when a blood exposure incident occurs?
Stop the service
When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after the bleeding stops?
Apply bandage
If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which of the rolling actions is recommended to treat the burn area?
Immerse in cool water
In case of a chemical injury to the eye, which of the following steps is recommended?
Flush the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes
