Infection Control And First Aid Flashcards
Which of the following steps should a cosmetologist perform immediately prior to a service
1; apply hand lotion
2: rinse hands in cold water
3: dry hands with a communal cloth towel
4: wash hands in warm water, and soap
Wash hands in 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 or nonporous surfaces are called
Disinfectants
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill
Viruses
The regulatory agency under the department of labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is
OSHA
Key product information such as toxicology, first aid, fire fighting measures and ecological information, is provided by the
SDS
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 OSHA (occupational safety and health administration) blood-borne pathogen standard require the use of when tools in multi use supplies come into contact with blood or body fluid
Approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant
Which of the following stop should be taken after removing all hair from a brush during a disinfection procedure
1: Dry brush thoroughly
2: wash brush with soap and water
3: store brush in a dry covered container
4: immerse brush in a disinfectant solution
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 a service must be
Discarded or disinfected
Metal tools, and non-porous supplies used should be disinfected
After each use
All of the following terms describe the type of container, disinfected tools, or non-porous supplies are stored in, except
1: dry
2: open
3: covered
4: disinfected
Open
If a tool is free from dirt oil and/or microbes, it has been
Decontaminated
Always store disinfectants in containers that are
Labeled
All of the following are precautions to take when using chemical disinfectants, except
1: store implements in a cool dry area
2: tightly cover, and label all containers
3: purchase chemicals in small quantities
4: use hands to remove objects from disinfectants
Use hands to remove objects from disinfectants
Why is it important to add disinfectant to water when diluting a concentrate
Prevents foaming
How often should the solution in disinfectants containers be changed?
As directed by manufacturer
Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures
1: perming
2: sculpting
3: electrolysis
4: shampooing
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. Disinfectants is required for use when
Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
What is the proper procedure for dealing with tools and multi use supplies that have not come in contact with blood or body fluids?
Use an approved EPA registered disinfectant
When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting tools, which of the following steps would occur first
Put on safety glasses, and single use gloves
Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic handwashing procedure?
1: rinse hand in Coldwater
2: use a communal towel for a drying
3: spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
4: position hands upward to allow rents to progress from fingertips to wrist
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 bleeding stops?
Apply bandage
If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which of the following actions is recommended to treat the burn area
Immerse in cool water
In the case of a chemical injury to the eye, which of the following steps is recommended
Flush the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15-30 minutes
