Infection Control And First Aid Flashcards
Microscopic, disease causing organism
Pathogen
Bacteria that does not produce disease
Non-pathogenic
Produced disease
Pathogenic
Bacteria that may be transmitted by contact with infected tissue
Contagious
One celled microorganisms. Lack nucleus
Bacteria
Organisms that need loving host to reproduce. Multicellular. Can be bacteria or a virus
Parasites
How are pathogens transmitted?
Contact with surface, infected person, water
Why is infection control necessary in a salon?
Helps eliminate or reduce transmission of pathogens
What are the three levels of decontamination?
Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational safety and health administration
Basic level of decontamination. Removes dirt and prevents growth of microorganisms but does not free it of contaminates
Sanitation
Uses chemicals to kill pathogens and prevent diseases
Disinfection
Types of disinfectant
Bacterial, virucidal, fungicidal, hospital grade, tuberculocidal
Sterilization
Highest level of decontamination. Destroys all pathogens
Shape of bacilli
Rod shaped bacteria
What can bacilli cause?
Anthrax, E. coli, tetanus, tuberculosis, and thyroid fever
Shape of spirilla
Spiraling corkscrew
Diseases caused by spirilla
Cholera, Lyme disease, syphilis
Shape of cocci
Spherical
Shape of staphylococci
Grape like clusters of cocci
Shape of streptococci
Chains or string of beads
What is diplococci
Pairs of cocci
What does staphylococci cause?
Pustules, boils, abscesses, staph infection
What is caused by streptococci
Strep threat, impetigo, tonsillitis, rheumatic fever
Procedure for bleeding wounds
End procedure, put on gloves, dress wound
Procedure for minor bleeding wounds
Direct pressure to area with clean gauze for 5 minutes, clean area, put bandage on, clean work station. Double bag trash
Procedure for severe bleeding wounds
Don’t clean wound, add pressure with clean gauze for 10 minutes, apply clean gauze and bandage, add layers do not remove anything, elevate above heart and add pressure, clean area
Procedure for minor heat or electrical burns
Cool with cold water not ice until pain subsides, blot dry, wrap with sterile gauze
Procedure for chemical burns- wet chemicals
remove clothing, flush with cold water for 20 minutes
Procedure for chemical burns- dry chemicals
remove clothing, sweep powder off before flushing. Wrap
Procedure for major heat or electrical burns
Do not remove clothing, do not apply water, cover loosely, elevate above heart, wait for emergency personnel
Procedure for strokes
Wait for emergency personnel, position with head elevated for breathing
Procedure for fainting
Elevate legs above heart, loosen clothing, monitor vital signs, cpr, cool with water
Procedure for heart attacks
Make comfortable after calling emergency personnel. CPR if needed
A in ABCs of CPR
Establishing airway
What does MSDS stand for?
Material safety data sheet
What type of obstruction is the most likely in unconscious choking victims?
Complete obstruction
What are most common salon disinfectant?
QUATS
Least serious. May redden and blister but only damages outer layer of skin
First degree burns
Penetrates through the epidermis into the dermis. Blister and redden severely and weep with fluids. Intense pain
Second degree burns
Penetrates to underlying tissue. Skin dries and breaks creating a charred appearance. Painless are most severe
Third degree burns
