Infection Control And Sanitation Flashcards
An infection, such as a pimple or abscess
Local infection
Common house hold bleach
Sodium hypochlorite
Fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions
Ringworms
Tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, very high in PH, can damage skin and eyes
Phenolic disinfectants
Fungal infection of scalp, red Papules or spots, at the opening of hair follicles
Tinea capitis
Item made of material that has no pores or openings, doesn’t absorb
Nonporous
Quats” designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces. Effective against most pathogens
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Illness resulting from employment, prolonged over exposure to certain products or ingredients
Occupational disease
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin
Antiseptics
Reusable, items that can be cleaned, disinfected and used on one or more person even if exposed to blood or body fluid
Multi use
Chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Disinfection
Type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the barber shop
Mildew
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection
Asymptomatic
Known as barbers itch, a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin, primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the neck
Tinea Barbae
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
Scabies
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.
Microorganisms
Chemical products approved by the EPA, designed to destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces
Disinfectants
Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful function and are safe since they do not cause disease or harm.
Nonpathogenic