INFECTION CONTROL/BACTERIOLOGY

Question 1

OSHA Stands For

Answer 1

Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Regulates & enforces safety and health standard to protect employees in the workplace.

Question 2

HCS Stands for

Answer 2

Hazard Communication Standard. Requires that chemical manufacturers & importers assess & communicate the potential hazards associated with their products

Question 3

MSDS Stands for

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Material Safety Data Sheet. Contains information compiled by manufacturer about products safety.

Question 4

Define Clean

Answer 4

mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent to remove all visible dirt, debris, and disease causing germs. Also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection. Cleaning is what estheticians are required to do before disinfecting

Question 5

Define Sanitize

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a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level

Question 6

Define Disinfection

Answer 6

a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores) on environmental surfaces. Most, not necessarily all harmful organisms on surfaces. Not effective against bacterial spores.

Question 7

Four Organisms that are Harmful to the Body

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Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites

Question 8

Pathogenic Bacteria

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harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body

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Cocci

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round-shaped, appear singly or in groups

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Staphylococci (staph)

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pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters. Cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.

Question 11

EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency, registers all types of disinfectants sold in the US.

Question 12

Disinfectants

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chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (not spores) on surfaces. Two types used are hospital disinfectants and tuberculocidal disinfectants

Question 13

Infection

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the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens

Question 14

Infection Control

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Methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms

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Infectious Disease

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caused by pathogenic (harmful) organisms that enter the body

Question 16

Bacteria

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one-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics

Question 17

Streptococci

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pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads. “strep throat, or blood poisoning”

Question 18

Diplococci

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spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia

Question 19

Bacilli

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short, rod shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria

Question 20

Spirilla

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spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria

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Bloodborne Pathogens

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disease causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids such as hepatitis and HIV

Question 22

Chelating Soaps

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detergents that break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks

Question 23

Contagious Disease

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Also known as communicable disease, a disease that is spread from one person to another. Common cold, ring worm, pinkeye

Question 24

Flagella (cilia)

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slender, hair like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion (moving about)

Question 25

Tinea Pedis

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Ringworm fungus of the foot or athletes foot

Question 26

Tuberculosis

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a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing

Question 27

Universal Precautions

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a set of guidelines published by OSHA that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious for bloodborne pathogens

Question 28

Decontamination

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the removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an items surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin

Question 29

Decontamination Method 1

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cleaning and disinfecting with an EPA registered disinfectant

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Decontamination Method 2

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cleaning and sterilizing

Question 31

CDC

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Centers for Disease Control

Question 32

What should you do if a client suffers from a cut or abrasion during a service that bleeds?

Answer 32

STOP, put on gloves, apply pressure, clean with antiseptic wipe, bandage, clean and disinfect work area with EPA wipe, discard contaminated objects, seal gloves in bag, recommend client see physician

Question 33

Contaminants

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Dirt, oils, makeup on a brush, or lotion on a cotton pad

Question 34

Methods of starilization include

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autoclave and dry heat

Question 35

Efficacy

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disinfectant must have the correct efficacy/effectiveness against pathogens

Question 36

sodium hypochlorite

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chemical term for household bleach

Question 37

aseptic

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proper disinfection procedure requires complete ____ in disinfectant for the required amount of time

Question 38

immersion procedure

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handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies so they are not contaminated until they are used on a client

Question 39

Virus

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parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism. Capable of replication by taking over the host cells reproductive function.

Question 40

bloodborne pathogens

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disease-causing microoganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids - Hepatitis or HIV

Question 41

quaternary ammonium compounds

Answer 41

“quats” disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon or spa. “multiple quats”disinfect in 10 mins.

Question 42

phenolic disinfectants

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powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. formeldahyde, very high PH, can damage skin and eyes