Infection control, skin analysis and the treatment room Flashcards
Work place safety, product handling safety, employees right to know about potentially hazardous products…..all are addressed by which regulating agency?
OSHA
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body preventing it from carrying on normal function
disease
3 qualities disinfectants in salons/spas should have
bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
bacteria that can cause abscesses, pustules, and boils
staphylococci
most common type of bacteria
bacilli
Two new cells created through binary fission
daughter cells
most common way diseases are spread
dirty hands
sign of plantar warts
clusters of small black dots on the bottom of feet
type of fungus that grows on plants or objects but does not cause a human infection
mildew
form of decontamination not usually used on salons/spas
dry heat sterilization
characteristics of an ideal disinfectant
does not require daily changing, holds its efficacy, odorless, non corrosive, has strips to check effectiveness
What strength bleach solution is used to disinfect implements that have come in contact with blood
10%
What is most important when using a disinfectant
follow the directions on the label for use and dillution
what are phenolic disinfectants made of
formaldehyde
guidelines to follow when using disinfectants
place in marked containers, use tongs to remove implements from containers, wear gloves and safety goggles when mixing, replace daily
When should you wash your hands
before and after each service, after using the restroom, when they are visibly soiled, before setting out clean items
What is the first thing you do after stopping a service when a client is cut and starts to bleed
put on gloves
a burn that affects all layers of the skin causing blistering , swelling, and scarring
third degree
How long should you flush a clients eyes with water if product gets in them
15 minutes
Things you can use to keep your workplace healthy, clean, and looking its best
use trash cans with lids, store tools and implements in clean covered containers, clean fans and humidifiers at leas once a week, keep all trash off the floors at all times
What factors cause skin conditions to occur
intrinsic and extrinsic factors
What causes the barrier function to be less healthy in dry skin
lack of lipids
What popular beverage can cause dehydrated skin
coffee
What skin type had larger more visible follicles over most of the face
oily
What type of skin is fragile, thin and red
sensitive
Describe a significant fact about fitzpatrick skin type III
the hair and eye color can vary
What fitzpatrick skin type is common among middle eastern decent
type V
What skin type on the glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest and usually specific to people in their 40’s and 50’s
type III
What Rubin classification includes superficial pigment changes
level I
What are some of the most common skin conditions estheticians will see
adult acne, hormonal fluctuations, actinic aging
What condition causes redness and distended and/or broken capillaries
telangiectasia
oiliness of the skin
seborrhea
the number one external cause of aging
sun damage
strength or intensity of sunlight exposure
dosage
Which has more energy UVA or UVB
UVB
What is the most recommended SPF strength in sunscreen
SPF 30
Name good habits for maintaining healthy skin
exercise regularly, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, avoid sun exposure, avoid processed foods with preservatives
What treatments are contraindicated for clients with epilepsy
electrotherapy and phototherapy
Where do you put your notes from your skin analysis, what you used during your treatment, and your home care recommendations for your clients
in the client chart
What is your focus of the skin analysis
the client’s skin type, skin conditions, and the appearance of the skin
The first step in performing services
preparing the treatment room
a piece of equipment used to analyze the skin and perform detailed work such a tweezing and extraction
magnifying lamp
What should be located in each room for disinfecting equipment
liquid disinfectant
A facial supply used to help apply masks
mask/fan brush
list some single use items
cotton gauze, gloves, eye rounds,
3 components of the 3 part service
pre-service, service, and post-service
How long should it take to clean up after a service
10-15 minutes
what type of water is used in the steamers
distilled
first thing you do before setting up supplies
wash your hands
what do you use to remove implements from a disinfectant container
tongs
