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