Infection control, skin analysis and the treatment room

Question 1

Work place safety, product handling safety, employees right to know about potentially hazardous products…..all are addressed by which regulating agency?

Answer 1

OSHA

Question 2

An abnormal condition of all or part of the body preventing it from carrying on normal function

Answer 2

disease

Question 3

3 qualities disinfectants in salons/spas should have

Answer 3

bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal

Question 4

bacteria that can cause abscesses, pustules, and boils

Answer 4

staphylococci

Question 5

most common type of bacteria

Answer 5

bacilli

Question 6

Two new cells created through binary fission

Answer 6

daughter cells

Question 7

most common way diseases are spread

Answer 7

dirty hands

Question 8

sign of plantar warts

Answer 8

clusters of small black dots on the bottom of feet

Question 9

type of fungus that grows on plants or objects but does not cause a human infection

Answer 9

mildew

Question 10

form of decontamination not usually used on salons/spas

Answer 10

dry heat sterilization

Question 11

characteristics of an ideal disinfectant

Answer 11

does not require daily changing, holds its efficacy, odorless, non corrosive, has strips to check effectiveness

Question 12

What strength bleach solution is used to disinfect implements that have come in contact with blood

Answer 12

10%

Question 13

What is most important when using a disinfectant

Answer 13

follow the directions on the label for use and dillution

Question 14

what are phenolic disinfectants made of

Answer 14

formaldehyde

Question 15

guidelines to follow when using disinfectants

Answer 15

place in marked containers, use tongs to remove implements from containers, wear gloves and safety goggles when mixing, replace daily

Question 16

When should you wash your hands

Answer 16

before and after each service, after using the restroom, when they are visibly soiled, before setting out clean items

Question 17

What is the first thing you do after stopping a service when a client is cut and starts to bleed

Answer 17

put on gloves

Question 18

a burn that affects all layers of the skin causing blistering , swelling, and scarring

Answer 18

third degree

Question 19

How long should you flush a clients eyes with water if product gets in them

Answer 19

15 minutes

Question 20

Things you can use to keep your workplace healthy, clean, and looking its best

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What factors cause skin conditions to occur

Answer 21

intrinsic and extrinsic factors

Question 22

What causes the barrier function to be less healthy in dry skin

Answer 22

lack of lipids

Question 23

What popular beverage can cause dehydrated skin

Answer 23

coffee

Question 24

What skin type had larger more visible follicles over most of the face

Answer 24

oily

Question 25

What type of skin is fragile, thin and red

Answer 25

sensitive

Question 26

Describe a significant fact about fitzpatrick skin type III

Answer 26

the hair and eye color can vary

Question 27

What fitzpatrick skin type is common among middle eastern decent

Answer 27

type V

Question 28

What skin type on the glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest and usually specific to people in their 40's and 50's

Answer 28

type III

Question 29

What Rubin classification includes superficial pigment changes

Answer 29

level I

Question 30

What are some of the most common skin conditions estheticians will see

Answer 30

adult acne, hormonal fluctuations, actinic aging

Question 31

What condition causes redness and distended and/or broken capillaries

Answer 31

telangiectasia

Question 32

oiliness of the skin

Answer 32

seborrhea

Question 33

the number one external cause of aging

Answer 33

sun damage

Question 34

strength or intensity of sunlight exposure

Answer 34

dosage

Question 35

Which has more energy UVA or UVB

Answer 35

UVB

Question 36

What is the most recommended SPF strength in sunscreen

Answer 36

SPF 30

Question 37

Name good habits for maintaining healthy skin

Answer 37

exercise regularly, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, avoid sun exposure, avoid processed foods with preservatives

Question 38

What treatments are contraindicated for clients with epilepsy

Answer 38

electrotherapy and phototherapy

Question 39

Where do you put your notes from your skin analysis, what you used during your treatment, and your home care recommendations for your clients

Answer 39

in the client chart

Question 40

What is your focus of the skin analysis

Answer 40

the client's skin type, skin conditions, and the appearance of the skin

Question 41

The first step in performing services

Answer 41

preparing the treatment room

Question 42

a piece of equipment used to analyze the skin and perform detailed work such a tweezing and extraction

Answer 42

magnifying lamp

Question 43

What should be located in each room for disinfecting equipment

Answer 43

liquid disinfectant

Question 44

A facial supply used to help apply masks

Answer 44

mask/fan brush

Question 45

list some single use items

Answer 45

cotton gauze, gloves, eye rounds,

Question 46

3 components of the 3 part service

Answer 46

pre-service, service, and post-service

Question 47

How long should it take to clean up after a service

Answer 47

10-15 minutes

Question 48

what type of water is used in the steamers

Answer 48

distilled

Question 49

first thing you do before setting up supplies

Answer 49

wash your hands

Question 50

what do you use to remove implements from a disinfectant container

Answer 50

tongs