Infection Control (SLIDES) Flashcards

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Mechanical process using soap & water or detergent & water to remove visible dirt, debris, & many disease causing germs.

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Cleaning.

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Chemical process for reducing the numbers of disease causing germs on cleaning surfaces to safe level.

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Sanitizing.

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Chemical process for use with nonporous items that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms including bacteria, virus & fungi (except bacterial spores) on implements & environmental surface.

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Disinfecting.

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The process that destroys all microbial life, including spores, generally with the use of an autoclave.

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Sterilizing.

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Created as part of the U.S department of labor to regulate & enforce safety & health standards to protect employees in the workplace.

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OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

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Written by both federal & state legislatures to determine the scope of practice & establish guidelines for regulatory agencies to make rules.
Laws are also called statutes.

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Laws & rules.

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7
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Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the U.S.

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EPA
Environmental Protection Agency.

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Process by which pathogens move between individuals & objects.

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Transmission.

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9
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Involves the the transmission through kissing, shaking hands, etc.

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Direct transmission.

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10
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Occurs through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or environmental surface.

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Indirect transmission.

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11
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Capable of destroying bacteria.

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Bactericidal.

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12
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Capable of destroying viruses.

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Virucidal.

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13
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Capable of destroying molds & fungi.

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Fungicidal.

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Capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments & to shed the coating when conditions become more favorable to them.

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Bacterial spores.

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15
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The presence, or reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface, or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, & skin.

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Contamination.

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16
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The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface & the removal of visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, & skin

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Decontamination.

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17
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Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms & or diagnostic tests.

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Diagnosis.

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Illness resulting from conditions associated w/ employment, such as prolonged & repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.

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Occupational disease.

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19
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Single celled microorganisms that have both plant & animal characteristics.

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Bacteria.

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20
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Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.

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Microorganism.

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21
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Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions.

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Nonpathogenic.

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22
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Harmful organisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.

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Pathogenic.

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Condition in which the tissue of the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection. Characterized by redness, heat, pain, & swelling.

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Inflammation.

24
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A fluid containing white blood cells, bacteria, & dead cells, & is the by product of the infectious process

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Pus.

25
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Infection where the pathogen has spread throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ.

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Systemic infection.

26
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Among th emost common bacteria that affect humans & are routinely found in our environment, including on our bodies, although most strains do not make us ill.

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MRSA.
Staphylococci.
Staph.

27
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What is responsible for food poisoning & a wide range of diseases, including toxic shock syndrome & some flesh eating diseases?

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Staphylococci.

28
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Pimples are an example of a…

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Local infection.

29
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The name of a large family of bacteria that is found in soil & water.
Linked to disfiguring infection associated w/ pedicure bowls.

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Mycobacterium.

30
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Submicroscopic particle that infects & resides in the cells of a biological organism.
(Parasite of the cells)

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Viruses.

31
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A virus is capable of replication only through…

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Taking over the host cell’s reproductive function.

32
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Measles, mumps, chickenpox, smallpox, rabies, yellow fever, hepatitis, polio, influenza, & HIV are all examples of…

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Viruses.

33
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Many viruses remain dormant for months to years following exposure, but most produce signs of illness within…

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10-14 days.

34
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Human papilloma virus (HPV), & Herpes simplex virus (HSV), are two highly contagious viruses that can be transmitted…

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Both directly & indirectly.

35
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Blood borne virus that causes disease & can damage the liver.
Easier to contract than HIV because it can be present in all bodily fluids of those infected.

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Hepatitis.

36
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Disease causing microorganisms that carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis & HIV are…

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Bloodborne pathogens.

37
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SIngle celled organisms thagt grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, & yeasts. They can produce contagious diseases, such as ringworm.

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Fungi

38
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Another fungus, affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infectious in salon, spa, or barbershop.

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Mildew.

39
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The most frequently encountered fungal infection resulting from hair services.
AKA barbers itch.

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Tinea Barbae.

40
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Fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicle

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Tinea capitis.

41
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Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi can enter the body through…

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Skin.
Mouth.
Nose.
Eyes or ears.
Genitals.

42
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Organisms that grow feed or shelter on or inside another organism (referred to host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.

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Parasites.

43
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Type of parasite responsible for Contagious diseases & infections.

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Head lice.

44
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Contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.

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Scabies.

45
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Fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions.

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Ringworm.

46
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Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body.
They secrete a sticky, hard to penetrate, protective coating that cements them together.

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Biofilms.

47
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Used at a 3% strength.
Works well as an antiseptic.
Should not be used on an open cut, as it destroys the cells that begin the healing process in a wound.

A

Hydrogen peroxide.

48
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Effective in cleaning the skin.
However, can be very drying & cause irritation of the skin.

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Isopropyl alcohol.

49
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What is the second step of infection control?

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Disinfection.

50
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Items made of material that has no pores or openings & that cannot absorb liquids.

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Nonporous.

51
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Proven to kill the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, in addition to other pathogens destroyed through the use of hospital disinfectant.

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Tuberculocidal Disinfectants.

52
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Powerful tuberculocidal Disinfectant.
They are a form of formaldehyde, have
very high pH, and can damage skin and eyes.

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Phenolic disinfectants.

53
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What is another name for bleach?

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Sodium hypochlorite.

54
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What is QUATS?

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Quaternary ammonium compounds.

55
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Guidelines published by the CDC that require the
employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are
potentially infectious.

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Standard precautions.

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