PART 2: GENERAL SCIENCES / CHAPTER 5: Infection Control Principles And Practices Flashcards
What term refers to the ability to produce an effect?
Efficacy
What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying bacteria?
Bactericidal
What term refers to a resistance to disease that is partly inherited & partly developed through healthy living?
Natural immunity
What is scabies?
Contagious disease caused by the itch mite.
What does the term porous mean?
Made or constructed of a material that has openings.
What are bacilli?
Short, rod-shaped bacteria.
What are staphylococci?
Pus-forming bacterial that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes.
What are flagella?
Slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion.
What is a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers?
Mycobacterium fortuitum
What is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus?
Type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics.
What is a responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Registering all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.
What happened in 1985 that triggered the creation of Universal Precautions?
AIDS public health crisis
What is a responsibility of the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC)?
Studying diseases and providing guidance to prevent their spread.
What set of practices replaced Universal Precautions in 1996?
Standard Precautions
When should an adhesive bandage be used?
In response to an exposure incident.
What is true of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
It is a basic element of first aid every esthetician should know.
When should you call emergency medical technicians (EMTs) ?
As soon as possible after any significant accident has occurred.
How many levels of burns are there?
4
What is a fluid created by infection?
Pus
What is the term for illness related to conditions associated with employment?
Occupational disease