PART 2: GENERAL SCIENCES / CHAPTER 5: Infection Control Principles And Practices Flashcards

1
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What term refers to the ability to produce an effect?

A

Efficacy

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2
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What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying bacteria?

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Bactericidal

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3
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What term refers to a resistance to disease that is partly inherited & partly developed through healthy living?

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Natural immunity

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4
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What is scabies?

A

Contagious disease caused by the itch mite.

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5
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What does the term porous mean?

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Made or constructed of a material that has openings.

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6
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What are bacilli?

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Short, rod-shaped bacteria.

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7
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What are staphylococci?

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Pus-forming bacterial that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes.

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8
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What are flagella?

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Slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion.

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9
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What is a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers?

A

Mycobacterium fortuitum

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10
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What is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus?

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Type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics.

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11
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What is a responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

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Registering all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.

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12
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What happened in 1985 that triggered the creation of Universal Precautions?

A

AIDS public health crisis

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13
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What is a responsibility of the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC)?

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Studying diseases and providing guidance to prevent their spread.

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14
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What set of practices replaced Universal Precautions in 1996?

A

Standard Precautions

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15
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When should an adhesive bandage be used?

A

In response to an exposure incident.

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16
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What is true of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

A

It is a basic element of first aid every esthetician should know.

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17
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When should you call emergency medical technicians (EMTs) ?

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As soon as possible after any significant accident has occurred.

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18
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How many levels of burns are there?

A

4

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19
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What is a fluid created by infection?

A

Pus

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20
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What is the term for illness related to conditions associated with employment?

A

Occupational disease

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21
Q

What part of the body does tinea pedis affect?

A

Feet

22
Q

What disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through coughing or sneezing?

A

Tuberculosis

23
Q

What is the term for any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size?

A

Microorganism

24
Q

What is the body fluid or secretion to which standard precautions do NOT apply?

A

Sweat

25
Q

When should you apply a mask, eyewear, or gown, according to Standard Precautions?

A

If the splashing of body fluids is likely

26
Q

What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident?

A

Stop the service

27
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When in the process of responding to an exposure incident should you recommend that the client see a physician if symptoms develop?

A

At the end of the process

28
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What term refers to disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood?

A

Bloodborne Pathogens

29
Q

What is infection control?

A

Methods used to eliminate or reduce transmission of infectious organisms.

30
Q

What term refers to the process for properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination?

A

Aseptic procedure

31
Q

What is the difference between rules and laws?

A

Rules are more specific than laws.

32
Q

Which organization regulates and enforces safety standards to protect employees at work?

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

33
Q

What can you find on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ?

A

Information about possible hazards and safe use of the products.

34
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What must every employee in the salon do after reading each MSDS that comes into the salon?

A

Verify having read the MSDS

35
Q

What part of the body is MOST often affected by folliculitis?

A

Bearded areas of the face.

36
Q

What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying viruses?

A

Virucidal

37
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What term indicates that a person shows no signs or symptoms of infection?

A

Asymptomatic

38
Q

What term refers to a reaction caused by extreme sensitivity to a normal harmless substance?

A

Allergy

39
Q

What is the term for the number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface?

A

Bioburden

40
Q

What is true of touching?

A

Touching is the most common method of spreading infection.

41
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What does the term immunity refer to?

A

Ability of the body to destroy and resist infection.

42
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What term refers to the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens?

A

Infection

43
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What is the condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection?

A

Inflammation

44
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What is sterilization?

A

Process that completely destroys all microbial life.

45
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What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects?

A

Mildew

46
Q

What is true of fourth-degree burns?

A

They always require medical attention.

47
Q

What term refers to a parasitic particle that infects and resides in the cells of biological organisms?

A

Virus

48
Q

What term refers to various poisonous substances produced by some mircroorganisms?

A

Toxins

49
Q

What is the common term for Tinea versicolor?

A

Sun spots

50
Q

What is a systemic disease?

A

Disease that affects the body as a whole.