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Ch 5 - Infection Control Flashcards

1
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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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A resistance to disease that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

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Natural immunity

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4
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What is scabies

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Contagious disease cause 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 bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches 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

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Mycobacterium fortuitum

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10
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What is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

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Type of infections 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

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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 replaces Universal Precautions in 1996

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Standard Precautions

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15
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When should an adhesive bandage be used

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In response to an exposure incident

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16
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What is true of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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It is the 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

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4

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19
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What is fluid created by infection

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Pus

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

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Occupational disease

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21
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What part of the body does tinea pedis affect

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Feet

22
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What disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through coughing or sneezing

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Tuberculosis

23
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What is the term for any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size

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Microorganism

24
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What is the body fluid or secretion to which Standard Precautions do NOT supply

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Sweat

25
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When should you apply a mask, eyewear, or gown according to Standard Precautions

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If the splashing of body fluid is likely

26
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What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident

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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

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At the end of the process

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

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Bloodborne pathogens

29
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What is infection control

A

Methods used to eliminate or reduce transmission of infectious organisms

30
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What term refers to the process for properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination

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Aseptic procedures

31
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What is the difference between rules and laws

A

Rules are more specific than laws

32
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Which organization regulates and enforces safety standards to protect employees at work

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

33
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What can you find on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

A

Information about possible hazards and safe use of 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
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What part of the body is MOST often affected by folliculitis

A

Bearded areas of the face

36
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What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying viruses

A

Virucidal

37
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What term indicated that a person shows no signs or symptoms of an infection

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Asymptomatic

38
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What term refers to a reaction caused by extreme sensitivity to a normally harmless substance

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Allergy

39
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What is the term for the number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface

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Bioburden

40
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What is true of touching

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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

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Infection

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

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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
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What is true of fourth-degree burns

A

They always require medical attention

47
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What term refers to a parasitic particle that infects and resides in the cells of biological organisms

A

Virus

48
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What term refers to various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms

A

Toxins

49
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What is the common term for tinea versicolor

A

Sun spots

50
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What is a systemic disease

A

Disease that affects the body as a whole

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