Chapter 5

Question 1

Cocci are bacteria that are ______.

Answer 1

round-shaped

Question 2

Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat or blood poisoning?

Answer 2

Streptococci

Question 3

Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are ________.

Answer 3

diplococci

Question 4

Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called _______.

Answer 4

spirilla

Question 5

A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces is ________.

Answer 5

disinfecting

Question 6

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _______.

Answer 6

protoplasm

Question 7

The process whereby bacteria grow to their largest size, and then divide into two new cells is ______.

Answer 7

binary fission

Question 8

The presence of pus can be a sign of ____________________.

Answer 8

a bacterial infection

Question 9

A ____ infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular part of the body.

Answer 9

local

Question 10

Which of the following is a condition caused by an infestation of head lice?

Answer 10

pediculosis capitis

Question 11

The ability of the body to destroy, resist, and recognize infection is called ________.

Answer 11

immunity

Question 12

Disinfectants sold and used in the United States must carry _______ registration number.

Answer 12

an environmental protection agency (EPA)

Question 13

Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Standard Precautions?

Answer 13

CDC

Question 14

In 2012, OSHA agreed to comply with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemical System (GHS), which requires the use of a standard format called _______(SDS) to replace the MSDS.

Answer 14

Safety Data Sheet

Question 15

A type of disinfectant with a very high pH that can damage the skin or eyes is called ___________.

Answer 15

phenolic disinfectants

Question 16

When washing your hands, after you have used warm water, applied soap, and then rubbed your hands together until a lather forms, use a disinfected nail brush to brush your nails horizontally back and forth under the free edges and then up and down along the nail folds of the fingernails. The process for brushing both hands should take about _____________.

Answer 16

60 seconds

Question 17

Antiseptics are intended for _______________.

Answer 17

reducing microbes on the skin

Question 18

Standard Precautions require employers and employees to assume that all human blood and bodily fluids are potentially _____________.

Answer 18

infectious

Question 19

The SDS contains ______ categories of information.

Answer 19

16

Question 20

When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client, you must circulate the disinfectant for _____ or the length of time indicated on the product label.

Answer 20

10 minutes

Question 21

After cleaning and disinfecting a pipeless foot spa after each client, how should you dry it?

Answer 21

with a clean paper towel

Question 22

Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface?

Answer 22

Hepatitis B

Question 23

Accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP) is a recently approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed every ___________.

Answer 23

14 days

Question 24

It is important to wear gloves and ______ while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements.

Answer 24

safety glasses

Question 25

Licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon are regulated by ______ agencies.

Answer 25

state

Question 26

Some ______ disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and equipment.

Answer 26

tuberculocidal

Question 27

As part of the SDS categories, first-aid measures include important symptoms/effects as well as _______.

Answer 27

required treatment

Question 28

Cutting live skin is allowed only by _____________.

Answer 28

qualified medical professionals

Question 29

Fungal infections are much more common on the _______ than on the hands.

Answer 29

feet

Question 30

Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or bodily fluid is called ________.

Answer 30

multiuse

Question 31

The process that destroys all microbial life is _________.

Answer 31

sterilization

Question 32

If the label on a disinfection product includes the word “concentrate”, it means that the product must be ____________.

Answer 32

diluted before use

Question 33

Quat solutions are _____ disinfectants when used properly in the salon.

Answer 33

very effective

Question 34

Using ______ bleach can damage metal and plastic.

Answer 34

too much

Question 35

5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is also known as ________.

Answer 35

household bleach

Question 36

Never let disinfectants such as phenols come in contact with your ______.

Answer 36

skin

Question 37

Items that are _____ are also considered absorbent.

Answer 37

porous

Question 38

It is recommended that salons identify each time a piece of equipment is used, cleaned, disinfected, tested, and maintained ________.

Answer 38

in a logbook

Question 39

There is no additive, powder, or tablet that eliminates the need for you to _____ equipment.

Answer 39

clean and disinfect

Question 40

Not having _____ available poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous materials and violates federal and state regulations.

Answer 40

SDS’s

Question 41

Antimicrobial and antibacterial soaps are _______ regular soaps or detergents.

Answer 41

no more effective than

Question 42

______ include guidelines for the use of gloves, masks, and eyewear when contact with blood or body secretions containing blood or blood elements is a possibility.

Answer 42

Standard Precautions

Question 43

After they have been properly cleaned and disinfected, implements should be stored in a ______ container.

Answer 43

clean, covered

Question 44

After each client, you should properly clean the basic foot basin or tub, and then add the appropriate amount of disinfectant and let it soak for _____ or the time recommended by the manufacturer.

Answer 44

10 minutes

Question 45

Before beginning any service, you should wash your hands using pump soap, warm water, and a _______.

Answer 45

clean, disinfected nail brush

Question 46

A disease that is spread from one person to another is called a ________.

Answer 46

contagious disease

Question 47

The one-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics are called _______.

Answer 47

bacteria

Question 48

The transmission of blood or bodily fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or talking is known as _______ transmission.

Answer 48

direct

Question 49

Transmission of blood or bodily fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface is known as ___________.

Answer 49

indirect transmission

Question 50

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called ________.

Answer 50

toxins

Question 51

A disease that is spread from one person to another person is ___________________.

Answer 51

a communicable disease

Question 52

A disease caused by pathogenic organisms that enter the body, and which may or may not be spread from one person to another person, is __________.

Answer 52

an infectious disease

Question 53

As part of the SDS 16 categories, toxicology information includes routes of exposure, related symptoms, and __________.

Answer 53

acute and chronic effects

Question 54

Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size is a ______________.

Answer 54

microorganism

Question 55

The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials or an item’s surface, and the removal of visible debris or residue is called ____________.

Answer 55

decontamination

Question 56

_________ disease affects the body as a whole, often due to under-or-over-functioning internal glands or organs.

Answer 56

a systemic

Question 57

The determination of the nature of the disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests is ________.

Answer 57

a diagnosis

Question 58

_________ is a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection.

Answer 58

an inflammation

Question 59

A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection is called ________.

Answer 59

an inflammation ## Footnote Inflammation is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators.

Question 60

A parasitic disease may be caused by _____________.

Answer 60

lice ## Footnote Lice are ectoparasites that can infest humans and cause various diseases.

Question 61

A _________ is a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms and is capable of replication only through taking over the host’s cell’s reproductive functions.

Answer 61

virus ## Footnote Viruses are unique in that they require a host cell to replicate.

Question 62

The virus that causes AIDS is ___________.

Answer 62

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ## Footnote HIV attacks the immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells).

Question 63

Contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials that are the result of the performance of an employee’s duties is _______________.

Answer 63

an exposure incident ## Footnote Exposure incidents require immediate reporting and appropriate follow-up.

Question 64

The scientific name for barbers itch is ____________.

Answer 64

folliculitis barbae ## Footnote Folliculitis barbae is an infection of the hair follicles often caused by bacteria.

Question 65

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism are ___________.

Answer 65

parasites ## Footnote Parasites can cause various diseases and health issues in their hosts.

Question 66

The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface or visible debris or residues is called a _________________.

Answer 66

contamination ## Footnote Contamination requires proper cleaning and disinfection protocols.

Question 67

The term ____ describes a ringworm fungus of the foot.

Answer 67

tinea pedis ## Footnote Tinea pedis is commonly known as athlete's foot.

Question 68

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a _______________.

Answer 68

allergy ## Footnote Allergies can manifest in various ways, including skin reactions and respiratory issues.

Question 69

_____________ is produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Answer 69

A pathogenic disease ## Footnote Pathogenic diseases can spread from person to person or through the environment.

Question 70

Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment are ___________.

Answer 70

occupational disease ## Footnote Occupational diseases can result from exposure to harmful substances or stressful work environments.

Question 71

As part of the SDS 16 categories, handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including ____________.

Answer 71

incompatibilities ## Footnote Incompatibilities refer to substances that should not be mixed due to potential hazardous reactions.

Question 72

The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms is called ___________.

Answer 72

infection control ## Footnote Infection control practices are essential in healthcare settings to protect patients and staff.

Question 73

Different bacteria move in different ways, and self-movement is known as __________.

Answer 73

motility ## Footnote Motility can vary widely among bacterial species, influencing their pathogenicity.

Question 74

_____________ is an abnormal condition of all or part of incapable of the body, or its systems or organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal functions.

Answer 74

a disease ## Footnote Diseases can be classified into various categories based on their causes and effects.

Question 75

Within the field of cosmetology, the ability to produce an effect is known as __________.

Answer 75

efficacy ## Footnote Efficacy is crucial in evaluating the effectiveness of cosmetic products.

Question 76

Add _______ when diluting to prevent foaming, which can result in an incorrect mixing ratio.

Answer 76

water to disinfectant ## Footnote Proper mixing ratios are important for maintaining the effectiveness of disinfectants.