Hair Cutting Flashcards
(38 cards)
Infection
Is the invasion of the body tissues by disease-causing bacteria or viruses
Virus
Submicroscopic, parasitic particle that causes disease
Immunity
Body ability to fight or defend against infections and disease
Contamination
Presence of unclean materials or tools left on surface
Decontamination
Is the removal of any infectious materials on tool or surfaces by following all guidelines
1. Disinfecting 2. Sterilization
Cleaning
Soap and water
Antiseptic
Agent that prevents or reduces infection by eliminating or decreasing the growth of microorganisms
Non-porous
Describe an item made or constructed of materials that are not permeable by water air or other fluids
Allergy
Immune response or reaction to substances that are usually not harmful
Sterilization
Destruction of all living microorganism on an object or surface
Broad-spectrum
Disinfectants that destroy viruses, fungi, and bacteria
Disorder
Ailment or illness that disrupts or normal function of health usually requiring special scalp or hair care from either licensed professional or medical professional
Contagious also known as communicable
Transferred from one person to another by contact
Disease
Bacterial invasion of the body that disrupts a normal function of health generally characterized by redness pus or fever
Bacteria
One-called microorganisms that are classified into two categories
Non-pathogenic
Bacteria are not harmful but actually helpful
Pathogenic
Bacteria are harmful and cause disease
Bloodborne pathogens
Infectious pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood or bodily fluids
Parasites
Pathogenic bacteria which live on or inside another organism called the host
Parasitic disease
Cause by parasites such as head lice and itch mite
Cocci
Circular-shaped bacteria that produce or in clusters can produce strep throat or blood poisoning
Staphylococci
Grow in clusters are pus-forming and produce boil pustules and abscesses
Fur uncle
Boil or abscess of the skin located in the hair follicle
Carbuncle
Same as furuncle but larger