Infection Control

Question 1

Rules and regulations are ______.

Answer 1

More specific than laws

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?

Answer 2

Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are NOT.

Question 3

There are ______ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ______ primary type(s).

Answer 3

Thousands: Two

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?

Answer 4

It is an effective disinfectant.

Question 5

______ is an example of airborne/respiratory droplet transmission.

Answer 5

Coughing, sneezing, & talking

Question 6

_____ is an example of direct transmission

Answer 6

Shaking hands without washing afterward , Spreads MRSA and warts

Question 7

______ is an example of indirect transmission.

Answer 7

Contact with an intermediate object , Doorknobs, phones, work surfaces, work implements

Question 8

Submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism.

Answer 8

VIRUSES

Question 9

Resist antiseptics, antimicrobials, and disinfection through a sticky matrix substance.

Answer 9

BIOFILMS

Question 10

Multiply best in warm, dark, damp, or dirty places.

Answer 10

BACTERIA

Question 11

Ringworm is one example, afflicting the skin with circular lesions

Answer 11

FUNGI

Question 12

Scabies is a skin condition caused by the itch mite, one example of these

Answer 12

PARASITES

Question 13

Most often spread through contact with blood or other body fluids.

Answer 13

VIRUSES

Question 14

Head lice is an example of these and is responsible for pediculosis capititis, among other diseases.

Answer 14

PARASITES

Question 15

Staphylococci are among the most common examples of these that affect humans.

Answer 15

BACTERIA

Question 16

Single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts.

Answer 16

FUNGI

Question 17

Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body.

Answer 17

BIOFILMS

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics refer to the DISINFECTING step of infection control?

Answer 18

Destroys most bacteria and some viruses , Requires the use of safety glasses and gloves , Second only to sterilization

Question 19

Which of the following characteristics refer to the CLEANING step of infection control?

Answer 19

Can involve the use of an ultrasonic unit , Significantly reduces pathogens on a surface , Lowest level of decontamination

Question 20

Heidi has been extremely careful on the job this week in an effort to avoid catching the virus (which is NOT an airborne virus) running through nearly every other employee’s immune system. As part of her efforts, she has not had any physical contact with any of her coworkers. If she has in fact avoided all contact with others, which of the following is TRUE?

Answer 20

If Heidi catches the virus, it will only have been through indirect transmission

Question 21

When looking at two disinfectants, Jeremy noticed that one had a much higher efficacy than the other. Because of this information on the labels, Jeremy knows that the disinfectant with the higher efficacy claim will ______.

Answer 21

kill many more organisms

Question 22

Walter is your coworker, and is a bit confused as to what type and level of infection control he must employ in cleaning tools, as he has been asked to do by your manager, Carlos. Walter tells you, “I have no idea what to do. Carlos told me to clean these tools and then make sure I use the highest level of infection control so that I completely destroy EVERYTHING.” As Walter’s coworker, what level of infection control should you recommend that he use, and why?

Answer 22

Walter should sterilize the tools, because that will destroy all microbial life.

Question 23

Colleen has been a devoted beauty professional for more than 15 years. In that time, she has been employed at the same establishment. Over time, Colleen has developed a serious skin condition as a result of repeated exposure to the chemicals used on the job. Colleen’s skin condition is a(n) ______ disease.

Answer 23

occupational

Question 24

Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?

Answer 24

Cleaning

Question 25

Jenna and Teresa are beauty professionals at a local establishment. They are discussing how clean their implements are. Their boss, Harvey, has taught them about proper infection control. Jenna feels strongly that the implements have been sterilized. Teresa, however, insists that they have only been cleaned. Which of the following would prove Jenna is RIGHT?

Answer 25

The implements are completely free of any visible dust, dirt, or debris.

Question 26

Which of the following is TRUE when children accompany a parent to the salon, spa, or barbershop?

Answer 26

The children should not be left unattended at any time.

Question 27

Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?

Answer 27

It is communicable

Question 28

Before applying warm or hot water to a client's hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______.

Answer 28

the inside of your wrist

Question 29

What is a microorganism?

Answer 29

An organism that can only be seen through a microscope

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT true of biofilms?

Answer 30

They are highly susceptible to the body's defense mechanisms.

Question 31

Justine, a business owner, is watching her newly hired beauty pro, Johan, as he works on a client. While Johan is in the middle of the treatment, he accidently drops a tool that he was using on the floor. Immediately after that, Justine is forced to quickly, yet discreetly, walk over to Johan's station to correct him before he makes an error in judgment. Which of the following did Justine MOST LIKELY witness?

Answer 31

Johan continuing the service with the dropped tool

Question 32

Samantha is using a strong disinfectant on all of the surfaces around her workstation. Which of the following is the only justifiable reason Samantha did not mix a dilute into the product before she began to use it?

Answer 32

The label on the disinfectant does not have the word “concentrate” on it.

Question 33

Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?

Answer 33

the disposal of chemical products in the workplace

Question 34

A ______ is capable of igniting and burning.

Answer 34

Combustible

Question 35

James is quite excited because he is having a sophisticated heating and air-conditioning system installed at his business. In order to keep his heating and cooling system working properly and effectively, which of the following should James AVOID doing?

Answer 35

locating the system's vents directly above work stations