Infection Control

Question 1

The minimum immersion time in a quaternary solution is:

Answer 1

Two minutes

Question 2

To prepare a 1000 ppm solution of quaternary ammonium compound, using a 15% active ingredient, you would mix:

Answer 2

3/4 ounces of «quat» to a gallon of water

Question 3

The germicidal strength in a quaternary ammonia compound should be no less than:

Answer 3

1000ppm

Question 4

Antiseptic are used to:

Answer 4

Slow down the growth if germs

Question 5

Disinfecting instruments in a beauty salon is normally accomplished by the use of:

Answer 5

Chemicals

Question 6

The sterilizing method most used in a beauty shop involves the using of:

Answer 6

Chemicals

Question 7

An infection may entail all but one of the following:

Answer 7

Benign condition

Question 8

The process by which a fire may start without an outside source of flame is called:

Answer 8

Spontaneous combustion

Question 9

The most «common»’ way that bacteria will enter the body is through:

Answer 9

Mouth

Question 10

Bacteria in the slumber stage are called

Answer 10

Spore

Question 11

Viruses

Answer 11

Produces decease with are difficult to control

Question 12

To make a 1000 p.p.m. «quat» solution, the strength of the active ingredient used:

Answer 12

Can be any of the above depending on the proportions of water and quat used

Question 13

Pus forming organisms that grow in bunches or clusters and cause abscesses, pustules, and boil are called:

Answer 13

Staphylococci

Question 14

The cocci bacteria that grows in pairs and causes pneumonia is:

Answer 14

Diplococci

Question 15

Mix 2 ounces of ammonia with 1 quart of tepid water or 60 milliliters of ammonia in 0.95 liters of water to clean the following:

Answer 15

Mirrors, windows, and sinks

Question 16

The condition when the tissues surrounding the nail are infected and inflamed is known as:

Answer 16

Paronychia

Question 17

Which of the following can be used to sanitize manicuring implements:

Answer 17

Disinfectant

Question 18

The required strength when instruments are disinfected in a solution of calcium hypochlorite is:

Answer 18

500 p.p.m.

Question 19

Which of the following bacteria form spherical spores with tough coverings during the inactive stage:

Answer 19

Anthrax and Tetanus Bacilli

Question 20

An important Spirilla bacteria that causes Syphilis is:

Answer 20

Treponema Pallida

Question 21

Chemical that halt or hinder the growth of pathogenic bacteria are known as:

Answer 21

Disinfectant

Question 22

Because electrical appliances cannot be immersed for cleaning, the best method tosanitize the portion coming into contact with the skin is:

Answer 22

Wipe with an EPA registered disinfectant

Question 23

Broad Spectrum Disinfectants can be used to:

Answer 23

Kill bacterial growth on a surface

Question 24

An example of an antiseptic is:

Answer 24

Antibacterial soap and Antimicrobial soap

Question 25

The 1997 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard applies to implements that accidentallycome into contact with blood or bodily fluids, and require the use of an EPA registeredtuberculocidal disinfectant or an EPA registered disinfectant with an efficacy against:

Answer 25

HIV and HBV

Question 26

Using an _____, the technician should wash their hands, lathering for at least 15-20 seconds, prior to each service.

Answer 26

Antimicrobial liquid-pump soap

Question 27

Chemicals that retard the growth of bacteria are called:

Answer 27

Antiseptic

Question 28

Hand sanitizers are an example of which level of Infection Control:

Answer 28

Antiseptics

Question 29

Substantially reduce the amount of pathogens on a surface

Answer 29

Sanitation

Question 30

The FDA requires which of the following

Answer 30

Requires predisposition tests, patch tests, P.D. tests

Question 31

The most common disinfectants used in the salon are:

Answer 31

Ultra-violet

Question 32

A substance that will kill germs, microbes, and bacterial spores on contaminated tools and other non-porous surfaces:

Answer 32

Sterilizer

Question 33

An antiseptic can be used to:

Answer 33

Sanitize

Question 34

Disinfection may best be defined as:

Answer 34

The killing of most bacteria and viruses on a surface or tools

Question 35

Sanitation may best be defined as:

Answer 35

The substantial reduction of pathogens from a surface or tools

Question 36

Sets the requirements for Universal Precautions

Answer 36

OSHA

Question 37

This is the body’s first line of defense against infection:

Answer 37

Unbroken skin

Question 38

Which agency mandates an MSDS be available for each product:

Answer 38

OSHA

Question 39

What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident

Answer 39

Antiseptic

Question 40

Whose legal responsibility is not to protect clients from harmful pathogens found on contaminated salon tools and equipment

Answer 40

CDC

Question 41

Implements that have been cleansed, and are ready for use, should be kept in a:

Answer 41

Dry sanitizer

Question 42

Pediculosis refers to:

Answer 42

Lice

Question 43

Which method of sterilization is commonly used in the salon & spa industry:

Answer 43

Chemical

Question 44

Formerly known as Hospital Grade or Hospital Level Disinfectants?

Answer 44

Broad Spectrum Disinfectants