Infection Control Flashcards
(117 cards)
1
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What agencies regulate licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon.
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State
2
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What level of infection control eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.
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The process of disinfection
3
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Bacteria can exist where?
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Almost everywhere
4
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What bacteria can cause infection?
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Pathogenic
5
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What bacteria help the body break down food and protect against infection.
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Nonpathogenic
6
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Lyme disease is caused by what bacteria?
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spirilla
7
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Bacteria cell division is called
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binary fission
8
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Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment is called
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occupational disease
9
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Viruses are not affected by
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antibiotics
10
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Type of immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
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Natural
11
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Use of disinfectants as hand cleaners can cause
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skin irritation and allergy
12
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Disinfectants must be registered with the
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EPA
13
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Salons pose a lower infection risk when compared to
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hospitals.
14
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Ultraviolet (UV) sanitizers are useful storage containers, but they do not
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disinfect or sterilize
15
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Medical studies suggest that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than
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regular soaps or detergents.
16
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Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n):
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MSDS
17
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Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
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disinfectants
18
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List state regulatory agencies
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licensing agencies
health departments
boards of cosmetology
19
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Laws are also called
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statutes
20
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Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n)
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infection
21
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What term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
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clean
22
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One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are
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bacteria
23
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Nonpathogenic bacteria are
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harmless
24
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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is
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cocci
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Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
protoplasm
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Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:
life cycle of bacteria
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Inflammation is characterized by
swelling
heat
pain
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A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
pus
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A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:
local infection
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A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:
communicable
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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:
virus
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Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:
bloodborne pathogens
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A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:
hepatitis
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
AIDS
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Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are:
fungi
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Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?
mildew
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The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:
tinea pedis
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Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:
parasites
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A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:
scabies
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The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
acquired immunity
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What is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
using an ultrasonic unit
using a cleaning solvent
washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush
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A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n):
allergy
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The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:
efficacy
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A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
quaternary ammonium compounds
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What is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?
can cause some metals to rust \
are known carcinogens
can damage plastic and rubber
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Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
bleach
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What is an example of a multi-use item in the cosmetology field
nippers
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Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be:
discarded
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When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
20 seconds
50
Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by:
OSHA
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If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:
contaminated waste container
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Number of viable organisms in or on the object or surface or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination or sterilization
bioburden
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Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms
toxins
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Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria
spirilla
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Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
sterilization
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Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the FDA
antiseptics
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Round-shaped bacteria
cocci
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Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces
disinfectants
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Short rod-shaped bacteria
bacilli
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Which is a mechanical process?
Cleaning
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In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with ?
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System
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According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to?
understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
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As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) _____ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.
SDS
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Which item is included in the “Identification” section of the MSDS?
Restrictions on product use
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OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be _____.
kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
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Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.
disinfectants
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Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?
EPA
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What is safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats?
Quaternary ammonium compounds
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State regulatory agencies _____.
create the rules that determine how laws are applied
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Laws are also called _____.
statutes
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Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) _____.
infection
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Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
Cleaning
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One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as _____.
bacteria
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Nonpathogenic bacteria are _____.
harmless
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Round-shaped bacteria are called _____.
cocci
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Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?
Staphylococci
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Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called _____.
bacilli
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Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____.
spirilla
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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is known as _____.
cocci
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Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____.
protoplasm
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Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the _____.
life cycle of bacteria
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Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?
Swelling
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A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of _____.
pus
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A pimple or an abscess is an example of a _____.
local infection
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _____.
skin infection
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A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called _____.
communicable
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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a _____.
virus
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Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called _____.
bloodborne pathogens
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Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage?
Hepatitis
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _____.
AIDS
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Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are _____.
fungi
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Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?
Mildew
93
Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called _____.
toxins
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The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is _____.
tinea pedis
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The body’s first line of defense against infection is _____.
healthy, uncompromised skin
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Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____.
parasites
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What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite?
Scabies
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What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations?
Acquired immunity
99
What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?
Sterilization
100
Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
Using a cleaning solvent
101
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _____.
allergy
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The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is _____.
efficacy
103
Phenolic disinfectants are _____.
known carcinogens
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Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for _____.
bleach
105
Which item would be described as multi-use?
Nippers
106
Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be _____.
discarded
107
Which best describes UV sanitizers?
They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.
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Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?
Whirlpool foot spa
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Which substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?
Chelating soaps
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Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called _____.
antiseptics
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Which statement describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?
They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water.
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Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the _____.
CDC
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_____ gloves are considered the best choice for use in nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy.
Nitrile
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Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called _____.
personal protective equipment
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When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
20 seconds
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What is an example of an exposure incident?
A cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to a client.
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If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be _____.
placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag
