Infection Control Flashcards
(50 cards)
Parasites are types of
Pathogenic bacteria
the bacteria with a corkscrew or spiral shape
spirilla
the type of bacteria that has a rod shape is called
bacilli
a MSDS contains important information about a product, including
storage requirements
the most important rule to remember when mixing disinfectants is to always
follow manufacturers instructions
the guidelines and controls for infection control published by the CDC are called
Universal Precaustions
the tupe of bacteria called cocci have what shape
round
the one-celled microorganisms also known as germs or microbes are
bacteria
certain bacteria move about with the help of hair-like extensions called:
flagella
penetrating cells and becoming a part of them is a characteristic of :
viruses
after each use, linens that come in contact with a clients skin should be laundered with
bleach
an EPA registered disinfectant with bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal should be used to disinfect foot spas how often ?
after each client
cocci rarely
show self movement
a sign of bacterial infection is
pus
certain bacteria, during their inactive stage, form outer coverings called
spores
disinfectants are too strong to be used on
skin, hair or nails
implements must be thoroughly cleaned before they are
soaked in disinfectants
a typical example of a general infection is
syphilis
fungi, or vegetable parasites, cause contagious diseases such as
ringworm
the disease that breaks down the body’s immune system is known as ,
AIDS
any item used to perform a salon service on a client must be disinfected or
discarded
cotton balls or wipes used in cleaning up a blood spill should be
double bagged before disposing
an EPA registered tuberculocidal disinfectant, or one that kills the HBV and HIV virus, is required by OSHA for all implements that come into contact with
blood or bodily fluids
diseases caused by viruses include
measles and hepatitis