Multiple Choice (ChF5): Part 2

The chemiclave is a methods of sterilization with a short cycle of?

20 minutes

Which of the following is a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools, implements and equipment and also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection. (This is what beauty professionals are required to do before disinfecting)

Cleaning

The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper ______

cleaning

When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ______

greatly reduced

Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?

Disinfectants

What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?

EPA

Disinfecting destroys harmful organisms except?

Bacterial spores

What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas and medical facilities have?

bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal

A disinfectant that is fungicidal is capable of destroying what?

Molds

What should you do when using disinfectant?

Follow the instructions on the label for diluting it

All disinfectants are ____ in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, dust

Inactivated

What is a characteristic of an ideal disinfectant?

Includes strips for checking effectiveness

How long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant if there is no time specified by the manufacturer?

10 minutes

It is not required that disinfectants used in the salons and spa must be:

hypoallergenic

Disinfectants are __________ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin

Pesticides

Disinfectants are NOT ____

are not able to destroy bacteria

What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?

They are a form of formaldehyde

Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high ph, and can damage the skin and eyes?

Phenolic disinfectants

Quat solutions usually take __ to disinfect implements

10 minutes

What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come into contact with blood?

10 percent

Sodium hypochlorite is also called:

Household bleach

What is the only type of bleach that can disinfect?

Chlorine bleach

What should you never mix with bleach?

Detergent

Glutaraldehyde based formulations are effective disinfectants at 2% emersion time of ____

20 minutes

Which of the following is true of soap and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label?

They are merely cleaners

What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?

Place them in unmarked containers

What type of incident is contact with nonintact skin, blood, body fluid, or potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of a worker's duties?

Exposure

How long should you flush a client’s eyes with water if a product gets into them?

15 minutes

What should you do next after stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut and starts to bleed?

Put on gloves

What should you do with soiled gloves?

Seal them in a plastic bag place it in a covered waste container

When should you wash your hands?

Before and after a service

Should you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to?

Stop the service immediately

As a precaution, you should always test the water temperature _____ before applying to a client's hair, skin or scalp.

on the inside of your wrist

All electrical appliances and tools should be stored safety when in proximity to?

Water

Which of the following is TRUE when assisting a client into or out of a hydraulic treatment table?

You should always lower the table to its lowest level

What should you do to to help keep the workplace healthy and looking it’s best?

Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week

What should you do if you drop your tools on the floor during a service?

Either replace the tool or disinfect it prior to continuing the service

What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and scarring?

Third degree