Milady Chapter 5-4

Toxins

various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms

Allergy

reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances

Decontamination

the removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin

Exposure Incident

contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials that are the result of the performance of an employee's duties

Immunity

the ability of the bod to destroy, resist, and recognize infection

Natural immunity

partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

Acquired Immunity

the body develops this after overcoming a disease, through inoculation, or through exposure to natural allergens

Sterilization

the process that destroys all microbial life

Efficacy

the ability to produce an effect

QUATS

Quaternary ammonium compounds are disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon

Phenolic Disinfectants

powerful tuberculocidals

a form of formaldehyde

Sodium Hypochlorite

Bleach

an effective disinfectant

Multiuse

reusable

Single-use

disposable

porous

constructed of a material that has pores or openings and cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed

chelating soaps

work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks

Antiseptics

chemical germicides formulated for use on skin and are registered and regulated by the FDA

Standard Precautions

guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious

asymptomatic

no symptoms or signs of infection are shown

Human Papillomavirus

A virus that causes warts and also cervical cancer in women.