C1 infection control review guide

Jason has decided to take the most sweeping measure to rid his tools of all microbial life. Which of the following steps must Jason take to effectively do this?

Jason must sterilize his tools.

Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?

sale of chemicals used on the job

Tony has been working hard to reduce not only his risk of infection but also the risk for all of his coworkers. Which of the following would be the LEAST effective measure for Tony to take?

consistent practice of only brief hand shaking with clients

Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and indirect transmission?

Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.

The first step in infection control is .

cleaning

Franca has recently committed a major offense against her license. Who among the following is MOST LIKELY to revoke her license?

the state agency

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?

It is an effective disinfectant.

This past week, there was a disease passing through Charles's workplace. Charles made sure he wore gloves all week. He never once touched a surface or another person without the gloves on. He also never put his hands to his mouth, eyes, or nose while wearing gloves. And, just to be extra careful, Charles immediately washed his hands after he took the gloves off. Even with all of these precautions, Charles still came down with the disease. How is it possible that Charles got sick?

The disease was airborne.

When doctors have determined the nature of a disease, they have .

diagnosed it

Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?

Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not.

Joanna, a business owner, has purchased a state-of-the-art fire detection system along with six fire extinguishers, which she has discreetly stored out of the way inside closed cabinets. Additionally, she makes sure that her fire extinguishers are checked annually and that all of her employees are well trained in their use. Where, if anywhere, has Joanna gone wrong?

Joanna should not be storing fire extinguishers in closed cabinets out of sight.

Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are .

merely cleaners

Which of the following is NOT true of exits in salons, spas, and barbershops?

They should be randomly located at the owner's discretion.

Abigail has been instructed by her manager to use PPE whenever possible and appropriate. Which of the following should she have in order to show her manager she is following his instructions?

a pair of non-latex gloves

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

greatly reduced

Walter's manager, Carlos, told him to make sure he was using the highest level of infection control and destroy everything on his tools. What level of infection control should Walter use, and why?

Walter should sterilize the tools, because that will destroy all microbial life.

Which of the following BEST defines transmission?

the process by which pathogens move between individuals

Which of the following is TRUE of sterilization?

It destroys all microbial life including spores.

Which of the following is NOT one of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants?

Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces.

How often should one change gloves?

after every single use

With proper precautions in place, it is safe to perform a service on a client who comes in with a(n) .

cold

Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT .

pus

Tuberculosis is transmitted through which of the following means?

inhalation

Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?

the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace

Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?

They must be hypoallergenic.

Which of the following is TRUE of the process of disinfection?

It eliminates most microorganisms.

What is a microorganism?

any organism of microscopic size

Wilma works at a federal agency that registers all types of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and used by salons, spas, and barbershops nationwide. For which of the following federal agencies does Wilma work?

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Jamison, a beauty pro, knows that proper hand washing helps greatly to prevent the spread of germs. How does Jamison wash his hands?

he rubs his hands together aggressively, creating friction

Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?

Most strains make us very ill.