Milady Chapter 5 Infection Control

What refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another?

infection control

What destroys all microbial life?

sterilization

What is mainly used to remove visible dirt?

cleaning

What is more likely to be governed by a federal regulatory agency rather than state regulatory agencies?

sale of chemicals used on the job

what if more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agency

setting guidelines for licensing and enforcing conduct on the job

What would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?

the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace

beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to...

refer clients with infectious and abnormal conditions to physicians

rules and regulations are

more specific than laws

preventing the spread of infections is

Easy when you know the proper procedures to follow

Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ______.

you

when does a client's first impression of a salon, spa or barbershop begin?

the moment they open the door

what is true of pathogens?

they all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways

what best defines transmission?

the process by which pathogens move between individuals

when a individual's immune system prevents transmission, it...

prevents illness

what is true of direct and indirect transmission of disease?

direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not

what 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

what is NOT required of a disinfectants used in salons and spas

they must be hypoallergenic

when it comes to the spread of infectious disease, beauty professionals must be prepared to deal with all except which type of potentially harmful organisms

gases

most bacteria are..

nonpathogenic

what is a microorganism?

any organism of microscopic size

there are ___ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ___ primary types

thousands; two

what is true of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria

pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are not

pathogenic bactera...

cause disease or infection

the presence of pus is a sign of..

bacterial infection

Inflammation is characterized by all EXCEPT

pus

what is true of a disease that spreads from one person to another

it is communicable

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

diagnosed it

if you get sick as a result of overexposure to chemicals in the workplace, you have contracted a

occupational disease

what is not true of staphylococci?

most strains make us very ill

Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?

strep throat

what is a type of fungi

mildew

what are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV called?

bloodborne pathogens

HIV is spread though how?

from person to person through the blood

there are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon, spa, and the barbershop. what is one of then?

pediculosis capitis

what is not true of biofilms?

they are high susceptible to the body's defense mechanism

What is true of sterilization?

it destroys all microbial life including spores

the first step in infection control is

cleaning

when a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is

greatly reduced

the second step of infection control is

disinfecting

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

it eliminates most microorganisms

Which of the following is NOT true of disinfectants?

they destroy all bacteria

what might not necessarily be on the label of a EPA-registered disinfectant

the word concentrate

if there is no time specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant, for how long must a tool by left fully submersed in the disinfectant

10 minutes

How long does it usually take for quat solutions to disinfect implements?

10 minutes

tuberculosis is transmitted through which of the following means?

inhalation

what is true of phenolic disinfectants

they are known carinogens

bleach used in the salon, spa or barbershop must be a EPA registered as a

disinfectant

what is true of chlorine bleach?

it is a effective disinfectant

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

use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces

When handling disinfectants, NEVER ______.

place them in unmarked containers

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

merely cleaners

the CDC publishes ___, guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious

standard precautions

often, clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection. these clients are considered

asymptomatic

a ___ is capable of igniting and burning

combustible

OSHA defines PPEs as...

Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard.

How often should one change gloves?

after every single use

what should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair?

wash hands

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

cold

an ___ is contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious materials as a result of the performance of a worker's duties

exposure incidents

before applying warm or hot water to a client's hair or skin, always test the water temperature on

the inside of your wrist

What should you do if a tool or implement is dropped on the floor during a service?

either replace or disinfectant it prior to continuing the service

What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?

Put it in your pocket.

what is not true of exits in salons, spas, or babershops

they should be randomly located at the owner's discretion

fire extinguishers

must by law be checked regularly

what is true of how a beauty professional's appearance, clothing, and other attire should look

watches should be waterproof and shock absorbent

when working on the job, your cellphone should be

checked only in between clients

what is true when children accompany a parent to the salon, spa or barbershop?

the children should not be left unattended at any time

When assisting a client into or out of a hydraulic chair, ______.

always lower the chair to its lowest level

jodie has used soap and warm water to remove all of the visible dirt and debris off of her station and the surrounding area, jodie has just thoroughly ____ her stationed

cleaned

Gustavo only uses the highest level of infection control on his tools and implements. What does Gustavo do?

gustavo sterilizes his tools

Franca has recently committed a major offense against her license. If she does, in fact, have her license revoked, who among the following is MOST LIKELY to revoke it?

the state agency

Yasmine worries about getting sick because she deals with many clients each day. She knows, however, that even though she cannot prevent ______, she can strive to prevent ______ disease while she's at work.

exposure; the transmission of

henry has the flu. He knows he most likely acquired the flu through direct transmission. If this is true, in what way could henry have caught the flu?

by shaking a clients hand

Jasmine's manager has requested that jasmine mix a solution that will destroy mold, what would be the most effective in doing so?

a fungicidal

angie has noticed that the metal implement she will need to use on her next client have a small amount of blood on them. what will angie need to do to be able to use the metal implement again

she must decontaminate them

colleen has been a beauty professional for more than 15 years, over time, colleen has developed a skin condition as a result of repeated exposure to the chemicals used on the job. Colleens skin condition is a ___ disease

occupational

Ursula, a beauty professional, has been diagnosed with a systemic infection. What must Ursula's condition include?

symptoms spread throughout her body

Ingrid's clients have been experiencing inflammation and pain on certain parts of their skin and bodies. Her manager determines that these complaints are most likely the results of biofilms. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the source of the contamination?

Ingrid's foot spa

harolds business requires a strict adherence to proper infection control. what are the two steps that harold is likely to use for the majority of his business?

cleaning and disinfecting

after cleaning her tools before her shift started, Chloe was upset when her instructor told her she needed to clean them again because she had not followed one of the three acceptable methods. in what way was chloe most likely cleaning her tools and implements?

Chloe was thoroughly wiping them down with sanitary wipes

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

brenda comes into close contact with so many clients and is careful to keep her hands clean throughout the day. as her schedule is quite full, this often means using hand sanitizer instead of soap and water. What is the most likly issue that brenda will face because of this?

hands that are dry to the point of cracking

Which scenario is an example of an exposure incident?

a beauty professional cuts themselves while providing a service to a client

Samantha is using a strong disinfectant on all of the surfaces around her workstation. Which of the following is the only justifiable reason Samantha did not mix a dilute into the product before she began to use it?

the label on the disinfectant does not have the word "concentrate" on it

because neil makes sure all of his employees are familiar with all the important disinfectant tips, he knows that he will never see one of them...

placing a disinfectant into a unmarked container

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

a pair of non-latex gloves

rafael is midway through a service when he notices that his client jasmine has a small fresh cut. after stopping the service, what is the very next thing rafael should do?

inform jasmine of what has happened

Olga just noticed that the electrical cord on her electrical device is worn and even cracking. Because she is a responsible beauty professional, Olga immediately ______.

replaces the device

james is quite excited because he is having a sophisticated heating and air-conditioning system installed at his business. in order to keep his heating and cooling system working properly and effectively, what should be avoid doing?

locating the system's vents directly above work stations

Joanna, a business owner, is concerned with fire safety at her establishment. Because of this, she has purchased a state-of-the-art fire detection system along with six fire extinguishers, which she has carefully and discreetly stored out of the way inside cupboards. 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

As a veteran of the beauty industry, Sofia feels as though she does everything exactly as it should be done: she wears comfortable but professional clothing, always makes sure her hair is tied back and out of the way, abstains from wearing any long or dangly jewelry, and always makes sure her cell phone is placed securely on her workstation and on vibrate. What, if anything, is Sofia doing incorrectly?

Sofia's cell phone should be stored out of sight

Daniel tells Horatio that three of his appointments were with high-risk clients, for which extra care must be taken. Which of the following, if true, would mean that Daniel is INCORRECT in his belief that his clients were high risk?

they all had children with them

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 disinfect the tools, because that will destroy all harmful microorganisms

Harlan wishes to work for the federal government, with the hope of making a real difference in workers' lives, especially when it comes to workplace injuries. Harlan asks you if you think he should work for OSHA. Do you think he should? If yes, why? If no, why not?

yes, harlan should work for OSHA because it is a federal agency that regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace

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 the 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

Jenna and Teresa are beauty professionals discussing how clean their implements are. Jenna feels strongly that the implements have been sterilized. Teresa, however, insists that they have only been cleaned. Which of the following would prove that Jenna is right?

the use of a autoclave in the infection control process

It is the end of the workday, and Juanita is about to begin disinfecting all of the implements she has used throughout the day. Just before she submerges the implements in a disinfectant, however, her boss stops her. Assuming her boss is RIGHT, why can't Juanita disinfect her implements?

juanita had not cleaned any of the implements she was about to disinfect

Alana created a disinfectant safety poster to hang in her salon with two columns: an ALWAYS column and a NEVER column. one of Alana's best professionals, however pointed out that a statement in one of the columns should actually be in the other column. if this beauty professional is correct, what is the mistake that Alana made on the poster?

never add disinfectants to water when diluting

For months, Xavier has been accumulating a collection of used sharp implements that he has tossed inside a drawer at his workstation. Recently, he has come to you, as his coworker, asking your opinion on what he should do with these, adding that many of them have small amounts of blood on them. When you look at the collection, you can see that virtually all of the pieces are no longer usable. Which of the following is the BEST advice to give Xavier?

dispose of the collection in a sharps container

While Johan is in the middle of the treatment, he accidently drops a tool that he was using on the floor. Immediately after that, his manager quickly walks over to Johan's station to correct him before he makes an error in judgment. Which of the following did his manager MOST LIKELY witness?

Johan continuing the service with the dropped tool