infection controll

federal and state agencies regulate the beauty and wellness professions. State agencies

regulate licensing

what standards address issues relating to your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products and how to avoid these hazards?

OSHA

________ establish specific standards of conducts and can be changed or updated frequently

rules

what agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US?

EPA

Laws are written by?

federal and state legislatures

which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on the surface

disinfectants

Both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) _______________ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.

Safety and data Sheet

____________ disinfectant is an example of a tuberculocidal disinfectant.

Phenolic

Disinfection is not effective against __________.

bacterial spores

What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?

pathogenic bacteria

A disinfectant that is a fungicidal is capable of destroying __________________

fungi

Which of the following is a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water?

cleaning

An inflammation is characterized by ____________.

redness, heat, pain and/or swelling

Which of the following single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics?

bacteria

Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function?

virus

Staph bacteria are responsible for ___________.

food poisoning

A common contagious disease that would prevent a professional from servicing a client would be ________________.

ringworm

What type of infection is it where the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ?

systemic

What bacterial infection, without proper treatment, can become systemic and can have devastating consequences that can result in death?

MRSA

One action of the biofilm community is to resist __________________.

pathogens and recognize infection

the body’s defense mechanism

Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing?

biofilms

The presence of pus is a sign of a _____________ infection.

bacterial

Which of the following can prevent viruses from growing in the body?

vaccinations

In the salon, spa, or barbershop, the spread of bloodborne pathogens is possible whenever _____________.

the skin is broken

Hepatitis is a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage what body organ?

liver

Which of the following bloodborne viruses can live on a surface outside the body for long periods of time?

hepatitis (b)

AIDS is a disease that breaks down the body's __________ system.

immune

____________ is the process that destroys all microbial life, including spores.

sterilization

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

pesticides

Effective sterilization typically requires the use a(n) __________________.

autoclave

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

cleaning

The time as listed on the product label required for the disinfectant to be visibly moist to be effective against pathogens is called ___________ time.

contact

What should you never mix with bleach?

detergents

An item must remain submerged in the disinfectant for ___________ unless the product label specifies differently.

10 minutes

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

phenolic

Bleach must be stored away from ___________.

heat and light

Which of the following are known carcinogens?

phenolics

__________ do not disinfect or sterilize.

UV light

Towels, linens, and capes that are not thoroughly may grow ____________.

bacteria

_______ has been linked in recent years to disfiguring infections associated particularly with pedicure bowls.

mycobacterium

What is one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another?

using proper handwashing

Antiseptics generally contain a high volume of _____________

alcohol

Which of the following works well as an antiseptic?

hydrogen peroxide

Which of the following can be irritating to the lungs if you inhale the fumes?

bleach

In most instances, clients who are infected with the hepatitis B virus or other bloodborne pathogens are _________.

asymtomatic

When washing your hands, use liquid soaps in pump containers because _________ can grow in bar soaps.

bacteria

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

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

stop the service immediately

Sharp disposables should be disposed of in ______________.

a sharps container

Clients with impaired immune systems are at ________ risk of infection should they encounter pathogens.

very high

Water heaters should not be set at higher than _______________________ degrees Fahrenheit.

130

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

on the inside of your wrist

Tangled cord syndrome" can lead to ____________ hazards.

tripping

Your clothing should be _______________.

comfortable

When working on children, how should you hold your client?

loosely

All employees should be instructed in ___________ use.

fire extinguisher

As a beauty professional, your most important responsibility is to _________

protect your client’s health and safety

As a beauty professional, you should be aware of your environment so that you can eliminate ____________.

potential hazards

It is important to wear _________________ while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements.

safety glasses and gloves

Never ______________ chemicals unless specified in the manufacturers instructions.

mix

Blood may carry ______________, so you should never touch an open sore or a wound.

pathogens

When handling an exposure incident, once your hands are clean, you should immediately _____________.

put on gloves

You should remove all _________________ from your tools and implements before washing.

visible debris

A(n) ___________________________________ is the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.

infection

Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi cannot enter the body through which of the following?

intact skin

_____ are poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.

toxins

The CDC requires that salons, spas, and barbershops test autoclaves monthly to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements. The accepted method is called a ___________ test.

performance

Disinfectants used in salons, spas and barbershops should be effective for cleaning blood and body fluids from _________ surfaces.

nonporous

The most common way contagious infections spread is through ________.

dirty hands

The body prevents and controls infections through which of the following?

red blood cells