Flash cards - Infection Control Ch.5

In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with which of the following?

The globally harmonize system of classification and labeling of chemicals systems (GHS)

According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to ______.

Understand safety concerns associated with chemicals

Which item is included in the “identification”section of the end of the MSDS?

Restrictions on product use.

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but no spores) on surfaces are known as _____.

Disinfectants

Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being affected enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and bodily fluids?

EPA

State regulatory agencies ______.

Create the rules at determine how laws are applied.

Laws are also called ____.

Statues

One celled microorganisms with plant and animal characteristics are known as _____.

Bacteria

Which organisms are performing bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes

Staphylococci

The type of bacteria they rarely shows any active motility is known as ____.

Cocci

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____.

Protoplasm

A pimple or an abscess is an example of _____.

Local infection

Methicillin – resistant Staphylococcus auereus (MRSA) Initially appears as a ____

Skin infection

Which disease is blood-borne and can cause liver damage?

Hepatitis

Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called ______.

Toxins

The bodies first line of defense against infection is _____.

Healthy uncompromised skin

Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

Using a cleaning solvent

Phenolic disinfectants are ____.

Known carcinogens

Which statement best describes UV sanitizers?

They do not disinfect, nor do they sterilize

Which statement describes the proper use of a waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?

They could be used after soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water

______ Gloves are considered the best choice for use and nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy.

Nitrile

When handwashing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

20 seconds