Cosmetology: Chapter 5: Infection Control: Principles & Practices Part 4
This deck covers key concepts from Chapter 5 on infection control, including transmission methods, disease types, and safety practices in cosmetology.
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:
A. Life cycle of bacteria
B. Chemical origin of bacteria
C. Beneficial effects
D. Surrounding environment
A. Life cycle of bacteria
Key Terms
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:
A. Life cycle of bacteria
B. Chemical origin of bacteria
C. Beneficial effects
D. Surrounding environment
A. Life cycle of bacteria
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
A. 20 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 2 minutes
A. 20 seconds
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi and viruses (but not spores) on the surfaces are:
A. Antiseptics
B. Disinfectants
C. Sterilizers
D. Sanitizers
B. Disinfectants
State regulatory agencies include which of the following?
A. Licensing agencies
B. Boards of cosmetology
C. Health departments
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is:
A. Bacteria
B. Parasite
C. Virus
D. Contaminant
C. Virus
Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews and yeasts are:
A. Bloodborne pathogens
B. Fungi
C. Parasites
D. Pathogens
B. Fungi
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the: A. Life cycle of bacteria B. Chemical origin of bacteria C. Beneficial effects D. Surrounding environment | A. Life cycle of bacteria |
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long? A. 20 seconds B. 30 seconds C. 1 minute D. 2 minutes | A. 20 seconds |
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi and viruses (but not spores) on the surfaces are: A. Antiseptics B. Disinfectants C. Sterilizers D. Sanitizers | B. Disinfectants |
State regulatory agencies include which of the following? A. Licensing agencies B. Boards of cosmetology C. Health departments D. All of the above | D. All of the above |
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is: A. Bacteria B. Parasite C. Virus D. Contaminant | C. Virus |
Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews and yeasts are: A. Bloodborne pathogens B. Fungi C. Parasites D. Pathogens | B. Fungi |
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: A. MRSA B. AIDS C. Hepatitis D. HPV | B. AIDS |
Laws are also called: A. Regulations B. Guidelines C. Statutes D. Rules | C. Statutes |
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n): A. Infection B. Antitoxin C. Abrasion D. Inflammation | A. Infection |
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is: A. Effect B. Concentration C. Efficacy D. Disinfection | C. Efficacy |
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon? A. Tinea barbae B. Staph C. Mildew D. Tinea pedis | C. Mildew |
One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are: A. Diseases B. Bacteria C. Cells D. Minute | B. Bacteria |
Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by: A. DOL B. DOE C. OSHA D. FDA | C. OSHA |
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: A. Cocci B. Pathogenic C. Spirilla D. Flagellum | A. Cocci |
Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item? A. Wooden sticks B. Nippers C. Gauze D. All of the above | B. Nippers |
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: A. Harmful B. Harmless C. Disease producing D. Toxic | B. Harmless |
The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is: A. Natural immunity B. Natural healing C. Acquired immunity D. Acquired resistance | C. Acquired immunity |
Organisms that grow, feed and find shelter on or in a host organism are called: A. Fungi B. Fumigations C. Parasites D. Pathogens | C. Parasites |
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals or other normally harmless substances is a(n): A. Allergy B. Infection C. Disease D. Parasite | A. Allergy |
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called: A. Positive pathogens B. Acquired pathogens C. Inoculations pathogens D. Bloodborne pathogens | D. Bloodborne pathogens |
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called: A. Characteristic B. Communicable C. Communal D. Microbial | B. Communicable |
Inflammation is characterized by which of the following? A. Swelling B. Pain C. Heat D. All of the above | D. All of the above |
If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a: A. Trash bag B. Contaminated waste container C. Paper towel D. Trash can | B. Contaminated waste container |
Which term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements and equipment by washing with soap and water? A. Sterilize B. Disinfect C. Antiseptic D. Clean | D. Clean |
Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments? A. Using an ultrasonic B. Using a cleaning solvent C. Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush D. All of the above is correct | D. All of the above is correct |
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is: A. Scabies B. Head lice C. Pediculosis D. Barber's itch | A. Scabies |
A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is: A. Quarter antiseptic solution B. Quaternary- based compounds C. Phenolic quaternary agents D. Quaternary ammonium compounds | D. Quaternary ammonium compounds |
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of: A. Lesions B. Tissue C. Pus D. Blood | C. Pus |
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: A. Blood disease B. General infection C. Daughter cell D. Local infection | D. Local infection |
A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is: A. Hepatitis B. Tuberculosis C. Pneumonia D. Blood poisoning | A. Hepatitis |
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called: A. Spore-forming B. Cilia C. Protoplasm D. Photosynthesis | C. Protoplasm |
Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants? A. Can cause some metals to rust B. Can damage plastic and rubber C. Are known carcinogens D. All of the above | D. All of the above |