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Hair Chemistry: Foundations Chapter 5: Infection Control: Book Part 4

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This deck covers key concepts from Chapter 5 of Hair Chemistry: Foundations, focusing on infection control and safety measures in salons and spas.

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Disinfectants are NOT __. A. required to have an EPA registration number in order to be used in the salon or spa B. able to destroy all bacteria C. pesticides D. harmful if absorbed through the skin

B. able to destroy all bacteria
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Disinfectants are NOT __. A. required to have an EPA registration number in order to be used in the salon or spa B. able to destroy all bacteria C. pesticides D. harmful if absorbed through the skin
B. able to destroy all bacteria
An EPA-registered disinfectant MUST carry all EXCEPT which of the following on its label? A. Efficacy claims B. The word concentrate C. A registration number D. A contact time
B. The word concentrate
How long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant if there is not time specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant? A. 10 hours B. 1 hour C. 10 minutes D. 10 seconds
C. 10 minutes
Quat solutions usually take __ to disinfect implements. A. 10 minutes B. 10 hours C. 1 hour D. 10 seconds
A. 10 minutes
Tuberculosis is transmitted through __. A. close contact with an infected person B. touching an infected object C. inhalation D. direct transmission into the bloodstream
C. inhalation
Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants? A. They are known carcinogens. B. The safest way to dispose of them is down the drain. C. They have a very low pH. D. They can be safely used on and applied to the skin.
A. They are known carcinogens.
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Hair Chemistry: Foundations Chapter 5: Infection Control: Book Part 4
TermDefinition
Disinfectants are NOT __. A. required to have an EPA registration number in order to be used in the salon or spa B. able to destroy all bacteria C. pesticides D. harmful if absorbed through the skin
B. able to destroy all bacteria
An EPA-registered disinfectant MUST carry all EXCEPT which of the following on its label? A. Efficacy claims B. The word concentrate C. A registration number D. A contact time
B. The word concentrate
How long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant if there is not time specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant? A. 10 hours B. 1 hour C. 10 minutes D. 10 seconds
C. 10 minutes
Quat solutions usually take __ to disinfect implements. A. 10 minutes B. 10 hours C. 1 hour D. 10 seconds
A. 10 minutes
Tuberculosis is transmitted through __. A. close contact with an infected person B. touching an infected object C. inhalation D. direct transmission into the bloodstream
C. inhalation
Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants? A. They are known carcinogens. B. The safest way to dispose of them is down the drain. C. They have a very low pH. D. They can be safely used on and applied to the skin.
A. They are known carcinogens.
Bleach used in the salon or spa must be EPA registered as which of the following? A. A disinfectant B. A carcinogen C. A pathogen D. A sterilizer
A. A disinfectant
Chlorine bleach __. A. is an effective disinfectant B. is safe to use with all plastics C. cannot be safely used in salons or spas D. is not corrosive
A. is an effective disinfectant
Which of the following is NOT one of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants? A. Use tongs to remove implements from disinfectants. B. Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces. C. Wear gloves and safety glasses. D. Avoid skin and eye contact.
B. Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces.
When handling disinfectants, NEVER __. A. place them in unmarked containers B. use them on nonporous surfaces C. mix them together, even with manufacturer's recommendations D. add them to water to dilute them
A. place them in unmarked containers
Which of the following is TRUE of soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label? A. They are useless. B. They are merely cleaners. C. They are sterilizers. D. They are toxic.
B. They are merely cleaners.
Which of the following are guidelines published by the CDC that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious? A. Antiseptics B. Standard precautions C. Sanitizers D. Exposure incidents
B. Standard precautions
Because clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection, they are considered to be __. A. precautious B. asymptomatic C. sanitized D. antiseptic
B. asymptomatic
Which of the following is capable of igniting and burning? A. A carcinogen B. A mutagen C. A combustible D. A chemical
C. A combustible
According to OSHA, PPEs are defined as __. A. guidelines that require the employee to assume that any human blood is potentially infectious B. specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard C. precautions that include proper hand washing and wearing of gloves around certain chemicals D. items that should be cleaned and disinfected using any of the EPA-registered disinfectants
B. specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard