Chapter 5- Infection Control (exam)
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long? Select one: a. 30 seconds b. One minute c. 20 seconds d. Two minutes
20 seconds
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _____. Select one: a. MRSA b. hepatitis c. AIDS d. HPV
AIDS
What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations? Select one: a. Acquired resistance b. Acquired immunity c. Natural immunity d. Natural healing
Acquired immunity
Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the _____. Select one: a. DOE b. CDC c. DOL d. FDA
CDC
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water? Select one: a. Disinfecting b. Cleaning c. Scrubbing d. Decontaminating
Cleaning
Which of the following is a mechanical process? Select one: a. Disinfection b. Cleaning c. Bacteriacide d. Sterilization
Cleaning
Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids? Select one: a. OSHA b. DOL c. CDC d. EPA
EPA
Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage? Select one: a. Tuberculosis b. Hepatitis c. Blood poisoning d. Pneumonia
Hepatitis
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon? Select one: a. Mildew b. Tinea barbae c. Staph d. Tinea pedis
Mildew
Which item would be described as multi-use? Select one: a. Gauze b. Cotton balls c. Wooden sticks d. Nippers
Nippers
What is safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats? Select one: a. Phenolic quaternary agents b. Quaternary-based compounds c. Quarter antiseptic solution d. Quaternary ammonium compounds
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Which item is included in the "Identification" section of the MSDS? Select one: a. Possible hazards b. Exposure limits c. Restrictions on product use d. Chemical composition
Restrictions on product use
As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) _____ for all chemical products manufactured and sold. Select one: a. SDS b. MDS c. HCS d. EPA
SDS
What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite? Select one: a. Pediculosis b. Head lice c. Barber's itch d. Scabies
Scabies
Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes? Select one: a. Staphylococci b. Spirilla c. Bacilli d. Streptococci
Staphylococci
What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores? Select one: a. Sterilization b. Disinfection c. Cleaning d. Decontamination
Sterilization
Inflammation is characterized by which of the following? Select one: a. Chilling of tissue b. Decreased blood flow c. Numbness d. Swelling
Swelling
In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with which of the following? Select one: a. MSDS publication requirements b. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System c. Hazard Communication Standards d. The World Health Organization International Classification of Occupational Illnesses
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System
Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments? Select one: a. Using a cleaning solvent b. Washing with soap and water c. Boiling for at least five minutes d. Using an supersonic unit
Using a cleaning solvent
Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it? Select one: a. Pipeless spa b. Whirlpool foot spa c. Non-whirlpool basin d. Air jet basin
Whirlpool foot spa
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _____. Select one: a. disease b. allergy c. parasite d. infection
allergy
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called _____. Select one: a. disinfectants b. antiseptics c. cleaners d. quats
antiseptics
Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called _____. Select one: a. cocci b. bacilli c. spirilla d. retrobacteria
bacilli
One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as _____. Select one: a. bacteria b. cells c. minute d. diseases
bacteria
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for _____. Select one: a. phenols b. baking soda c. bleach d. soap
bleach
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called _____. Select one: a. positive pathogens b. bloodborne pathogens c. acquired pathogens d. inoculation pathogens
bloodborne pathogens
Round-shaped bacteria are called _____. Select one: a. retrobacteria b. bacilli c. spirilla d. cocci
cocci
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is known as _____. Select one: a. flagellum b. pus c. spirilla d. cocci
cocci
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called _____. Select one: a. microbial b. communal c. characteristic d. communicable
communicable
State regulatory agencies _____. Select one: a. act independently of statutes b. can take action against salon and spa owners, but not against individual license holders c. have no real authority, and must refer violations to the court system for resolution d. create the rules that determine how laws are applied
create the rules that determine how laws are applied
Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be _____. Select one: a. washed b. immersed c. stored d. discarded
discarded
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____. Select one: a. disinfectants b. sterilizers c. antiseptics d. sanitizers
disinfectants
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is _____. Select one: a. effect b. concentration c. efficacy d. disinfection
efficacy
Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are _____. Select one: a. pathogens b. fungi c. parasites d. bloodborne pathogens
fungi
Nonpathogenic bacteria are _____. Select one: a. harmless b. toxic c. harmful d. disease-producing
harmless
The body's first line of defense against infection is _____. Select one: a. antitoxins b. body secretions c. white blood cells d. healthy, uncompromised skin
healthy, uncompromised skin
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) _____. Select one: a. antitoxin b. infection c. abrasion d. contusion
infection
OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be _____. Select one: a. provided to all employees in bound form b. discussed with clients prior to services being rendered c. updated at least every six months d. kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
Phenolic disinfectants are _____. Select one: a. among the safest disinfectants b. the preferred disinfectants for pedicure tubs c. known carcinogens d. a form of alcohol
known carcinogens
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the _____. Select one: a. chemical origin of bacteria b. surrounding environment c. life cycle of bacteria d. beneficial effects
life cycle of bacteria
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a _____. Select one: a. blood disease b. daughter cell c. local infection d. general infection
local infection
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____. Select one: a. fungi b. fumigations c. pathogens d. parasites
parasites
Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called _____. Select one: a. infection control equipment b. universal precautions c. standard precautions d. personal protective equipment
personal protective equipment
If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be _____. Select one: a. placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag b. taken to the outside garbage rather than left inside the salon or spa c. wrapped in a paper towel and thrown out with the rest of the trash d. saved for examination by the local health department
placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____. Select one: a. spore-forming b. photosynthesis c. protoplasm d. cilia
protoplasm
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of _____. Select one: a. lesions b. blood c. tissue d. pus
pus
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _____. Select one: a. skin infection b. respiratory infection c. gastrointestinal infection d. systemic infection
skin infection
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____. Select one: a. spirilla b. retrobacteria c. bacilli d. cocci
spirilla
Laws are also called _____. Select one: a. statutes b. rules c. guidelines d. regulations
statutes
The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is _____. Select one: a. tinea capitis b. barber's itch c. tinea pedis d. tinea barbae
tinea pedis
Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called _____. Select one: a. pathogens b. contaminants c. bacilli d. toxins
toxins
According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to _____. Select one: a. know safety concerns associated with chemicals b. understand safety concerns associated with chemicals c. seek compensation for chemical-associated illness or injury d. refuse to be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals
understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a _____. Select one: a. virus b. contaminant c. parasite d. bacteria
virus