Chapter 5 part 3

acquired immunity

immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or through inoculation (such as vaccination), or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.

pediculosis capitis

infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

efficacy

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

human immunodeficiency virus

the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

disinfection

what is the second step of infection control?

Hepatitis

A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.

scabies

A contagious skin disease and is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.

tinea capitis

A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles.

tinea pedis

A ringworm fungus of the foot

tinea barbae

A superficial fungal infection caused by a variety of dermatophytes that commonly affects the skin.

mildew

A type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon.

human papilloma virus

A virus that causes warts in humans, but is also the cause of cervical cancer in women.

immunity

Ability of the body to destroy, resist, and recognize infection

foods, chemicals, or harmless substances

Allergies, A reaction due to sensitivity to certain ____, _____, or ______.

host

An organism on which a parasite lives.

Barber's itch or hot tub folliculitis

Another name for Folliculitis Barbae:

athlete's foot

Another name for tinea pedis:

heat and pressure

Autoclaves incorporate:

cleaned

Before a tool or surface can be disinfected, it must be thoroughly ______.

blood, body fluids

Bloodborne Pathogens, Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by ______ or ______, such as hepatitis and HIV.

EPA-registered disinfectant, 10 minutes

Contaminated countertops, tools, and equipment should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with ____________ for the time recommended by the manufacturer or with a bleach solution for________.

contaminated

Continuing to use a _____ implement without cleaning and disinfecting it puts you and others in the salon at risk of infection.

false

Cosmetologist can trim or cut the skin around the nail plate. T/F

bloodborne pathogens

Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.

Nonporous surfaces

Disinfectants are appropriate on:

human hair, skin, or nails

Disinfectants are not for:

liver

Hepatitis damages the:

overcomes disease, inoculation, or exposure

How can one develop an acquired immunity?

inflamed patches of skin on the face or neck

How can you tell if a client has Tinea Barbae?

clean and disinfect

If you accidentally cut a client, the tool will be contaminated with whatever might be in the client's blood. In order to reuse the implement, you must:

properly labeled and write the date it was mixed

If you mix a disinfectant in a container that is not labeled by the manufacturer, the container must be:

natural or acquired

Immunity against disease can be either:

destroy, resist, and recognize

Immunity, the ability to _____, _____, and ______ infection.

broken skin

In the salon. the spread of bloodborne pathogens is possible through:

HPV

Is highly contagious, difficult to kill, and can be passed in pedicure bowls, wax pots, and from dirty implements.

ticks, fleas, and mites

List some examples of external parasites:

rub hands, and use liquid soap, warm water, a nail brush, and a clean towel

List the steps for proper hand washing:

tinea barbae, tinea capitis, and tinea pedis

List the three most common ringworm infections:

use soap and warm water; use an ultrasonic unit; or use a cleaning solvent

List the three ways to clean your tools or implements:

plants, inanimate objects

Mildew, A type of fungus that affects _____ or grows on _______, but does not cause human infections in the salon.

dirty implements

Nail infections can be spread by using ______ or by not properly preparing the surface of the natural nail before enhancement products are applied.

inherited, healthy living

Natural Immunity, partly _____ and partly developed through _____ _____.

parasites

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (referred to as the host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.

natural immunity

Partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

sterilization

Process that destroys all microbial life.

cleaning and disinfecting

Proper infection control requires two steps:

disinfectant solution

Properly cleaned implements and tools, free from all visible debris, must be completely immersed in:

antiseptics, washing hands

Putting _____ on your skin or _________ will drastically lower the number of pathogens on your hands.

allergy

Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.

itch mite

Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by:

fungi

Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.

microbial life

Sterilization destroys:

weekly

The CDC requires that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements how often?

sharing needles and unprotected sexual contact

The HIV virus is spread mainly through ______ and ________.

contact time

The amount of visibly moist time required to be effective against pathogens listed on product label

tinea pedis

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services:

decontamination

The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.

A, b, and c

There are three types of hepatitis that are of concern in the salon, they are:

external parasites

These affect humans on or in the skin (includes ticks, fleas, and mites).

HIV

This is spread mainly through sharing needles and unprotected sexual contact.

Bearded areas of the face, neck, or scalp

Tinea Barbae is primarily limited to:

bacteria and viruses

Toxins can be produced by:

10 minutes

Typical contact time for most concentrates is:

2 minutes

Typical contact time for most wipes is:

skin irritation and allergies

Using disinfectants as a hand cleaner can cause:

toxins

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses).

AIDs

What diseases breaks down the body's immune system?

hepatitis b and c

What hepatitis spreads from person to person through blood and, less often, through other body fluids, such as semen and vaginal secretion

cutting living skin

What is considered to be outside the scope of the cosmetologist's licensed and approved practices?

spore test

What is the accepted method for testing an autoclave?

Proper hand washing

What is the single most effective means of breaking the chain of infection?

surface is properly cleaned

What reduces the risk of infection?

hepatitis b

What type of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface?

male teens and adults

Who is affected by Tinea Barbae?

Folliculitis barbae

an inflammation of hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection often caused by Staphylococcus aureus

healthy skin

body's first line of defense:

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

HIV, the virus that causes _________.

true

Disinfectants can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

autoclave

Effective sterilization typically requires the use of an _____ to complete.

efficacy

Effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs, when used according to the label.

feet

Fungal infections are much more common on the _____ than on the hands.

molds, mildews, yeasts

Fungi, Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include ____, _____, and ____; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.