Chapter 4- Infection control: principles and practices

An item must remain submerged in the disinfectant for __________ unless the product label specifies differently.

10 minutes

Water heaters should not be set at higher than ______ degrees Fahrenheit.

130

Bleach must be stored away from __________.

Heat and light

What standards address issues relating to your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products and how to avoid these hazards?

OSHA standards

Both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) __________ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.

Safety Data Sheet

___________________ do not disinfect or sterilize.

UV light units

Sharp disposables should be disposed of in ____________.

a sharps container

Remove hair particles from clipper blades with _____________________.

a stiff brush

On Safety Data Sheets, emergency procedures, protective equipment, and proper methods of containment and cleanup are listed as _________________.

accidental release measures

Antiseptics generally contain a high volume of ___________.

alcohol

Which of the following is not a disinfectant for surfaces or implements?

alcohol

The body prevents and controls infections through which of the following?

antitoxins

In most instances, clients who are infected with the hepatitis B virus or other blood-borne pathogens are ___________________.

asymptomatic

Effective sterilization typically requires the use of a(n) _____________.

autoclave

Towels, linens, and capes that are not thoroughly dried may grow _____________.

bacteria

When washing your hands, use liquid soaps in pump containers because ______________ can grow in bar soaps.

bacteria

Which of the following are single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics?

bacteria

Disinfection is not effective against ___________.

bacteria spores

The presence of pus is a sign of a ___________.

bacterial infection

When bacteria reach their largest size in the active phase, they divide into two new cells. What is this division called?

binary fission

Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing?

biofilms

Which of the following can be irritating to the lungs if you inhale the fumes?

bleach

HIV is spread from person to person through blood and, less often, through ____________.

body fluids

The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper __________.

cleaning

Which of the following is a mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water?

cleaning

Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in ________________.

clusters like bunches of grapes

What type of bacteria rarely demonstrate self-movement and are transmitted in the air, dust, or within the substance in which they settle?

cocci

Your clothing should be ________________________.

comfortable

The time as listed on the product label required for the disinfectant to be visibly Moys to be effective against pathogens is called __________ time.

contact

What should you never mix with bleach?

detergents

The most common way contagious infections spread is through ________________________.

dirty hands

Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?

disinfectants

A leather strop or holster is a porous material and as such cannot be _______________.

disinfected

What type of incident is contact with a nonintact skin, blood, body fluid, or potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of a worker's duties?

exposure

Laws are written by ______________.

federal and state legislatures

All employees should be instructed in ______________ use.

fire extinguisher

Staph bacteria is responsible for ___________.

food poisoning

During the inactive stage, certain bacteria can _________.

form spores

When cutting a child's hair, how should you hold the child's head?

gently but firmly

For all of your clippers or outliners, it is important to ____________ the parts regularly.

grease and oil

Which of the following bloodborne viruses can live on a surface outside the body for long periods of time?

hepatitis

Which of the following works well as an antiseptic?

hydrogen peroxide

AIDS is a disease that breaks down the body's __________ system.

immune

The presence of soap in most disinfectants can cause them to become ________________.

inactive

A(n) _______________ is the invasion of the body tissues by disease causing pathogens.

infection

Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi cannot enter the body through which of the following?

intact skin

Hepatitis is a blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage what body organ?

liver

All of the following are bacterial infections, that without proper treatment, can become systemic and can have devastating consequences that can result in death.

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

A disinfectant that is fungicidal is capable of destroying __________.

molds

Ignorance of the law is not an acceptable reason or excuse for ___________.

noncompliance

Hospital disinfectants are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids from _________________ surfaces.

nonporous

As a precaution, you should always test the water temperature ______________________ before applying to a client's hair or scalp

on the inside of your wrist

What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?

pathogenic

Blood may carry _____________, so you should never touch an open sore or a wound

pathogens

Disinfectants are _____________ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

pesticides

_____________ are excellent at removing grime and oils from metals.

petroleum distillates

Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes?

phenolic disinfectants

Tuberculocidal disinfectants are often referred to as _____________.

phenolics

Which of the following are known carcinogens?

phenolics

Diplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in pairs cause diseases such as ________.

pneumonia

As a professional barber, you should be aware of your environment so that you can eliminate ___________________.

potential hazards

What is one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another?

proper hand washing

As a professional barber, your most important responsibility is to __________________.

protect your clients' health and safety

When handling an exposure incident, once your hands are clean you should immediately __________________.

put on gloves

An inflammation is characterized by __________.

redness, heat, pain, or swelling

Federal and state agencies regulate the practice of barebering. State agencies _______________.

regulate licensing

A common contagious disease that would prevent a barber from servicing a client would be ______.

ringworm

_________ establish specific standards of conduct and can be changed or updated frequently.

rules

It is important to wear ________________ while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements.

safety glasses and gloves

The CDC requires autoclaves be tested weekly to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements. The accepted method is called a ______________ test.

spore

At the shampoo bowl, be careful how you handle the _______________.

spray hose

What type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?

staphylococci

__________ is the process that destroys all microbial life, including pores.

sterilization

Should you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to ________________.

stop the service immediately

what type of infection is it where the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ?

systemic

What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?

the EPA

One action of the biofilm community is to resist __________.

the body's defense mechanisms

In the barbershop, the spread of bloodborne pathogens is possible whenever _______________.

the skin is broken

On a Safety Data Sheet, what category would include routes of exposure, related symptoms, and acute and chronic effects?

toxicology information

____________________ are poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.

toxins

Which of the following was first introduced in 1987 to reduce the spread or the transmission of bloodborne pathogens within the healthcare setting?

universal precautions

Before you begin cleaning a conductor cord, always double check that it is ___________________.

unplugged

HIV is spread mainly through the sharing of needles by intravenous drug users and by _____________.

unprotected sexual contact

Which of the following can prevent viruses from growing in the body?

vaccinations

Which of the following is capable of replication only though taking over the host cell's reproductive function?

viruses

You should remove all ______________ from your tools and implements before washing.

visible hair

All electrical appliances and tools should be stored safely when in proximity to ___________.

water