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Final Test Review (Health and Hygiene)

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What are common fungal infections? athlete's foot, ringworm, and candida
What is a minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics? bacteria
What are some types of bacteria? cocci, bacilli, and spirilla
What type of bacteria is beneficial and harmless? nonpathogenic
Mold and yeast are examples of parasitic organisms that thrive in warm, moist environment? fungi
What is the body major defense against the invasion of pathogens? healthy intact skin
What are some types of fungi? athlete's foot, ringworm and yeast
What class of protein produced in the body in response to contact with antigens(toxins): they serve to immunize the body against specific antigens? antibodies
What is defined as any of a class of submicroscopic pathogenic agents that are capable of transmitting disease? virus
What is the causative agent for AIDS? virus
What are some types of viral infections? smallpox, mumps, common cold
What is the complete process of eliminating pathogens from an object or surface? sterilization
Lysol, chlorine bleach and alcohol are all agents used for what? disinfect
Which method of eliminating pathogens is the most common practice in a massage studio? sanitization
What is typically achieved by using running water, soaps, and detergents? sanitization
When should a practitioner's hands be washed? before and after sessions
What are some fire safety procedures that should be followed in a therapy establishment? be familiar with location and use of fire extinguishers, clearly indicate fire exits, and be aware of evacuation procedures
Any receptacle large enough to hold a disinfectant solution on which objects to be sanitized can be completely immersed is used for what? wet sanitizer
What phone numbers should be kept posted in plain view near all telephones? hospital, ambulance, and taxis
Germs or microbes which are most numerous in dirt, refuse, unclean water and disease tissue are also called what? bacteria
What are common path of infections? ingestion, inhalation, and direct contact
What is often the result of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens by simply being in close proximity to a contagious individual who is coughing, sneezing or simply talking? respiratory infections
What pathogens are commonly encountered in the massage practice? bacteria, fungi, viruses
A chain of cocci is called what? streptococci
Inflammation and redness is a sign that what is working to destroy harmful microorganisms that have invaded the body? white blood cells
What regulations should be observed in maintaining a clean massage facility at all times? OSHA
The four areas of safety concern for the massage practitioner are what? facilities, equipment, the client, and the practitioner
The spirilla bacteria causes what? syphilis
What are parasitic organisms that thrive in warm, moist environment? fungi
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