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Final Test Review (Health and Hygiene)
Question | Answer |
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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 |