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Milady Chapter 5

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TermDefinition
Cocci are bacteria that are shaped like what? Round-shaped
Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat or blood poisoning? Streptococci
Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are called what? Diplococci
Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called what? Spirilla
What is a chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces called? Disinfecting
Bacteria generally consisst of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called what? Protoplasm
What is the process whereby bacteria grow to their largest size and then divide into two new cells called? Binary fission
The presence of pus can be a sign of what? Bacterial infection
What type of infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular part of the body? Local
What condition is caused by an infestation of head lice? Pediculosis capitis
What is the body’s ability to destroy, resist, and recognize infection called? Immunity
Disinfectants sold and used in the United States must carry a registration number issued by what agency? Environmental Protection Agency
Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Standard Precautions? CDC (Center for Disease Control)
What did OSHA and GHS agree to replace the MSDS with in 2012? SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
What is a type of disinfectant with a very high pH that can damage the skin or eyes called? Phenolic disinfectants
When hand-washing, after using warm water, soap, and a nail brush on both hands, the entire process should take about how long? 60 seconds
What are antiseptics intended for? Reducing microbes on the skin
Standard Precautions require employers and employees to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially what? Infectious
How many categories of information does the SDS contain? 16
When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client, the disinfectant should be circulated for how long? 10 minutes (or length of time indicated on the product label)
How should a pipeless foot spa be dried after it is cleaned and disinfected? With a clean paper towel
Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on surfaces? Hepatitis B
How often should AHP, accelerated hydrogen peroxide, be changed? 14 days
What is important to wear while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements? Gloves and safety glasses
What agency regulates licensing, enforcement, and salon conduct? State
What type of disinfectants can sometimes be harmful to salon tools and equipment? Tuberculocidal
As part of SDS categories, first-aid measures include important symptoms/effects and what? Required treatment
Cutting of skin is only allowed in what occupation? Qualified medical professionals
Fungal infections are extremely common on which part of the body? Feet
What are items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one client even after a biohazard exposure referred to as? Multiuse
What process destroys all microbial life? Sterilization
If the label on a disinfection product includes the word “concentrate,” then it means the product must be __________________ before use. Diluted
How effective are quat solutions when properly used? Very effective
Using too much of what can damage metal and plastic? Bleach
What is 5.25% sodium hypochlorite always known as? Household bleach
What should disinfectants, such as phenols, never come in contact with? Skin
What are items that are considered absorbent known as? Porous
What is recommended salons do with information on equipment use, cleaning, disinfecting, testing, and maintenance? Keep in a log book
TRUE/FALSE: There is an additive, powder, or tablet that can eliminate the need for cleaning/disinfecting equipment. FALSE
Missing what item can pose a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous materials and violate federal and state regulation? Safety Data Sheets
How do antimicrobial and antibacterial soaps compare to regular soaps and detergents? Slightly more effective
What includes guidelines for the use of gloves, masks, and eyewear when contact with biohazards is possible? Standard Precautions
After they have been properly cleaned and disinfected, implements should be stored in what type of container? Clean and covered
After each client, the foot basin should be soaked with disinfectant for how long? 10 minutes (or time recommended by manufacturer)
Before beginning any service, cosmetologists should wash their hands with soap, warm water, and what? Clean, disinfected nail brush
What is a disease that is spread from one person to another called? Contagious disease
What is the one-called microorganism that has both plant/animal characteristics known as? Bacteria
What is the type of transmission that works through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or talking? Direct
What is the transmission that occurs when someone comes into client with infected blood or bodily fluids on an intermediate contaminated object known as? Indirect
What are various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms called? Toxins
What is a disease that is spread from one person to another person called? Communicable
What is a disease that is caused by pathogenic organisms that enter the body and may or may not spread between persons called? Infectious
What is the virus that causes AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
What is a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms and is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproductive function? Virus
What organism can cause parasitic diseases? Lice
What is a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, and infection known as? Inflammation
What is the determination of the nature of a disease based on its symptoms and diagnostic tests? Diagnosis
What is the removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface, and the removal of visible debris or residue called? Decontamination
What is any organism that is of microscopic to submicroscopic size known as? Microorganism
As part of the SDS 16 categories, toxicology information includes routes of exposure, related symptoms, and what? Acute and chronic effects
What is contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials that are a direct result of employee performance known as? Exposure incident
What is the scientific name for “barber’s itch?” Folliculitis barbae
What are organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the surgical of that organism known as? Parasites
What is the presence or anticipated presence of blood or potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface or visible debris/residues known as? Contamination
What is the term that describes a ringworm fungus of the foot? Tinea pedis
What is a reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances known as? Allergy
What is produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites ? Pathogenic disease
What are illnesses that resulted from conditions associated with employment known as? Occupational diseases
As part of the SDS 16 categories, handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including what? Incompatibilities
What are methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms called? Infection control
What is self-movement of bacteria known as? Motility
What is an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal functions known as? Disease
The ability to produce an effect is known as what? Efficacy
What should be added to water (and not the other way around) to prevent foaming and an incorrect mixing ratio? Disinfectant
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