EYELASH EXTENSION TDLR REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EYELASH EXTENSION TDLR REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Infection control - CORRECT ANSWER-The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms. (4 types of harmful organisms; bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER-Destroys MOST bacteria, but not bacterial spores; disinfecting tools (disinfectants must be bactericidal; capable of destroying bacteria; virucidal, capable of destroying viruses; and fungicidal, capable of destroying . Pesticides & can be harmful) Contamination - CORRECT ANSWER-The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin. Decomtamination - CORRECT ANSWER-The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin. Occupational disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients. Parasitic disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites. Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER-Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin Natural Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER-Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living. Acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER-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. Open hinged implements - CORRECT ANSWER-Brush grooved items, and open hinged implements to scrub Ways to clean your tools/implements - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Washing with soap and warm water, then scrubbing them with a clean and properly disinfected nail brush. 2. Using ultrasonic unit 3. Using a clean solvent * - CORRECT ANSWER-If the label does NOT have the word concentrate in it, the product is already mixed. Bioburden - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization. Phenolic disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER-Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes. (AKA carcinogens) Multiuse - CORRECT ANSWER-Also known as reusable; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid. Single-use - CORRECT ANSWER-Also known as disposable; items that cannot be used more than once. These items cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed - such as pumice stones used for pedicures - or they are damaged or contaminated by cleaning and disinfecting. Porous - CORRECT ANSWER-(adj.) Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water Cross contamination - CORRECT ANSWER-occurs when you, the esthetician, touch an object or product with the same hand or utensil Aseptic procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of properly handling sterilize and disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination. BSI (Body Substance Isolation) - CORRECT ANSWER-Assumes that all substances are infectious, procedures are set by OSHA and local policy. Developed in 1987. PPE (personal protective equipment) - CORRECT ANSWER-Is to be worn for contact with all body fluids, even if blood is not visible. Standard precautions (SP) - CORRECT ANSWER-Precautions such as wearing personal protective equipment to prevent skin and mucous membranes where contact with the client's blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), excretions, non-intact skin, breast milk and mucous membranes is likely. Workers must assume that all blood and body fluids are potential sources of infection, regardless of the perceived risk. Mycobacterium fortuitum - CORRECT ANSWER-A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers. Methicillin - CORRECT ANSWER-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics. Motility - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-movement Active stage - CORRECT ANSWER-During this stage bacteria grow and reproduce. (When they reach their largest size they divide into new cells. Division is called binary fusion. Inactive - CORRECT ANSWER-Spore-forming stage Season for pink eye - CORRECT ANSWER-Winter Acne - CORRECT ANSWER-A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes; commonly known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris Acne excoriee - CORRECT ANSWER-Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration Atopic dematitis - CORRECT ANSWER-A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis (atopic is "excess inflammation from allergies.") and allergens trigger reactions that include dry, cracking skin. Eczema - CORRECT ANSWER-An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin; acute or chronic in nature with dry or moist lesions. This should be referred to a physician. Avoid contact and skin care treatments if a client has eczema. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common form of eczema as well as sebaceuos gland disorder; characterized by scaling around the nose, ears, scalp, eyebrows and mid-chest areas. This flaking mainly affects oilier areas. Erythema - CORRECT ANSWER-Redness caused by inflammation Folliculitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle, causing a bacterial infection. Common in men, usually from shaving. (referred to as barbae folliculitis, folliculitis barbae, or barber's itch.) Pseudofolliculitis, also known as razor bumps, resembles folliculitis without pus or infection. Pruitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical term for itching; persisting itching