Ch.5 Infection Control: Principles And Practices –
Questions With Solutions
Federal vs State agencies Right Ans - OSHA focus on product in salon for
toxic hazardous material. They set guidelines for manufacturers, sales and
equipment.
State regulates licensing, enforcement and conduct working in salon.
Define OSHA Right Ans - Occupational safety and health Administration.
The health and safety for employees in workplace.
Why was OSHA created as part of US Department of labor? Right Ans -
Regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in
workplace.
What is the purpose of Hazard Communication Act? Right Ans - Hazardous
product control MSD "material safety data sheets".
What does Material safety data sheet include? Right Ans - Info about
hazardous ingredients safe use and handling procedures, precautions to
reduce hazard, overexposure and flamability.
What does Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) license? Right Ans -
Different type of disinfectants.
What two disinfectants are used in salons? Right Ans - Hospitals and
Tuberculocidal.
Is it considered breaking Federal Law If you do not follow instructions for
mixing contact time and type of surface disinfecting product can be used on?
Right Ans - Yes
Why do state regulatory agencies exist? Right Ans - To protect consumers
health, safety and welfare.
How are State agencies rules enforced? Right Ans - Inspections and
investigations of consumer complaints.
, What is the difference between laws and rules? Right Ans - Law is written
by legislature to determine scope of practice and estimate guidelines for
regulation agencies to make rules.
Rule is written by regulatory agencies and board to determine how rules are
applied.
What are three potential infectious microorganisms that are important in the
practice of cosmetology? Right Ans - Cocci- a round bacteria appear singly
alone or groups
Staphylococci- pus forming bacteria in curved line shape
Streptococci- spherical grown in pairs as strep and blood poisoning.
Why are cosmetologists obligated to provide safe services in the salon?
Right Ans - They are found legally responsible for injury, infection etc..
Define Bacteria Right Ans - One celled microorganisms with both plant and
animal characteristics and exist almost anywhere.
Non pathogenic Organisms Right Ans - Organisms that are mostly harmless
and do not produce disease.
What are some of the useful functions of Non pathogenic harmless bacteria?
Right Ans - Breaks down food, protect against infection, stimulate Immune
system.
Why are pathogenic bacteria harmful? Right Ans - They may cause disease
or infection when they enter the body.
Define microbes or germs Right Ans - Synonyms for any disease producing
bacteria
Define Microorganism Right Ans - Organism of microscopic to
submicroscopic size
Define Parasite Right Ans - An organism that lives on another organism.
Define Bacteria Right Ans - One celled microorganism
Questions With Solutions
Federal vs State agencies Right Ans - OSHA focus on product in salon for
toxic hazardous material. They set guidelines for manufacturers, sales and
equipment.
State regulates licensing, enforcement and conduct working in salon.
Define OSHA Right Ans - Occupational safety and health Administration.
The health and safety for employees in workplace.
Why was OSHA created as part of US Department of labor? Right Ans -
Regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in
workplace.
What is the purpose of Hazard Communication Act? Right Ans - Hazardous
product control MSD "material safety data sheets".
What does Material safety data sheet include? Right Ans - Info about
hazardous ingredients safe use and handling procedures, precautions to
reduce hazard, overexposure and flamability.
What does Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) license? Right Ans -
Different type of disinfectants.
What two disinfectants are used in salons? Right Ans - Hospitals and
Tuberculocidal.
Is it considered breaking Federal Law If you do not follow instructions for
mixing contact time and type of surface disinfecting product can be used on?
Right Ans - Yes
Why do state regulatory agencies exist? Right Ans - To protect consumers
health, safety and welfare.
How are State agencies rules enforced? Right Ans - Inspections and
investigations of consumer complaints.
, What is the difference between laws and rules? Right Ans - Law is written
by legislature to determine scope of practice and estimate guidelines for
regulation agencies to make rules.
Rule is written by regulatory agencies and board to determine how rules are
applied.
What are three potential infectious microorganisms that are important in the
practice of cosmetology? Right Ans - Cocci- a round bacteria appear singly
alone or groups
Staphylococci- pus forming bacteria in curved line shape
Streptococci- spherical grown in pairs as strep and blood poisoning.
Why are cosmetologists obligated to provide safe services in the salon?
Right Ans - They are found legally responsible for injury, infection etc..
Define Bacteria Right Ans - One celled microorganisms with both plant and
animal characteristics and exist almost anywhere.
Non pathogenic Organisms Right Ans - Organisms that are mostly harmless
and do not produce disease.
What are some of the useful functions of Non pathogenic harmless bacteria?
Right Ans - Breaks down food, protect against infection, stimulate Immune
system.
Why are pathogenic bacteria harmful? Right Ans - They may cause disease
or infection when they enter the body.
Define microbes or germs Right Ans - Synonyms for any disease producing
bacteria
Define Microorganism Right Ans - Organism of microscopic to
submicroscopic size
Define Parasite Right Ans - An organism that lives on another organism.
Define Bacteria Right Ans - One celled microorganism
