INFECTION CONTROL COURSE FOR TATTOO ARTISTS
NYC QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
AIDS Accurate Answer - Aquired immuneodeficiency syndrome. -The
last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
which most often results in severe damage to the body's immune system.
Applicator - A term referri
Applicator Accurate Answer - A term referring to either single-use and
reusable spatula or similar devices.
Antiseptic Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits
microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting or optimally
preventing infection.
Bacteria Accurate Answer - Microscopic organisms that are too small
to be visible to the naked eye. Bacteria are capable of causing infection when a
person is exposed to them under certain circumstances, such as through
abraded skin (e.g. staphylococci, streptococci).
Bacterial Spores Accurate Answer - -Some bacteria are able to survive
in very harsh conditions by enveloping themselves with a thick wall called
bacterial spore. Spores make bacteria highly resistant to killing. If spores are
introduced into the body where conditions become more favorable —when
there's more water or more food available—the bacteria "come to life" again,
transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious
infection. Spores can be destroyed by sterilization only.
Bloodborne infections Accurate Answer - - Infections caused by viruses
found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) or
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Body Fluids Accurate Answer - Fluids normally present in the body
such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or
tears. They may contain infectious microorganisms.
Cleaning Accurate Answer - Refers to the process of removing blood,
other body fluids, organic material, tissue and dirt from the surface of an
,object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. Cleaning greatly
reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on
items and is a crucial step in processing. If items have not first been cleaned,
further processing might not be effective.
Contamination Accurate Answer - A disinfected or sterile item or
surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms.
Cross-contamination Accurate Answer - The transfer of
microorganisms from one surface to another or from something contaminated
to something clean or sterile.
Detergent Accurate Answer - A substance that enhances the cleansing
action of water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys
microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate
objects.
Disinfection Accurate Answer - - A process that destroys or kills some,
but not all, disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface.
Disinfection does not kill spores.
Gloves Accurate Answer - - Protective equipment that must be worn to
protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Disposable gloves are single-use gloves that are disposed of after each use.
Most popular disposable gloves are made of latex, but hypoallergenic gloves,
glove liners, powderless gloves or other alternatives like nitrile are available
for persons who are allergic to it.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Accurate Answer - - The virus that causes
hepatitis B disease, which is a serious infection of the liver. The hepatitis B
virus (HBV) can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver
cancer, liver failure, and death. It takes from six weeks to six months to
produce infection after the virus enters the body.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Accurate Answer - The virus that causes
hepatitis C disease, which is an infection of liver cells. It takes from six weeks
to six months to produce infection after the virus enters the body. The
,hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of persons who have this
disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Accurate Answer - The virus
that causes HIV infection and AIDS. It may take from one to six months for the
blood to test positive for antibodies to the HIV after the virus enters the body
Immunization Accurate Answer - A method to produce immunity
(protection from infection) using vaccines, e.g. three injections of hepatitis B
vaccine over six month will confer immunity in most vaccinated people.
Infection Accurate Answer - Condition resulting form the presence and
multiplication of microorganisms in the body. Not all infections result in
apparent signs and symptoms of illness, yet the infected person is capable of
transmitting the microorganism to others.
Infection control Accurate Answer - Refers to practices and strategies
that aim to minimize the risk of spreading infections from infected to non
infected persons. In a tattoo parlor, transmission needs to be prevented from
client to client, from client to tattooist, and from tattooist to client.
Infectious waste Accurate Answer - Infectious wastes (also called
biomedical waste) include human waste, animal waste and objects and
materials contaminated with blood and body fluids containing diseasecausing
microorganisms or viruses. Items saturated with blood, used needles syringes
and other sharps must be handled with special precaution since they may be
contaminated with germs which can make you ill. Major concerns are the
spread of hepatitis B, C and HIV.
Instrument Accurate Answer - A tool that is used to perform a specific
function, e.g. needle. Instruments are usually made of stainless steel and can
withstand heat during sterilization.
Latex Accurate Answer - - Latex is natural rubber that is made from the
sap of the Brazilian rubber tree. Hundreds of products may contain latex:
medical devices (gloves, blood pressure cuffs, IV tubes and catheters); dental
items (dams and orthodontic rubber bands); clothing (the elastic waistbands
in pants and underwear); children's items (bottle nipples, pacifiers, teething
, toys and toys); household items (rugs, bathmats and rubber gloves); personal
care items (diaphragms and condoms);
Latex Allergy Accurate Answer - A reaction to a protein in the sap of
the rubber tree. A person who is sensitive to the protein can develop an
allergic reaction when touches a latex-made item or breathes close to it.
Microorganism Accurate Answer - Also called a germ, e.g. bacteria,
virus, or fungus.
Mucous membrane Accurate Answer - The sheets of tissue that line
various openings of the body such as the mouth, nose, eyes or genitals.
Pathogen Accurate Answer - A microorganism that can cause disease
in humans.
Regulated infectious waste Accurate Answer - Includes all waste,
which is visibly dripping with blood and could potentially be contaminated
with disease-causing microorganisms, and which presents a recognized
infectious hazard to waste disposal workers and to the environment if
appropriate precautions are not used.
Reusable Accurate Answer - An instrument designated by the
manufacturer as suitable for reprocessing and reuse. Opposite to a device that
the manufacturer designates or intends for single -use only.
Sharps Accurate Answer - Any article that can pierce the skin and
cause punctures or cuts. In the tattoo facility sharps refer to needles and
disposable razors used
Single-use Accurate Answer - An instrument or glove designated and
labeled for one use only. It must be immediately discarded after use.
Stencil Accurate Answer - Stencil means single-use paper stencil in this
booklet unless otherwise stated.
Sterile gloves Accurate Answer - Single-use gloves that are sterile at
the time of use. They must come from a package that labels the gloves as being
sterile.
NYC QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
AIDS Accurate Answer - Aquired immuneodeficiency syndrome. -The
last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
which most often results in severe damage to the body's immune system.
Applicator - A term referri
Applicator Accurate Answer - A term referring to either single-use and
reusable spatula or similar devices.
Antiseptic Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits
microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting or optimally
preventing infection.
Bacteria Accurate Answer - Microscopic organisms that are too small
to be visible to the naked eye. Bacteria are capable of causing infection when a
person is exposed to them under certain circumstances, such as through
abraded skin (e.g. staphylococci, streptococci).
Bacterial Spores Accurate Answer - -Some bacteria are able to survive
in very harsh conditions by enveloping themselves with a thick wall called
bacterial spore. Spores make bacteria highly resistant to killing. If spores are
introduced into the body where conditions become more favorable —when
there's more water or more food available—the bacteria "come to life" again,
transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious
infection. Spores can be destroyed by sterilization only.
Bloodborne infections Accurate Answer - - Infections caused by viruses
found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) or
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Body Fluids Accurate Answer - Fluids normally present in the body
such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or
tears. They may contain infectious microorganisms.
Cleaning Accurate Answer - Refers to the process of removing blood,
other body fluids, organic material, tissue and dirt from the surface of an
,object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. Cleaning greatly
reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on
items and is a crucial step in processing. If items have not first been cleaned,
further processing might not be effective.
Contamination Accurate Answer - A disinfected or sterile item or
surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms.
Cross-contamination Accurate Answer - The transfer of
microorganisms from one surface to another or from something contaminated
to something clean or sterile.
Detergent Accurate Answer - A substance that enhances the cleansing
action of water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant Accurate Answer - A chemical agent that destroys
microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate
objects.
Disinfection Accurate Answer - - A process that destroys or kills some,
but not all, disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface.
Disinfection does not kill spores.
Gloves Accurate Answer - - Protective equipment that must be worn to
protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Disposable gloves are single-use gloves that are disposed of after each use.
Most popular disposable gloves are made of latex, but hypoallergenic gloves,
glove liners, powderless gloves or other alternatives like nitrile are available
for persons who are allergic to it.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Accurate Answer - - The virus that causes
hepatitis B disease, which is a serious infection of the liver. The hepatitis B
virus (HBV) can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver
cancer, liver failure, and death. It takes from six weeks to six months to
produce infection after the virus enters the body.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Accurate Answer - The virus that causes
hepatitis C disease, which is an infection of liver cells. It takes from six weeks
to six months to produce infection after the virus enters the body. The
,hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of persons who have this
disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Accurate Answer - The virus
that causes HIV infection and AIDS. It may take from one to six months for the
blood to test positive for antibodies to the HIV after the virus enters the body
Immunization Accurate Answer - A method to produce immunity
(protection from infection) using vaccines, e.g. three injections of hepatitis B
vaccine over six month will confer immunity in most vaccinated people.
Infection Accurate Answer - Condition resulting form the presence and
multiplication of microorganisms in the body. Not all infections result in
apparent signs and symptoms of illness, yet the infected person is capable of
transmitting the microorganism to others.
Infection control Accurate Answer - Refers to practices and strategies
that aim to minimize the risk of spreading infections from infected to non
infected persons. In a tattoo parlor, transmission needs to be prevented from
client to client, from client to tattooist, and from tattooist to client.
Infectious waste Accurate Answer - Infectious wastes (also called
biomedical waste) include human waste, animal waste and objects and
materials contaminated with blood and body fluids containing diseasecausing
microorganisms or viruses. Items saturated with blood, used needles syringes
and other sharps must be handled with special precaution since they may be
contaminated with germs which can make you ill. Major concerns are the
spread of hepatitis B, C and HIV.
Instrument Accurate Answer - A tool that is used to perform a specific
function, e.g. needle. Instruments are usually made of stainless steel and can
withstand heat during sterilization.
Latex Accurate Answer - - Latex is natural rubber that is made from the
sap of the Brazilian rubber tree. Hundreds of products may contain latex:
medical devices (gloves, blood pressure cuffs, IV tubes and catheters); dental
items (dams and orthodontic rubber bands); clothing (the elastic waistbands
in pants and underwear); children's items (bottle nipples, pacifiers, teething
, toys and toys); household items (rugs, bathmats and rubber gloves); personal
care items (diaphragms and condoms);
Latex Allergy Accurate Answer - A reaction to a protein in the sap of
the rubber tree. A person who is sensitive to the protein can develop an
allergic reaction when touches a latex-made item or breathes close to it.
Microorganism Accurate Answer - Also called a germ, e.g. bacteria,
virus, or fungus.
Mucous membrane Accurate Answer - The sheets of tissue that line
various openings of the body such as the mouth, nose, eyes or genitals.
Pathogen Accurate Answer - A microorganism that can cause disease
in humans.
Regulated infectious waste Accurate Answer - Includes all waste,
which is visibly dripping with blood and could potentially be contaminated
with disease-causing microorganisms, and which presents a recognized
infectious hazard to waste disposal workers and to the environment if
appropriate precautions are not used.
Reusable Accurate Answer - An instrument designated by the
manufacturer as suitable for reprocessing and reuse. Opposite to a device that
the manufacturer designates or intends for single -use only.
Sharps Accurate Answer - Any article that can pierce the skin and
cause punctures or cuts. In the tattoo facility sharps refer to needles and
disposable razors used
Single-use Accurate Answer - An instrument or glove designated and
labeled for one use only. It must be immediately discarded after use.
Stencil Accurate Answer - Stencil means single-use paper stencil in this
booklet unless otherwise stated.
Sterile gloves Accurate Answer - Single-use gloves that are sterile at
the time of use. They must come from a package that labels the gloves as being
sterile.
