CIBTAC AND CIDESCO Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Local Infection - Answer: An infection that is confined to one area
e.g. pimple or boil
General Infection - Answer: An infection that has spread to all parts of the body
e.g. blood poisoning
Cross Infection - Answer: The transfer of infection from one individual to another by direct contact or
shared utensils (indirect)
Immunity - Answer: Protection against certain types of invading bacteria or toxic substances once they
have entered the body.
It involves the ability to recognise, memorise and respond. It can be inborn or acquired.
Natural Immunity - Answer: Natural exposure to disease forming organisms that the body fights off and
produces antibodies to prevent reinfection.
Artificial Immunity - Answer: Deliberate exposure through vaccination.
Antibodies are formed and immunity is built up.
Toxin - Answer: Poison consisting of complex chemical substances that enter the blood stream or skin
tissue.
,Pus - Answer: Yellowish fluid that oozes from a wound.
It contains blood and body cells and dead/living bacteria.
Aerobic Bacteria - Answer: Needs oxygen to survive.
Anaerobic Bacteria - Answer: Does not need oxygen to survive.
Filterable Viruses - Answer: So small, they can pass through pores of porcelain filters.
Hygiene - Answer: Principles of maintaining health.
Sterilisation - Answer: Process of making an object germ free.
- Killing.
Sterile - Answer: Free from all micro organisms.
Sterilise - Answer: Act of making an object germ free.
Sanitation - Answer: Measures carried to promote public health and prevent spread of infection.
- Prevents Growth.
Sanitise - Answer: To render object clean and sanitary.
Asepsis/Aseptic - Answer: Condition of being free of all pathogenic bacteria.
,Sepsis/Septic - Answer: Condition of being infected by pathogenic bacteria.
Antiseptic - Answer: Chemical agent that may destroy or retard growth of bacteria.
Not as strong as disinfectant and can be used on the skin.
Disinfectant - Answer: Chemical agent that has the power to destroy bacteria.
Not generally used on the skin.
Disinfect - Answer: Destroy bacteria on any object.
Fumigant - Answer: Vapour used to keep sterile objects sanitary, in a container or drawer.
Bactericide/germicide - Answer: Chemical agent having the power to destroy bacteria/germs.
Contagious - Answer: When a disease is transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
Wet Sanitiser - Answer: Where objects are completely immersed in a disinfectant.
Before use objects must be washed thoroughly with hot water and detergent then rinsed.
Once removed from a sanitiser they must be rinsed and placed in dry cabinet sanitiser.
Dry Sanitiser - Answer: Airtight cabinets containing fumigant or UV radiation, objects must be clean
before use.
Antiseptic Ingredients - Answer: Alcohol
Boric Acid
Iodine
Hydrogen Peroxide
Disinfectant Ingredients - Answer: QUATS (Quaternary ammonium compounds).
, Formalin.
Formaldehyde.
Alcohol.
Sodium Hypo-Chlorite.
Properties Of A Good Disinfectant - Answer: Convenient to prepare.
Quick acting.
Practically odourless.
Non corrosive.
Economical.
Non irritating to the skin.
Precautions For Using Antiseptics And Disinfectants - Answer: Wear rubber gloves.
Keep containers properly labelled.
Do not breathe in fumes.
Keep containers sealed and in a safe place.
Avoid spillages.
Air Ventilation - Answer: Air should not be dry or stagnant, or have a stale or musty odour.
Room temperatures should be around 26 degrees and must be ventilated.
Avoid the spread of aids by: - Answer: Wearing gloves in any procedures that involve blood e.g. waxing.
Moist/wet heat sterilisation - Answer: BOILING: boiling at 100 degrees for 20 minutes.
STEAMING (AUTOCLAVE): steam pressure at 120-130 degrees for 20 minutes.
Dry heat sterilisation - Answer: BAKING: 149 degrees for 1 hour (often used in hospitals)
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Local Infection - Answer: An infection that is confined to one area
e.g. pimple or boil
General Infection - Answer: An infection that has spread to all parts of the body
e.g. blood poisoning
Cross Infection - Answer: The transfer of infection from one individual to another by direct contact or
shared utensils (indirect)
Immunity - Answer: Protection against certain types of invading bacteria or toxic substances once they
have entered the body.
It involves the ability to recognise, memorise and respond. It can be inborn or acquired.
Natural Immunity - Answer: Natural exposure to disease forming organisms that the body fights off and
produces antibodies to prevent reinfection.
Artificial Immunity - Answer: Deliberate exposure through vaccination.
Antibodies are formed and immunity is built up.
Toxin - Answer: Poison consisting of complex chemical substances that enter the blood stream or skin
tissue.
,Pus - Answer: Yellowish fluid that oozes from a wound.
It contains blood and body cells and dead/living bacteria.
Aerobic Bacteria - Answer: Needs oxygen to survive.
Anaerobic Bacteria - Answer: Does not need oxygen to survive.
Filterable Viruses - Answer: So small, they can pass through pores of porcelain filters.
Hygiene - Answer: Principles of maintaining health.
Sterilisation - Answer: Process of making an object germ free.
- Killing.
Sterile - Answer: Free from all micro organisms.
Sterilise - Answer: Act of making an object germ free.
Sanitation - Answer: Measures carried to promote public health and prevent spread of infection.
- Prevents Growth.
Sanitise - Answer: To render object clean and sanitary.
Asepsis/Aseptic - Answer: Condition of being free of all pathogenic bacteria.
,Sepsis/Septic - Answer: Condition of being infected by pathogenic bacteria.
Antiseptic - Answer: Chemical agent that may destroy or retard growth of bacteria.
Not as strong as disinfectant and can be used on the skin.
Disinfectant - Answer: Chemical agent that has the power to destroy bacteria.
Not generally used on the skin.
Disinfect - Answer: Destroy bacteria on any object.
Fumigant - Answer: Vapour used to keep sterile objects sanitary, in a container or drawer.
Bactericide/germicide - Answer: Chemical agent having the power to destroy bacteria/germs.
Contagious - Answer: When a disease is transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
Wet Sanitiser - Answer: Where objects are completely immersed in a disinfectant.
Before use objects must be washed thoroughly with hot water and detergent then rinsed.
Once removed from a sanitiser they must be rinsed and placed in dry cabinet sanitiser.
Dry Sanitiser - Answer: Airtight cabinets containing fumigant or UV radiation, objects must be clean
before use.
Antiseptic Ingredients - Answer: Alcohol
Boric Acid
Iodine
Hydrogen Peroxide
Disinfectant Ingredients - Answer: QUATS (Quaternary ammonium compounds).
, Formalin.
Formaldehyde.
Alcohol.
Sodium Hypo-Chlorite.
Properties Of A Good Disinfectant - Answer: Convenient to prepare.
Quick acting.
Practically odourless.
Non corrosive.
Economical.
Non irritating to the skin.
Precautions For Using Antiseptics And Disinfectants - Answer: Wear rubber gloves.
Keep containers properly labelled.
Do not breathe in fumes.
Keep containers sealed and in a safe place.
Avoid spillages.
Air Ventilation - Answer: Air should not be dry or stagnant, or have a stale or musty odour.
Room temperatures should be around 26 degrees and must be ventilated.
Avoid the spread of aids by: - Answer: Wearing gloves in any procedures that involve blood e.g. waxing.
Moist/wet heat sterilisation - Answer: BOILING: boiling at 100 degrees for 20 minutes.
STEAMING (AUTOCLAVE): steam pressure at 120-130 degrees for 20 minutes.
Dry heat sterilisation - Answer: BAKING: 149 degrees for 1 hour (often used in hospitals)
