Esthetician Student / Study Guide Actual
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What are Germs? -
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Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the human
body.
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What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? -
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Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
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The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape -
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Bacilli-rod
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,Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
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1. Antiseptic -
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weaker form of disinfectant
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2. Disinfectant -
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chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
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3. Sterilization -
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process of killing ALL microorganisms
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,What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat,
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Autoclave
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What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? -
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glass
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Two disinfectants used in esthetics -
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1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
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What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
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1:10 with water
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4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination -
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1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
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Cleaning and disinfecting process: -
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Metal tweezers- clean with soap
Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant
Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside
Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
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OSHA -
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