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,A bacteria mycobacterium fortuitum caused a client outbreak Whirlpool foot spas
due to the failure of the practitioner to follow proper
disinfection guidelines for:
Bacteria generally consists of an outer cell wall containing a Protoplasm
liquid called
The process whereby bacteria grow, reproduce, and divide Binary fission
into two new cells is
The presence of pus is a sign of: Bacterial infection
A (blank) infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is Local
confined to a particular part of the body.
Condition caused bf an infestation of head lice Pediculosis capitis
The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection is called Immunity
Disinfectants used in salons must carry a(n) (blank) registration Environmental protection agency (epa)
number
Which agency publishes the guidelines know as universal OSHA
precautions
A salon implement that accidentally comes in contact with Completely immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant
blood or body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned and:
Disinfectants with a high pH that can cause skin irritation or Phenolic disinfectants
burn the skin and eyes are:
When washing your hands, apply soap, lather, and scrub your 1 minute
hands and under the free edges of nails with a nail brush for at
least:
Antiseptics are effective for: Killing germs on the hands
,Universal precautions require employees to assume that Blood borne pathogens
human blood and body fluids are infectious for:
When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client 10 minutes
you must circulate the disinfectant for (blank)
You should clean a whirlpool foot spa and live disinfectant At least once a week
solution in overnight
After cleaning and disinfecting a pipe-less foot spa at the end With a clean paper towel
of the day, how should you dry it?
Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a Hepatitis B
surface?
Accelerated hydrogen peroxide, or AHP , is a recently 14 days
approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed
every:
It is important to wear (blank) while disinfecting nonelectrical Gloves
tools and implements
Licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are State
working in the salon are regulated by the
Some (blank) disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and Tuberculocidal
equipment
As a cosmetologist, you are (blank) to recommend treatments Not allowed
for diseases
Cosmetologists are not allowed to trim or cut living skin Any part of the nail
around :
Fungal infections are much more common on the (blank) than Feet
on the hands
, A surface must. E properly cleaned before it can be: Disinfected
Sterilization is the most reliable means of: Infection control
If the label on a disinfection product included the word Diluted before use
concentrate, it means that the product must be:
Quat solutions are (blank) disinfectants when used properly in Very effective
the salon.
Using (blank) bleach can damage metal and plastic. Too much
Fumigants are (blank) in Salons because they produce No longer used
potentially harmful formaldehyde gas
Never let disinfectants such as phenols and quats come in Skin
contact with your
Items that are (blank) are also considered absorbent Porous
Salons should keep a (blank) that identifies each time a piece Logbook
of equipment is used, cleaned, disinfected, tested, and
maintained
There is no additive, powder, or tablet that eliminates the need Clean and disinfect
for you to (blank) equipment such as whirlpool spas
Not having (blank) available poses a health risk to anyone MSDSs
exposed to hazardous materials and violates federal and state
regulations
Antimicrobial and antibacterial soaps are (blank) than regular No more affective than
soaps or detergents
The (blank) include hand washing, wearing gloves, and Universal precautions
properly handling and disposing of items that may have been
contaminated by blood or other body fluids