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cleaning Answer: Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing germs with soap
and water or detergent and water
Bacteria Answer: One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection Answer: Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on environmental
surfaces
Decontamination Answer: The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an
item's surface
efficacy Answer: the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious Answer: Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection Answer: confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic Answer: Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
pathogenic Answer: Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans
when they invade the body.
Phenolics Answer: Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies Answer: contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin Answer: a poisonous substance
Department of Labor Answer: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created
as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet Answer: Form that provides printed information regarding the hazards of
materials that contain chemicals
disease Answer: An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
infection Answer: Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal Answer: Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted Answer: Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization Answer: The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Autoclave Answer: Effective sterilization typically requires the use of ______ to complete
Weekly Answer: How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are
properly sterilizing implements?
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, Contact time Answer: The amount of time the surface must stay moist with disinfectant in order
for the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water Answer: When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes Answer: Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Multiuse Answer: Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids
after every pedicure Answer: How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for pedicures?
chelating detergents Answer: Which of the following is used to remove the residue of pedicure
products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics Answer: Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service Answer: What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting Answer: Two steps of infection control
bleach Answer: The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as
warm water Answer: When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:
Bulla Answer: Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
Crust Answer: Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing
fissure Answer: A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule Answer: Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule Answer: small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
pustule Answer: Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the
top of the lesion referred to as the "head" of the pimple.
scale Answer: Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
tumor Answer: Any type of abnormal mass varying in size, shape and color
ulcer Answer: open sore or lesion in the skin
wheal Answer: Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or
stings
sebaceous glands Answer: Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the:
Rosacea Answer: Chronic condition that is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose
red, flaky skin Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by
Dermatitis Answer: Broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin
Herpes simplex 1 Answer: What condition often presents as fever blister or cold sore?
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QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
cleaning Answer: Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing germs with soap
and water or detergent and water
Bacteria Answer: One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection Answer: Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on environmental
surfaces
Decontamination Answer: The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an
item's surface
efficacy Answer: the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious Answer: Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection Answer: confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic Answer: Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
pathogenic Answer: Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans
when they invade the body.
Phenolics Answer: Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies Answer: contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin Answer: a poisonous substance
Department of Labor Answer: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created
as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet Answer: Form that provides printed information regarding the hazards of
materials that contain chemicals
disease Answer: An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
infection Answer: Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal Answer: Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted Answer: Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization Answer: The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Autoclave Answer: Effective sterilization typically requires the use of ______ to complete
Weekly Answer: How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are
properly sterilizing implements?
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, Contact time Answer: The amount of time the surface must stay moist with disinfectant in order
for the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water Answer: When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes Answer: Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Multiuse Answer: Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids
after every pedicure Answer: How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for pedicures?
chelating detergents Answer: Which of the following is used to remove the residue of pedicure
products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics Answer: Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service Answer: What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting Answer: Two steps of infection control
bleach Answer: The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as
warm water Answer: When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:
Bulla Answer: Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
Crust Answer: Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing
fissure Answer: A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule Answer: Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule Answer: small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
pustule Answer: Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the
top of the lesion referred to as the "head" of the pimple.
scale Answer: Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
tumor Answer: Any type of abnormal mass varying in size, shape and color
ulcer Answer: open sore or lesion in the skin
wheal Answer: Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or
stings
sebaceous glands Answer: Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the:
Rosacea Answer: Chronic condition that is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose
red, flaky skin Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by
Dermatitis Answer: Broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin
Herpes simplex 1 Answer: What condition often presents as fever blister or cold sore?
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