Manicurist Exam Questions with All Correct Answers (1)

Manicurist Exam Questions with All Correct Answers (1) sterilization - Answer-using chemicals, temperature, gas/pressure to kill or inactivate all disease causing bacteria, spores, fungi and viruses. disinfection - Answer-uses antimicrobial agents on non-living objects or surfaces to destroy or inactivate microorganisms. Disinfectants may not kill all bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores. Most disinfectants are weakened or inactivated by organic matter such as dirt and feces. sanitation - Answer-uses an antimicrobial agent on objects, surfaces or living tissue to reduce the number of disease-causing organisms to non-threatening levels. Sanitizing does not affect some spores and viruses. A practical method of sanitizing hands is to wash them with soap under running hot water for at least 20 seconds. bleach - Answer-a common household name for a solution of sodium hypochlorite and water. quat - Answer-common name for Quaternary ammonium chloride compounds of which there are about 300 varieties all with varying anti-microbial efficacy. astringent - Answer-a substance or preparation, such as alum, that drwas together or constricts body tissues and is effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions. styptic powder - Answer-stops bleeding antiseptic - Answer-(sodium bicarbonate) used to destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses. polyester resin - Answer-ingredient in top coat nitro cellulose - Answer-main ingredient in nail polish