Tattoo License Test NYC Questions and Correct
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - Correct Answer The last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the body's immunse system
Applicator - Correct Answer A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or similar devices
Antiseptic - Correct Answer A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection
Autoclave - Correct Answer Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Correct Answer Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked eye. They are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under certain circumstances, such as through abraded skin (eg. staphylococci, streptococci)
Bacterial Spores - Correct Answer Some microorganisms are able to survive in very harsh conditions by enveloping themselves with this thick wall. They make bacteria highly resistant to killing. If they are introduced to the body where conditions become more favorable—when there's more water or more food available—the bacteria "come to life" again, transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious infection. They can be destroyed by sterilization only
Blood borne infections - Correct Answer Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Body Fluids - Correct Answer Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain infectious organisms.
Cleaning - Correct Answer Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic material, tissue, and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. It greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on items and is a crucial step in processing. If items haven't first been cleaned, further processing might not be
effective. Contamination - Correct Answer A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms
Cross-contamination - Correct Answer The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent - Correct Answer A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant - Correct Answer A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection - Correct Answer A process that destroys or kills some, but not all, disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves - Correct Answer Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are single use that are disposed after each use. Most popular are made from latex, but hypo-allergenic gloves, glove liners, powder less gloves, or other alternatives are available for those allergic,
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Correct Answer Infection of the liver, can cause a life long infection, cirrhosis (scarring), cancer, liver failure, death. Takes 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection when the virus enters the body
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - Correct Answer Infection of liver cells, 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection once virus is present, found in the blood of person with disease. Spread by contact with blood of infected person.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - Correct Answer Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from 1 to 6 months for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization - Correct Answer Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using vaccines
Infection - Correct Answer Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of microorganisms in
the body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - Correct Answer The last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the body's immunse system
Applicator - Correct Answer A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or similar devices
Antiseptic - Correct Answer A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection
Autoclave - Correct Answer Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments
Bacteria - Correct Answer Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked eye. They are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under certain circumstances, such as through abraded skin (eg. staphylococci, streptococci)
Bacterial Spores - Correct Answer Some microorganisms are able to survive in very harsh conditions by enveloping themselves with this thick wall. They make bacteria highly resistant to killing. If they are introduced to the body where conditions become more favorable—when there's more water or more food available—the bacteria "come to life" again, transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious infection. They can be destroyed by sterilization only
Blood borne infections - Correct Answer Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Body Fluids - Correct Answer Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain infectious organisms.
Cleaning - Correct Answer Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic material, tissue, and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. It greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on items and is a crucial step in processing. If items haven't first been cleaned, further processing might not be
effective. Contamination - Correct Answer A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms
Cross-contamination - Correct Answer The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile
Detergent - Correct Answer A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid.
Disinfectant - Correct Answer A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects
Disinfection - Correct Answer A process that destroys or kills some, but not all, disease-producing microorganism on an object or surface. (Does not kill spores)
Gloves - Correct Answer Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are single use that are disposed after each use. Most popular are made from latex, but hypo-allergenic gloves, glove liners, powder less gloves, or other alternatives are available for those allergic,
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Correct Answer Infection of the liver, can cause a life long infection, cirrhosis (scarring), cancer, liver failure, death. Takes 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection when the virus enters the body
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - Correct Answer Infection of liver cells, 6 weeks to 6 months to produce infection once virus is present, found in the blood of person with disease. Spread by contact with blood of infected person.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - Correct Answer Virus that causes AIDS. Takes from 1 to 6 months for blood to test positive for antibodies after virus enters the body.
Immunization - Correct Answer Method to produce immunity (protection from infection) using vaccines
Infection - Correct Answer Condition resulting from presence and multiplication of microorganisms in
the body. Not all show signs of symptoms but it is still transmittable
