NY State Waxing License Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Largest organ of the body - ANSWERSkin One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - ANSWERBacteria An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or other germs - ANSWERMicroscope A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - ANSWERPathogen Infection transmitted from one person to another - ANSWERCommunicable Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - ANSWERStreptococci Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - ANSWERCocci Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia - ANSWERDiplococci Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - ANSWERProtoplasm Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - ANSWERMycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - ANSWERActive and spore-forming (inactive) stage Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - ANSWERMitosis The invasion and growth of germs in the body - ANSWERInfection This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - ANSWERPus A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean implements - ANSWERStaphylococci What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - ANSWERNon-pathogenic A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - ANSWERContagion A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell - ANSWERVirus Virus that causes AIDS - ANSWERHIV Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing beneficial for the host - ANSWERParasite Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - ANSWERBloodborne pathogens A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the itch mite - ANSWERScabies Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an immune donor - ANSWERAcquired immunity Three steps of decontamination - ANSWERSanitation, disinfection, sterilization A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria spores, from inanimate objects - ANSWERDisinfection What does MSDS stand for? - ANSWERMaterial Safety Data Sheet