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Largest organ of the body - Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or
other germs - Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - Protoplasm
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Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - Mycobacterium fortuitum
furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - Active and spore-forming
(inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or
unclean implements - Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - Contagion
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A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do
nothing beneficial for the host - Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - Bloodborne
pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by
the itch mite - Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of
bacteria spores, from inanimate objects - Disinfection
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What does MSDS stand for? - Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon
requirements for use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - Efficacy
Items which cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after use - Single-use
items
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - 70% isopropyl alcohol
Implement which should be used to remove instruments from a disinfection
solution - Tongs
This tool does not need to be disposed of after one use - Nippers
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - Sanitation
Largest organ of the body - Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or
other germs - Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - Protoplasm
,NY State Waxing License exam review
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - Mycobacterium fortuitum
furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - Active and spore-forming
(inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or
unclean implements - Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - Contagion
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A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do
nothing beneficial for the host - Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - Bloodborne
pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by
the itch mite - Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of
bacteria spores, from inanimate objects - Disinfection
, NY State Waxing License exam review
What does MSDS stand for? - Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon
requirements for use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - Efficacy
Items which cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after use - Single-use
items
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - 70% isopropyl alcohol
Implement which should be used to remove instruments from a disinfection
solution - Tongs
This tool does not need to be disposed of after one use - Nippers
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - Sanitation
