ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORECT
Answers
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER - A process of using soap and water or detergent and
water to remove all visible dirt debris and many disease causing germs.
disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical process that uses specific products to
destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores) on environmental surfaces.
sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - The mode of decontamination that destroys
microorganisms, including bacterial spores.
sanitize - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of reducing the number of microorganisms
on a clean surface to safe levels.
State Regulatory Agencies - CORRECT ANSWER - set guidelines for the manufacturing,
sale and use of equipment and chemical, and along safety standards in the workplace.
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - occupational safety health administration, responsible for
regulating and enforcement of safety and health standards
MSDS - CORRECT ANSWER - A widely used abbreviation, contains details of the
hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its hazardous ingredients, safe
handling and use procedures
EPA - CORRECT ANSWER - This agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and
used in the United States.
, Laws - CORRECT ANSWER - Statutes written by both federal and state legislatures that
determine the scope of practice.
infection - CORRECT ANSWER - the invasion of the body tissue by disease causing
pathogen.
disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemical products capable of destroying bacteria,
virus and fungi on surfaces which should be mix according to mfg instructions on the label so
they are safe and effective.
decontamination method #1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Cleaning then disinfecting with an
appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant by completely immersing implements for 5-10mins.
decontamination method #2 - CORRECT ANSWER - Cleaning and then sterilizing.
consultation intake form - CORRECT ANSWER - client acknowledgement of the services
being performed.
consent form - CORRECT ANSWER - a written agreement(understands and accepts all
risk involved) between the client and technician for applying a particular treatment.
client communication - CORRECT ANSWER - The act of sharing information between
two parties so that is effectiviely undersood.
evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - A comprehensive process of obtaining and
interpreting the necessary data to understand the person, system, or situation.
contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER - factors in the patient's condition that prevent
the use of a particular treatment
two common type of eye shapes - CORRECT ANSWER - rounded or oblong (almond)