Control" Mind Tap Final Chapter Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome - ANSWERSabbreviated AIDS; a disease that
breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
acquired immunity - ANSWERSimmunity that the body develops after it overcomes a
disease, or through inoculation (such as vaccination)
allergy - ANSWERSreaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or
other normally harmless substances
antiseptics - ANSWERSChemical germicides formulated for us on the skin; registered
and regulated by the FDA
aseptic procedures - ANSWERSa process of properly handling sterilized and
disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination
asymptomatic - ANSWERSshowing no symptoms or signs of infection
autoclave - ANSWERSsterilizing device using steam under pressure
bacilli - ANSWERSshort rod-shaped bacteria. they are the most common bacteria and
produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria
bacteria (singular: bacterium) - ANSWERSone-celled microorganisms that have both
plant and animal characteristics. some are harmful; some are harmless
bactericidal - ANSWERScapable of destroying bacteria
binary fission - ANSWERSThe division of bacteria cells into two new cells called
daughter cells.
bioburden - ANSWERSThe number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or
the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization.
bloodborne pathogens - ANSWERSDisease-causing microorganisms carried in the
body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis or HIV
, body substance isolation - ANSWERSAbbreviated BSI: a system of precautions
developed by a Seattle hospital in 1987 to prevent contact with bodily substances and
fluids by using protective apparel to prevent the spread of communicable disease.
chelating soaps - ANSWERSAlso known as chelating detergents; detergents that break
down stubborn films and remove the residue products such as scrubs, salts, and
masks.
clean - ANSWERSAlso known as cleaning. A mechanical process (scrubbing) using
soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many
disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interferes with
disinfection.
cocci - ANSWERSround-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The
three types of cocci are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci.
contagious disease - ANSWERSAlso known as communicable disease; a disease that
is spread from one person to another person. Some of the more contagious diseases
are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), viral infections, and natural nail
or toe and foot infections.
contamination - ANSWERSThe presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of
blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or
residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
cross-contamination - ANSWERScontamination that occurs when you touch one object
and then transfer the contents of that object to another, such as touching skin, then
touching a product without washing your hands.
decontamination - ANSWERSThe removal of blood or other potentially infectious
materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust,
hair, and skin.
dermatophyes - ANSWERSA type of fungi that causes skin, hair, and nail infections.
diagnosis - ANSWERSdetermination of the presence of a disease based on an
evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings. Federal regulations prohibit salon
professionals from performing a diagnosis.
diplococci - ANSWERSSpherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such
as pneumonia
direct transmission - ANSWERSTransmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.