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cleaning Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas
causing germs with soap and water or detergent
and water
Bacteria One-celled microorganisms that have both plant
and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some
are harmless.
Disinfection Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms
on environmental surfaces
Decontamination The removal of blood or other potentially
infectious materials on an item's surface
efficacy the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious Caused by or capable of being transmitted by
infection.
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Local infection confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic Harmless organisms that may perform useful
functions
pathogenic Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or
infection in humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin a poisonous substance
Department of Labor The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
was created as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet Form that provides printed information regarding
the hazards of materials that contain chemicals
disease An abnormal state in which the body is not
functioning normally
infection Contamination or invasion of body tissue by
pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
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Autoclave Effective sterilization typically requires the use of
______ to complete
Weekly How often does the CDC require that autoclaves
be tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing
implements?
Contact time The amount of time the surface must stay moist
with disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be
effective.
Add disinfectant to water When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Multiuse Items that can be used again, even after exposure
to bodily fluids
after every pedicure How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used
for pedicures?
chelating detergents Which of the following is used to remove the
residue of pedicure products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
Stop the service What should you do FIRST when responding to an
exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting Two steps of infection control
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Terms in this set (256)
cleaning Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas
causing germs with soap and water or detergent
and water
Bacteria One-celled microorganisms that have both plant
and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some
are harmless.
Disinfection Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms
on environmental surfaces
Decontamination The removal of blood or other potentially
infectious materials on an item's surface
efficacy the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious Caused by or capable of being transmitted by
infection.
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Local infection confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic Harmless organisms that may perform useful
functions
pathogenic Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or
infection in humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin a poisonous substance
Department of Labor The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
was created as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet Form that provides printed information regarding
the hazards of materials that contain chemicals
disease An abnormal state in which the body is not
functioning normally
infection Contamination or invasion of body tissue by
pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
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Autoclave Effective sterilization typically requires the use of
______ to complete
Weekly How often does the CDC require that autoclaves
be tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing
implements?
Contact time The amount of time the surface must stay moist
with disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be
effective.
Add disinfectant to water When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Multiuse Items that can be used again, even after exposure
to bodily fluids
after every pedicure How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used
for pedicures?
chelating detergents Which of the following is used to remove the
residue of pedicure products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
Stop the service What should you do FIRST when responding to an
exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting Two steps of infection control
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