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Tattoo License Pre Test NYC Exam Real Questions And Answers | Verified Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - ANSWER The last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the body's immunse system Applicator - ANSWER A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or similar devices Antiseptic - ANSWER A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection Autoclave - ANSWER Equipment used for the sterilization of heat resistant instruments Bacteria - ANSWER Microscopic organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked eye. They are capable of causing infection when a person is exposed to them under certain circumstances, such as through abraded skin (eg. staphylococci, streptococci) Bacterial Spores - ANSWER Some microorganisms are able to survive in very harsh conditions by enveloping themselves with this thick wall. They make bacteria highly resistant to killing. If they are introduced to the body where conditions become more favorable—when there's more water or more food available—the bacteria "come to life" again, transforming from a spore back to a vegetative cell that can cause serious infection. They can be destroyed by sterilization only Blood borne infections - ANSWER Infections caused by viruses found in the blood such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Body Fluids - ANSWER Fluids normally present in the body such as blood, mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, urine, ooze from a festering sore, or tears. They may contain infectious organisms. Cleaning - ANSWER Refers to the process of removing blood, other body fluids, organic material, tissue, and dirt from the surface of an object by scrubbing with a brush, detergent and water. It greatly reduces the number of microorganisms (including bacterial endospores) on items and is a crucial step in processing. If items haven't first been cleaned, further processing might not be effective. Contamination - ANSWER A disinfected or sterile item or surface that becomes soiled with microorganisms Cross-contamination - ANSWER The transfer of microorganisms from one surface to another or from something contaminated to something clean or sterile Detergent - ANSWER A substance that enhances the cleaning action of water (preferably warm/hot) or another liquid. Disinfectant - ANSWER A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill all microbial forms on inanimate objects