California Cosmetology State Board Prep
Staphylococci - ANSWERSType of cocci that forms in bunches. Found in boils and is pus causing.
HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) - ANSWERSA virus that is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids that causes
inflammation of the liver.
patheogenic - ANSWERScausing disease
Streptococci - ANSWERSType of cocci that forms long chains. Causes strep throat and is pus forming.
Spirlla - ANSWERSSpiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.
Use flagella to propel themselves through liquids to spread.
Tines capitis - ANSWERSringworm of the scalp
Local infection - ANSWERSpathogens are limited to a small area of the body
General infection - ANSWERSOccurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts
of the body
6 signs of infection: - ANSWERSPain, swelling, redness, local fever, throbbing and pus/discharge
Passive immunity - ANSWERSthe short-term immunity that results from the introduction of antibodies from
another person or animal.
direct transmission - ANSWERSTransmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking
hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
, Micro-organisms - ANSWERSSpread to a new person frequently; cause no infection unless they actually enter
the body.
Sterilization - ANSWERSThe process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores. Third level of
disinfection control
antiseptic - ANSWERSsubstance that prevents infection that can be applied to skin
indirect transmission - ANSWERSTransmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate
contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface.
Bloodborne pathogens - ANSWERSDisease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids,
such as hepatitis and HIV.
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.
Viricidal - ANSWERSDisinfectants used to kill viruses
active immunity - ANSWERSA form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies
against disease-causing antigens.
cleaning - ANSWERSThe process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface.
First level of infection control
Disinfection - ANSWERSA process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from nonporus objects. Second level of disinfection control
bacteriacidal - ANSWERSDisinfectant that kills harmful bacteria
Tuberculoicidal - ANSWERSDisinfectant that kills tuberculosis
Staphylococci - ANSWERSType of cocci that forms in bunches. Found in boils and is pus causing.
HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) - ANSWERSA virus that is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids that causes
inflammation of the liver.
patheogenic - ANSWERScausing disease
Streptococci - ANSWERSType of cocci that forms long chains. Causes strep throat and is pus forming.
Spirlla - ANSWERSSpiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.
Use flagella to propel themselves through liquids to spread.
Tines capitis - ANSWERSringworm of the scalp
Local infection - ANSWERSpathogens are limited to a small area of the body
General infection - ANSWERSOccurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts
of the body
6 signs of infection: - ANSWERSPain, swelling, redness, local fever, throbbing and pus/discharge
Passive immunity - ANSWERSthe short-term immunity that results from the introduction of antibodies from
another person or animal.
direct transmission - ANSWERSTransmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking
hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
, Micro-organisms - ANSWERSSpread to a new person frequently; cause no infection unless they actually enter
the body.
Sterilization - ANSWERSThe process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores. Third level of
disinfection control
antiseptic - ANSWERSsubstance that prevents infection that can be applied to skin
indirect transmission - ANSWERSTransmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate
contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface.
Bloodborne pathogens - ANSWERSDisease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids,
such as hepatitis and HIV.
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.
Viricidal - ANSWERSDisinfectants used to kill viruses
active immunity - ANSWERSA form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies
against disease-causing antigens.
cleaning - ANSWERSThe process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface.
First level of infection control
Disinfection - ANSWERSA process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from nonporus objects. Second level of disinfection control
bacteriacidal - ANSWERSDisinfectant that kills harmful bacteria
Tuberculoicidal - ANSWERSDisinfectant that kills tuberculosis
