Oklahoma Esthetics State Board Test
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infectious disease - ANSWER-Disease caused by pathogenic ( harmful)
microorganisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may or may not be spread
from one person to another person.
Clean - ANSWER-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 interfere with disinfection. Cleaning is what
cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting.
Disinfection - ANSWER-A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all,
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces.
Bactericidal - ANSWER-Capable of destroying bacteria
Virucidal - ANSWER-Capable of destroying viruses
Fungicidal - ANSWER-kills fungi
Disinfectants used in salons must be... - ANSWER-bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
Bacteria - ANSWER-One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal
characteristics.
Pathogenic bacteria - ANSWER-bacteria that cause disease & infection
Nonpathogenic bacteria - ANSWER-Bacteria that do not cause disease
Cocci - ANSWER-round shaped bacteria
Staphylococci - ANSWER-Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of
grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.
Streptococci - ANSWER-Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a
string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - ANSWER-Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as
pneumonia.
,Bacilli - ANSWER-Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and
produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
Spirilla - ANSWER-spiral shaped bacteria
direct transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
indirect transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an
environmental surface.
infection - ANSWER-Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Parasites - ANSWER-An organism that lives in or on another organism, deriving
nourishment at the expense of its host, usually without killing it
Toxins - ANSWER-Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Virus - ANSWER-A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a
living cell.
binary fission - ANSWER-The division of bacteria cells into two cells called daughter
cells.
Pus - ANSWER-A fluid created by infection.
Local Infection - ANSWER-An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to
a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
Contagious Disease (Communicable Disease) - ANSWER-when a disease spreads
from one person to another person
Exposure incident - ANSWER-Contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid or other
potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of an employee's
duties.
Bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried
through the body in the blood or body fluids (hepatitis and HIV)
Hepatitis - ANSWER-A blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage the
liver.
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER-the virus that causes AIDS
, HIV is transmitted by - ANSWER-blood, semen, and vaginal secretions from an infected
person
Fungi - ANSWER-Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
Dermatophytes - ANSWER-A type of fungi that causes skin, hair, and nail infections.
Folliculitis (Barber's Itch) - ANSWER-damaged hair follicles become infected with
bacteria
tinea pedis - ANSWER-fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
Scabies - ANSWER-contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
immunity - ANSWER-Resistance to disease
Decontamination - ANSWER-The 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.
Decontamination method 1 - ANSWER-Cleaning and then disinfecting with an
appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant
Decontamination Method 2 - ANSWER-Cleaning and then sterilizing
Sterilization - ANSWER-The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores.
What sterilization method is not recommended in salons & spas - ANSWER-Dry-heat
sterilization
Autoclave - ANSWER-Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam
under pressure and/or dry heat
Quats - ANSWER-Quaternary ammonium compounds, disinfectants that are very
effective when used properly in the salon
MSDS - ANSWER-A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. A MSDS
contains details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its
safe use.
multiuse items (reusable items) - ANSWER-Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and
used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body
fluid.
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infectious disease - ANSWER-Disease caused by pathogenic ( harmful)
microorganisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may or may not be spread
from one person to another person.
Clean - ANSWER-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 interfere with disinfection. Cleaning is what
cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting.
Disinfection - ANSWER-A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all,
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces.
Bactericidal - ANSWER-Capable of destroying bacteria
Virucidal - ANSWER-Capable of destroying viruses
Fungicidal - ANSWER-kills fungi
Disinfectants used in salons must be... - ANSWER-bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
Bacteria - ANSWER-One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal
characteristics.
Pathogenic bacteria - ANSWER-bacteria that cause disease & infection
Nonpathogenic bacteria - ANSWER-Bacteria that do not cause disease
Cocci - ANSWER-round shaped bacteria
Staphylococci - ANSWER-Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of
grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.
Streptococci - ANSWER-Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a
string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - ANSWER-Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as
pneumonia.
,Bacilli - ANSWER-Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and
produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
Spirilla - ANSWER-spiral shaped bacteria
direct transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
indirect transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an
environmental surface.
infection - ANSWER-Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Parasites - ANSWER-An organism that lives in or on another organism, deriving
nourishment at the expense of its host, usually without killing it
Toxins - ANSWER-Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Virus - ANSWER-A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a
living cell.
binary fission - ANSWER-The division of bacteria cells into two cells called daughter
cells.
Pus - ANSWER-A fluid created by infection.
Local Infection - ANSWER-An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to
a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
Contagious Disease (Communicable Disease) - ANSWER-when a disease spreads
from one person to another person
Exposure incident - ANSWER-Contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid or other
potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of an employee's
duties.
Bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried
through the body in the blood or body fluids (hepatitis and HIV)
Hepatitis - ANSWER-A blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage the
liver.
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSWER-the virus that causes AIDS
, HIV is transmitted by - ANSWER-blood, semen, and vaginal secretions from an infected
person
Fungi - ANSWER-Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
Dermatophytes - ANSWER-A type of fungi that causes skin, hair, and nail infections.
Folliculitis (Barber's Itch) - ANSWER-damaged hair follicles become infected with
bacteria
tinea pedis - ANSWER-fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
Scabies - ANSWER-contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
immunity - ANSWER-Resistance to disease
Decontamination - ANSWER-The 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.
Decontamination method 1 - ANSWER-Cleaning and then disinfecting with an
appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant
Decontamination Method 2 - ANSWER-Cleaning and then sterilizing
Sterilization - ANSWER-The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores.
What sterilization method is not recommended in salons & spas - ANSWER-Dry-heat
sterilization
Autoclave - ANSWER-Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam
under pressure and/or dry heat
Quats - ANSWER-Quaternary ammonium compounds, disinfectants that are very
effective when used properly in the salon
MSDS - ANSWER-A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. A MSDS
contains details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its
safe use.
multiuse items (reusable items) - ANSWER-Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and
used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body
fluid.
