VA State Board Professional Esthetician Exam
Define Infection Control The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of
infectious organisms from one individual to another
What destroys all microbial life? sterilization
Beauty professionals are permitted and Refer customers with infections and abnormal conditions to
encouraged to _________ physicians
Prevention of the spread of infections You
begins and ends with ________
Define transmission The process by which pathogens move between individuals
and objects
True or False? Direct transmission requires True
contact with another person, whereas
indirect transmission does not
What is a microorganism any organism of microscopic size
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True of False? Pathogenic bacteria are True
harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic
bacteria are not
What bacteria causes disease or infection Pathogenic
The presence of pus is a sign of __________ Bacterial Infection
Which of these is Inflammation not Pus
characterized by: Heat, Pus, Pain, & Redness
Which is true of a disease spread from one it is communicable
person to another? It is deadly, it is
nonpathogenic, it is systemic, or it is
communicable
What do you contract if you get sick as a Occupational Disease
result to overexposure to chemicals at the
workplace?
Which of these are not caused by a virus? Strep Throat
HIV, Influenza, Strep Throat, or Rabies
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Which of following is a type of fungi? Mildew
Mycrobacterium, Pus, Mildew, or
Staphylococci
How is HIV spread? From person to person through blood
The process that completely destroys all Steralization
microbial life, including spores.
A mechanical process using soap and water Cleaning
or detergent and water to get rid of visible
dirt, debris, and many disease-causing
germs
A chemical process that destroys most, but Disinfecting
not necessarily all, harmful organisms
including bacteria, viruses, and fungi on
environmental surfaces and implements
Order of infection control Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilization
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If there is no time specified or 10 minutes
recommended by the manufacturer of the
disinfectant, for how long must a tool be left
fully submersed in the disinfectant
Phenolic disinfectants are known ______________ Carcinogens
Bleach used in a salon, spa, or barbershop Disinfectant
must be EPA registered as a ___________
CDC publishes guidelines that employees Standard Precautions
and employers agree to with the assumption
that any human blood or body fluids are
potentially infectious called
Define Asymptomatic Contagious but showing no symptoms or signs of infection
What is PPE OSHA specialized clothing or equipment worn by an
employee for protection against a hazard is called
How often should one change gloves? After every single use
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Define Infection Control The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of
infectious organisms from one individual to another
What destroys all microbial life? sterilization
Beauty professionals are permitted and Refer customers with infections and abnormal conditions to
encouraged to _________ physicians
Prevention of the spread of infections You
begins and ends with ________
Define transmission The process by which pathogens move between individuals
and objects
True or False? Direct transmission requires True
contact with another person, whereas
indirect transmission does not
What is a microorganism any organism of microscopic size
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,VA State Board Professional Esthetician Exam
True of False? Pathogenic bacteria are True
harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic
bacteria are not
What bacteria causes disease or infection Pathogenic
The presence of pus is a sign of __________ Bacterial Infection
Which of these is Inflammation not Pus
characterized by: Heat, Pus, Pain, & Redness
Which is true of a disease spread from one it is communicable
person to another? It is deadly, it is
nonpathogenic, it is systemic, or it is
communicable
What do you contract if you get sick as a Occupational Disease
result to overexposure to chemicals at the
workplace?
Which of these are not caused by a virus? Strep Throat
HIV, Influenza, Strep Throat, or Rabies
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,VA State Board Professional Esthetician Exam
Which of following is a type of fungi? Mildew
Mycrobacterium, Pus, Mildew, or
Staphylococci
How is HIV spread? From person to person through blood
The process that completely destroys all Steralization
microbial life, including spores.
A mechanical process using soap and water Cleaning
or detergent and water to get rid of visible
dirt, debris, and many disease-causing
germs
A chemical process that destroys most, but Disinfecting
not necessarily all, harmful organisms
including bacteria, viruses, and fungi on
environmental surfaces and implements
Order of infection control Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilization
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, VA State Board Professional Esthetician Exam
If there is no time specified or 10 minutes
recommended by the manufacturer of the
disinfectant, for how long must a tool be left
fully submersed in the disinfectant
Phenolic disinfectants are known ______________ Carcinogens
Bleach used in a salon, spa, or barbershop Disinfectant
must be EPA registered as a ___________
CDC publishes guidelines that employees Standard Precautions
and employers agree to with the assumption
that any human blood or body fluids are
potentially infectious called
Define Asymptomatic Contagious but showing no symptoms or signs of infection
What is PPE OSHA specialized clothing or equipment worn by an
employee for protection against a hazard is called
How often should one change gloves? After every single use
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