Harmful bacteria that cause diseases are:
pathogenic
Disinfection provides the level of client protection required with the exception that it does not kill:
bacterial spores
A submicroscopic structure capable of infesting plants and animals including bacteria is a:
virus
The three main types of decontamination are disinfection, sterilization, and:
sanitation
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters and can cause abscesses, pustules, and boils are:
staphylococci
Salon licensing is overseen by:
a state regulatory agency
An example of a single-use implement in a salon is a:
pumice stone
Disinfectants used in salons must be:
bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal
The ability to resist disease through inoculation or after having the disease is:
acquired immunity
The condition where body tissue is invaded by disease-causing bacteria is a(n):
infection
For proper client protection, linens and cloth materials should be used:
once and properly disinfected
Common bacteria that are transferred through skin-to-skin contact or unclean implements are:
staphylococci
The form required by manufacturers about the use, disposal, and active ingredients of a product are:
Material Safety Data Sheets
Salons and spas practice sanitary precautions to prevent the spread of:
pathogenic microorganisms
Disinfectants with a high pH that can cause skin irritation or damage rubber and plastic materials are:
phenolic disinfectants
Bacteria consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
protoplasm
The level of decontamination used in a hospital, but not in a salon, is:
sterilization
The bacteria diplococci are known to cause:
pneumonia
When disinfecting a foot spa after a client, drain the water, remove any foreign matter, clean surfaces, and:
disinfect, rinse, and dry
The label of a disinfectant must indicate the product's:
efficacy
Short, rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus and tuberculosis are:
bacilli
If the skin barrier is broken on a client with a virus, the possibility exists of transmitting:
bloodborne pathogens
Studies show that antibacterial soaps are:
equally effective as other soaps
An important precleaning disinfecting step for tools and implements is:
remove loose matter and scrub with soap and water
The condition where body tissue is invaded by disease-causing bacteria is a(n):
The condition where body tissue is invaded by disease-causing bacteria is a(n):
Disinfection provides the level of client protection required with the exception that it does not kill:
bacterial spores
When a cell grows and splits into two new cells, the new cells are called:
daughter cells
Materials exposed to blood must be double-bagged and marked with:
a biohazard sticker
Quaternary ammonium compounds are a safe and useful:
disinfectant
Bacilli and spirilla bacteria use slender, hairlike extensions known as:
flagella
Clients infected with hepatitis B or other bloodborne pathogens with no visible symptoms are:
asymptomatic
Before and after client services, work areas should be cleaned and properly disinfected using:
regulatory-oversight-agency approved disinfectants
A local infection confined to a particular part of the body is indicated by a:
lesion containing pus
The agency that enforces and regulates safety and health standards in the workplace is:
OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration
The one-celled microorganism bacterium is also known as:
a germ
Organisms that live on other organisms and draw their nourishment from that host are:
parasites
Solutions that kill, retard, or prevent the growth of bacteria and can be used on the skin are:
antiseptics
To be effective as a disinfectant, ethyl alcohol must have a strength no less than:
77 percent
The inactive phase cycle of bacteria is also known as the:
spore-forming stage
The method of sterilization used in hospitals or by estheticians who use needles or probes that lance the skin is:
steam autoclave
One-celled microorganisms with plant and animal characteristics are:
bacteria
Weekly disinfection procedures for foot spas requires that solution be left overnight or for:
6 to 10 hours
The spherical bacteria that cause diseases such as pneumonia are:
diplococci
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses carried through the body in blood or body fluids are called:
bloodborne pathogens
When washing your hands, you should scrub them together in a lather for at least:
20 seconds
To avoid contaminating the disinfectant solution, implements should be removed using::
tongs
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
pus
Chemical agents used to destroy bacteria and viruses on surfaces and combs are:
disinfectants
A disease caused by a bloodborne virus and marked by inflammation of the liver is:
hepatitis
When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
add the disinfectant to the water
Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
10 minutes
A rod-shaped microorganism that created an infection epidemic in whirlpool foot spas was:
Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
Surfaces of tools not completely free from dirt, oils, and microbes are covered with:
contaminants
Pus contains:
white blood cells
Leaving implements in quats for longer than 10 minutes can lead to:
rusting
Round-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in a group are:
cocci
Nail fungus can be contracted when nails are not properly prepared for nail enhancements or through:
improperly disinfected implements
The infection control standards for bloodborne pathogens used with each client are:
universal precautions
An effective disinfectant that does not have an EPA registration number is:
An effective disinfectant that does not have an EPA registration number is:
The process of bacteria dividing into two cells is called:
mitosis
The salon level of decontamination used in controlling microorganisms on surfaces and tools is:
disinfection
The vast majority of bacteria fall into two primary types classified as:
pathogenic and nonpathogenic
For disinfection purposes, salons generally no longer use:
fumigants
Phenolics have:
high pH
A skin disease caused by an infestation of head lice is called:
pediculosis capitis
Illnesses resulting from contact with products or ingredients in the workplace fall into the category of:
occupational disease