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TGHA HAIRSTYLIST- Salon Ecology
Salon Ecology
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Cosmetology
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04/18/2011

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Term
Pus forming bacterial cells that form grapelike clusters and are present in abscesses are called:

A. staphylococci
Definition
What is the first level of infection control?

A. sanitation
Term
Washing your hands is an example of:

A. sanitation
Definition
What type of nonpathogenic bacteria live on dead matter and do not produce disease?

A. Saprophytes
Term
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is easily:

A. spread from one person to another
Definition
What is recommended right before immersing a brush into disinfection solution?

A. wash the brush with soap and water
Term
All of the following statements describe a way an infection can be spread in a salon except:

A. disinfecting all implements after each use
Definition
It is recommended that the cosmetologist wash his or her hands with this before each service:

A. liquid soap
Term
What percentage of all bacteria is non pathogenic and live on the surface of the skin?

A. 70%
Definition
A communicable disease is one that can:

A. be transmitted from one person to another
Term
Ingredients, associated hazards, and storage requirements for a specific product are listed on the product's:

A. MSDS
Definition
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as pneumonia are known as:

A. diplococci
Term
What organization approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?

A. EPA
Definition
What type of bacteria can be found in dairy products and can have health-enhancing properties?

A.nonpathogenic
Term
What type of bacteria can be harmful and cause infection and disease?

A. pathogenic
Definition
The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is referred to as:

A. immunity
Term
After applying pressure to a bleeding wound on an arm and calling 9-1-1, it is advised that you:

A. elevate the arm
Definition
Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and:

A. moist or dry heat
Term
What is the name of the activity that occurs when cells divide to create new cells?

A. mitosis
Definition
Which type of bacteria does NOT produce diseases?

A. nonpathogenic
Term
A general infection occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and toxins to:

A. all parts of the body
Definition
What level of infection control is the most effective in destroying all microbes?

A. sterilization
Term
What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pseudomonas and are known as hospital-grade or hospital-level disinfectants?

A. broad spectrum disinfectants
Definition
What is developed through the injection of anitgens that stimulate the body's immune system?

A. passive immunity
Term
Sanitation practices apply to:

A. removing dirt
Definition
All of the following are ways HIV can be transmitted from one person to another except:

A. holding hands
Term
Spiraled or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause highly contagious diseases like syphilis, cholera, and lyme disease are called:

A. spirilla
Definition
Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as:

A. bacilli
Term
The common cold, hepatitis, and measles are examples of:

A. communicable diseases
Definition
Head scratching, redness, or small bite marks on the scalp usually indicate the presence of:

A. head lice
Term
Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from other organisms are called:

A. external parasites
Definition
Two important regulations that OSHA requires from product manufacturers are the MSDS and the:

A. labeling of products
Term
Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from other organisms are called:

A. external parasites
Definition
Two important regulations that OSHA requires from product manufacturers are the MSDS and the:

A. labeling of products
Term
The pus-forming cocci group that form into long chains and can cause step throat or blood poisoning is called:

A. steptococci
Definition
If you suspect someone is choking, what is the first step to take to determine the course of action?

A. determine is the victim can speak or cough
Term
What product is applied to the skin to reduce microbes?

Antiseptic
Definition
What is the second level of infection control?

A. disinfection
Term
The type of bacteria that is round-shaped that appear singularly or in groups is known as:

A. cocci
Definition
The scientific study of small organisms called microbes is known as:

A. microbiology
Term
Bacteriology is the scientific study of:

A. bacteria
Definition
Chemical products used to destroy or kill bacteria and some viruses(except bacterial spores) are called:

A. disinfectants
Term
Disease-causing bacterial or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as:

A. bloodborne pathogens
Definition
Bacteria can be classified into two types-pathogenic and:

A. non pathogenic
Term
Which of the following is not a way bacteria can enter the body?

a. through muscle tissue
Definition
One-celled microorganisms are called germs or:

A. bacteria
Term
Parasitic fungi are molds and yeasts that produce contagious diseases such as:

A. ringworm
Definition
Infection control is divided into three main categories: sanitation, disinfection and:

A. sterilization
Term
The practice of universal precautions means that the same infection control practices should be used on all clients.

a. true
Definition
Streptococci are bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as pneumonia.

A. False
Term
Bacteriology involves keeping the environment of the salon in balance to guarantee everyone's well-being.

A False
Definition
When treating an electrical burn, immerse the burned area in ice cold water until pain in relieved.

A. false
Term
Bacteria go through a growth cycle that consists of two stages: active and inactive

A. true
Definition
Sanitation methods can reduce and kill microbes on the surface.

A. false
Term
The only way you can be sure that a product will do what you want it do do is to read the label and follow the directions.

A. true
Definition
Disinfection products are sate to use because they are non toxic.

A. false
Term
Performing a service with unclean hands and implements is one way to spread infection in the salon.

A. true
Definition
Pre-cleaning instruments with soap and water is recommended before immersing an instrument into a disinfectant solution.

a. true
Term
One way to remove a brush or comb immersed in disinfectant solution is to used gloved hands.

A. True
Definition
An efficacy label on a disinfectant informs what the product is effective in fighting against.

A. true
Term
Bacteria can cause infections by invading the body through a break in the skin or through any of the body's natural openings.

A. true
Definition
Placing rollers or bobby pins in your mouth or pockets is an acceptable sanitation guideline.

A. false
Term
Approximately 70% of all bacteria are nonpathogenic and many live of the surface of the skin.

A. true
Definition
The use of antiseptics and liquid soap only are required during the sterilization process to produce a surface free of all living organisms.

a. false
Term
A local infection is located in a small, confined area.

A. true
Definition
Bacteria that produce disease are known as pathogenic bacteria.

A. true
Term
The most effective level of infection control is sterilization.

A. true
Definition
Natural immunity is developed through the injection of antigens.

A. False
Term
Cocci are spiraled, coil shaped bacterial cells that appear singularly or in groups.

A. False
Definition
The first step in treating a chemical burn is to rinse away all traces of chemical while moving way any contaminated clothing from the burn area.

A. True
Term
Some bacteria can survive fro a long time in extreme heat or cold.

A. true
Definition
Human Hepatitis B(HBV) interferes with the body's immune system, causing it to break down.

A. False
Term
The level of infection control that kills or destroys all living organisms is _______________________.

a. sterilization
Definition
A group of disinfectants that kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pseudomonas and was formerly known as hospital-grade or hospital-level disinfectants, are called ______________ __________________ disinfectants.

A. broad spectrum
Term
The three groups of cocci are staphylococci, streptococci, and _________________________.

a. diplococci
Definition
The most common form of bacterial cells that can produce a variety of diseases and are bar-shaped are called _________________________.

A. bacilli
Term
The eggs of head lice are called______________________.

A. nits
Definition
The term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of diseases and kill certain or all microbes is known as ___________ _______________.

A. infection control
Term
Bactericidals and virucidals are examples of chemical products known as_____________________.

A. disinfectants
Definition
The type of bacteria that is harmless and can be very beneficial is known as ____________________bacteria.

A. nonpathogenic
Term
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are called _______________pathogens.

A. bloodborne
Definition
The group that approves the efficacy of products used for infection control is the ______________/

A. EPA
Term
A person carrying a disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called an___________________carrier.

A. asymptomatic
Definition
The label on a product that states what that product will destroy or be effective against is called the ____________ label.

a. efficacy
Term
Toxin-producing bacteria that live everywhere and are harmful because they cause infection and disease are known as _________________bacteria.

A. pathogenic
Definition
The scientific study of small living organisms known as microbes is called____________________.

A. microbiology
Term
When the circulatory system carries bacteria and its toxins to all parts of the body, a _____________infection has occurred.

A. general
Definition
Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization are all levels or categories of ______________ ________________.

A. infection control
Term
Removing dirt to aid in the prevention of growth of microbes on a surface is called_________________.

A. sanitation
Definition
The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is known as ___________________.

A. OSHA
Term
Pediculosis si the technical term for ___________ __________.

A. Head lice
Definition
The common cold, hepatitis, and measles are examples of _______________diseases.

A. contagious
Term
Most regulatory agencies have enacted _______________ _____________ ___________ to encourage people to help others in emergency situations.
Definition
The science that deals with preventing the unnecessary spread of infectious diseases and protects the health and well-being of clients in the salon is known as______________ _____________.

A. Salon Ecology
Term
Implements can either be discarded or _____________depending on manufacturers guidelines.

A. disinfected
Definition
Bacterial cells that are coiled, corkscrew-shaped organisms that can cause highly contagious diseases are called _________________.

A. spirilla
Term
Personal service workers such as nurses, doctors, teachers and cosmetologists are recommended to get inoculated from a highly infectious liver disease called___________________.

A. HBV
Definition
The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is referred to as_________________.

A. immunity
Term
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a_______________infection.

A. local
Definition
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