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One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristices are known as: A. fungi B. cilia C. bacteria D. viruses | C. bacteria |
A type of pathogenic bacteria is the: A. saprophyte B.parasite C. virus D. cilia | B. parasite |
Harmful bacteria are referred to as: A. nonpathogenic B. saprophytes C. protozoa D. pathogenic | D pathogenic |
Pathogenic bacteria produce: A. health B. beneficial effects C. disease D. antitoxins | C. disease |
A type of bacteria that lives on dead matter is: A. saprophytes B. flagella C. viruses D. parasites | A saprophytes |
Syphilis and lyme disease are caused by: A. cocci B. spirilla C. diplococci D. bacilli | B. spirilla |
Cocci are bacteria with a: A. spiral shape B. round shape C. corkscrew shape D. rod shape | B. round shape |
Bacilli are bacteria with a: A.corkscrew shape B. round shape C. spiral shape D. rod shape | D. rod shape |
Bacteria that are arranged like a string of beads and cause strep throat and blood poisoning are: A. streptococci B bacilli C. diplococci D. staphylococci | A. streptococci |
Spirilla are bacteria with a: A. corkscrew shape B. round shape C.flat shape D. rod shape | A. corkscrew shape |
The bacteria that caused concern in 2000 in the pedicure industry was: A.treponemo pallida B. pseudomonas aeruginosa C. borrelia burgdorferi D mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis | D. mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis |
The bacteria that rarely show active motility, or self-movement, are the: A. flagella B. cocci C. bacilli D. spirilla | B cocci |
The slender, hair like extensions with which certain bacteria move about are called: A. spores B. flagella C. saprophytes D. diplococci | B. flagella |
Bacteria cells reproduce by simply dividing into two new cells in a process called: A. mitosis B. motility C. the vegetative stage D. the spore-forming stage | A. mitosis |
During their inactive stage, certain bacteria, such as the anthrax and tetanus bacilli, form: A. flagella B. spores C. daughter cells D. toxins | B. spores |
A communicabel disease is: A. not transferred from one person to another B. prevented by vaccination C. transmitted from one person to another D. caused by nonpathogenic bacteria | C. transmitted from one person to another |
A general infection, such as ___, affects the whole body. A. a skin lesion B. syphillis C. a pimple D. an epidemic | B. syphillis |
Pus is a sign of: A. epidemic B. acquired immunity C. natural immunity D. infection | D. infection |
Viruses cause: A. tuberculosis and tetanus B. strep throat and blood poisoning C. abscesses and boils D. measles and hepatitis | D. measles and hepatitis |
One difference between viruses and bacteria is that bacteria: A. can live on their own B. become part of cells C. are resistant to antibiotics D. can penetrate cells | A. can live on their own |
Hepatitis is a disease marked by inflammation of the: A. stomach B. kidneys C. heart D. liver | D. liver |
Acquired immune deficiencey syndrome breaks down the body's: A. digestive system B. skeletal system C. immune system D. nervous system | C. immune system |
AIDS is caused by: A. the herpes virus B. poor personal hygiene C. the HIV virus D. contaminated food | C. the HIV virus |
The HIV virus can be transmitted by: A. sharing food B. kissing C. casual contact D. sharp implements | D. sharp implements |
Bacteria and viruses can enter the body through: A. oily skin B. dry skin C. broken skin D. moist skin | C. broken skin |
Molds, mildews, and yeasts are all: A. saprophytes B. viruses C. fungi D. bacteria | C. fungi |
In a cosmetology school or a salon, clients with contagious diseases and conditions should be: A. diagnosed and treated B. sanitized and disinfected C. referred to a physician D. given medications | C. referred to a physician |
Resistance to infection is known as: A. immunity B. superiority C. immunization D. DNA | A. immunity |
Surfaces of tools or other objects that are not free from dirt, oils, and microbes are: A. contaminated B. sterile C. infected D. pathogenic | A. contaminated |
Removing pathogens and other substances from tools or surfaces is called: A. scrubbing B. decontamination C. autoclave sterilization D. cleaning | B. decontamination |
Sterilization is the only level of decontamination that kills: A. bacterial spores B. both bacteria and viruses C. the HIV virus D. tuberculosis bacteria | A.bacterial spores |
Sterilization is used by: A.cosmetologists B. housekeepers C. Surgeons D. nail technicians | C. surgeons |
Surfaces that may be disinfected are: A. skin B. nail plates C. nonporous surfaces D. wood | C. nonporous surfaces |
Disinfectants should never be used on human skin, hair, or nails because: A. they are not strong enough B. they may be drying C.damage can result D. they may stain skin | C. damage can result |
All disinfectants must be approved by each individual state and the: A.EPA B.OSHA C.MSDS D. FDA | A. EPA |
Every product used in the cosmetology school or salon should have a/an: A.OSHA registration number B. warranty C. opaque container D. MSDS | D. MSDS |
Important information found on an MSDS includes: A. storage requirements B. resale value of product C. other suppliers of product D. other uses of product | A. storage requirements |
OSHA was created to regulate and enforce: A. household accidents B. safety and health standards C. salon hazardous actions D. sanitary homes | B. safety and health standards |
A disinfectant that is "formulated for hospitals and health care facilities" must be pseudomonacidal bactericidal, fungicidal and: A. easy to dilute B. inexpensive C. pneumonicidal D virucidal | D. virucidal |
A salon implement that comes into contact w/blood or body fluids should be cleaned & completely immersed in an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant or one that kills the: A.herpes, hepatitis virus B.HIV, AIDS virus C.HIV, herpes virus D.HBV, HIV | D. HBV & HIV |
Any item that is used on a client must be disinfected or: A. given to the client B. discarded C. kept by the stylist D.washed | B. discarded |
Before soaking in a disinfectant, implements must be throughly: A. soaked B. dry C. cleaned D. heated | C. cleaned |
Ultrasonic bath cleaners are an effective way to clean tiny crevices in implements only when used with: A. 70% isopropyl alcohol B. sodium hypochlorite C. an effective disinfectant D. an effective astrigent | C. an effective disinfectant |
Most quaternary ammonium compounds disinfect implements in: A. 10-15 minutes B. 5-10 minutes C. 2-5 minutes D. 5-10 seconds | A. 10-15 minutes |
Phenolic disinfectants in 5 percent solution are used mostly for: A. skin sanitization B. rubber and plastic C. blood spills D. metal implements | D. metal implements |
Two disinfectants used in the salon in the past, but since replaced by more advanced and effective technologies, are: A.alcohol and bleach C.alcohol and quats C. phenols and bleach D. quats and phenols | A. alcohol and bleach |
States requiring hospital disinfection do not allow the use of___ for disinfection of implements. A. EPA-registered disinfectants B. quats C. alcohol D. phenols | C. alcohol |
The technical name for bleach is: A. sodium hydroxide B. sodium hypochlorite C. sodium chloride D. sodium hydroclorox | B. sodium hypochlorite |
A product that is not considered safe for salon use because it causes a number of health problems is: A. alcohol B. bleach C. antiseptics D. formalin | D. formalin |
Implements can be removed from disinfectants with any of these except: A. bare fingers B.tongs C. draining basket G. gloved hands | A. bare fingers |
The solution used in a wet sanitizer should be changed: A. whenever it looks cloudy B. once a day C.every other day D. once a week | B. once a day |
When mixing disinfectants, always: A. add disinfectant to water B.mix a weaker solution than recommended C. mix a stronger solution than recommended D. add water to the disinfectant | A. add disinfectant to water |
Properly disinfected implements should be stored in a/an: A. disinfected and covered container B. open container at station C. station drawer D. wet sanitizer | A. disinfected and covered container |
Ultraviolet sanitizers are useful for: A. storing dirty implements B. sterilizing implements C. disinfecting implements D. storing disinfected implements | D. storing disinfected implements |
Linens and capes or drapes should be used once and then laundered with: A.bleach B. quats C. phenols D. antiseptics | A.bleach |
Those parts of tools such as hair clippers that cannot be immersed in liquid: A. cannot be disinfected B. should be disinfected C. should be wiped with a wet towel D. should be rinsed quickly | B. should be disinfected |
Foot spas should be disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant with bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal (and in some states tuberculocidal) efficacy: A. every two weeks B. once a week. C. after each client D. once a day | C. after each client |
Every two weeks, foot spas should be filled with ___ that should be left to sit overnight. A. a 5 % bleach solution B.an EPA-registered disinfectant C. a 5% quat solution D. hot soapy water | A. a 5 % bleach solution |
When disposing of contaminated wipes or cotton balls from a blood spill, they should be: A.dropped into a trash can B. double-bagged before disposing C. wrapped in a towel D. thrown into a dumpster | B. double-bagged before disposing |
The third, or lowest, level of decontamination is: A. trash removal B. disinfection C. infection control D. sanitation | D. sanitation |
Washing your hands is an example of: A.sterilization B. disinfection C. sanitation D. contamination | C. sanitation |
Rather than using bar soap, which can grow bacteria, you should provide: A alcohol wipes B. detergents C. diluted bleach D. pump-type liquid soap | D. pump-type liquid soap |
In the salon, it is generally considered sufficient to wash the hands with: A. plain water B. EPA-registered cleaner C. soap and warm water D. disinfectants | C. soap and warm |
The products known as antiseptics: A. are classified as disinfectants B. can safely be applied to skin C. do not kill bacteria D. are stronger than disinfectants | B. can safely be applied to skin |
Guidelines/controls that require employer/employee to assume all human blood/specified body fluids are infectious for HIV/HBV, & other bloodborne pathogens is called: A.HIV/HBV guidelines B.salon precautions C.disinfection control D.Universal precaution | D.Universal precautions |