Infection Control review questions
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| What are bacteria? | One-celled microorganisms; some are harmful, some are harmless | ||||
| Name and describe the two main classifications of bacteria. | Pathogenic (disease-causing) and non-pathogenic (non-disease-causing) | ||||
| What are some of the beneficial functions performed by nonpathogenic bacteria? | Help the body break down food, protect against infection, stimulate immune system | ||||
| Name and describe the three forms of pathogenic bacteria. | Cocci (sphere-shaped), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla (corkscrew-shaped) | ||||
| What is sanitation? Why is it important? | Removing visible dirt and debris; the number of germs on a properly clean surface is greatly reduced, as is the risk of infection | ||||
| What is the primary purpose of regulatory agencies? | Set guidelines for the manufacturing, sale, and use of equipment and chemical ingredients, and for safety in the workplace. | ||||
| What is an exposure incident? | Contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials that results from performance of an employee's duties | ||||
| List the steps for cleaning and disinfecting electrical equipment. | Follow manufacturer's directions. | ||||
| List the three types of microorganisms that are important to cosmetology. | Bacteria, viruses, and parasites (includes fungi) | ||||
| What is a contagious or communicable disease? | Can be transferred from person to person | ||||
| How often should disinfectant solutions be changed? | Every day, or more often if the solution becomes soiled or contaminated. | ||||
| Describe the procedure for taking care of blood or other body fluid in the salon. | 1. Put on gloves; 2. Clean injured area with antiseptic; 3. Bandage the cut; 4. Clean workstation; 5. Discard contaminated objects by double-bagging; 6. Disinfect tools and implements | ||||
| How do you know if an item is disinfectable? | All visible debris can be removed and it does not get damaged during the disinfection process. | ||||
| Can porous items be disinfected? | Some; towels, chamois, and some nail files and buffers | ||||
| What is an MSDS? Where can you get an MSDS? | Material Safety Data Sheet; contains information about ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, flammability and data in case of a fire, disposal guidelines, and medical information in case of allergic reactions | ||||
| What are Universal Precautions? | A set of guidelines published by OSHA that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious for bloodborne pathogens | ||||
| What is OSHA? | Occupational Safety and Health Administration; regulates and enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace | ||||
| What is the EPA? | Environmental Protection Agency; licenses disinfectants | ||||
| What type of disinfectant is no longer used in the salon? | formalin |
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Created by:
fjelstadka
on 2011-10-24