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Final Test Review (Health and Hygiene)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are common fungal infections? | athlete's foot, ringworm, and candida |
| What is a minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics? | bacteria |
| What are some types of bacteria? | cocci, bacilli, and spirilla |
| What type of bacteria is beneficial and harmless? | nonpathogenic |
| Mold and yeast are examples of parasitic organisms that thrive in warm, moist environment? | fungi |
| What is the body major defense against the invasion of pathogens? | healthy intact skin |
| What are some types of fungi? | athlete's foot, ringworm and yeast |
| What class of protein produced in the body in response to contact with antigens(toxins): they serve to immunize the body against specific antigens? | antibodies |
| What is defined as any of a class of submicroscopic pathogenic agents that are capable of transmitting disease? | virus |
| What is the causative agent for AIDS? | virus |
| What are some types of viral infections? | smallpox, mumps, common cold |
| What is the complete process of eliminating pathogens from an object or surface? | sterilization |
| Lysol, chlorine bleach and alcohol are all agents used for what? | disinfect |
| Which method of eliminating pathogens is the most common practice in a massage studio? | sanitization |
| What is typically achieved by using running water, soaps, and detergents? | sanitization |
| When should a practitioner's hands be washed? | before and after sessions |
| What are some fire safety procedures that should be followed in a therapy establishment? | be familiar with location and use of fire extinguishers, clearly indicate fire exits, and be aware of evacuation procedures |
| Any receptacle large enough to hold a disinfectant solution on which objects to be sanitized can be completely immersed is used for what? | wet sanitizer |
| What phone numbers should be kept posted in plain view near all telephones? | hospital, ambulance, and taxis |
| Germs or microbes which are most numerous in dirt, refuse, unclean water and disease tissue are also called what? | bacteria |
| What are common path of infections? | ingestion, inhalation, and direct contact |
| What is often the result of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens by simply being in close proximity to a contagious individual who is coughing, sneezing or simply talking? | respiratory infections |
| What pathogens are commonly encountered in the massage practice? | bacteria, fungi, viruses |
| A chain of cocci is called what? | streptococci |
| Inflammation and redness is a sign that what is working to destroy harmful microorganisms that have invaded the body? | white blood cells |
| What regulations should be observed in maintaining a clean massage facility at all times? | OSHA |
| The four areas of safety concern for the massage practitioner are what? | facilities, equipment, the client, and the practitioner |
| The spirilla bacteria causes what? | syphilis |
| What are parasitic organisms that thrive in warm, moist environment? | fungi |