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microbiology test 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Infectious bacteria can be easily spread in the salon and all of the following ways EXCEPT: A. Dirty hands B. Dirty fingernails C. Unsanitary implements D.Cover nose while sneezing | D. Cover nose while sneezing |
| Rod shaped bacteria cell are known as | Bacilli |
| A difference between viruses and bacterial infection is | Viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics |
| A pediculicide shampoo kills | Lice |
| Spherical shaped bacteria cells which appear singularly or in groups are known as | Cocci |
| When an infectious disease spreads through the air or makes contact with a contaminated object it is referred to as | Indirect transmission |
| The body’s ABILITY TO DESTROY infectious agents that enter the body is | Immunity |
| Another name for head lice is | Pediculosis capitis |
| Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all the following ways EXCEPT A. Open sores B. Coughing or sneezing C. Clean hands and implements D. Unclean hands and implement | C. Clean hands and implements |
| Parasitic fungi can cause non-contagious conditions, such as | Dandruff |
| Which type of bacteria can be found in dairy products and can have healthy enhancing properties | Nonpathogenic |
| Bacterial cells that are HARMLESS and can even be beneficial to humans are called | Nonpathogenic bacteria |
| The scientific study of SMALL ORGANISMS called microbes is known as | Microbiology |
| What occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to ALL parts of the body | General infection |
| Barriers grow and reproduce | Rapidly |
| What type of bacteria can cause pneumonia | Diplococci |
| What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters | Staphylococci |
| Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all the following EXCEPT: A. Bacilli B. Producing toxins C. Causing infection D. Benefitting the environment | D. benefiting the environment |
| Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids | Bloodborne pathogens |
| The most common form of bacterial cells | Bacilli |
| A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called | Asymptomatic carrier |
| As bacteria absorb food, each cell grows in size and divides, resulting in how many cells? | Two |
| Corkscrew-shapes bacterial cells are called | Spirilla |
| Bacteriology is the study of | Bacteria |
| Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as | External parasites |
| What approximate percent of all bacteria are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans | 70% |
| Another term that means the same as a germ or bacteria is | Microbe |
| All of the following words describe contagions EXCEPT: A. Fungi B. Mites C. Flagella D. Bacteria | C. Flagella |
| HIV causes the immune system to | Break down |
| A communicable disease refers to a disease that | Speeds from one person to another |
| What is highly infectious disease that infects the liver | Human hepatitis B virus (HBV) |
| Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be transferred by all the following EXCEPT: A. Blood B. Semen C. Body fluids D. Holding hands | D. Holding hands |
| The common cold is caused by | Filterable virus |
| It is recommended thy personal service workers suck as nurses, doctors, teachers and salon professionals be inoculated against which infectious disease | Hepatitis B virus |
| What type of bacteria causes highly contagious diseases | Spirilla |
| When exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease it is called | Active immunity |
| An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as | Local infections |
| Bacterial cells that may be harmful to the body | Pathogenic |
| The common cold, hepatitis and measles are examples of | Communicable diseases |
| Hair like projections used by bacilli and spirilla to move themselves are called | Flagella |
| Which of the following is NOT a type of bacteria A. spirilla B. Bacilli C. Parasite D. Streptococci | C. Parasite |
| One called micro organisms are called | Bacteria |
| Which of the following descriptions would be considered a universal precaution? A. Arriving at work on time B. Unsanitary salon conditions C. Common use of drinking cup D. Disinfecting salon equipment | D. Disinfecting salon equipment |
| Why is it important for a salon professional to have a basic knowledge of microbiology? | To prevent the spread of disease within a salon |
| Infections can be controlled by all the ways EXCEPT: A. Personal hygiene B. Public awareness C. Unclean hands and implements D. Practicing infection control | C. Unclean hands and implements |
| Bacteria that form spires can only be destroyed by using a product labeled as sporicidal or | Sterilization |
| Pus forming bacterial cells that form in long chains and cause blood poisoning | Streptococci |
| When a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through their own immune system | Passive immunity |
| What disease is not caused by a virus | Tuberculosis |
| What bacteria is the cause of pneumonia | Diplococci |
| Complete immersion means | The entire tool is covered by the liquid disinfectant |
| Who is the party responsible for distribution of safety data sheets | Manufacturer |
| What information is assigned to product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe | EPA registration number |
| An approved EPA -registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface | Nonporous |
| Any tools or supplies rhat come in contact with the client during a service must be | Discarded or disinfected |
| Infection control is divided into three categories that are | Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization |
| How often should combs and brushes be disinfected | After each use |
| To be an effective disinfectant, bleach needs to contain what | Chlorine bleach |
| Chemical products used to kill bacteria (except bacteria spores) is called | Disinfectants |
| Two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations are the safety data sheets (SDA) and | Labeling of products |
| Cleaning is the first level of | Infection control |
| An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when | Tools come in contact with blood or bodily fluids |
| Key product information, such as toxicology, first-aid, fire- fighting measures and ecological information, is provided by the | SDS |
| What informs the user about what the product is “effective in fighting against” | Efficacy label |
| If a tool is free from dirt, oil and/ or microbes, it has been | Decontaminated |
| What is NOT a method used to ventilate the salon for a healthy environment | Maintain an average room temp of 60 Fahrenheit |
| The term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases | Infection control |
| What services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures | Electrolysis |
| Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/ or moist | Dry heat |
| Why is it important to add disinfectant to water then diluting a concentrate | Prevents foaming |
| Product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called | Antiseptic |
| What laws have most states enacted to encourage people to help others in emergency situations | Good Samaritan law |
| A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n): | asymptomatic carrier |
| What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? | staphylococci |
| All of the following statements are precautions regarding disinfectants EXCEPT: | use hands to remove objects from disinfectant |
| What should you do with a porous item such as a neck strip, sponge or emery board once it has been used on a client? | discard it |
| What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver? | Human Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) |
| Chemical burns should be treated by: | rinsing away all traces of chemicals |
| Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT: | benefitting the environment |
| Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces are called: | disinfectants |
| What does the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require the use of, when tools and multi-use supplies come into contact with blood or body fluid? | approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant |
| Multiple quats are usually able to disinfect within: : | 10 minutes |
| All of the following words describe contagions EXCEPT: | flagella |