GERMS & DISEASES
This one-celled microorganism is sometimes called a germ.
What is bacteria?
The action of making something unclean or impure.
What is contamination?
This is an example of PPE for salon professionals.
What is a mask?
Chemical burns should be treated by doing this first.
What is rinsing away all traces of chemicals?
A product used on skin to reduce pathogens.
What is an antiseptic?
This itchy condition is caused by itch mites.
What is scabies?
Disease spread through contaminated objects like countertops is called this.
What is indirect transmission?
EPA disinfectants are effective on these surfaces.
What are nonporous surfaces?
These laws encourage people to help in emergencies.
What are Good Samaritan Laws?
Destroying pathogens on nonporous surfaces.
What is disinfection?
These include head lice and itch mites.
What are external parasites?
The body’s ability to recognize and destroy infectious agents
What is immunity?
Before every service, cosmetologists should do this.
What is wash hands with warm water and soap?
This document provides hazard and product safety information.
What is an SDS?
Salon professionals should choose EPA disinfectants that are effective and this.
What is quick-acting?
This contagious bacteria group is often found in soil and water
What is mycobacterium?
These microorganisms in human blood can cause disease
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Tools that puncture skin must be sterilized or designed to be this.
What is disposable?
FIRST step when someone may be choking.
What is determine if the victim can speak or cough?
This number on a disinfectant label shows EPA approval.
What is an EPA registration number?
Salon professionals are recommended to be immunized against this virus.
What is hepatitis B virus?
The process of killing all microbial life including spores.
What is sterilization?
Tools used on clients must be either this or disinfected.
What is discarded?
This is NOT a choking response step.
What is lay the victim on their back?
Any item contacting a client must be discarded or this.
What is disinfected?