Infection Control
How many levels of infection control are there?
3
What is the study of small, living organisms?
Microbiology
What is the name of the law that is used to protect people offering life saving care, as long as they are practicing common sense:
Good Samaritan Laws
All disinfectants must be:
labeled, mixed according to the manufacturers directions.
What is the term used for practicing the same cleaning procedures on every client, every time?
Universal precautions, standard precautions
What is the lowest level of infection control?
Cleaning
Bacterial cells that are harmless, and even beneficial, are known as:
nonpathogenic bacteria
If you suspect that someone is choking, what is the first thing you should do?
Check to see if they can cough or speak.
All items being disinfected must be fully ______ in the solution.
submerged.
What is the term for someone who is carrying a disease with no symptoms?
asymptomatic carrier
Give 3 examples of items that need to be disinfected
Combs, brushes, clippers, shears
Hair-like projections used by bacilli and spirilla to move themselves are called:
flagella or cilia
How long do you rinse out an eye that has a chemical in it?
15-30 minutes
Where you can you find all information regarding a product and its hazards?
SDS sheet
What does the term communicable disease refer to?
A disease that is spread from one person to another.
Items that will break the skin.
Rod shaped bacteria cells are known as:
bacilli
What is done prior to using a chemical on someone if you suspect they may have an allergic reaction?
Skin test, patch test
Who enforces safety and sanitation guidelines in the workplace?
OSHA
What occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body?
General infection
Items that cannot be disinfected must be:
single use, and thrown away
The common cold is caused by a:
virus
What should you do if someone has fainted?
Lay them flat on their back.
All disinfectants must be reviewed by what agency to show that they are effective for use against bacteria/viruses?
EPA
To destroy or kill certain microbes, on a nonporous surface, is referred to as:
disinfection