Infection Control
Organisms that grow, feed and shelter on or in another organism ( host) while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
What is Parasite(s)?
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection
What is asymptomatic?
specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard.
PPE ( personal protection equipment)
A blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
What is hepatitis?
A fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions, is a fungus that may contraindicate a beaty service.
What is Ringworm?
At a minimum, disinfectants used in the salon, spas and barber shops must be...
What is bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
who prescribes standard precautions?
What is CDC?
A large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water.
What is mycobacterium?
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of the biological organisms. It is capable of replication only through taking over the host cells reproduction function.
What is UIRUS?
Lowest level of disinfection
What is sanitation?
What are 3 ways to clean tools and implements?
What is washing with soap and warm water and scrubbing clean, ultra sonic unit, or chemical cleaner.
Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm.
What are Nonpathogens?
What parasite causes scabies?
What is itch mite?
These can live on the inside of humans and animals
What is Parasites?
These have a high volume of alcohol and are intended to reduce the numbers and slow the growth of microbes on the skin
What is Antiseptics?
Rules and regulation are more specific than...
What is laws?
What is airborne transmission?
An infection where the pathogens has spread throughput the body rather than staying in one area or organ
What is systemic infection?
These are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH and can damage the skin and eyes.
What is phenolic disinfections?
What does quatts stand for?
What is Quantunary Ammonium Compound?
Tech term for house hold bleach?
What is sodium hypochlorite?
How are salmonella, ring worm and MRSA transmitted
What is indirect transmission?
The process by which pathogens move between individuals and objects
What is transmission?
The invasion of body tissue by disease, causing pathogens.
What is infection?
Pus forming bacteria that grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes; cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.
What is Staphylococci?