IC1
______ destroys ALL microbial life
Sterilization
_____ is mostly used to remove visible dirt.
Cleaning
Pathogens______
all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways
To understand transmission is to understand ______
the process by which pathogens move between individuals
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with
YOU
What happens when an individual's immune system prevents transmission?
It prevents illness
A microorganism is any ____
organism of microscopic size
What is the presence of pus a sign of?
Bacterial infection
It can be accurately said that pathogenic bacteria ______
cause disease or infection
There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of
Pathogenic bacteria
What has the doctor done when he or she has determined the nature of a disease?
the doctor has diagnosed it
______ is NOT caused by a virus.
Strep throat
_____ is a type of fungi.
Mildew
How is HIV spread?
from person to person through the blood
Which of the following is one of the two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon and spa?
Pediculous capitis
What is the FIRST step in infection control?
cleaning
When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is _______
Greatly reduced
Which of the following is the SECOND step of infection control?
Disinfecting
Chlorine bleach _____
is an effective disinfectant
Tuberculosis is transmitted through
inhalation
Quat solutions usually take ______ to disinfect implements.
10 minutes
The process of disinfection eliminates_____
most microorganisms
Beauty and wellness professionals should change gloves _______
after every single use
What is capable of igniting and burning?
A combustible
not be left unattended inside of the salon or spa ar any time