INFECTION CONTROL
______ are resistant to antibiotics.
Viral infections
What are colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body?
Biofilms.
What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids?
Bloodborne pathogens.
The spread of bloodborne pathogens can occur in the barbershop whenever _____.
the skin is broken
Hepatitis can damage the ____.
liver
An example of a bloodborne pathogen is ____.
hepatitis
How is HIV spread?
Unprotected sexual contact.
AIDS is caused by ____.
HIV
____ is a situation in a barbershop that might cause the spread of HIV.
Cutting an infected client with a tool that is then used on another client
A fungus can cause ____
ringworm
The most frequently encountered fungal infection resulting from hair services is ____.
tinea barbae
When a barber sees a client with head lice, he or she should ____.
not service the client
A parasite commonly encountered in the barbering environment is ____.
scabies
Immunity is ____.
the body's ability to resist pathogens
Inoculations can help give ____ immunity.
acquired
What is the mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools, implements, and equipment?
Cleaning.
What process uses chemicals to destroy most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces?
Disinfection.
What process destroys all microbial life including spores?
Sterilization.
What are the steps of infection control?
Cleaning and disinfecting.
What must you do before you clean tools, implements, and equipment?
Remove all visible dirt and debris.
Proper hand cleaning requires rubbing the hands together and using liquid soap, _____, a nailbrush, and a clean towel.
warm running water
All disinfectants should carry a(n) ____.
EPA registration number
Disinfectants are pesticides and can be harmful if ___.
absorbed through the skin
What is the ability to produce the intended effect?
Efficacy.
What does complete immersion mean?
There is enough liquid in the container to cover all surfaces of the item being disinfected, including the handles.