INFECTION CONTROL
What type of disinfectant contains sophisticated blends of compounds that work together to significantly increase their effectiveness?
Quats.
Which type of disinfectant is a form of formaldehyde and can have a very high pH?
Phenolic disinfectants.
Which type of disinfectant is excellent at removing grime and oils from metals?
Petroleum distillates.
Which should you do when handling disinfectants?
Use tongs, gloves, or a draining basket to remove implements from disinfectants.
Before you can clean and disinfect clippers and outliners you must ___.
remove hair particles from clipper blades with a stiff brush
When following the proper hand washing procedure, what is the minimum amount of time you must rub your hands together?
20 seconds.
What is a chemical germicide that has been formulated for use on the skin and is registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration?
Antiseptics.
One antiseptic used in the barbershop is ____.
hydrogen peroxide
What are the guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious?
Standard Precautions.
When handling an exposure incident, what should you do once your hands are clean and you have put gloves on?
Apply slight pressure to the area with a moistened cotton round to stop the bleeding.
When handling an exposure incident, all single-use, contaminated objects should be ______.
discarded in a plastic bag and then placed in a trash bag
As a precaution, always test water temperature ____ before applying to a client's hair or scalp.
on the inside of your wrist
Cushion the client's ____ with a folded towel when washing an adult client's hair at the shampoo bowl.
neck
Fumes from chemical applications and nail care products require proper ventilation by ____.
sophisticated filtration units
Rings should not be worn on the ____ finger(s).
index and middle
It is your professional and ____ responsibility to follow state and federal laws and rules
legal
Check your state's website _____ for any change or update to the rules and regulations.
monthly