Safety & Disinfection
An agent that prevents or reduces infection
Antiseptic
The final stage of the HIV virus
AIDS
The physical foundation of the body; composed of 206 bones
Skeletal
What are the 2 divisions of the skin
Epidermis & Dermis
Small, white keratin-filled bumps or cysts that are enclosed within the epidermis
Milia
A switch that automatically shuts off the flow of electricity at the first signs of overload
Circuit Breaker
A nourishing fluid that circulates throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the cells
Blood
Able to destroy Fungi
Fungicidal
A bloodborne pathogen that weakens the immune system by destroying the white blood cells
HIV
Comprised of the stomach, intestines, mouth and several glands
Digestive
The outermost layer of the epidermis
Stratum Corneum
A chronic skin disorder with inflamed areas of the face
Rosacea
Box contains small devices with metal wires that link to the main source of electricity
Fuse Box
Extreme hairiness or excessive growth of hair
Hirsutism
What are the 3 levels of decontamination?
Sanitation, Disinfection, & Sterilization
commonly known fever blisters or cold sores and is contagious
Herpes Simplex (HSV)
Main function is to develop immunities to protect the body from disease
Lymphatic / Immune
What are the 2 layers of the Dermis
Papillary & Reticular
A contagious bacterial infection of the skin characterized by open lesions
Impetigo
Is the unit for measuring the resistance of an electric current
Ohm
The single largest and strongest facial bone that forms the lower jaw
Mandible
A strong high pH disinfectant
Phenol
A bloodborne virus that can cause inflammation of the liver; characterized by jaundice, fever, and abdominal pain
Hepatitis
Comprised of the kidneys, liver, skin, large intestine and lungs; eliminates waste from the body
Excretory
This layer is where the process of keratinization is most active; contains granular-like cells
Stratum Granulosum
What is the difference between a Papule & a Pustule
Papule- small red elevated protrusion of the skin, usually containing no pus
Pustule- an inflamed elevated pimple containing pus; skin around is red & swollen
The property of having two opposites, a positive pole and negative pole of an electric current
Polarity
What are the 5 Massage Techniques
Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Percussion, & Vibration
What is Quats an acronym for?
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Commonly found on skin; starts as small red bumps, similar to pimples, boils or insect bites
MRSA
Comprised of specialized, ductless glands that regulate hormone production
Endocrine
The basal layer; known as the birth layer of the epidermis
Stratum Germinativum
An intchy swollen lesion that occurs shortly after an insect bite or allergic reaction
Wheal
The distance between each repeated light wave's crest
Wavelength
How many face shapes are there and what are they?
6; Round, Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Diamond, & Inverted Triangle (Heart)