Bacteria
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called
Nonpathogenic
What are the three levels of decontamination?
The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is
OSHA
Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be discarded or
disinfected
What is the term to describe a condition, disease, or circumstance that would prevent a service from being performed?
Contraindication
Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as
Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes
Cleaning
What is the state department that governs the State Board of Cosmetology?
Division of Consumer Affairs
Which of the following steps should be taken FIRST when it is believed a person may be choking?
determine if the victim can speak or cough
The medical term for lice
Pediculosis
What bacteria, when viewed under a microscope, would appear to be spirals, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells?
Spirilla
To destroy or kill most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi, and viruses on nonporous surfaces is referred to as
Disinfection
Who regulates and approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?
EPA
When preforming first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after bleeding stops?
Apply/ secure bandage
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to
Break down
Bacilli
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
Nonporous
Who regulates cosmetics in the United States?
FDA
In the case of a chemical injury to the eye, which of the following steps is recommended?
flush eyeball with warm water for 15-30 minutes
What is the study of the causes of diseases, disorders or conditions called?
Etiology
Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grape like bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses are called
Staphylococci
What are universal precautions?
A standard set of guidelines to prevent the possible transmission of pathogens from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials
What information is assigned to a product, with approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure product is safe?
EPA- registration number
Chemical burns should be treated by
rinsing away all traces of chemicals
A highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey yellow, crusted lesion found on the face
Impetigo