Microbiology
The term for using consistent infection control procedures for all clients
What is Universal Precautions
Created in 1971 by the US Department of Labor to ensure safe and healthful workplaces in America
What is OSHA
Nerves which carry messages from the brain to the muscles
What are motor or efferent nerves
Cells located in the dermis that respond to allergies by releasing small granules called histamines
What are mast cells
Another term for open comedo
What is a blackhead
Hair-like projections that move the cells using a wave-like motion
What is flagella
This arrests or prevents the growth of microorganisms on the skin
What is antiseptics
The subsystem of circulation system
The lymph vascular system, or lymphatic system
Structures or components that preform specific functions for each cell
What are organelles
A change in the structure of the skin caused by injury, damage or skin conditions and disease
What is a lesion
A person who can carry disease producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of disease
What is an asymptomatic carrier
Paper, certain types of wood implements and sponges are not recommended for this method of sterilization because they could be damaged or cause damage to the machine
What is UV light sterilizer
Two bones that form the upper cheek and the bottom of the eye socket
What are the zygomatic or malar bones
Deep pressure and pain receptors
What are Pacinian Corpuscles
Dilated capillaries at the surface of the skin
What is telangiectasia
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter
What are Saprophtyes
A machine that sterilizes surgical instruments with high pressure, high temperature water, alcohol and formaldehyde vapors
What is a chemiclave
The mucus membrane in the nose which filters out dust and dirt
What is vibrissae
These surround and digest foreign substances; white blood cells
What are macrophages
A more severe form of rosacea which causes the tissue of the nose to swell and enlarge
What is rhinophyma
The scientist known for inventing a process that kills microorganisms in food and beverages by heating them
Who is Louis Pasteur
Otherwise known as QUATS
What is Quaternary Ammonium Germicidal Detergent Solution.
One subsystem of the autonomic system which slows heart rate, dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure
What is the parasympathetic nervous system
The skin layer where cells undergo mitosis to replace keratinized cells
What is the stratum germinativum
A form of contact dermatitis that frequently occurs with skin care and beauty professionals
What is dermatitis venenata