Principles of Infection
When does your clients first impression begin?
The moment they open the door
When the presence of blood or other infectious materials are on an item’s surface, what is it considered?
Contaminated
The true benefit of hand washing comes from washing your hands with soap, in what way?
Vigorously
What should never be placed inside an unmarked container?
Disinfectant
Do not allow children to play, climb, or spin on what?
Hydraulic chairs
What is it called when a pathogen living in our respiratory tract is expelled through coughing, sneezing, or even talking?
Airborne transmission
What is one of the most common bacteria that affect humans, and are typically picked up through skin to skin contact and unclean tools in salons and spas?
Staphylococci
What are tools that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person called?
Multiuse tools
What can happen when you add water to disinfectant versus adding disinfectant to water?
Foaming and/or incorrect mixing ratio
Where should cell phones be when servicing a client?
Stored away (check or answer only between clients)
A mechanical process using soap and water, or detergent and water to remove all visible debris, dirt, and germs from tools, implements, and equipment?
Cleaning
What are single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts?
Fungi
If a disinfectant label doesn’t have the word “concentrate” on it, what does that mean?
It is already mixed and must be used directly from the original container and not diluted.
What should you wear when handling disinfectants?
Gloves and safety goggles
Where should water temperature be tested before applying to a client?
Inside of your wrists
When should you clean and disinfect equipment?
After every service
What is the proper name for hair lice?
Pediculosis capitis
How often should a fresh bleach solution be mixed?
Every 24 hours or when the solution has been contaminated
What may not be mandated by the state but should be kept to ensure you follow manufacturers recommended schedules for cleaning and disinfecting tools and implements, disinfecting work surfaces, and equipment service appointments?
Logbook
If your products are in a tub-type container, what should you use to remove the product?
Clean spatula
Phones, razors, and extractors are possible vectors of what type of transmission?
Indirect
What does pus contain?
White blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells
What does the disinfectant acronym QUATS stand for?
Quaternary ammonium compounds
What can be used to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?
(Low suds and work well with hard tap water)
Chelating soaps
How often should you clean your disinfectant jars/containers?
Every day (and wear gloves when you do)