Transmission of Disease
What is the #1 way to prevent the spread of disease?
Hand washing
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Agency
Potential Hydrogen
What is a another name for mechanical exfoliation? Give two examples
Physical
Examples: scrubs, exfoliating creams
What is a purpose of a steamer?
Helps loosen skin, activate enzymes, loosen trapped debris.
_______________ is a form of energy that produces light, heat, and magnetic and chemical changes.
Electricity
What does COHNS stand for?
C- Carbon
O - Oxygen
H - Hydrogen
N - Nitrogen
S - Sulfur
What are 5 items you should have in your first aid kit?
Bandages
Tape
Blankets
Therometer
Scissors
Sling
Tweezers
Aspirin
Antibotics
Disposable bags
Breathing barrier
Blankets
spread of infectious diseases that occurs when an infected person exchanges pathogens through direct contact
List the three types of gloves outlined in your textbook:
Latex - made from rubber
Nitrile - made from synthetic rubber
Vinyl - made from synthetic rubber
What is an acid?
a substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen
Give three examples of setting masks
Clay/Mud
Peel Off
Thermal
Sheet
Define electrotherapy:
the use of electricity for therapeutic purposes
Loads
What are 4 characteristics of the element carbon?
Essential to all living systems
Second-most abundant element in the human body by mass
Reacts with Oxygen to create carbon dioxide
Exists in several forms, most notable are diamond and graphite
How many types of burns are listed in this lesson? Give an example of each.
1 - Degree -superficial burb
2 - Degree - Extends beneath the epidermis into the dermis
3 - Degree - Extends past the fatty layer of the skin
What is a local infection? Give an example
What is a general infection? Give an example
Local infection - in a small area
General infection - infections carried throughout the circulatory system
What is an autoclave? What does autoclave mean?
auto - self
clavis - key(self locking)
What is the pH of the blood?
7.34- 7.45
Define color agents in ingredients
Vegatable or mineral, pigment dyes
Can cause allegeric reactions
What are two types of current?
Direct and Indirect
What does the blue label on a fire extinguisher mean and what should you use it on?
Means dry power
Use on liquid, paper, wood, electricity, plastics, textiles, gowns, towels and peroxide.
There are 4 different types of carbohydrates listed in this lesson. What are they? Give a description of each.
Saccharide - simple unit carbohydrate
Disaccharide - two saccharides linked together together
Monosaccharide - single saccharide
Polysaccharide - many saccharides
What are the guidelines listed in this lesson for someone who has fainted?
Lay victim down on their back and make sure they have plenty of fresh air.
Reassure the victim and apply a cold compress to their face
Roll the victim on their side and the windpipe clear if the victim vomits.
What is biofilm? Give two examples
a type of slime created when a bacteria colony and water are present
Dental plaque
Water around a drain
What is the average time to disinfect implements in an alcohol solution?
20-30 minutes
Name the three ways to measure the pH
pH meter
Universal indictor solution
Universal indicator paper
What are 3 examples of emulsifying agents?
stearic acid
Cetyl phosphate
Beewax
oleth-10
Polysorbate 20
Sorbitol-derived polymers
Photothermal - prolonged heating of tissues with light
Photochemical - reaction with light and molecules in the body that cause a chemical change
1.) Turn off all applicances operating on the circuit.
2.) Go to the power box and turn off the main power handle on the side of the box.
3.) Remove the burned-out fuse and replace it with a new one.
4.) Close the box and switch on the main power handle.
What are free radicals and how do you prevent them from occuring?
Anti-oxidants prevent this from happening.
What are the guidelines for chocking?
Determine if the client can breathe
Stand behind the victim and wrap your arms around their stomach
Make a fist with one hand where the thumb is tucked into the fist. Place fist above belly button and below the ribs
Perform a abdonimal thrust.
What are external parasites? Give three examples
organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism
Scabies - itch mite
Head lice - transmitted from one person to another Fleas
Tapeworms
Decontamination Method 1 - Cleaning & Disinfection
Decontamination Method 2 - Cleaning & Sterilization
Cleaning - removal of surface and visible debris using soap, water and/or detergent
Disinfection - kills most pathogens
Define permeability:
the ability for liquids or gas to pass through
What is an performance ingredient?
ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect
What is high frequency?a
uses electic currents to help repair the skin
What are the five waveforms? Give a description of each.
1.) Rectangular - constant amplitude over the pulse duration. Also, known as pulse wave
2.) Square - periodic waveform that instantly transitions between two levels of rise and fall times at a steady frequency.
3.) Sinusoidal - a linear wave motion w/ periodic rise and fall times in an up-and-down or side to side motion. Also known as a smooth wave.
4.) Saw-Toothed -periodic wave in which the rise and fall times are different. This wave form results in a jagged or zigzag pattern.
5.) Triangular - periodic wave with both equal rise and fall times.
Potassium - K
Sodium - Na
Chlorine - Cl
What should you do if you cut someone's eye?
Place a gauze pad over both eyes
Do not remove object
Get to the ER or eye specialist as soon as possible