Types Of Pathogens
What type of microorganism causes disease?
What is a pathogen?
What is the lowest level of decontamination?
What is cleaning?
What does OSHA stand for?
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
What is the first step before using any disinfectant?
What is reading the manufacturer’s directions?
What should you do immediately after a blood exposure incident?
What is stop the service and follow the blood exposure protocol?
What type of bacteria grows in pairs and can cause infections such as pneumonia?
What are diplococci?
Which level of decontamination kills most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?
What is disinfection?
Which agency registers disinfectants in the United States?
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?
What must be done if a disinfectant solution becomes contaminated?
What is replace it immediately?
What should be worn when there is potential for exposure to blood or bodily fluids?
What are gloves?
What is the name for bacteria that live harmlessly on the skin?
What are nonpathogenic bacteria?
What level of decontamination destroys all microbial life?
What is sterilization?
What document must be kept for every chemical used in the salon?
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
How long must implements generally be submerged in disinfectant?
What is 10 minutes (or as directed by manufacturer)?
Why must contaminated tools be disinfected even if no blood is visible?
What is pathogens may still be present?
This type of pathogen is smaller than bacteria and requires a host to multiply.
What is a virus?
What must tools be before they are disinfected?
What is properly cleaned (with soap and water)?
What does OSHA require to be available for every chemical product?
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Why should you wear gloves when handling disinfectants?
What is to protect your skin from harsh chemicals?
What is cross-contamination?
What is the spread of pathogens from one surface or person to another?
Which type of bacteria is round and appears in groups or singularly?
What is cocci?
What is the proper method to clean implements with visible debris?
What is scrubbing with soap, water, and a nail brush?
What type of disinfectant is approved by the EPA for use in salons?
What is a hospital-grade, broad-spectrum disinfectant?
Why can’t porous items like buffers and wooden sticks be disinfected?
What is they absorb liquid and cannot be thoroughly cleaned?
How should soiled linens be stored?
What is in a closed container or laundry hamper?