Health and Safety Regulations
the ability to destroy or resist infections is known as
immunity
pathogenic bacteria are:
harmful
Pus forming bacteria that cause infection such as strep throat and blood poisoning
streptococci
sodium hypochlorite is also known as
household bleach
OSHA STANDS FOR
occupational safety and health administration
completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores is known as
sterilizing
what are the two primary types of bacteria
pathogenic and non pathogenic
short rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis
bacilli
What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite
scabies
(EPA) registers many different types of
disinfectants
the process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on non-living surfaces is called
disinfection
single celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals
bacteria
true or false: clients who appear completely healthy may bring MRSA into the salon and infect others
true
organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism are known as
parasites
OSHA ACT OF 1970 established the hazard communication rule, which required that chemical manufacturers publish ______ which has since been replaced by a new format
material safety data sheets
the ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known as
efficacy
What is a condition characterized by redness, heat, pain, and redness in which the body reacts to injury, irritation or infection
inflammation
What is an example of a local infection?
an abcess or pimple
colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces are called
biofilms
What is the difference between laws and rules
laws- written by the state and federal legislature to determine the scoop of practice
Rules- set by regulatory agencies or state board and affirm how the law must be used
to use a disinfectant properly, read and follow the manufacturer's directions and _____ implements for proper disinfection
completely submerge
The division of a bacterial cell into two new cells is called
binary fission
pus forming bacteria that grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes, causes abscesses, pustules, and boils
staphylococci
quaternary ammonium compounds