Bacteria
Which type of bacteria can cuase strep throat or blood poisoning?
atreptococci
What is the condition caused by an infestation of head lice?
pediculosis capitis
A ______ infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular part of the body.
local
Disinfectants sold and used in the United States must carry _______ registration number.
an environmental protection agency (EPA)
Antiseptics are intended for ______.
reducing microbes on the skin
Cocci are bacteria that are _______.
round shaped
Fungal infections are much more common on the _______ than on the hands.
feet
5.25% sodium hypochlorite is also known as _______.
household bleach
A type of disinfectant with a very high pH that can damage the skin or eyes is called _____.
phenolic disinfectants
Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Standard Precautions?
CDC
Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are _______.
diplococci
________ disease effects the body as a whole, often due to under- or over-functioning internal glands or organs.
A disease that is spread from one person to another is called a(n) _______.
contagious disease
When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client, you must circulate the disinfectant for ______ or the length of time indicated on the product label.
10 minutes
Accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP) is a recently approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed every ______.
14 days
Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called ________.
spirilla
A parasitic disease may be caused by ________.
lice
The one-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics are called ______.
bacteria
Some ______ disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and equipment.
tuberculocidal
The process that destroys all microbial life is ______.
sterilization
The process whereby bacteria grow to their largest size, and then divide into two new cells is ______.
binary fission
The scientific name for barbers itch is _______.
folliculitis barbae
The determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests is _______.
a diagnosis
Add _______ when diluting to prevent foaming, which can result in an incorrect mixing ratio.
disinfectant to water
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface, and the removal of visible debris or residue is called _______.
decontamination