Transition of infection
What are the two types of bacteria?
Non pathogenic
pathogenic
Removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens is:
Cleaning
What type of burn extends beneath the epidermis into the dermis causing a blister to form?
second degree
Bacteriology is the study of:
Bacteria
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections, such as pneumonia, are known as:
diplococci
What is a virus?
a submicroscopic infectious particle (much smaller than bacteria)
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception of spores on nonporous surfaces, tools and multi-use supplies, is referred to as:
Disinfecting
To avoid burning a client with an exfoliation or peeling treatment, a patch test can be performed on the inside of the client’s arm or:
behind the ear
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
Spread from one person to another
During which stage of growth does bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly?
active stage
What is direct transmission?
Spread of infectious disease that occur when an infected person exchanges pathogens through direct contact with another person
The regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:
OSHA
Chemical burns should be treated by:
removing or neutralizing as much chemical as possible
Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as:
bacilli
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to:
break down
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called:
Nonpathogenic
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
nonporous
When you believe a person may be choking, what step should be taken FIRST?
determine if the victim can speak or cough
What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would appear to be spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells?
spirilla
Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism are known as:
external parasites
Certain viruses can be prevented by:
Vaccines
Preclean tools before:
immersing
During a skin care treatment chemical solution has dripped into a client's eyes. What is the first step an esthetician should take?
flush the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes
Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses are called:
staphylococci
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as:
bloodborne pathogens