Acronyms
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
The division process that happens in the active stage
Binary Fission/Mitosis
Can only live and reproduce by penetrating other cells & becoming part of them
A Virus
When used correctly, this is the chemical process that destroys organisms
Disinfecting
Assuming that all human blood & body fluids are infectious for bloodborne pathogens
Standard/Universal Precautions
OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Causes disease such as pneumonia
Diplococci
Contagious skin parasitic disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
Scabies
Germicide for the skin
Antiseptic
A disease that spreads from one person to another
A contagious disease
QUATS
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Two types of hepatitis that are concern within the salon
Hepatitis B&C
A disease that damages the liver
Hepatitis
Type of cleaners that are specially designed to break down stubborn films & residue of pedicure products
Chelating soaps
Contact with nonintact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials
Exposure incident/Blood spill
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted by coughing or sneezing
Tuberculosis
Single cell organisms that grow in irregular masses
Fungi
The accepted method for testing an autoclave
Spore test
The fine for unsanitary manicuring table or surrounding area
$100
HPV
Human Papillomavirus
A microscopic organism that normally exist in low concentrations in tap water; can cause skin infections
Mycobacterium Fortuitum
This disease is spread from person to person through blood & less often through other body fluids
HIV/AIDS
Products that contain_____ are not effective disinfectants
Chloramine T.
The percentage of sodium hypochlorite that bleach must contain to be effective
5% / 5.25%