Bacteria
Single-celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called _____________.
bacteria
All disinfectants are __________ in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, and dust.
inactivated
Pus-forming bacteria that cause abscesses, pustules, and boils are known as
staphylococci
How often should you sweep hair off the floor of the salon?
After every client
Products and equipment that do not have the word ________ on the label are merely cleaners.
disinfectant
Pathogenic bacteria may produce ____________.
disease
5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is also known as
household bleach
Diplococci are bacteria that cause diseases such as
pneumonia
The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is called _________.
disinfection
State rules require that all multiuse tools and implements be cleaned and disinfected before and after ___________.
each service
The pathogenc Cocci has what shape
Round
Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) solutions usually disinfect implements in _______ minutes.
10
Pus-forming bacteria that cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning are known as
streptococci
The ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known as ___________.
efficacy
which is the process that destroys all microbial life, is an infection-control method that can be used, but it is very rarely mandated.
Sterilization
The pathogenic bacteria's Bacilli has a _________ shape, and Spirilla has a _______ shape.
short-Rod, spiral and corkscrew
__________ are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes.
Phenolic disinfectants
What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite?
scabies
What should be a part of the normal routine for you and your coworkers so the salon and staff project a professional image?
Infection control practices
When cleaning, you must remove all _________ from all tools.
visible dirt and debris
The HIV virus is spread mainly through ____________.
sharing needles by intravenous drug users.
If a product label has the word __________ on it, the product must be diluted and cannot be used directly from the original container
concentrate
Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism are known as ______________.
parasites
_________ are guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious.
Standard precautions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of ____________ .
disinfectants