Bacteria
Bacteriology is the study of:
bacteria
All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before:
disinfection & sterilization
What do you do first when a blood-exposure incident occurs?
stop the service right away
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
contagious
During which stage of growth does bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly?
active
Always store disinfectants in containers that are:
covered, labeled, closed
Chemical burns should be treated by:
rinsing away all traces of chemicals
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n):
asymptomatic carrier
Bacterial cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called:
Non-pathogenic
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
nonporous
What laws have most states enacted to encourage people to help others in emergency situations?
good Samaritan laws
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a
local infection
Corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells are called:
spirilla
Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be:
discarded or disinfected
A bleeding wound should be treated by:
applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as:
bloodborne pathogens
Hair-like projections used by bacilli and spirilla to move themselves are called cilia or:
flagella
Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements is provided by:
SDS sheet
Which of the following steps should be taken FIRST when it is believed a person might be choking?
determine if they can speak
The body’s ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is:
immunity