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What destroys all microbial life? - ANSWER-sterilization Beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to _________ - ANSWER-Refer customers with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ________ - ANSWER-You Define tr...

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Esthetician Exam 2023/2024 Questions
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Define Infection Control - ANSWER-The methods used to eliminate or reduce the
transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another

What destroys all microbial life? - ANSWER-sterilization

Beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to _________ - ANSWER-Refer
customers with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians

Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ________ - ANSWER-
You

Define transmission - ANSWER-The process by which pathogens move between
individuals and objects

True or False? Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas
indirect transmission does not - ANSWER-True

What is a microorganism - ANSWER-any organism of microscopic size

True of False? Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic
bacteria are not - ANSWER-True

What bacteria causes disease or infection - ANSWER-Pathogenic

The presence of pus is a sign of __________ - ANSWER-Bacterial Infection

Which of these is Inflammation not characterized by: Heat, Pus, Pain, & Redness -
ANSWER-Pus

Which is true of a disease spread from one person to another? It is deadly, it is
nonpathogenic, it is systemic, or it is communicable - ANSWER-it is communicable

What do you contract if you get sick as a result to overexposure to chemicals at the
workplace? - ANSWER-Occupational Disease

Which of these are not caused by a virus? HIV, Influenza, Strep Throat, or Rabies -
ANSWER-Strep Throat

Which of following is a type of fungi? Mycrobacterium, Pus, Mildew, or Staphylococci
- ANSWER-Mildew

,How is HIV spread? - ANSWER-From person to person through blood

The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores. - ANSWER-
Steralization

A mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to get rid of
visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs - ANSWER-Cleaning

A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms
including bacteria, viruses, and fungi on environmental surfaces and implements -
ANSWER-Disinfecting

Order of infection control - ANSWER-Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilization

If there is no time specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant,
for how long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant - ANSWER-10
minutes

Phenolic disinfectants are known ______________ - ANSWER-Carcinogens

Bleach used in a salon, spa, or barbershop must be EPA registered as a
___________ - ANSWER-Disinfectant

CDC publishes guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the
assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious called -
ANSWER-Standard Precautions

Define Asymptomatic - ANSWER-Contagious but showing no symptoms or signs of
infection

What is PPE - ANSWER-OSHA specialized clothing or equipment worn by an
employee for protection against a hazard is called

How often should one change gloves? - ANSWER-After every single use

Describe an exposure incident - ANSWER-Contact with non-intact skin, blood, body
fluid or other potentially infectious materials that results from performance of an
employees duties.

What should you do if a tool or implement is dropped on the floor during a service? -
ANSWER-Either replace or disinfect it prior to continuing the service.

Federal agency that registers all types of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and
used by salons, spas, and barbershops nationwide - ANSWER-U.S. Enviromental
Protection Agency (EPA)

Who revokes licenses if any major offenses occur? - ANSWER-State Agency

,What are the two types of bacteria, and label which is beneficial and which is harmful
- ANSWER-Pathogenic (harmful) and Nonpathogenic (beneficial)

What does MRSA stand for what is it? - ANSWER-Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a strain of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus
that has become resistant to the antibacterial action of the antibiotic methicillin, a
form of penicillin

Explain how bacteria differed from a virus - ANSWER-Virus needs a host, bacteria
does not

What does HIV stand for and what is the full name of the disease it causes? -
ANSWER-human immunodeficiency virus, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

List 3 ways pathogenic bacteria or viruses can enter the body in the body -
ANSWER-Cuts in the skin, mouth, and eyes

What bacteria has been linked to infections from pedicure bowls and is often found in
soil and water - ANSWER-Mycrobacterium

Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as
hepatitis and HIV. - ANSWER-Bloodborne pathogens

When a disease spreads from one person to another via contact - ANSWER-
Contagious or Communicable

Explain how a local infection differs from a general infection - ANSWER-Local is
confined to a particular part of the body while General is spread throughout the body
(or systemic)

True of False? Parasites need a host to survive. - ANSWER-True

Biofilms are colonies of __________________ that adhere to environmental
surfaces - ANSWER-microorganisms

the ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained entrance to resist
infection in general - ANSWER-Immunity

Inherited immunity is called __________ - ANSWER-Natural Immunity

immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or through inoculation
(such as vaccination) - ANSWER-Acquired Immunity

What does OSHA stand for and what do they regulate? - ANSWER-Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regulates and enforces health and safety
standards that protect employees in the workplace

What does CDC stand for and what do they regulate? - ANSWER-Centers for
Disease Control, sets up standards precautions to keep us safe and standard
precautions assume any human blood or bodily fluid is infectious

, What does SDS stand for and what does it include? - ANSWER-Safety Data Sheet,
can include how to handle, procedure, precautions, and disposal

Implements that encounter blood or body fluid should be cleaned and completely
immersed in an EPA registered ________________ - ANSWER-Disinfectant

A process of properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies to
reduce contamination by microorganisms - ANSWER-Aseptic Procedure

Acceptable methods of identifying biohazard material includes? - ANSWER-
Biohazard labels, red labels, and orange labels

Describe direct and indirect transmission - ANSWER-Direct: Spread of pathogens
through touching, kissing, and coughing
Indirect: Occurs through contact with a contaminated object

What does HPV stand for? - ANSWER-Human Papilloma Virus

The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice - ANSWER-Psediculosis Capitis

Describe Bacilli - ANSWER-Rod shaped bacteria that causes tuberculosis

Describe Spirilla - ANSWER-Spiral coiled corkscrew shape bacteria, causes Syphilis
and Lyme disease

Describe Cocci - ANSWER-Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups

Describe Diplococci - ANSWER-Grows in pairs, causes pneumonia

Define Streptococci - ANSWER-Grows in strings like beads, causes strep throat

Define Tinea Barbae - ANSWER-deep inflamed or non-inflamed patches on the skin
also known as barbers itch

Define Tinea Capitis - ANSWER-An infection of the scalp characterized by circular
bald patches on the scalp

minimum scrub time for hand washing - ANSWER-20 seconds

Define quaternary ammonium compounds - ANSWER-commonly known as quats;
are products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for
disinfection on nonporous surfaces.

Phenolic disinfectants are a form of __________ - ANSWER-Formaldehyde

What percent of bleach is used as a disinfectant? - ANSWER-5.25%

What 4 chemical agents destroy bacteria (SEPQ) - ANSWER-Quats
Phenol

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