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What is the primary purpose of regulatory agencies? - Answers To regulate licensing, enforce rules, and
regulate conduct in the salon.
What is an MSDS? Where can you get it? - Answers The MSDS is a sheet that contains information
compiled by manufacturers about their products' saftey and usage. You can find this on the
manufacturer's or distributor's website.
List the four types of organisms that estheticians must know about and remember. - Answers Bacteria,
fungi, viruses, and parasites.
What are bacteria? - Answers Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal
characteristics.
Name and describe the two main classifications of bacteria. - Answers Pathogenic (harmful) and
nonpathogenic (not harmful).
What are some of the beneficial functions preformed by nonpathogenic bacteria? - Answers They are
used to make yogurt, cheese, ans some medicines.
Name and describe three forms of pathogenic bacteria. - Answers Cocci (round), bacilli (rod shaped),
and spirilla (corkscrew shaped).
What is a contagious disease? - Answers A disease that spreads from one person to another.
Is HIV a risk in the salon or spa? Why or why not? - Answers Yes because there are incidents where
blood is drawn and it is transmitted through bloodborne pathogens.
What is the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing? - Answers Cleaning is just
removing dirt and debris from the surface, disinfecting and sterilizing both kill bacteria and viruses, but
only sterilization kills spores.
What is complete immersion? - Answers Whent you completelt soak your tools or implements in
disinfectant.
List at least six precautions to follow when using disinfectants. - Answers - Keep an MSDS on hand for
the disinfectants you use
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when using disinfectants
- Avoid skin and eye contact
- Add disinfectant to water when diluting
- Use tongs, gloves, or a draining basket to remove implements from disinfectants