How does sterilization differ from disinfection?

Sterilization kills all of biologic life disinfection wont

How should combs, brushes, nail files and other instruments be disinfected?

Disinfected in an EPA registered solution

What is the best way to discard disposable items?

Should be thrown out after use on a client

Describe the ideal environmental air quality of the salon.

Temperature controlled, well lighted, well ventilated

What are the four levels of disinfection efficacy?

1)Limited 2)general3)hospital grade 4)tuberculosis

Keeping in mind the modes of transmissions theory, explain how athlete’s foot is spread:

person w/athlete foot walk barefoot on floor w/infected feet

What should be observed regarding the appearance of salon professionals?

Maintain a neat and clean appearance

How is the common cold caused and spread?

virus particles invading tissues of the respiratory tract.

What is the difference between pathogens and opportunistic microorganisms

Pathogen make disease opportunistic dont alway cause illness

Removes dirty substances from a surface

How should food be handled in salons?

Food should be kept & eaten separate location from the salon

What are the differences between soaps and detergents

Soaps leave residue & detergents are generally free rinsing

How should disinfected instruments be stored?

In a germ free area until their next use

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How does sterilization differ from disinfection?
Sterilization wont kill all life where disinfection kill all
Sterilization kills all of biologic life disinfection wont
Sterilization is permanent; where disinfection is temporary
Sterilization takes longer to kill germs than disinfection
2
How should combs, brushes, nail files and other instruments be disinfected?
cleaning product that says “kills germs”
With a disinfect spray only
Disinfected in an EPA registered solution
Discard after each use
3
What is the best way to discard disposable items?
Discarded daily
A and C
Always use a decontamination red and blue
Should be thrown out after use on a client
4
Describe the ideal environmental air quality of the salon.
Temperature controlled, well lighted, well ventilated
Open doors and windows inside and outside temperature match
Proper ventilation with 68 degrees at all time to kill germs
78 degrees with an air conditioner or ceiling fan
5
According to OSHA, what is the prime source of pathogens?
Blood.
Water
People’s skins
Door knobs and Toilet Seats
6
Lotions, ointments, and creams should be stored in the following manner:
Client should not dip into with hands
All the above
Spatulas should be used for dipping
Kept in closed containers
7
What are the four levels of disinfection efficacy?
1) 1st degree; 2) 2nd degree; 3) 3rd degree; 4) 4th degree
1) Limited 2) general 3) specific ; 4) unknown
1)Limited 2)general3)hospital grade 4)tuberculosis
1) Low; 2) medium; 3) high; 4) extreme
8
How are most soaps made?
Made through a process called hydrolysis or saponification.
B and D
With all natural organic ingredient
Tallow, vegetable oil is reacted w/lye to make natural soap
9
Keeping in mind the modes of transmissions theory, explain how athlete’s foot is spread:
It is unknown how athlete’s foot is spread in a salon.
person w/athlete foot walk barefoot on floor w/infected feet
person w/ athlete foot wears socks in the salon
People who play sports using the same equipment
10
What should be observed regarding the appearance of salon professionals?
Follow your peers example
The 80/20 Rule
Maintain a neat and clean appearance
What ever the manager tells you
11
How is the common cold caused and spread?
virus particles invading tissues of the respiratory tract.
drinking out same container as someone who has a common cold
By sneezing and coughing
By touching other people’s face
12
What is infection control?
Working knowledge of the necessary contaminants
All the Above
Ability to prevent infection from occurring
Knowledge of what causes infection
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What is the difference between pathogens and opportunistic microorganisms
Pathogens kill people; opportunistic make people feel tired.
Pathogen make disease opportunistic dont alway cause illness
Pathogens and opportunistic microorganisms are the same.
Pathogens in your blood; opportunistic microorganisms air.
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What is cleaning?
Removes dirty substances from a surface
Reduces germs in the salon
Something tedious and time consuming
Removes germs from a surface
15
List some areas in the salon that are the sources of contamination.
Scissors and brushes
The shampoo sink
Files and nippers
All the Above
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How should food be handled in salons?
When the client walks, in put in the cabinet at your station
As long as it is covered, it is acceptable
Food should be kept & eaten separate location from the salon
Avoid spills, especially on the client
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What are the differences between soaps and detergents
Soap is used in the shower and detergent cleans clothes
Soap is cleaner for environment & detergents r biodegradable
There are no differences between soap & detergents
Soaps leave residue & detergents are generally free rinsing
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How should disinfected instruments be stored?
In a germ free area until their next use
In a container with a closed lid
In a drawer within easy reach
Individually wrapped in EPA cloth

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