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Transmission of infection
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1
Disinfectants are mixed and used:
According to the manufacturer’s directions
In large batches each morning
With bleach
In a 1:1 ratio
2
Which of the following actions should take place if a person has fainted?
Lay person on their stomach
Apply a warm compress to their face
Apply a cold compress to their face
Stand the person up
3
Common means of spreading infection in the workplace include all of the following EXCEPT:
Unclean hands and implements
Coughing and sneezing
Shared use of drinking cups
Clean hands and implements
4
During a skincare treatment chemical solution has dropped into a client’s eyes. What is the 1st step you should take?
Flush eyeball with hot water for 45 mins
Flush eyeball with hot water for 3-5 mins
Flush eyeball with lukewarm water for 15-30 mins
Flush eyeball with cold water for 45 mins
5
Product dispensed in portions must be used immediately and may not be returned to the original container.
False
True
6
Disposable and porous implements and supplies:
May be reused on the next guest after use
Must be discarded after use or upon completion of service
Must be disinfected after use or upon completion of the service
Are illegal to use in the state of NC
7
What do you think is the most cost-effective way to prevent the transmission on infection?
Vaccinations
Sterilization
Antibodies
Hand washing
8
Head lice can’t live off of the human body for more than:
4 hours
12 hours
48 hours
24 hours
9
What is the approximate percentage of all bacteria in the body?
100%
10%
30%
70%
10
What are the 3 different types of disinfectants?
Solution, Spray, Gas
Ice, Water, Towel
Solution, Wipe, Spray
Spray, Powder, Solution
11
After exposure to a virus, symptoms usually appear after how many days?
2-3 days
10-14 days
10-17 days
5-7 days
12
The 1st step when cleaning and disinfecting implements is:
Submerge implements fully in disinfectant
Spray items with alcohol
Rinse items with water and dry
Wash implements with warm water & a cleaning solution & scrub off debris
13
What occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body?
Local infection
General infection
Active immunity
Passive immunity
14
What is the MOST COMMON viruses that an esthetician should be aware of?
Hepatitis B and C
HIV and HPV
HSV-1 & HSV-2
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis C
15
An example of personal protective equipment to use when disinfecting is:
Hairnet
Gloves
Shin guards
Glasses
16
Unused, prepared we towels must be laundered:
After 48 hours
After each use
Weekly
Daily
17
Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism called a host are known as:
Viruses
Internal parasites
External parasites
Bacteria
18
If the skin of licensee/student is punctured, they shall upon knowledge of the injury 1st:
Apply antibiotic ointment or a sterile adhesive bandage
Wash & dry the punctured area with soap & water & a disposable towel
Apply pressure over the wound with a disposable towel
Do nothing and continue the service
19
Preclean tools before:
Disposing
Immersing
Lending
Tightening
20
When you believe a person may be choking, what step should be taken first?
Give them water
Apply a cold compress to face
Perform abdominal thrusts
Determine if the victim can speak or cough
21
Each licensee shall wash their hands with soap and water or use a 62%-70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer immediately:
After each client only
Before each client only
At the end of the day
Before and after each client
22
Licensees may only perform services specifically designated within their licensure field.
True
False
23
The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety & health standards in the workplace is:
NIOSH
SDS
OSHA
EPA
24
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called:
Toxins
Non pathogenic
Viruses
Pathogenic
25
All implements shall be cleaned and disinfected:
Every day
At the end of the night
After each use
Weekly
26
Antibiotics can treat viruses and bacteria.
False
True
27
What can be a preventative for certain viruses, such as hepatitis?
Barbicide
Vaccinations
Antibiotics
Over the counter meds
28
In addition to efficacy claims on the label what information is assigned to a product to show its approval?
EPA registration number
Barcode
toll-free number
Safety data
29
What are the 3 infection control methods in order:
Clean, sterilize, disinfect
Disinfect, Sterilize, clean
Disinfect, clean, sterilize
Clean, disinfect, sterilize
30
Clean, disinfected implements shall be rinsed with hot water and:
Disinfected a 2nd time before their next use
Dried with a clean towel before their next use
Air dried before their next use
Not dried before their next use
31
Non-Pathogenic bacteria are disease producing.
True
False
32
Clean, disinfected implements shall be stored:
In a soft fabric bag
Wrapped in a towel
In a clean, closed cabinet or container
None of these
33
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
Porous
Nonporous
Spongy
Absorbent
34
All of the following descriptions are true about pathogenic bacteria EXCEPT:
Produce toxins
Spread via contaminated implements
Can cause disease
Cause the decay of refuse
35
What are produced by the immune system and can either destroy, kill, or inactivate pathogens?
Implements
Antitoxins
Saprophytes
Antibodies
36
The autoclave is used to:
Disinfect
Sanitize
Sterilize
Clean
37
After washing implements with warm water and soap and scrubbing them, they should be air dried before disinfecting.
False
True
38
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
Not spread from one person to another
Nonpathogenic
Spread from one person to another
Passive
39
Which viral infections are highly infectious diseases affecting the liver?
HPV and HIV
Hepatitis B and C only
Hepatitis A and B only
HIV and Herpes
40
Chemical burns should be treated by:
Removing or neutralizing as much chemical as possible
Applying pressure
Applying a lotion or cream
Scrubbing with soap and hot water
41
Certain viruses can be prevented by:
Bacteria
Antibiotic
Vaccination
Penicillin
42
Which viral infection is the ONLY known cause of cervical cancer?
HPV
HSV1
Hepatitis A
HIV
43
A type of immunity provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them on their own:
Standard immunity
Active immunity
Natural immunity
Passive immunity
44
A one-celled micro-organism, sometimes called germs or microbes is also called what?
Antitoxin
Contraindication
Bacteria
Contagious
45
A licensee or student shall use any product that will penetrate the dermis.
False
True
46
Wet towels used in services must be prepared fresh hourly.
False
True
47
Direct transmission occurs in which of the following ways?
Airborne
Respiratory droplets
Food and drinking water
Contaminated object
48
The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is:
Sterilization
Washing
Disinfection
Cleaning
49
Disinfected implements must not be stored with any implement or item that has not been disinfected.
False
True
50
Which of the following actions would be considered a standard precaution?
Unsanitary workplace conditions
Shared use of towels
Disinfecting tools, implements and equipment
Arriving at work on time
