Infection Control

1.

1 point

One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful, while others are harmless.

Fungi

Parasites

Virus

Bacteria

2.

1 point

An ideal disinfectant will be:

EPA-Approved

Environmentally Friendly

Odorless

Non-corrosive

All of the above

3.

1 point

During the active stage, bacteria:

Die

Grow

Change color

Dry Out

4.

1 point

All of the following can be found in the MSDS, except:

Flammability

First Aid Procedures

Hazardous Ingredients

All of the above can be found in the MSDS

None of the above can be found in the MSDS

5.

1 point

_____ is one that is confined to a particular part of the body.

A local infection

A virus

A transferrable infection

A communicable infection

6.

1 point

AIDS can be transmitted by holding hands and kissing.

True

False

7.

1 point

A disease that spreads from one person to another is said to be _____.

A local infection

Communicable

Pus-filled

Staph

8.

1 point

Diplococci are bacteria that cause diseases such as _________.

Pneumonia

Strep throat

Syphilis

All of the above

9.

1 point

What shape do cocci have?

Curved lines

Spiral or cork-screw shaped

Short, rod-shaped

Round-shaped

10.

1 point

_____ is an indication of infection.

Parasites

Pus

Bacteria

Fungi

11.

1 point

________ are synonyms for disease-producing pathogens

Parasites

Bacteria

Germs

Infectious

12.

1 point

Ability to overcome disease through inoculation or exposure to allergens.

Immunity

Acquired immunity

Natural immunity

13.

1 point

______ means to remove all visible debris, dirt and many disease-causing germs by scrubbing using soap and water or detergent and water.

Disinfecting

Sterilizing

Sanitizing

Cleaning

14.

1 point

Decontamination Method 2 involves:

Cleaning and disinfecting

Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing

Cleaning and drying

Cleaning and sterilizing

15.

1 point

By law, a disinfecting product must be:

Used in the manner prescribed on it's manufacturer's label

Approved for each specific use

Registered with the EPA

All of the above

None of the above

16.

1 point

Some bacteria can be useful for food and medicine.

True

False

17.

1 point

Nail services may cause which of the following infections if proper cleaning and disinfection procedures are not followed?

Tinea barbae

Tinea pedis

Tinea capitis

18.

1 point

What are the two types of disinfectants used in salons?

Tuberculocidal and Phenolics

Hospital and Tuberculocidal

Phenolics and Quarternary Compounds

Hospital and Quarternary Compounds

19.

1 point

Any household bleach can be used as an effective disinfectant.

True

False

20.

1 point

What happen to bacteria in unfavorable conditions?

Die

Change color

Become spores

Grow

21.

1 point

What are the two classifications of bacteria?

Cocci, Bacilli and Spirilla

Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic

Cocci and Spirilla

Decontamination Methods 1 and 2

22.

1 point

If you are in a hurry to get your next client, it is OK to use a disinfectant on an instrument and skip the step of cleaning it first.

True

False

23.

1 point

Environmentally friendly disinfectants can be poured down the drain.

True

False

24.

1 point

Disinfectants must be registered by the ______.

EPA

OSHA

HCS

CDC

25.

1 point

Federal and state laws require salons to obtain an MSDS for each product that is used in the salon.

True

False

26.

1 point

A cosmetologist who is unsure about which disinfectant to use should:

Choose one that is most powerful

Use whatever is handy

Check state regulations

Scrub the instrument or surface with soap and water

All of the above

27.

1 point

What is another term for laws

Statutes

Rules

Regulations

All of the above

28.

1 point

When bleach is used as a disinfectant, what percentage of the solution must be bleach?

10%

5%

15%

20%

29.

1 point

What shape do spirilla have?

Curved lines

Round-shaped

Short, rod-shaped

Spiral or cork-screw shaped

30.

1 point

The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens is called:

An infection

A germ

Sickness

Pathogens

31.

1 point

A product that is _______ is able to destroy bacteria.

Sterilizing

Sanitizing

Bactericidal

Disinfecting

32.

1 point

Currently, no states require salons to sterilize their tools and implements.

True

False

33.

1 point

______ are organisms that lives on another organism.

Virus

Parasites

Bacteria

Fungi

34.

1 point

All of the following were types of potentially harmful organisms that are important to the practice of cosmetology, except:

Bacteria

Viruses

Fungi

Pathogens

35.

1 point

The body's ability to destroy and resist infection.

Immunity

Acquired immunity

Natural immunity

36.

1 point

What does EPA stand for?

Environmental Protection Agency

Environment Production Agencies

Environmental Producing Allergens

Environmental Protection Administration

37.

1 point

Quats is short for

Quarterly State Boards Review

Quarterly infection inspection

Quarterly inventory

Quarternary ammonium compounds

38.

1 point

What shaped do bacilli have?

Short, rod-shaped

Curved lines

Round-shaped

Spiral or cork-screw shaped

39.

1 point

______, which include molds, mildews and yeasts, can produce diseases such as ringworm

Viruses

Fungi

Parasites

Bacteria

40.

1 point

Which of the 4 pathogens discussed in class are more commonly found on feet?

Viruses

Fungi

Bacteria

Parasites

41.

1 point

As a rule of thumb, it is always better to use the most powerful disinfectant when cleaning up a spill in the salon.

True

False

42.

1 point

All of the following are multi-use items, except:

Capes

Combs

Rollers

Cotton balls

43.

1 point

The division of a bacteria cell is called:

Mitosis

Photosynthesis

Binary fission

Splitting

44.

1 point

What does HCS stand for?

Hazard Control Standard

Health Control Standard

Healthy Controlled and Santized

Healthy Clean and Sanitized

45.

1 point

______ refers to something that is able to destroy viruses.

Virucidal

Immersion

Cleansing agent

Disinfection

46.

1 point

Both inherited and developed through healthy living.

Immunity

Natural immunity

Acquired immunity

47.

1 point

The process of ______ destroys many but not all microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.

Sanitizing

Cleaning

Disinfecting

Sterilizing

48.

1 point

What type of conditions do bacteria require to multiply?

Cool and dark

Warm and damp

Dark and dry

Warm and clean

49.

1 point

Why is OSHA important to you as a Cosmetologist?

It makes sure you can't be sued by clients

It works to ensure your safety in the workplace

Because violence can happen anywhere

You could get head lice because your client has it.

50.

1 point

How many methods of decontamination are there?

Two

One

Three