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Federal and state agencies regulate the practice of barbering state agencies _______?
Federal and state agencies regulate the practice of barbering state agencies _______?
regulate licensing
On a Safety Data Sheet, what category would include routes of exposure, related symptoms, and acute and chronic effects?
On a Safety Data Sheet, what category would include routes of exposure, related symptoms, and acute and chronic effects?
Toxicology information
What standards address issues relating to your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products?
What standards address issues relating to your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products?
OSHA standards
__________ establish specific standards of conduct and can be changed or updated frequently.
__________ establish specific standards of conduct and can be changed or updated frequently.
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Ignorance of the law is not an acceptable reason or excuse for ________?
Ignorance of the law is not an acceptable reason or excuse for ________?
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What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?
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Laws are written by _______?
Laws are written by _______?
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Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?
Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?
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Both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n)________ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.
Both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n)________ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.
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Tuberculocidal disinfectants are often referred to as_________?
Tuberculocidal disinfectants are often referred to as_________?
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Disinfection is not effective against ___?
Disinfection is not effective against ___?
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What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans?
What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans?
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What type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?
What type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?
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Diplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as _______?
Diplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as _______?
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What type of bacteria rarely demonstrate self-movement and are transmitted in the air, dust, or within the substance in which they settle?
What type of bacteria rarely demonstrate self-movement and are transmitted in the air, dust, or within the substance in which they settle?
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A disinfectant that is a fungicidal is capable of destroying_________?
A disinfectant that is a fungicidal is capable of destroying_________?
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Which of the following is a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water?
Which of the following is a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water?
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During the inactive stage, certain bacteria can ____?
During the inactive stage, certain bacteria can ____?
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An inflammation is characterized by ____?
An inflammation is characterized by ____?
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Which of the following are single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics?
Which of the following are single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics?
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Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function?
Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function?
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Staph bacteria is responsible for ____?
Staph bacteria is responsible for ____?
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A common contagious disease that would prevent a barber from servicing a client would be ____?
A common contagious disease that would prevent a barber from servicing a client would be ____?
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When bacteria reach their largest size in the active phase, they divide into two new cells. What is this division called?
When bacteria reach their largest size in the active phase, they divide into two new cells. What is this division called?
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What type of infection is it where the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ?
What type of infection is it where the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ?
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All of the following are bacterial infections, that without proper treatment, can become systemic and can have devastating consequences that can result in death: _____?
All of the following are bacterial infections, that without proper treatment, can become systemic and can have devastating consequences that can result in death: _____?
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One action of the biofilm community is to resist ____?
One action of the biofilm community is to resist ____?
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Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing?
Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing?
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The presence of pus is a sign of a ____?
The presence of pus is a sign of a ____?
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Which of the following can prevent viruses from growing in the body?
Which of the following can prevent viruses from growing in the body?
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In the barbershop, the spread of blood borne pathogens is possible whenever ____?
In the barbershop, the spread of blood borne pathogens is possible whenever ____?
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Hepatitis is a blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage what body organ?
Hepatitis is a blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage what body organ?
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Which of the following bloodborne viruses can live on a surface outside the body for long periods of time?
Which of the following bloodborne viruses can live on a surface outside the body for long periods of time?
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AIDS is a disease that breaks down the body's ____________ system?
AIDS is a disease that breaks down the body's ____________ system?
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HIV is spread from person to person through blood and, less often, through ______?
HIV is spread from person to person through blood and, less often, through ______?
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HIV is spread mainly through the sharing of needles by intravenous drug users and by ___________?
HIV is spread mainly through the sharing of needles by intravenous drug users and by ___________?
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__________ is the process that destroys all microbial life, including spores.
__________ is the process that destroys all microbial life, including spores.
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Disinfectants are_______ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Disinfectants are_______ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
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Effective sterilization typically requires the use of a(n)___________?
Effective sterilization typically requires the use of a(n)___________?
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The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper _____?
The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper _____?
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The time as listed on the product label required for the disinfectant to be visibly moist to be effective against pathogens is called________ time.
The time as listed on the product label required for the disinfectant to be visibly moist to be effective against pathogens is called________ time.
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What should you never mix with bleach?
What should you never mix with bleach?
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An item must remain submerged in the disinfectant for __________ unless the product label specifies differently.
An item must remain submerged in the disinfectant for __________ unless the product label specifies differently.
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Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde that has a very high pH and can damage the skin and eyes?
Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde that has a very high pH and can damage the skin and eyes?
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__________ are excellent at removing grime and oils from metals?
__________ are excellent at removing grime and oils from metals?
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Bleach must be stored away from _____?
Bleach must be stored away from _____?
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Which of the following are known carcinogens?
Which of the following are known carcinogens?
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_______ do not disinfect or sterilize?
_______ do not disinfect or sterilize?
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Towels, linens, and capes that are not thoroughly dried may grow ______?
Towels, linens, and capes that are not thoroughly dried may grow ______?
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Which of the following is not a disinfectant for surfaces or implements?
Which of the following is not a disinfectant for surfaces or implements?
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What is one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another?
What is one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another?
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Antiseptics generally contain a high volume of _________?
Antiseptics generally contain a high volume of _________?
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Which of the following works well as an antiseptic?
Which of the following works well as an antiseptic?
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A leather strop or holster is a porous material and as such cannot be _____?
A leather strop or holster is a porous material and as such cannot be _____?
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Which of the following can be irritating to the lungs if you inhale the fumes?
Which of the following can be irritating to the lungs if you inhale the fumes?
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Which of the following was first introduced in 1987 to reduce the spread or the transmission of blood borne pathogens within the healthcare setting?
Which of the following was first introduced in 1987 to reduce the spread or the transmission of blood borne pathogens within the healthcare setting?
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In most instances, clients who are infected with the hepatitis B virus or other blood borne pathogens are symptomatic.
In most instances, clients who are infected with the hepatitis B virus or other blood borne pathogens are symptomatic.
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When washing your hands, use liquid soaps in pump containers because___________ can grow in bar soaps.
When washing your hands, use liquid soaps in pump containers because___________ can grow in bar soaps.
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What type of incident is contact with nonintact skin, blood, body fluid, or potentially infectious materials?
What type of incident is contact with nonintact skin, blood, body fluid, or potentially infectious materials?
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Should you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to _____?
Should you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to _____?
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Sharp disposables should be disposed of in ____?
Sharp disposables should be disposed of in ____?
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At the shampoo bowl, be careful how you handle the_______?
At the shampoo bowl, be careful how you handle the_______?
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Water heaters should not be set at higher than _______ degrees Fahrenheit.
Water heaters should not be set at higher than _______ degrees Fahrenheit.
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As a precaution, you should always test the water temperature________ before applying to a client's hair or scalp.
As a precaution, you should always test the water temperature________ before applying to a client's hair or scalp.
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All electrical appliances and tools should be stored safely when in proximity to ____?
All electrical appliances and tools should be stored safely when in proximity to ____?
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Your clothing should be ______?
Your clothing should be ______?
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When cutting a child's hair, how should you hold the child's head?
When cutting a child's hair, how should you hold the child's head?
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All employees should be instructed in___________ use.
All employees should be instructed in___________ use.
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As a professional barber, your most important responsibility is to _____?
As a professional barber, your most important responsibility is to _____?
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As a professional barber, you should be aware of your environment so that you can eliminate _____?
As a professional barber, you should be aware of your environment so that you can eliminate _____?
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It is important to wear_________ while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements.
It is important to wear_________ while disinfecting nonelectrical tools and implements.
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The presence of soap in most disinfectants will cause them to become _____?
The presence of soap in most disinfectants will cause them to become _____?
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Remove hair particles from clipper blades with _____?
Remove hair particles from clipper blades with _____?
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Blood may carry __________ so you should never touch an open sore or a wound.
Blood may carry __________ so you should never touch an open sore or a wound.
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When handling an exposure incident, once your hands are clean you should immediately _________?
When handling an exposure incident, once your hands are clean you should immediately _________?
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For all of your clippers or outliners, it is important to ________ the parts regularly.
For all of your clippers or outliners, it is important to ________ the parts regularly.
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Before you begin cleaning a conductor cord, always double-check that it is _______?
Before you begin cleaning a conductor cord, always double-check that it is _______?
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You should remove all _________ from your tools and implements before washing.
You should remove all _________ from your tools and implements before washing.
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A(n)________ is the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
A(n)________ is the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
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Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in__________?
Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in__________?
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Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi cannot enter the body through which of the following?
Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi cannot enter the body through which of the following?
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__________ are poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
__________ are poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
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The CDC requires autoclaves be tested weekly to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements. The accepted method is called a________ test.
The CDC requires autoclaves be tested weekly to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements. The accepted method is called a________ test.
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On Safety Data Sheets, emergency procedures, protective equipment, and proper methods of containment and cleanup are listed as ______?
On Safety Data Sheets, emergency procedures, protective equipment, and proper methods of containment and cleanup are listed as ______?
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Hospital disinfectants are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids from________ surfaces.
Hospital disinfectants are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids from________ surfaces.
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The most common way contagious infections spread is through _______?
The most common way contagious infections spread is through _______?
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The body prevents and controls infections through which of the following?
The body prevents and controls infections through which of the following?
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Study Notes
Regulatory Overview
- Federal and state agencies oversee barbering practices, particularly in licensing.
- OSHA standards ensure awareness of hazardous ingredients in products and precautions to avoid risks.
Disinfectants and Safety Measures
- The EPA registers disinfectants for use within the United States.
- Disinfectants kill most bacteria, fungi, and viruses but are ineffective against bacterial spores.
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including spores, often requiring an autoclave.
- Contact time is crucial for disinfectants; items typically need to remain submerged for 10 minutes unless otherwise specified.
Bacterial Infections
- Pathogenic bacteria are harmful and can cause disease or infections.
- Staphylococci, pus-forming bacteria, often appear in clusters and can cause food poisoning.
- Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can become systemic and life-threatening without treatment.
- The presence of pus typically indicates a bacterial infection.
Viruses and Their Transmission
- HIV spreads through blood and body fluids, primarily via needle sharing and unprotected sex.
- Hepatitis is a bloodborne virus known to damage the liver and can survive outside the body for extended periods.
- Vaccinations can prevent virus growth within the body.
Cleaning and Infection Control
- Effective cleaning removes contaminants from tools and surfaces, while cleaning with soap and water is a mechanical process.
- Proper handwashing is vital in preventing the spread of germs.
- Biofilms can maintain a chronic inflammatory state and resist the body’s defense mechanisms.
Equipment and Safety Precautions
- Always handle tools and implements with care, ensuring they are properly cleaned and disinfected.
- Disinfectants containing bleach should never be mixed with detergents due to reactions that can render them ineffective.
- Maintain a clean environment, disinfect surfaces regularly, and ensure that hands are washed after exposure incidents.
Personal Responsibility in Barbering
- As a barber, the primary responsibility is to protect clients' health and safety, identifying potential hazards in the environment.
- Use personal protective equipment like gloves and safety glasses during disinfecting processes.
- Train all employees on fire extinguisher use and regular equipment checks.
Common Contagious Diseases
- Ringworm is a contagious condition that would prevent a barber from properly servicing a client.
- Clients infected with hepatitis B are often asymptomatic, posing hidden risks in the barbershop environment.
General Health and Safety
- Avoid a temperature setting above 130 degrees Fahrenheit for water heaters and test water temperature prior to application.
- Always remove visible hair from tools before sanitization and confirm that electrical equipment is unplugged before cleaning.
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Test your knowledge on the regulations, safety measures, and bacterial infections relevant to barbering practices. This quiz covers OSHA standards, disinfectants, and pathogenic bacteria that can impact the profession. Ensure you understand the importance of hygiene and safety in the barbering industry.
