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What is microbiology?
What is microbiology?
The study of small living organisms, such as bacteria.
What are bacteria?
What are bacteria?
Sometimes called 'germs' or 'microbes,' are one-celled microorganisms.
What is bacteriology?
What is bacteriology?
The study of bacteria.
What are the 2 types of bacteria?
What are the 2 types of bacteria?
What are saprophytes?
What are saprophytes?
What shape do cocci bacteria have?
What shape do cocci bacteria have?
What are the 3 types of cocci?
What are the 3 types of cocci?
What are bacilli?
What are bacilli?
What are spirilla?
What are spirilla?
What happens during the active stage of bacteria?
What happens during the active stage of bacteria?
What does the inactive stage signify for bacteria?
What does the inactive stage signify for bacteria?
What are flagella or cilia?
What are flagella or cilia?
What are viruses?
What are viruses?
What disease is caused by the human hepatitis B virus?
What disease is caused by the human hepatitis B virus?
What does AIDS stand for?
What does AIDS stand for?
What are external parasites?
What are external parasites?
How are head lice transmitted?
How are head lice transmitted?
What is an infection?
What is an infection?
What is a contagious disease?
What is a contagious disease?
What are bloodborne pathogens?
What are bloodborne pathogens?
What is a local infection?
What is a local infection?
What is a general (or systemic) infection?
What is a general (or systemic) infection?
What are universal precautions?
What are universal precautions?
What is immunity?
What is immunity?
What is active immunity?
What is active immunity?
What is passive immunity?
What is passive immunity?
What does infection control describe?
What does infection control describe?
What does sanitation involve?
What does sanitation involve?
What is disinfection?
What is disinfection?
What are antiseptics?
What are antiseptics?
What is sterilization?
What is sterilization?
What is bloodborne pathogen disinfection?
What is bloodborne pathogen disinfection?
What does OSHA stand for?
What does OSHA stand for?
What are MSDS?
What are MSDS?
What does the EPA do?
What does the EPA do?
What are broad-spectrum disinfectants?
What are broad-spectrum disinfectants?
Sanitation is the lowest level of:
Sanitation is the lowest level of:
Sterilization standards require the use of:
Sterilization standards require the use of:
What is the next step after bleeding stops when performing first aid?
What is the next step after bleeding stops when performing first aid?
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:
What service normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?
What service normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?
If a surface is free from dirt, oil, and/or microbes, it has been:
If a surface is free from dirt, oil, and/or microbes, it has been:
Another term that means the same as germ or bacteria is:
Another term that means the same as germ or bacteria is:
Bacterial cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called:
Bacterial cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called:
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as:
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as:
Bacterial cells that may be harmful to the body are called:
Bacterial cells that may be harmful to the body are called:
Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
What does communicable disease refer to?
What does communicable disease refer to?
Pus-forming bacterial cells forming in long chains & causing blood-poisoning are called:
Pus-forming bacterial cells forming in long chains & causing blood-poisoning are called:
As bacteria absorb food, each cell grows in size and divides, resulting in how many new cells?
As bacteria absorb food, each cell grows in size and divides, resulting in how many new cells?
Which is NOT a source through which bacteria or viruses enter the body?
Which is NOT a source through which bacteria or viruses enter the body?
The common cold is caused by a(n):
The common cold is caused by a(n):
Which is NOT a disease caused by a virus?
Which is NOT a disease caused by a virus?
All are contagious EXCEPT:
All are contagious EXCEPT:
Another name for head lice is:
Another name for head lice is:
All implements must be thoroughly cleaned before:
All implements must be thoroughly cleaned before:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be transferred by all except:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be transferred by all except:
Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as:
Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as:
Which condition does NOT occur during the inactive stage of bacterial growth?
Which condition does NOT occur during the inactive stage of bacterial growth?
What is the relationship between bacteria and disinfectants when bacteria are in the spore-forming stage?
What is the relationship between bacteria and disinfectants when bacteria are in the spore-forming stage?
Which would be considered a universal precaution?
Which would be considered a universal precaution?
Type of immunity that occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body?
Type of immunity that occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body?
Ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is:
Ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is:
What is infection control divided into?
What is infection control divided into?
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n):
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n):
Washing your hands is an example of:
Washing your hands is an example of:
Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill:
Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill:
Chemical products used to destroy or kill bacteria and some viruses (except bacterial spores) are called:
Chemical products used to destroy or kill bacteria and some viruses (except bacterial spores) are called:
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on:
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on:
Any implements that come in contact with the client during a service must be:
Any implements that come in contact with the client during a service must be:
How often should towels/linens and combs and brushes used in the salon be disinfected?
How often should towels/linens and combs and brushes used in the salon be disinfected?
Which is given to a product, along with the approval of efficacy on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective?
Which is given to a product, along with the approval of efficacy on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective?
What step should you take after removing all hair from a brush during the disinfecting procedure?
What step should you take after removing all hair from a brush during the disinfecting procedure?
Disinfected implements should not be stored in what kind of container?
Disinfected implements should not be stored in what kind of container?
Always store disinfectants in containers that are:
Always store disinfectants in containers that are:
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
What does double-bagging refer to?
What does double-bagging refer to?
What condition describes effective storage for a disinfectant?
What condition describes effective storage for a disinfectant?
Study Notes
Microbiology Fundamentals
- Microbiology is the study of small living organisms, including bacteria.
- Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms often referred to as 'germs' or 'microbes'.
- Bacteriology specifically focuses on the study of bacteria.
Types of Bacteria
- Nonpathogenic bacteria: Do not cause disease; make up approximately 70% of all bacteria and can be found on the skin.
- Pathogenic bacteria: Cause diseases and infections.
Bacterial Forms
- Cocci: Spherical-shaped bacteria; can exist independently or in groups.
- Staphylococci: Form clusters; associated with abscesses and pustules.
- Streptococci: Form long chains; can cause strep throat and other severe infections.
- Diplococci: Found in pairs; responsible for infections like pneumonia.
- Bacilli: Rod-shaped bacteria; frequently responsible for diseases like tetanus and tuberculosis.
- Spirilla: Corkscrew-shaped bacteria; cause contagious diseases such as syphilis and cholera.
Bacterial Growth Stages
- Active Stage: Bacteria multiply rapidly.
- Inactive Stage: Bacteria become dormant or die.
Virus and Infection Definitions
- Viruses: Sub-microscopic agents causing various diseases, notably the common cold.
- Infection occurs when pathogenic organisms enter the body and multiply.
Disease Transmission
- Contagious Diseases: Transmissible through direct contact or air.
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Infectious agents transmitted via blood or bodily fluids.
Immune Response
- Immunity: The body's ability to fight infectious agents.
- Active Immunity: Developed when the immune system produces antibodies due to exposure to a disease.
- Passive Immunity: Received from another source (e.g., antibodies from a mother).
Infection Control Practices
- Infection control encompasses sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization.
- Sanitation involves removing dirt and debris; disinfection kills bacteria and viruses; sterilization eliminates all microbes.
Regulatory Agencies and Guidelines
- OSHA: Enforces workplace safety and health standards.
- MSDS: Provides labeling and safety information on products.
- EPA: Approves the effectiveness of infection control products.
Practical Application
- Tools must be disinfected after use, especially those that come in contact with blood or body fluids.
- All implements should be cleaned before immersion in disinfectants.
- Handwashing is a critical component of sanitation practices.
Disinfection and Storage Guidelines
- Use viricidals to specifically target viruses.
- Disinfectants should never be stored in open containers and must always be labeled.
- Change disinfectant solutions as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Properly store disinfectants in a cool, dry place.
Emergency Procedures
- In case of blood spills, "double-bagging" is necessary.
- After bleeding stops during first aid, apply a bandage to the injury.
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Test your knowledge on essential microbiology concepts relevant to salon ecology with these flashcards. Explore definitions and distinctions between microbiology, bacteria, and bacteriology. Strengthen your understanding of infection control and first aid in a salon environment.
