Infection Control Ch.5 Review Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of regulatory agencies?

Set guidelines for the manufacturing, sale, and use of equipment and chemical ingredients along with safety in the workplace.

What is an MSDS, and where can you get it?

Material Safety Data Sheet, supplied by the manufacturer.

List the four types of organisms that estheticians must know about.

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites.

What are bacteria?

One-celled organisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

Name and describe the two main classifications of bacteria.

Pathogenic - harmful and can cause disease or infection; Nonpathogenic - harmless and can perform useful functions. Signup and view all the answers

What are some beneficial functions performed by nonpathogenic bacteria?

To make yogurt, cheese, and some medicines. They help break down food and protect against infection. Signup and view all the answers

Name and describe the three forms of pathogenic bacteria.

Cocci - round-shaped bacteria; Bacilli - short rod-shaped bacteria; Spirilla - spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

What is a contagious disease?

A disease that can spread from one person to another. Signup and view all the answers

Is HIV a risk in the salon or spa? Why?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing?

Cleaning removes debris; disinfecting eliminates most bacteria; sterilizing destroys all microbial life, including spores. Signup and view all the answers

What is complete immersion?

Placing tools in a container with enough disinfectant solution to completely cover the tools. Signup and view all the answers

List 6 precautions to follow when using disinfectants.

Use only on precleaned surfaces; wear gloves and safety glasses; dilute products as instructed; submerge items for 10 mins; completely submerge items; change disinfectant as instructed. Signup and view all the answers

How do you know if an item can be disinfected?

If it is reusable or nonporous, it can be disinfected. Signup and view all the answers

Can porous items be disinfected?

True Signup and view all the answers

How often should disinfectant solutions be changed?

As often as needed; AHP every 14 days. Signup and view all the answers

What are UP?

Universal Precautions - wearing gloves and protections when exposed to body fluid. Signup and view all the answers

What are SP?

Standard Precautions - workers must assume all body fluids are potential sources for infection. Signup and view all the answers

What is an exposure incident?

Contact with nonintact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potential infectious materials. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the procedure for handling an exposure incident in the salon or spa.

Stop service, put on gloves, stop bleeding, use antiseptic, bandage, disinfect workstation, double bag items, remove gloves, client sees physician. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how to clean and disinfect nonelectrical tools and implements.

Disinfect before and after every service; mix disinfectant according to instructions and place items in it. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how to clean and disinfect electrical tools and equipment.

Clean and disinfect using EPA-registered disinfectant designed for these devices. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infection Control Overview

Regulatory agencies set guidelines for manufacturing, sale, use of equipment and chemicals, ensuring workplace safety.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides essential safety information about products, including hazardous ingredients and safe handling procedures.

Organisms in Esthetics

Four key types of organisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Bacteria are one-celled organisms that can be harmful or harmless, existing in various environments.

Bacteria Classifications

Pathogenic bacteria can cause diseases or infections, while nonpathogenic bacteria are harmless and beneficial.
Nonpathogenic bacteria are involved in processes like yogurt and cheese production and aid in digestion and infection protection.

Pathogenic Bacteria Forms

Cocci: Round-shaped bacteria found alone or in groups.
Bacilli: Short rod-shaped, can produce diseases like tetanus and tuberculosis.
Spirilla: Spiral-shaped bacteria associated with diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.

Disease Transmission

Contagious diseases can spread easily from person to person.
HIV poses a risk in salons/spas due to bloodborne pathogens during procedures such as extractions.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleaning involves removing debris; disinfecting eliminates most bacteria; sterilizing destroys all microbial life.
Complete immersion requires tools to be fully submerged in disinfectant.

Disinfectant Usage Precautions

Use disinfectants on precleaned, hard surfaces only, and always wear gloves/safety glasses.
Follow dilution instructions and submerge items for the recommended time, replacing solutions as advised.

Disinfecting Items

Reusable, nonporous items can be disinfected; disposable, porous items generally cannot.
Some porous items (e.g., towels) can be disinfected unless contaminated with fluids.

Disinfectant Solution Changes

Disinfectant solutions should be changed as needed; AHP disinfectants require a change every 14 days.

Precautions in Practice

Universal Precautions (UP) involve wearing gloves/protective gear when handling body fluids.
Standard Precautions (SP) dictate that all body fluids be treated as potential sources of infection.

Handling Exposure Incidents

An exposure incident occurs when there’s contact with broken skin or body fluids during work.
Protocol includes stopping service, applying gloves, and disinfecting the work area, along with proper disposal of contaminated items.

Cleaning Tools and Equipment

Non-electrical tools must be disinfected before and after services; follow manufacturer instructions for disinfectants.
Electrical tools require the use of EPA-registered disinfectants tailored for such devices, adhering to manufacturer guidelines.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on Chapter 5 of Milady's Infection Control. This quiz covers essential guidelines established by regulatory agencies and the importance of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the workplace. Perfect for students preparing for exams in cosmetology and beauty health.