Questions and Answers
What does AIDS stand for?
What virus causes AIDS?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
What are antiseptics?
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin
Asymptomatic means showing symptoms of infection.
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What are bacteria?
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What are bacterial spores?
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What does bactericidal mean?
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What are biofilms?
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What are bloodborne pathogens?
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What are chelating soaps?
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What is cleaning?
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A communicable disease is capable of being spread from one person to another.
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What does contamination refer to?
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What is diagnosis?
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What is direct transmission?
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What is an infection?
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What are disinfectants?
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What is disinfection?
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What does efficacy mean in the context of disinfectants?
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What is an exposure incident?
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What are fungi?
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What does fungicidal mean?
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What is hepatitis?
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What is herpes simplex virus?
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What is the human papilloma virus?
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Study Notes
Infection Control Essentials
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): A serious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which severely damages the immune system.
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): The virus responsible for causing AIDS.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
- Antiseptics: Germicidal chemicals used on skin, regulated by the FDA.
- Disinfectants: EPA-approved chemicals that eliminate most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces, excluding spores.
- Disinfection: A chemical process targeting harmful organisms on environmental surfaces, excluding bacterial spores.
Understanding Bacteria and Infection
- Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms with both harmful and harmless varieties; some are essential to life.
- Bacterial Spores: Protective coatings produced by some bacteria that enable survival in harsh environments; can shed when conditions improve.
- Bactericidal: Refers to substances capable of killing bacteria.
- Biofilms: Microbial colonies that adhere to surfaces, including human tissue, creating a protective layer.
Pathogens and Disease Transmission
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Harmful microorganisms found in blood or body fluids, including hepatitis and HIV.
- Contagious Disease: Diseases that can be spread from one person to another.
- Direct Transmission: Pathogen transmission through person-to-person contact, such as touching or sneezing.
- Indirect Transmission: Transfer of pathogens via contaminated objects, such as razors or surfaces.
Infection and Contamination
- Contamination: Presence of infectious materials on surfaces or visible debris.
- Infection: The invasion of body tissues by pathogens, leading to disease.
- Exposure Incident: Contact with nonintact skin or body fluids during professional duties, significant for health safety.
Fungi and Related Conditions
- Fungi: Single-celled organisms including molds and yeasts; can cause diseases such as ringworm.
- Fungicidal: Capable of destroying fungi and molds.
Additional Terms
- Efficacy: Indicates the effectiveness of a product to achieve intended effects, specifically in regard to disinfectants.
- Diagnosis: Determination of disease nature from symptoms or tests; regulated to limit performance by salon professionals.
- Communicable Disease: A disease transferable through contact between individuals.
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Test your knowledge on infection control essentials including the understanding of HIV/AIDS, antiseptics, disinfectants, and bacteria. This quiz covers key definitions and concepts crucial for maintaining safety and health standards. Perfect for healthcare students and professionals.
