Infection Control Flashcards

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What is an off-the-scalp lightener?

Off-the-scalp lightener (correct)

Mousse

On-the-scalp lightener

Henna

Bacteria that form spores can only be destroyed by using a product labeled as sporicidal or by:

Sterilization (correct)

Cleaning

Dusting

Disinfection

A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely movable is called a:

Wheal

Callus

Crust

Tumor (correct)

The stratum corneum is composed of:

Keratin cells Signup and view all the answers

Two or more of the same atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):

Molecule Signup and view all the answers

If a tool is free from dirt, oil and/or microbes, it has been:

Decontaminated Signup and view all the answers

A 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair:

Three levels Signup and view all the answers

Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi, and viruses on nonporous surfaces are called:

Disinfectants Signup and view all the answers

A point to remember about cleaning is:

Cleaning requires a mechanical process that causes microbes to loosen for removal Signup and view all the answers

Which glands are sac-like and attached to hair follicles?

Sebaceous Signup and view all the answers

Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all of the following actions EXCEPT:

Benefitting the environment Signup and view all the answers

Clusters of furuncles are called:

Carbuncles Signup and view all the answers

An example of an objective symptom is:

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Infection control is divided into the following categories:

Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended that personal service workers such as nurses, doctors, teachers and salon professionals be inoculated against which infectious disease?

Hepatitis B Virus Signup and view all the answers

An open comedone is the technical name for:

Blackhead Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is NOT one of the four basic skin types?

Complex Signup and view all the answers

The complex secretion containing a high percentage of fatty, oily substances is known as:

Sebum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lesions are like vesicles, but larger and occur in cases of second-degree burns?

Bulla Signup and view all the answers

The stratum lucidum layer is found only on the:

Soles of the feet and palms of hands Signup and view all the answers

Cells that have absorbed melanin to distribute pigmentation to other cells are located in what layer of the skin?

Stratum spinosum Signup and view all the answers

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

Disposable Signup and view all the answers

Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or:

Furuncles Signup and view all the answers

The capes used for shampooing, wet hair sculpting, designing and chemical services are made of plastic or:

Waterproof material Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria is shown in the illustration?

Staphylococci Signup and view all the answers

Of the following descriptions, which is the lightest hair color level?

Level 10 Signup and view all the answers

Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or:

Dry heat Signup and view all the answers

What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction?

It may become callused Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following descriptions would be considered a universal precaution?

Disinfecting salon equipment Signup and view all the answers

The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:

Melanoderma Signup and view all the answers

The key function of the melanocyte is to produce:

Melanin Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning is the first level of:

Infection control Signup and view all the answers

The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is:

Immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skin lesions often occurs when cracks in the skin appear and skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold, water, etc.?

Fissure Signup and view all the answers

The thickest skin is located on the:

Palms of hands and soles of feet Signup and view all the answers

Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should be disinfected:

After each use Signup and view all the answers

Which bond is the backbone of all protein molecules?

Peptide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following color groups are considered the three pure colors?

Red, blue and yellow Signup and view all the answers

What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver?

Human Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is considered a pigmentation abnormality?

Mole Signup and view all the answers

What is the technical name for the study of skin, including its structure, functions, diseases and treatment?

Dermatology Signup and view all the answers

When a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through their own immune system, it is called:

Passive immunity Signup and view all the answers

Electrons have which type of electrical charge?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:

Seasonal Signup and view all the answers

Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as:

External parasites Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organs is the largest of the body?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Guidelines to protect the client include all of the following actions EXCEPT:

Avoid use of a neck strip when performing a haircutting service Signup and view all the answers

A condition a salon professional may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or inflamed after direct contact with a substance is called:

Dermatitis venenata Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken?

Metal Signup and view all the answers

The most common skin type is:

Combination Signup and view all the answers

The deterioration of collagen and elastin fibers during the aging process causes:

Wrinkles Signup and view all the answers

What massage movement involves light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles?

Petrissage Signup and view all the answers

A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair:

Two levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the term verruca?

Thickening of the dermis Signup and view all the answers

An example of a subjective symptom would be:

Itching Signup and view all the answers

Bacteriology is the study of:

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is created when amino acids join together in chains?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What base toner would be used to produce a neutral blond on prelightened pale yellow hair?

Violet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is an example of chemical change?

Oxygen and hydrogen combining to form water Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria, shown in the picture, causes highly contagious diseases?

Spirilla Signup and view all the answers

As a salon professional you will want to find an approved EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective and:

Quick-acting Signup and view all the answers

How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?

As directed by manufacturer Signup and view all the answers

On what area of the body would you not find any sebaceous glands?

On the palms of hands and soles of feet Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and composed of adipose (fatty) and loose connective tissue?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for a stain in the skin caused by the dilation of the small blood vessels in the skin, also known as a birthmark?

Nevus Signup and view all the answers

Bacterial cells that may be harmful to the body are:

Pathogenic Signup and view all the answers

The most common form of bacterial cells is:

Bacilli Signup and view all the answers

A papule is an example of a:

Primary skin lesion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is NOT a type of bacteria?

Parasite Signup and view all the answers

Washing your hands is an example of:

Cleaning Signup and view all the answers

The outer protective layer of the skin is called the:

Epidermis Signup and view all the answers

The papillary canal takes oil (sebum) to the:

Surface of the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is an infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation?

Folliculitis Signup and view all the answers

The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the:

Palms, soles, scalp and forehead, and underarms Signup and view all the answers

Scalp massage involves movements performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and increase:

Blood circulation Signup and view all the answers

Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment are characteristics of:

Vitiligo Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following combinations is NOT a tertiary color?

Blue-yellow Signup and view all the answers

All of the following words describe contagions EXCEPT:

Flagella Signup and view all the answers

An example of a tertiary color would be:

Yellow-orange Signup and view all the answers

For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended that elderly clients:

Lean forward into the shampoo bowl Signup and view all the answers

What informs the user about what the product is effective in fighting against?

Efficacy label Signup and view all the answers

All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the sun's harmful rays EXCEPT:

Apply oil every 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as:

Excoriations Signup and view all the answers

What tans the skin to protect it from the burning rays of the sun?

Melanin Signup and view all the answers

What layer of the skin is often referred to as 'true skin'?

Dermal Signup and view all the answers

Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Clean hands and implements Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the area of the skin indicated by the number 3 on the diagram?

Subcutaneous tissue Signup and view all the answers

Hair-like projections used by bacilli and spirilla to move themselves are called cilia or:

Flagella Signup and view all the answers

The term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is:

Infection control Signup and view all the answers

What colors are produced by mixing two of the three primary colors in varying proportions?

Secondary Signup and view all the answers

One-celled micro-organisms are called germs or:

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic hand washing procedure?

Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather Signup and view all the answers

Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the:

Reticular Signup and view all the answers

The conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is called:

Keratinization Signup and view all the answers

A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n):

Asymptomatic carrier Signup and view all the answers

Most skin problems are caused by:

The sebaceous glands Signup and view all the answers

Acne is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the:

Sebaceous glands Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to add disinfectant to water when diluting a concentrate?

Prevents foaming Signup and view all the answers

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be transferred by all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Holding hands Signup and view all the answers

Control and regulation of body temperature by the sudoriferous glands helps maintain the body temperature at:

98.6° Fahrenheit or 37° Celsius Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infection Control and Symptoms

Objective symptoms include inflammation, unlike subjective symptoms such as itching and pain.
Infection control involves cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.

Infectious Diseases and Skin Types

Personal service workers should be inoculated against Hepatitis B Virus.
The four basic skin types are dry, oily, and combination; 'complex' is not a recognized type.

Skin Structures and Functions

An open comedone is also known as a blackhead.
Sebum is the secretion containing fatty substances produced by sebaceous glands.
The stratum lucidum layer is present only on palms and soles where skin is thicker.

Skin Lesions and Bacteria

Bulla refers to larger vesicles resulting from conditions like second-degree burns.
Staphylococci are defined as a form of bacteria associated with highly contagious diseases.

Hair and Skin Anatomy

The thickest skin is found on palms and soles, while hair follicles are affected by conditions like folliculitis.
The epidermis is the skin's outer protective layer, while the dermal layer is referred to as "true skin."

Chemical and Color Principles

Mixing primary colors (red, blue, yellow) produces secondary colors; combinations not classified as tertiary include blue-yellow.
Peptide bonds are fundamental to protein structure, arising from the combination of amino acids.

Hygiene and Sanitation Practices

Effective infection control methods include the use of EPA-registered disinfectants that are quick-acting.
Regularly changing disinfectant solutions is essential for effective hygiene practices.

Immune System and Skin Conditions

Immunity refers to the body’s ability to combat infectious agents.
Dermatitis venenata is a condition characterized by skin irritation from contact with irritants.

Numerical Systems and Measurements

A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution generally lightens hair by two levels.
Proper handwashing includes lathering for at least 20 seconds, enhancing germ removal.

Skin Pigmentation and Disorders

Conditions like vitiligo present as irregular patches of white skin lacking normal pigmentation.
Acne is primarily an inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands, showing the significance of glandular health in skin conditions.

Miscellaneous

Excoriations are injuries to the epidermis, while keratinization refers to the process of living cells transforming into dead protein cells.
The compound molecule results from two or more atoms bonded together, crucial in understanding chemical interactions.

Key Functions of Skin

Sudoriferous glands are critical for regulating body temperature, maintaining it around 98.6°F (37°C).
The conversion of living cells to dead protein cells through keratinization forms a protective layer, showcasing skin’s adaptive functions.

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Test your knowledge on infection control concepts with this flashcard quiz. It covers essential topics such as objective symptoms, categories of infection control, and recommended practices in personal services. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.