Infection Control in Beauty Therapy
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How should metal instruments be sterilized?

  • By boiling in hot water
  • In an autoclave or glass bead sterilizer (correct)
  • By wiping with methylated spirits
  • With soap and water

    • What should you do if you have a cut on your hand?

  • Leave it open to air
  • Wash it with soap and water
  • Cover it with a band-aid
  • Cover it with a waterproof dressing and wash with an antiseptic (correct)

    • Why should you not test needles on yourself?

  • Because it's not necessary
  • Because it's not recommended
  • Because it's unsafe (correct)
  • Because it's not effective

    • What is the best way to obtain creams from containers?

    <p>Using a spatula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with anything that has come into contact with blood?

    <p>Dispose of it in the correct manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you have a cold or flu?

    <p>Stay at home and rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you use bin liners in waste bins?

    <p>To prevent leakage and make disposal easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you wash your hands regularly?

    <p>To remove bacteria and viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of an adult's body weight is made up by the skin?

    <p>12%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of the skin helps to regulate the body's temperature?

    <p>Heat Regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Acid Mantle in the skin?

    <p>To prevent moisture loss and bacteria entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

    <p>Respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main sensory organ for temperature control, pressure, touch, and pain?

    <p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sebum in the skin?

    <p>To keep the skin lubricated and soft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is eliminated from the body through sweat glands?

    <p>Waste products and toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may contact the regulated independent prescriber directly with any issues?

    <p>The client or the healthcare provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the gel?

    <p>Hyaluronic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibroblasts?

    <p>To make the extracellular matrix and collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the skin's dry mass is made up of collagen?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with UV exposure in the skin?

    <p>Degradation of elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of collagen is present in the dermal-epidermal junction?

    <p>Type VII collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of collagen is initially deposited in a wound?

    <p>Type III collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for type III collagen to mature into type I collagen?

    <p>Three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the basal lamina?

    <p>To provide structural support for tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of work practice controls?

    <p>To change the behavior of workers to reduce exposure to occupational hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with sharps containers when they are three-quarters full?

    <p>Seal and discard them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

    <p>To ensure the safe disposal of waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is exempt from the duty of care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

    <p>Householders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of contravening waste controls under the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

    <p>A criminal offence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

    <p>To place people concerned with controlled waste under a duty of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a work practice control?

    <p>Disposing of sharps immediately after use in designated sharps containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a subject covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

    <p>Radioactive substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can administer procedures using prescribed products?

    <p>Non-prescribers and non-medics with instruction from a doctor, dentist, or independent prescriber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is allowed to prescribe medications for aesthetic procedures?

    <p>Doctors, dentists, and independent prescribers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for issuing prescriptions?

    <p>After adequately assessing the client and giving client-specific instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can prescriptions be done remotely?

    <p>No, remote prescribing is not allowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can supply advance stocks of products used in aesthetic procedures?

    <p>Doctors can supply advance stocks to 'nurses and others who are employed within the same legal entity'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of client-specific advice?

    <p>It is necessary for all clients, regardless of who administers the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the prescription intended for?

    <p>The person in which the prescription is intended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Infection Control

    • Waste disposal: incinerated at a local hospital, and sharp instruments must be disposed of safely
    • Metal instruments: sterilised before and after each client in Autoclave or Glass bead steriliser, and wiped with Chlorhexidine Gluconate or Methylated spirits
    • Skin preparation: avoid using sharp instruments on diseased, infected, or inflamed areas, except in facial treatments with a lancet and antiseptic solution
    • Cuts on hands: cover with a waterproof dressing, wash with antiseptic, and keep a first aid kit
    • Needles: use once, do not test on yourself, test on cotton wool with tweezers, and dispose of safely
    • Creams: use tubes instead of jars, use a spatula to obtain creams, and do not return excess product to containers
    • Blood: dispose of anything that comes into contact with blood safely

    Cold and Flu Prevention

    • Wear a surgical mask
    • Wash hands regularly, especially after sneezing or blowing nose
    • Stay at home when feeling ill or send employees home if they develop cold/flu symptoms

    Gloves and Prescriptions

    • Surgical gloves can be used, and non-medics can administer prescribed products following instruction from a doctor, dentist, or qualified prescriber
    • Prescriptions should only be issued after assessing the client and giving client-specific instructions
    • Non-medics or nurses cannot prescribe products, but can administer treatments with specific instructions
    • Prescriptions should not be done remotely, and products cannot be supplied in advance

    Work Practice Controls

    • Change worker behavior to reduce exposure to occupational hazards
    • Examples: no needle recapping, safe construction of sharps containers, and dispose of sharps immediately

    Environmental Protection Act 1990

    • Duty of care to ensure safe waste disposal
    • Subjects covered: waste management, noise pollution, neighborhood pollution, radioactive substances, genetically modified organisms, and nature conservation
    • Unlawful to deposit, recover, or dispose of controlled waste without a waste management license

    Anatomy and Physiology

    • Skin makes up around 12% of an adult's body weight
    • Skin functions: sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion, and secretion
    • Fibroblast: a cell responsible for making extracellular matrix and collagen, and plays a role in tissue repair
    • Elastin: present in many body structures, makes up 3% of skin, and degrades with UV exposure
    • Collagen: abundant protein, main component of connective tissue, and found in skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bones, corneas, and blood vessels

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    This quiz covers the procedures and protocols for infection control in beauty therapy, including the handling and sterilization of equipment and skin preparation. It also discusses the precautions to take when working with clients who have skin diseases or infections.

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