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How should metal instruments be sterilized?
What should you do if you have a cut on your hand?
Why should you not test needles on yourself?
What is the best way to obtain creams from containers?
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What should you do with anything that has come into contact with blood?
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What should you do if you have a cold or flu?
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Why should you use bin liners in waste bins?
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Why should you wash your hands regularly?
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What percentage of an adult's body weight is made up by the skin?
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Which function of the skin helps to regulate the body's temperature?
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What is the purpose of the Acid Mantle in the skin?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
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What is the main sensory organ for temperature control, pressure, touch, and pain?
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What is the purpose of sebum in the skin?
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What is eliminated from the body through sweat glands?
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Who may contact the regulated independent prescriber directly with any issues?
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What is the main component of the gel?
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What is the primary function of fibroblasts?
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What percentage of the skin's dry mass is made up of collagen?
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What is associated with UV exposure in the skin?
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What type of collagen is present in the dermal-epidermal junction?
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What type of collagen is initially deposited in a wound?
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How long does it take for type III collagen to mature into type I collagen?
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What is the function of the basal lamina?
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What is the primary goal of work practice controls?
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What should be done with sharps containers when they are three-quarters full?
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What is the purpose of the Environmental Protection Act 1990?
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Who is exempt from the duty of care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990?
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What is the consequence of contravening waste controls under the Environmental Protection Act 1990?
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What is the purpose of Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990?
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What is an example of a work practice control?
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What is a subject covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990?
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Who can administer procedures using prescribed products?
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Who is allowed to prescribe medications for aesthetic procedures?
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What is the requirement for issuing prescriptions?
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Can prescriptions be done remotely?
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Who can supply advance stocks of products used in aesthetic procedures?
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What is the importance of client-specific advice?
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Who is the prescription intended for?
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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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Description
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.
