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What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver?
Human Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Applying the same infection control procedures on all clients is a practice known as:
standard precautions
Another term that means the same as germ is:
pathogen
Bacteria can enter the body through all of the following ways EXCEPT:
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Which type of bacteria can be found in dairy products and can have health-enhancing properties?
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What type of slime is created when a bacterial colony and water are present?
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Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called:
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A virus that attacks and destroys the infection-fighting cells of the immune system is called:
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A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
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Which of the following particles requires a living host to survive?
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An example of preventative measures for certain viruses is:
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The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter it is:
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All of the following descriptions are true about pathogenic bacteria EXCEPT:
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A pediculicide shampoo kills:
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Infection can be controlled in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
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Bacterial cells that cause infection and diseases are:
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A special group or type of antibodies which render a toxic substance harmless are known as:
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A type of nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead or decaying organic matter are:
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It is recommended that personal service workers such as nurses, doctors, teachers, and salon professionals be inoculated against which infectious disease?
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A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n):
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Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as:
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A highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause extremely serious staph infections is:
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What approximate percent of all bacteria are harmless?
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What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill, or inactivate pathogens?
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A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is:
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Which of the following actions would be considered a standard precaution?
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An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a:
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Common means of spreading infection in the workplace include all of the following actions EXCEPT:
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A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptom of the disease is known as a symptomatic carrier.
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All of the following conditions are examples of parasites that would prevent offering salon/spa services EXCEPT:
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A local infection is often indicated by a pimple, inflamed area or:
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Strep throat, staph infection and impetigo are examples of:
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Ringworm is a type of fungus that is common and highly contagious.
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What type of one-celled micro-organisms are sometimes called germs or microbes?
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be transferred by all of the following EXCEPT:
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Study Notes
Infection Transmission and Control
- Human Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) causes liver infections and is highly infectious.
- Standard precautions involve using the same infection control procedures for all clients.
- Pathogen is another term for a germ, which can cause disease.
- Bacteria typically enter the body through pathways other than healthy skin.
Bacteria and Their Effects
- Nonpathogenic bacteria, found in dairy products, can have beneficial health effects.
- Biofilm refers to the slimy layer created by bacteria in the presence of water.
- Nonpathogenic bacteria may live on decaying organic matter and are considered harmless.
Viral Infections
- HIV attacks immune system cells, compromising the body's ability to fight infections.
- Communicable diseases spread from one individual to another.
- Viruses require living hosts to survive, unlike some bacteria.
Preventative Measures
- Vaccinations are key preventative measures against certain viral infections.
- Immunity describes the body's capacity to eliminate infectious agents.
- Antibodies produced by the immune system either neutralize or destroy pathogens.
Infection Control Practices
- Pathogenic bacteria are associated with causing diseases and infections.
- Antitoxins are specialized antibodies that neutralize toxic substances.
- Infection control measures include maintaining clean hands and tools; unclean implements can spread infections.
Symptoms and Carriers
- Asymptomatic carriers harbor disease-causing pathogens without showing symptoms.
- Local infections are confined to a specific area, often indicated by redness, swelling, or pus.
- Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection.
Misconceptions
- It is false to label a person with disease-causing bacteria as a symptomatic carrier; such individuals are asymptomatic.
- Conditions like seborrheic dermatitis do not prevent salon or spa services.
Additional Key Facts
- Common contagious diseases include strep throat, staph infections, and impetigo.
- The vast majority of bacteria (about 99.3%) are harmless or beneficial.
- Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections, distinguishing them from bacterial infections.
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Test your knowledge on infection transmission, control measures, and the effects of bacteria and viruses. This quiz covers key concepts including HBV, HIV, nonpathogenic bacteria, and essential preventative measures like vaccinations. Enhance your understanding of microbiology and public health practices.
