Infection Control

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of _____.

• pus
• tissue
• blood
• lesions

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called _____.

• acquired pathogens
• inoculation pathogens
• positive pathogens
• bloodborne pathogens

Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are _____.

• bloodborne pathogens
• fungi
• pathogens
• parasites

Round-shaped bacteria are called _____.

• spirilla
• retrobacteria
• cocci
• bacilli

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.

• sterilizers
• antiseptics
• disinfectants
• sanitizers

Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

• Tinea barbae
• Staph
• Mildew
• Tinea pedis

Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the _____.

• surrounding environment
• beneficial effects
• life cycle of bacteria
• chemical origin of bacteria
  chemical origin of bacteria
  chemical origin of bacteriachemical origin of bacteria

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____.

• protoplasm
• cilia
• spore-forming
• photosynthesis

Which statement describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?

• Most state health departments mandate the use of waterless hand sanitizers.
• They are preferable to the use of soap and water because they are more effective.
• They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water.
• In general, they are as effective as soap and water, but may be more drying.

Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the _____.

• CDC
• FDA
• DOL
• DOE