Understanding the Principles of Infection Control

The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens is called:

• infection control

• infection

• inflammation

Select the four types of microorganisms that are important in the practice of cosmetology.

• Bacteria

• Pustules

• Fungi

• Parasites

• Viruses

The four types of microorganisms are potentially harmful because they can cause infectious disease under certain conditions.

• True

• False

To _____________ is a mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove

all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools, implements, and equipment.

• Clean

• Disinfect

• Sterilize

• Sanitize

The process of ___________ is a chemical process that destroy most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces.

• Cleaning

• Disinfecting

• Steilizing

• Sanitizing

Disinfectants used in salons must be:

• Clean, disinfected , and sterilized

• Bactericidal, fungicidal, and tuberculocidal

• Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal