Infection Control Review

1.  Which of the following is a mechanical process?

• Sterilization
  
• Bacteriacide
• Disinfection
• Cleaning

As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) _____ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.

• SDS
• MDS
• HCS
• EPA

OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be _____.

• kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
• provided to all employees in bound form
• updated at least every six months
• discussed with clients prior to services being rendered

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

• antiseptics
• disinfectants
• sterilizers
• sanitizers

Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?

• EPA
• CDC
• OSHA
• DOL

What is safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats?

• Quarter antiseptic solution
• Quaternary-based compounds
• Phenolic quaternary agents
• Quaternary ammonium compounds

State regulatory agencies _____.

• can take action against salon and spa owners, but not against individual license holders
• have no real authority, and must refer violations to the court system for resolution
• act independently of statutes
• create the rules that determine how laws are applied

Laws are also called _____.

• regulations
• guidelines
• statutes
• rules

Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) _____.

• infection
• antitoxin
• abrasion
• contusion

Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

• Decontaminating
• Disinfecting
• Scrubbing
• Cleaning