Chapter 5 Infection Control

The spherical bacteria that cause diseases such as pneumonia are:

• diplococci

• staphylococc

• spirilla

• bacilli

Which type of bacteria cause blood poisoning?

• staphylococci

• spirilla

• streptococci

• bacilli

When using disinfectants, you should NOT:

• use tongs to remove implements

• keep the product's SDS on hand

• wear safety glasses when mixing

• submerge implements using your bare hands

When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:

• hot water

• cold water

• disinfectant

• warm water

For proper client protection, linens and cloth materials should be:

• used once and properly laundered

• washed weekly

• washed weekly

• used on several clients

Which of the following is NOT a common contagious disease that will prevent a salon from servicing a client?

• common cold

• pinkeye

• diabetes

• ringworm

Which term refers to the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens?

• toxin

• prevention

• infection

• mycobacterium

Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters and can cause abscesses, pustules, and boils are:

• spirilla

• bacilli

• staphylococci

• diplococci

The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores, is:

• sanitizing

• sterilization

• disinfection

• decontamination

How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements?

• monthly

• daily

• weekly

• yearly