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Infection Control & Microbiology

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

OSHA stands for....

a)

Occupations of Safety and Health Agency

b)

Occupational Standards of Health Association

c)

Occupational safety and Health Administration

d)

Oversight of Safety and Health Administration

2.

Single celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called

a)

Fungi

b)

Viruses

c)

Bacteria

d)

Parasites

3.

Nonpathogenic Bacteria are

a)

Harmful

b)

Harmless

c)

Toxic

d)

Disease-Producing

4.

Nonpathogenic bacteria may preform useful functions and

a)

cause only mild disease

b)

decrease immune functioning

c)

protect against infection

d)

provoke allergic responses

5.

Pathogenic bacteria may produce

a)

Health

b)

Antioxidants

c)

Disease

d)

Beneficial effects

6.

Pus-forming bacteria that cause infection such as strep throat and blood poisoning are

a)

staphylococci

b)

bacilli

c)

streptococci

d)

diplococci

7.

Short rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria are called

a)

streptococci

b)

staphylococci

c)

diplococci

d)

bacilli

8.

The division of a bacterial cell into two new cells is called

a)

Spore growth

b)

Decomposing

c)

Binary fission

d)

fertilizing

9.

What is an example of a local infection?

a)

Blood poisoning

b)

Food poisoning

c)

Hepatitis B

d)

An abscess

10.

what is a condition, characterized by redness, heat and pain, in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Disease

c)

Abcess

d)

Hepatitis B

11.

Which statement is true of MRSA?

a)

Clients who appear completely health may bring MRSA into the salon, where it can affect others

b)

MRSA only occurs in individuals with other serious injuries or illnesses

c)

MRSA has become far less of a problem with the development of antibiotics

d)

Although common in hospitals and nursing homes, MRSA has not been reported to occur in the community as a whole

12.

Submicroscopic particles that infect cells of a biological organism are known as

a)

infectious

b)

viruses

c)

fungus

d)

parasites

13.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of

a)

Antiseptics

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Diseases

d)

Disinfectants

14.

some of the ______ that plague humans are the common cold, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, measles, mumps, chicken pox, smallpox, rabies, yellow fever, hepatitis, polio, influenza, and HIV.

a)

Bacteria

b)

viruses

c)

fungi

d)

Parasites

15.

colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces are called

a)

Biofilms

b)

Fungi

c)

Biomasses

d)

Layered contaminants

16.

acquired immune deficiency syndrome is caused by

a)

a filterable virus

b)

the HIV virus

c)

the HBV virus

d)

a filterable bacteria

17.

the HIV virus is spread mainly through

a)

holding hands with an infected person

b)

sharing food with an infected person

c)

sharing bathroom facilities

d)

sharing needles by intravenous drug uses

18.

what are single- cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include mold, mildews, and yeasts?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

c)

Fungi

d)

Parasites

19.

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism are known as

a)

Saprophytes

b)

Parasites

c)

Cocci

d)

Spore forming

20.

What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite?

a)

Scabies

b)

Bood poisoning

c)

Lesions

d)

HIV / AIDS

21.

The ability to destroy or resist infections is known as

a)

Community resistance

b)

Contagious infection

c)

General infection

d)

Immunity

22.

What is a condition that is developed after the body has overcome a disease or has been inoculated for the disease?

a)

Natural immunity

b)

Acquired ammunity

c)

Human disease disorder

d)

Acquired immune disease deficiency

23.

Completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores is known as

a)

Cleaning

b)

Disinfection

c)

Extermination

d)

Sterilization

24.

the ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known as

a)

Disinfection

b)

efficacy

c)

Steralization

d)

decontamination

25.

To use a disinfectant properly, read and follow the manufactures directions and_____ implements for proper disinfection

a)

Partially dry

b)

Completely submerge

c)

Partially immerse

d)

Rinse thoroughly

26.

all disinfectants are _____ in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, and dust

a)

Inactivated

b)

Activated

c)

increased

d)

strengthened

27.

Sodium Hypochlorite is also known as

a)

Quaternary sodium

b)

Enzymatic disinfection

c)

Household bleach

d)

Phenolic disinfectant

28.

Quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as

a)

Quaternary antiseptic compounds

b)

Quaternary antiseptic souloutions

c)

Quaternary ammonium compounds

d)

Quaternary ammonium treatments

29.

Phenols may ______ certain rubber and plastic materials

a)

strengthen

b)

damage

c)

activate

d)

inactivate

30.

cocci are bacteria that are

a)

Round shaped

b)

rod shaped

c)

flat shaped

d)

spore shaped

31.

Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat or blood poisoning?

a)

Fungi

b)

Spirilla

c)

Streptococci

d)

bacilli

32.

Bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause pneumonia are

a)

Diplococci

b)

Diptheria

c)

Discarded

d)

Toxins

33.

Lyme disease and syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew- shaped bacteria called

a)

Flagella

b)

Strep

c)

Spirilla

d)

Cocci

34.

in 2000, a bacteria called micro bacterium fortuitous caused a client outbreak due to the failure of the practitioner to follow proper disinfection guidelines for

a)

Sharp implements

b)

Whirlpool foot spas

c)

Shampoo stations

d)

Styling chairs

35.

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

a)

Nuclecic acid

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Protoplasm

d)

Protons

36.

the process whereby bacteria grow, reproduce, and divide into two new cells is

a)

Binary fission

b)

Meiosis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

metamorphosis

37.

the presence of pus is a sign of

a)

immunity

b)

congestion

c)

bacterial infection

d)

sunburn

38.

A____ infection appears as a lesion containing pus and is confined to a particular part of the body.

a)

contagious

b)

local

c)

primary

d)

secondary

39.

Which of the following is a condition caused by an infestation of head lice?

a)

hepatitis

b)

scabies

c)

pediculosis capitis

d)

tine pedis

40.

The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection is called:

a)

immunity

b)

decontamination

c)

stasis

d)

regulation

41.

Disinfectants used in salons must carry a(n) ________ registration number.

a)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

b)

Occupation Protection Agency (OPA)

c)

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

d)

Enviornmental Protection Agency (EPA)

42.

Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Universal Precautions?

a)

FDA

b)

OSHA

c)

CDC

d)

EPA

43.

A salon implement that accidentally comes in contact with blood or body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned and:

a)

Completely immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant

b)

Rinsed in an EPA- registered tuberculocidal antiseptic that kills HIV and HBV

c)

Placed in an EPA- registered antiseptic that kills HIV and hepatitis

d)

Briefly dipped in an EPA- registered solution that kills HIV and AIDS

44.

Disinfectants with a high pH that can cause skin irritation or burn the skin or eyes are:

a)

alcohol and bleach

b)

EPA- registered disinfectants

c)

Alcohol and quats

d)

phenolic disinfectants

45.

When washing your hands, you apply soap, lather and scrub your hands and under the free edges of nails with a nail brush for at least:

a)

5 minutes

b)

1minute

c)

45 seconds

d)

10 seconds

46.

Antiseptics are effective for:

a)

Disinfecting instruments

b)

Killing germs on the hands

c)

Disinfection equipment

d)

Sterilizing equipment

47.

Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface?

a)

hepatitis A

b)

Hepatitis B

c)

Hepatitis C

d)

Hepatitis D

48.

Accelerated hydrogen peroxide, or AHP, is a recently approved form of disinfectant that only needs to be changed every:

a)

5 days

b)

30 Days

c)

7 Days

d)

14 Days

49.

Some ________ disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and equipment.

a)

Antifungal

b)

Nonporus

c)

Hospital

d)

tuberculocidal

50.

Fungal infections are much more common on the _________ than on the hands.

a)

Ears

b)

Feet

c)

Cheeks

d)

Knees

51.

Fumigants are ________ in salons because they produce potentially harmful formaldehyde gas.

a)

Used carefully

b)

No longer used

c)

Used after hours

d)

Only used sometimes

52.

Salons should keep a _______ that identififies each time a piece of equipment is used, cleaned, disinfected, tested and maintained.

a)

list

b)

diary

c)

logbook

d)

journal

53.

Not having _______ available poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous materials and violates federal and state regulations.

a)

MSDSs

b)

MRSAs

c)

HRVs

d)

CDCs

54.

Antimicrobial and antibacterial soaps are _____ regular soaps or detergents.

a)

No more effective than

b)

Slightly more effective than

c)

Just as effective as

d)

Slightly less effective than

55.

A(n) _______ is produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

a)

Systemic disease

b)

Infectious disease

c)

Pathogenic disease

d)

Contagious disease

56.

A(n) _____ is an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of functioning normally.

a)

allergy

b)

infection

c)

disease

d)

contamination

57.

A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces is ________.

a)

disinfecting

b)

sanitizing

c)

cleaning

d)

sterilizing

58.

In 2012, OSHA agreed to comply with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification ane Labeling of Chemicals System (GHS), which requires the use of a standard format called __________ (SDS) to replace the MSDS.

a)

Safety Data Report

b)

Surety Data Support

c)

Safety data sheet

d)

Safety data standards

59.

The SDS contains ______ categories of information.

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

16

60.

The process that destroys all microbial life is ___________

a)

Sanitizing

b)

Cleaning

c)

Decontamination

d)

Sterilization

61.

5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is also known as ________.

a)

White vinegar

b)

Household Bleach

c)

Household Ammonia

d)

Table salt

62.

As part of the SDS 16 categories, toxicology information includes routes of exposure, related symptoms, and ___________.

a)

Safe handling and storage

b)

Acute and chronic effects

c)

Exposure and protection

d)

Restrictions and transportation

63.

Different bacteria move in different ways, and self movement is known as ____________.

a)

Migration

b)

Motility

c)

Evolution

d)

Locomotion

64.

In the human body, nonpathogenic bacteria help metabolize food, protect against infectious microorganisms, and:

a)

Prevent gastrointestinal disorders

b)

Stimulate the immune response

c)

Stimulate the useful functions

d)

Stimulate useful secretions

65.

A type of pathogenic bacteria that require living matter for growth are:

a)

Phenols

b)

Peroxide

c)

Parasites

d)

Viruses

66.

The life cycle of bacteria has two distinct phases, the active stage and:

a)

Inactive or spore- forming stage

b)

Inactive and infectious stage

c)

Inverted and growth stage

d)

inactive and harmless

67.

Bacteria that pose little or no risk to a client in the salon setting but are dangerous in the medical setting are:

a)

Daughter cells

b)

Anthrax and tetanus bacilli

c)

Tuberculosis and thorax

d)

Acquired immunity