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Ch. 5 Infection Control Practice Quiz (1)

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

OSHA stands for ________

a)

Occupational Standards of Health Associationt

b)

Occupations of Safety and Health Agency

c)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

d)

Oversight of Safety and Health Administration

2.

The OSHA Act of 1970 established the Hazard Communication Rule, which required that chemical

manufacturers publish_________ , which has since been replaced by a new format.

a)

Universal Hazardous Materials Reports

b)

product lists

c)

supplier lists

d)

Material Safety Data Sheets

3.

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

a)

antiseptics

b)

antibiotics

c)

diseases

d)

disinfectants

4.

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

a)

fungi

b)

viruses

c)

bacteria

d)

parasites

5.

There are thousands of different kinds of bacteria, but they are classified into the following two primary

types: _____.

a)

saprophytes and parasites

b)

decomposing and fertilizing

c)

pathogenic and nonpathogenic

d)

active and inactive

6.

Nonpathogenic bacteria are ______.

a)

harmful

b)

harmless

c)

toxic

d)

disease-producing

7.

Nonpathogenic bacteria may perform useful functions and ______.

a)

cause only mild disease

b)

decrease immune functioning

c)

protect against infection

d)

provoke allergic responses

8.

Pathogenic bacteria may produce______ .

a)

health

b)

antitoxins

c)

disease

d)

beneficial effects

9.

Pus-forming bacteria that cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning are _______.

a)

staphylococci

b)

bacilli

c)

streptococci

d)

diplococci

10.

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

11.

The division of a bacterial cell into two new cells is called____ .

a)

spore growth

b)

decomposing

c)

binary fission

d)

fertilizing

12.

What is a condition, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and redness, in which the body reacts to injury,

irritation, or infection?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Disease

c)

Abscess

d)

Hepatitis B

13.

What is an example of a local infection?

a)

Blood poisoning

b)

Food poisoning

c)

Hepatitis B

d)

An abscess

14.

Which statement is true of MRSA?

a)

Clients who appear completely healthy may bring MRSA into the salon, where it can infect 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 new antibiotics

d)

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

community as a whole.

15.

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

a)

infections

b)

viruses

c)

fungus

d)

parasites

16.

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

17.

Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces are called ______.

a)

biofilms

b)

fungi

c)

biomasses

d)

layered contaminants

18.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is caused by ______ .

a)

a filterable virus

b)

the HIV virus

c)

the HBV virus

d)

a filterable bacteria

19.

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

20.

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

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

c)

Fungi

d)

Parasites

21.

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

a)

saprophytes

b)

parasites

c)

cocci

d)

spore forming

22.

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

a)

Scabies

b)

Blood poisoning

c)

Lesions

d)

HIV/AIDS

23.

The ability to destroy or resist infections is known as____

a)

community resistance

b)

contagious infection

c)

general infection

d)

immunity

24.

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 immunity

c)

Human disease resistor

d)

Acquired immune deficiency

25.

Completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores is known as ____.

a)

cleaning

b)

laundering

c)

sterilizing

d)

sanitizing

26.

The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is

called ____.

a)

fumigation

b)

disinfection

c)

extermination

d)

sterilization

27.

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

as ____.

a)

disinfection

b)

efficacy

c)

sterilization

d)

decontamination

28.

To use a disinfectant properly, read and follow the manufacturer’s directions and ______ implements

for proper disinfection.

a)

partially dry

b)

completely submerge

c)

partially immerse

d)

rinse thoroughly

29.

All disinfectants are___ in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, and dust.

a)

inactivated

b)

activated

c)

increased

d)

strengthened

30.

Quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as____ .

a)

quaternary antiseptic compounds

b)

quaternary antiseptic solutions

c)

quaternary ammonium compounds

d)

quaternary ammonium treatments

31.

Phenols may ____ certain rubber and plastic materials.

a)

strengthen

b)

damage

c)

activate

d)

inactivate

32.

Sodium hypochlorite is also known as _____.

a)

quaternary sodium

b)

enzymatic disinfectant

c)

household bleach

d)

phenolic disinfectant

33.
What is a nonpathogen?
a)
a disease causing microorganism
b)
a beneficial microorganism used to maintain certain body processes
c)
the smallest microorganism
d)
none of the above
34.
What are the main classes of microorganisms?
a)
bacteria,protozoa, fungi, rickettsiae, viruses
b)
bacteria, bacilli, thrush
c)
protozoa, spirilla, pathogens
d)
pathogens, nonpathogens
35.
Microorganisms that cause disease or infection are called
a)
microbes
b)
flora
c)
pathogens
d)
bacilli
36.
Which microorganism is only visible using an electron microscope? 
a)
bacteria
b)
rickettsiae
c)
fungi
d)
viruses
37.
Which disease currently has a vaccine?
a)
AIDS
b)
Hepatitis C
c)
Hepatitis B
d)
All of the above
38.
How is Hepatitis C and B transmitted?
a)
Airborne
b)
contact with blood and body secretions
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above
39.
What is an aerobic organisms?
a)
do not require oxygen to live
b)
require oxygen to live
c)
multiply on their own
d)
none above
40.
What is an anaerboic organism?
a)
live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen
b)
require oxygen to live
c)
cause disease and infection
d)
all of the above
41.
What are the 4 types of infection?
a)
endogenous, exogenous, noscomial, pus-producing
b)
endogenous, nosocomial, aerobic
c)
endogenous, exogenous, nosocomial, opportunistic
d)
none of the above
42.
Which type of infection originates inside the body?
a)
nosocomial
b)
exogenous
c)
oppourtunistic
d)
endogenous
43.
Absence of disease producing microorganisms
a)
Asepsis
b)
Surgical Asepsis
c)
Medical Asepsis
44.

Cocci are bacteria that are __________.

a)

round-shaped

b)

rod-shaped

c)

corkscrew-shaped

d)

spore-shaped

45.

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

a)

diplococci

b)

Spirilla

c)

Bacilli

d)

Streptococci

46.

Bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia are _________.

a)

Diplococci

b)

Bacilli

c)

Staphylococci

d)

Streptococci

47.

Lyme Disease and Syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called ___________.

a)

Diplococci

b)

Bacilli

c)

Spirilla

d)

Cocci

48.

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

a)

disinfecting

b)

sanitizing

c)

cleaning

d)

sterilizing

49.

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

a)

nucleic acid

b)

cytoplasm

c)

protoplasm

d)

protons

50.

The process whereby bacteria grow to their largest size, and then divide into two new cells is _____________.

a)

binary fission

b)

meiosis

c)

photosynthesis

d)

metamorphosis

51.

The presence of pus can be a sign of __________.

a)

immunity

b)

congestion

c)

a bacterial infection

d)

sunburn

52.

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

a)

systemic

b)

local

c)

primary

d)

secondary

53.

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

a)

hepatitis

b)

scabies

c)

pediculosis capitis

d)

tinea pedis

54.

The ability of the body to destroy, resist, and recognize infection is called __________.

a)

Immunity

b)

Decontamination

c)

Inflammation

d)

Regulation

55.

Disinfectants sold and used in the United States must carry __________ registration number.

a)

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

b)

An Occupation Protection Agency (OPA)

c)

A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

d)

An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

56.

Which agency publishes the guidelines known as Standard Precautions?

a)

FDA

b)

OSHA

c)

CDC

d)

EPA

57.

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

a)

Safety Data Support

b)

Surety Data Support

c)

Safety Data Sheet

d)

Safety Data Standards

58.

A type of disinfectant with a very high PH that can damage the skin or eyes is called __________.

a)

alcohol and bleach

b)

EPA-registered disinfectants

c)

alcohol and quats

d)

phenolic disinfectants

59.

When washing your hands, after you have used warm water, applied soap, and then rubbed your hands together until a lather forms, use a disinfected nail brush to brush your nails horizontally back and forth under the free edges and then up and down along the nail folds of the fingernails. The process of brushing both hands should take about ________.

a)

5 minutes

b)

60 seconds

c)

45 seconds

d)

10 seconds

60.

Antiseptics are intended for __________.

a)

disinfecting instruments

b)

reducing microbes on the skin

c)

disinfecting equipment

d)

sterilizing equipment

61.

Standard Precautions require employers and employees to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially ___________.

a)

infectious

b)

harmless

c)

dangerous

d)

toxic

62.

The SDS contains __________ categories of information.

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

16

63.

When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client, you must circulate the disinfectant for ________ or the length of time indicated on the product label.

a)

5 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

60 seconds

d)

20 minutes

64.

When disinfecting a whirlpool foot spa after use by a client, you must circulate the disinfectant for ________ or the length of time indicated on the product label.

a)

5 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

60 seconds

d)

20 minutes

65.

After cleaning and disinfecting a pipeless foot spa after each client, How should you dry it?

a)

with a clean paper towel

b)

with a clean linen towel

c)

with a blowdryer

d)

let it air dry

66.

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

67.

Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (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

68.

It is important to wear gloves and _________ while disinfecting non electrical tools and implements.

a)

remove jewelry

b)

safety glasses

c)

an apron

d)

a face mask

69.

Licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the salon are regulated by _____ agencies.

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

City

d)

International

70.

Some ____ disinfectants are harmful to salon tools and equipment.

a)

Antifungal

b)

Nonporous

c)

Hospital

d)

Tuberculocidal

71.

As part of the SDS categories, First-Aid measures include important symptoms/effects as well as __________.

a)

product use

b)

required treatment

c)

use restrictions

d)

containment and clean-up

72.

Cutting living skin is allowed only by __________.

a)

advanced nail technicians

b)

medical nail technicians

c)

qualified medical professionals

d)

advanced cosmetologists

73.

Fungal Infections are much more common on the ___________ than on the hands.

a)

face

b)

feet

c)

elbows

d)

knees

74.

Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or bodily fluid are called _____________.

a)

single-use

b)

porous

c)

disposable

d)

multi-use

75.

The process that destroys all microbial life is _________.

a)

sanitization

b)

cleaning

c)

decontamination

d)

sterilization

76.

If the label on a disinfection product includes the word concentrate, it means that the product must be _________.

a)

used without water

b)

heated during use

c)

diluted before use

d)

heated before use

77.

QUAT solutions are _______ disinfectants when used properly in the salon.

a)

very effective

b)

somewhat effective

c)

never effective

d)

somewhat adequate

78.

Using ___________ bleach can damage metal and plastic.

a)

too little

b)

diluted

c)

any amount of

d)

too much

79.

5.25% sodium hypochlorite is also known as __________.

a)

white vinegar

b)

household bleach

c)

household ammonia

d)

table salt

80.

Never let disinfectants such as phenols come in contact with your ___________.

a)

implements

b)

skin

c)

gloves

d)

clothing

81.

Items that are __________ are also considered absorbent.

a)

phenolic

b)

parasitic

c)

pathogenic

d)

porous

82.

It is recommended that salons identify each time a piece of equipment is used, cleaned, disinfected, tested, and maintained ________________.

a)

in the cosmetologists memory

b)

in a note pad

c)

in a log book

d)

in a private computer file

83.

There is no additive, powder, or tablet that eliminates the need for you to __________ equipment.

a)

clean and sterilize

b)

clean and disinfect

c)

clean and maintain

d)

clean and immunize

84.

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

a)

SDSs

b)

MRSAs

c)

HRVs

d)

CDCs

85.

Antimicrobial and antibacterial soaps are _________ regular soaps or detergents.

a)

slightly more effective than

b)

no more effective than

c)

just as effective as

d)

slightly less effective than

86.

Antimicrobial and antibacterial soaps are _________ regular soaps or detergents.

a)

slightly more effective than

b)

no more effective than

c)

just as effective as

d)

slightly less effective than

87.

____________ include guidelines for the use of gloves, masks, and eyewear when contact with blood or body secretions containing blood or blood elements is a possibility.

a)

Standard Preconditions

b)

Universal provisions

c)

Standard Precautions

d)

Universal Preparations

88.

After they have been properly cleaned and disinfected, implements should be stored in a ______ container.

a)

permanently sealed

b)

disposable

c)

clean, uncovered

d)

clean, covered

89.

After each client, you should properly clean the basic foot basin or tub, and then add the appropriate amount of disinfectant and let it soak for ____________ or the time recommended by the manufacturer.

a)

10 minutes

b)

5 minutes

c)

1 minute

d)

10 seconds

90.

Before beginning any service, you should wash your hands using pump soap, warm water, and a __________.

a)

chemical disinfectant

b)

clean, disinfected nail brush

c)

clean, disinfected sponge

d)

chemical exfoliant

91.

A disease that is spread from one person to another is called a(n)_________________.

a)

systemic disease

b)

contagious disease

c)

toxin

d)

fungicidal

92.

The one-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics are called_________.

a)

flagella

b)

fungi

c)

cocci

d)

bacteria

93.

The transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or talking is known as _________ transmission.

a)

indirect

b)

infection

c)

sterile

d)

direct

94.

Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface is known as _________.

a)

direct transmission

b)

direct portability

c)

indirect transmission

d)

indirect transference

95.

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called __________.

a)

tinea

b)

toxins

c)

bacteria

d)

flagella

96.

A disease that is spread from one person to another person is ____________.

a)

a communicable disease

b)

an infectious disease

c)

an occupational disease

d)

a systemic disease

97.

A disease caused by pathogenic organisms that enter the body, and which may or may not be spread from one person to another person, is ______________.

a)

a systemic disease

b)

an infectious disease

c)

an occupational disease

d)

a contagious disease

98.

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

99.

Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size is a _____________.

a)

staphlyococci

b)

streptococci

c)

mycobacterium

d)

microorganism

100.

The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface, and the removal or visible debris or residue is called _________.

a)

disinfection

b)

cleaning

c)

decontamination

d)

sterilization

101.

___________ disease affects the body as a whole, often due to under-or-over functioning internal glands or organs.

a)

A systemic

b)

An infectious

c)

An occupational

d)

A contagious

102.

The determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests is __________.

a)

an analysis

b)

a disinfection

c)

a direct transmission

d)

a diagnosis

103.

The determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests is __________.

a)

an analysis

b)

a disinfection

c)

a direct transmission

d)

a diagnosis

104.

The determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests is __________.

a)

an analysis

b)

a disinfection

c)

a direct transmission

d)

a diagnosis

105.

_________ is a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection.

a)

An allergy

b)

An inflammation

c)

A contagion

d)

An exposure incident

106.

A parasitic disease may be caused by __________.

a)

bacteria

b)

bacilli

c)

lice

d)

cocci

107.

A ________________ is a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms and is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function.

a)

cocci

b)

virus

c)

bacterium

d)

parasite

108.

The virus that causes AIDS is ___________.

a)

hepatitis B virus (HBV)

b)

human papilloma virus (HPV)

c)

hepatitis C virus (HCV)

d)

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

109.

Contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials that are the result of the performance of an employees duties is ____________.

a)

An allergy

b)

An inflammation

c)

A contamination

d)

An exposure incident

110.

The scientific name for Barber's Itch is ____________.

a)

tinea capitis

b)

tinea pedis

c)

folliculitis barbae

d)

tinea spirilla

111.

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism are_____________.

a)

cocci

b)

bacilli

c)

parasites

d)

debris

112.

The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues is called a(n) ________________.

a)

Infection

b)

Contamination

c)

Inflammation

d)

Allergy

113.

The term _________ describes a ringworm fungus of the foot.

a)

tinea capitis

b)

tinea spirilla

c)

tinea barbae

d)

tinea pedis

114.

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _________.

a)

Allergy

b)

Contamination

c)

Inflammation

d)

Infection

115.

__________________ is produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

a)

a systemic disease

b)

an infectious disease

c)

a pathogenic disease

d)

a contagious disease

116.

Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment are __________.

a)

contagious diseases

b)

occupational diseases

c)

pathogenic diseases

d)

systemic diseases

117.

Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment are __________.

a)

contagious diseases

b)

occupational diseases

c)

pathogenic diseases

d)

systemic diseases

119.

As part of the SDS 16 Categories, handling the storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including __________.

a)

incompatibilities

b)

ingredients

c)

reactions

d)

identifiers

119.

As part of the SDS 16 Categories, handling the storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including __________.

a)

incompatibilities

b)

ingredients

c)

reactions

d)

identifiers

120.

The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms is called ________.

a)

transmission control

b)

infection reduction

c)

organism control

d)

infection control

121.

As part of the SDS 16 Categories, handling the storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including __________.

a)

incompatibilities

b)

ingredients

c)

reactions

d)

identifiers

122.

The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms is called ________.

a)

transmission control

b)

infection reduction

c)

organism control

d)

infection control

123.

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

a)

migration

b)

motility

c)

evolution

d)

locomotion

124.

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

a)

migration

b)

motility

c)

evolution

d)

locomotion

125.

________________ is an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or it's systems or organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function.

a)

An allergy

b)

An infection

c)

A disease

d)

A contamination

126.

Within the field of cosmetology, the ability to produce an effect is known as __________.

a)

effectiveness

b)

efficacy

c)

productivity

d)

strength

127.

Add ____________ when diluting to prevent foaming, which can result in an incorrect mixing ratio.

a)

disinfectant to water

b)

tongs to water

c)

water to disinfectant

d)

draining basket to disinfectant

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