Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called:

Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:

Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as:

What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would appear to be spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells?

Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grape-like bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses are called:

Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections, such as pneumonia, are known as:

During which stage of growth does bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to:

Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism are known as:

Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as:

Which of the following actions would be considered a universal precaution?

Which of the following occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body?

What type of immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through his or her own immune system?

Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is:

To destroy or kill most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces is referred to as:

Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill:

The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:

Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements is provided by:

What information is assigned to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective?

An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?

Which of the following is the next step after removing all hair from a brush during a disinfection procedure?

When disinfecting, tools must be precleaned before:

What should you do with a porous item such as a neck strip, sponge or emery board once it has been used on a client?

Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be:

All of the following statements are precautions regarding disinfectants EXCEPT:

Destroying or killing all microbes is:

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

Any surface that is not free of dirt, hair, or microbes is:

A comb with hair in it or a towel with makeup on it is considered to be:

The three levels of decontamination are sterilized, disinfection, and:

The method of physical sterilization includes dry heat and:

Substance that kill microbes on contaminated tools and other nonporous surfaces are:

Disinfectants must be approved by the:

Federal law requires manufacturers to provide product information on the:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created as part of the:

Most QUATS disinfect implements within ____ minutes:

If salon implements come into contact with blood, they should be cleaned and immersed in:

The third and lowest level of decontamination is known as:

A sanitizer that is not adequate for instruments and surfaces, but is safe for application to the skin, is:

The technical term for bleach is:

The method used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms.

Bactericidals are disinfectants used to kill:

Fungicidals are disinfectants used to kill:

Kills bacteria that causes tuberculosis:

Invasion of body tissue by disease causing pathogens?

A disinfectant that was used in the past as an enclosed dry cabinet sanitizer and which is no longer considered safe is:

Place tool so that it is fully ____________ in the prepared EPA registered disinfectant solution.

How should Implements be removed from the container?

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:

A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:

Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called:

The body’s first line of defense against infection is:

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:

Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:

Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be:

A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a:

Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage?

The most common way that infections spread in a salon is:

The CDC guidelines that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are currently called the:

The term _____ is defined as a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.

You should _____ once a week.

What is given to prevent viruses from growing in the body?

The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface is called:

One-celled microorganisms with plant and animal characteristics are called:

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:

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

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

Hospital disinfectants can be used on _____ surfaces in the salon.

Which of these is a ringworm fungus of the foot?

Which of these is a ringworm fungus of the scalp?

Which of these is a ringworm fungus of the beard?

When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:

The term _____ refers to colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as to the human body, and secrete a sticky protective coating that cements them together.

You should wash your hands thoroughly:

When washing your hands, you should rub them together in a lather for at least:

Which term refers to the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions?

A client with hepatitis B who does not appear ill is said to be:

Acquired immunity is NOT obtained through:

All of the following are examples of fungi EXCEPT:

Which of the following is an example of a single-use item?

OSHA defines ___ as "specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard."

Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:

A skin disease caused by an infestation of head lice is called:

Which type of bacteria causes Lyme disease?

The process of bacteria dividing into two cells is called:

Pus contains bacteria, dead cells and:

A state regulatory agency can issue penalties against:

Hepatitis is a disease caused by a bloodborne virus that damages the:

Which type of foot spa does NOT circulate water?

Which type of bacteria causes blood poisoning?

When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:

The inactive growth stage of bacteria is also known as the:

Bacilli and spirilla bacteria use slender, hair like extensions called:

The form required from manufacturers that list handling, disposal, and first aid information for a product is known as a(n):

What are the two steps of infection control?

1. Disinfectants used in salons must be:

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