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WorksheetsInfection Control-Mosley
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Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another?
infection control
Standard Precautions
sterilization
sanitization
Which of the following destroys all microbial life?
sterilization
disinfection
sanitization
cleaning
Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
sterilization
disinfection
sanitization
cleaning
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?
licensing for working on the job
enforcement of job safety
conduct on the job
sale of chemicals used on the job
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?
setting guidelines for the manufacturing of equipment and chemicals
setting guidelines for the sale of equipment and chemicals
setting guidelines for the use of equipment and chemicals
setting guidelines for licensing and enforcing conduct on the job
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
the sale of chemical products used in the workplace
the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
the registration of chemical products used in the workplace
Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?
the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe use of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe mixing of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe storing of chemical products used in the workplace
Beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to _______.
treat infections
treat abnormal conditions
recommend treatments for infections and abnormal conditions
refer clients with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians
Rules and regulations are
also referred to as statutes
just the same as laws
less specific than laws
more specific than laws
Preventing the spread of infections is
impossible because the sources of infections are all unknown
very unlikely because there are no set safety procedures to take
difficult but possible if you run your shop like a hospital
easy when you know the proper procedures to follow
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with _______.
infectious materials
doctors
you
clients
When does a client's impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?
the moment they see the results of their treatment
the moment they meet their beauty pro
the moment they meet the management team
the moment they open the door
Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?
They all reside in the same places but infect humans in different ways.
They reside in different places, but all infect humans in exactly the same way.
They all reside in the same places and infect humans in exactly the same way.
They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways.
Which of the following BEST defines transmission?
the process by which the spread of infections is controlled or suppressed
the process by which pathogens move between individuals
the process by which individuals are cured of sickness
the process by which diseases become infectious
Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?
Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not.
Direct transmission does not require contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does.
Both direct and indirect transmission require contact with another person.
Neither direct nor indirect transmission require contact with another person.
Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and indirect transmission?
Both diseases spread by direct and indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
Neither diseases spread by direct nor indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
Diseases spread by direct transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by indirect transmission cannot.
Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.
Indirect transmission of a disease ________.
occurs by kissing another person
occurs by shaking hands with another person
happens through contact with an intermediate object
cannot make an individual sick
The difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission is ________.
respiratory droplets are smaller particles and therefore more likely to be transmitted
airborne transmission involves wetter particles, which are therefore less likely to be transmitted
respiratory droplets do not stay in the air as long
only airborne transmission is guaranteed to make individuals ill
Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?
They must be hypoallergenic.
They must be bactericidal.
They must be virucidal.
They must be fungicidal.
When it comes to the spread of infectious disease, beauty professionals must be prepared to deal with all EXCEPT which type of potentially harmful organisms?
bacteria
viruses
gases
parasites
Most bacteria are ________.
nonpathogenic
pathogenic
contagious
deadly
What is a microorganism?
any infectious organism
any living organism
any plant-based organism
any organism of microscopic size
There are ______ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ______ primary type(s).
dozens; four
hundreds; three
thousands; two
millions; one
Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?
Both pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans.
Neither pathogenic nor nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans.
Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are not.
Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas pathogenic bacteria are not.
Pathogenic bacteria ______.
help the body break down food
cause disease or infection
positively stimulate the immune system
keep the body healthy
The presence of pus is a sign of ______.
bacterial infection
inflammation
nonpathogenic organisms
contagious disease
Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ______.
redness
heat
pain
pus
There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of what?
pathogenic bacteria
nonpathogenic bacteria
pus
inflammation
Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?
It is deadly.
It is nonpathogenic.
It is communicable.
It is systemic.
When doctors have determined the nature of a disease, they have ______.
contained it
contaminated it
decontaminated it
diagnosed it
If you get sick as a result to overexposure to chemicals at the workplace, you have contracted a(n) ______.
parasitic disease
occupational disease
pathogenic disease
diagnosed disease
Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?
Most strains make us very ill.
They are among the most common forms of bacteria.
They are routinely found in our environment.
They can be picked up on doorknobs or through skin-to-skin contact.
Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?
strep throat
HIV
rabies
influenza
Which of the following is a type of fungi?
mildew
mycobacterium
staphylococci
pus
What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV, called?
mycobacteria
systemic infections
bloodborne pathogens
bloodborne viruses
HIV is spread through which of the following means?
from person to person through the blood
from person to person through the air
indirectly through the touching of objects
HIV is not contagious
There are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon, spa, and barbershop. Which of the following is one of them?
HIV
pediculosis capitis
pus
mycobacteria
Which of the following is NOT true of biofilms?
They are highly susceptible to the body's defense mechanisms.
They are made up of different kinds of microbes.
They must grow very large to be seen without a microscope.
They are one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the past few decades.
Which of the following is TRUE of sterilization?
It is usually mandated in the beauty and wellness industry.
It is the first step in defense against the spread of disease.
It destroys all microbial life except for spores.
It destroys all microbial life including spores.
The first step in infection control is ________.
cleaning
disinfecting
sterilization
elimination
When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ________.
unchanged
slightly reduced
greatly reduced
zero
The second step of infection control is ________.
cleaning
disinfecting
sterilization
elimination
Which of the following is TRUE of the process of disinfection?
It eliminates no microorganisms.
It eliminates a small number of microorganisms.
It eliminates most microorganisms.
It eliminates all microorganisms.
Which of the following is NOT true of disinfectants?
They are pesticides.
They can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
They must carry an EPA registration number in order to be used in the shop.
They destroy all bacteria.
Which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?
the word concentrate
efficacy claims
a contact time
a registration number
If there is no time specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant, for how long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant?
10 seconds
10 minutes
1 hour
10 hours
How long does it usually take for quat solutions to disinfect implements?
10 seconds
10 minutes
1 hour
10 hours
Tuberculosis is transmitted through which of the following means?
inhalation
close contact with an infected person
direct transmission into the bloodstream
touching an infected object
Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants?
The safest way to dispose of them is down the drain.
They can be safely applied to the skin.
They are known carcinogens.
They have a low pH.
Bleach used in the salon, spa, or barbershop must be EPA registered as a _______.
carcinogen
disinfectant
pathogen
sterilizer
Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?
It is not corrosive.
It is safe to use with all plastics.
It is an effective disinfectant.
It cannot be safely used in salons, spas, or barbershops.
Which of the following is NOT one of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants?
Avoid skin and eye contact.
Wear gloves and safety glasses.
Use tongs to remove implements from disinfectants.
Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces.
When handling disinfectants, NEVER _______.
add them to water to dilute them
place them in unmarked containers
mix them together, even with manufacturer's recommendations
use them on nonporous surfaces
Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are _______.
merely cleaners
toxic
useless
sterilizers
The CDC publishes _______ guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious.
Standard Precautions
exposure incidents
antiseptics
sanitizers
Often, clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection. These clients are considered _______.
sanitized
antiseptic
precautious
asymptomatic
A _______ is capable of igniting and burning.
combustible
carcinogen
mutagen
chemical
OSHA defines PPE as
specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
guidelines that require the employee to assume that any human blood is potentially infectious
precautions that include proper hand washing and wearing of gloves around certain chemicals
items that should be cleaned and disinfected using any of the EPA-registered disinfectants
How often should one change gloves?
after every single use
after every other use
in between each client
every single day
Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair?
change the mask
change clothes
wash hands
nothing
With proper precautions in place, it is safe to perform a skin service on a client who comes in with a(n)
cold
open wound
rash
abrasion
A(n) ______ is contact with nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious materials as a result of the performance of a worker's duties.
efficacy
standard precaution
PPE
exposure incident
Before applying warm or hot water to a client's hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______
your hand
your own hair or scalp
the inside of your wrist
the outside of your elbow
What should you do if a tool or implement is dropped on the floor during a service?
If the client does not see it, quickly pick it up and continue.
Immediately throw it in the garbage.
Immediately stop the service and ask your client to come back the next day.
Either replace or disinfect it prior to continuing the service.
What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?
Charge it.
Disinfect it.
Put it in your pocket.
Send it out for sharpening or maintenance.
Which of the following is NOT true of ventilation and air circulation systems inside of salons, spas, and barbershops?
The dust from them is capable of causing allergic reactions.
Their vents should be vacuumed and cleaned regularly.
The filters within these systems should be changed regularly.
The vents for these systems can be located anywhere.
Which of the following is NOT true of exits in salons, spas, and barbershops?
They should be well marked.
They should be identifiable.
They should be known to all employees.
They should be randomly located at the owner's discretion.
Fire extinguishers
should not be stored near other chemicals
must by law be checked regularly
must be replaced annually
can be stored anywhere as long as they are out of the way
Which of the following is TRUE of how a beauty professional's appearance, clothing, and other attire should look?
Clothing should be loose and baggy.
Long hair can be worn loose and free.
Necklaces and other jewelry can be long and dangly.
Watches should be waterproof and shock absorbent.
When working on the job, your cellphone should be ______.
left at home
checked only between clients
kept close by at all times in case another client calls
worn on your waist or stored in your pocket
Which of the following is TRUE when children accompany a parent to the salon, spa, or barbershop?
The children should be allowed to play freely on the station beside their parent's station.
The children should not be allowed inside of the waiting or service areas.
The children should be asked to wait in the car while their parent's service is performed.
The children should not be left unattended at any time.
When assisting a client into or out of a hydraulic chair, ______.
always lower the chair to its lowest level
always raise the chair to its highest level
never change the height of the chair from where it will be or was during the treatment
never turn the chair away from facing the station
Jodie has used soap and warm water to remove all of the visible dirt and debris off of her station and the surrounding area. Jodie has just thoroughly ______ her station.
cleaned
sanitized
disinfected
sterilized
Gustavo only uses the highest level of infection control on his tools and implements. Which of the following does Gustavo do?
Gustavo cleans his tools.
Gustavo sanitizes his tools.
Gustavo disinfects his tools.
Gustavo sterilizes his tools.
Wilma works at a federal agency that registers all types of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and used by salons, spas, and barbershops nationwide. For which of the following federal agencies does Wilma work?
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
the U.S. Department of Defense
the U.S. Department of Labor
Franca has recently committed a major offense against her license. Who among the following is MOST LIKELY to revoke her license?
the state agency
the EPA
OSHA
the U.S. Department of Labor
Yasmine worries about getting sick because she deals with many clients each day. She knows, however, that even though she cannot prevent ______, she can strive to prevent ______ disease while she's at work.
transmission; exposure to
exposure; transmission of
infection; the source of
bacteria; infection from
Henry has the flu. He knows he most likely acquired the flu through direct transmission. If this is true, in which of the following ways could Henry have caught the flu?
by shaking a client's hand
by not washing his hands properly in the restroom
by touching a doorknob immediately after an infected client
by touching the end of a tool after it touched an infected client
Heidi is trying to avoid catching a virus that is going around the salon where she works. As part of her efforts, she has not had any physical contact with any of her coworkers. If she has in fact avoided all contact with others, and if the virus is not airborne, which of the following is TRUE?
Heidi will catch the virus.
Heidi cannot catch the virus.
If Heidi catches the virus, it will only have been through direct transmission.
If Heidi catches the virus, it will only have been through indirect transmission.
Jasmine's manager has requested that Jasmine mix a solution that will destroy mold. Which of the following will be MOST effective in doing so?
a. a bactericidal
b. a virucidal
c. a fungicidal
d. a sporicidal
Tony has been working hard to reduce not only his risk of infection but also the risk for all of his coworkers. Which of the following would be the LEAST effective measure for Tony to take?
thorough and regular hand washing
regular cleaning and disinfecting of tools and equipment
strict adherence to a policy of turning away sick clients
consistent practice of only brief hand shaking with clients
Nancy will not be able to come in to work for the next three days because her doctor told her she could easily pass her disease on to her coworkers and clients. Nancy's disease is ______.
occupational
toxic
noncommunicable
contagious
Omar noticed that there was a small amount of blood on the tool from a cut on his finger. Which of the following is TRUE of Omar's implement?
It is contaminated.
It is diagnosed.
It is parasitic.
It is contagious.
Angie has noticed that the nippers she will need to use on her next client have a small amount of blood on them. What will Angie need to do to be able to use the nippers again?
She must wipe the blood off with a tissue.
She must decontaminate them.
She must sterilize them.
She will NOT be able to use them again.
Colleen has been a beauty professional for more than 15 years. Over time, Colleen has developed a skin condition as a result of repeated exposure to the chemicals used on the job. Colleen's skin condition is a(n) ______ disease.
parasitic
occupational
pathogenic
communicable
Ursula, a beauty professional, has been diagnosed with a systemic infection. What must Ursula's condition include?
symptoms spread throughout her body
a lesion with inflammation
a pimple or abscess
a localized pus
Juan goes to the doctor and is diagnosed with pediculosis capitis. Which of the following MOST LIKELY caused this?
chemicals from services
head lice from a client, close associate or relative
a fungus living on a client's scalp
a ringworm infection from a client, close associate or relative
Ingrid's clients have been experiencing inflammation and pain on certain parts of their skin and bodies. Her manager determines that these complaints are most likely the results of biofilms. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the source of the contamination?
Ingrid's treatment table
Ingrid's foot spa
Ingrid's lancets
the heat vent above Ingrid's workstation
Harold's business requires a strict adherence to proper infection control. Which of the following two steps is Harold likely to use for the majority of his business?
cleaning and sanitizing
cleaning and disinfecting
disinfecting and sanitizing
sanitizing and sterilizing
Jason has decided to take the most sweeping measure to rid his tools of all microbial life. Which of the following steps must Jason take to effectively do this?
Jason must clean his tools.
Jason must disinfect his tools.
Jason must sanitize his tools.
Jason must sterilize his tools.
After cleaning her tools before her shift started, Chloe was upset when her instructor told her she needed to clean them again because she had not followed one of the three acceptable methods. In which of the following ways was Chloe MOST LIKELY cleaning her tools and implements?
Chloe was washing them with soap and water and then scrubbing them with a disinfected nailbrush.
Chloe was thoroughly wiping them down with sanitary wipes.
Chloe was using a chemical cleaner.
Chloe was using an ultrasonic unit.
Jamison, a beauty pro, knows that proper hand washing helps greatly to prevent the spread of germs. How does Jamison wash his hands?
he rubs his hands together aggressively, creating friction
he exclusively uses antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers
he washes his hands at least once per day
he uses only intensely hot water
Brenda comes into close contact with so many clients and is careful to keep her hands clean throughout the day. As her schedule is always quite full, this often means using hand sanitizer instead of soap and water. Which of the following is an issue Brenda is MOST LIKELY to face as a result of this?
shortness of breath
sore, red, and watery eyes
hands that are dry to the point of cracking
lapses in short- and long-term memory and recognition
Javier devotes every Sunday to infection control. He spends the morning on the first step and the afternoon on the second step. It is now 3:00 p.m. What is Javier doing?
cleaning
disinfecting
sanitizing
labeling
Samantha is using a strong disinfectant on all of the surfaces around her workstation. Which of the following is the only justifiable reason Samantha did not mix a dilute into the product before she began to use it?
Samantha was short of time.
Samantha prefers not to dilute disinfectant concentrates.
The disinfectant concentrate has a 10-minute contact time.
The label on the disinfectant does not have the word "concentrate" on it.
When looking at two disinfectants, Jeremy noticed that one had a much higher efficacy than the other. Because of this information on the labels, Jeremy knows that the disinfectant with the higher efficacy claim will
smell much stronger
kill many more organisms
cause more allergic reactions
be less likely to need diluting
Because Neil makes sure all of his employees are familiar with all of the important disinfectant tips, he knows that he will NEVER see one of them ________.
wearing gloves when using disinfectants
adding disinfectant to water when diluting it
placing a disinfectant into an unmarked container
placing an item submerged in a disinfectant for more than two minutes
Every client Richard saw on Friday appeared to be in perfect health, showing no signs of disease. On Monday, Richard came down with a bad cold. If it is TRUE that he caught this cold from one of the clients he saw on Friday, what else must also be true?
Richard never washed his hands on Friday.
Richard was already getting sick on Friday.
The client from whom Richard acquired his cold was asymptomatic.
The client from whom Richard acquired his cold was not contagious.
Abigail has been instructed by her manager to use PPE whenever possible and appropriate. Which of the following should she have in order to show her manager she is following his instructions?
bottle of disinfectant
a pair of non-latex gloves
a sharps container
hand sanitizer
