What is an MSDS? Where can you get it? Ans- Material Safety Data Sheet; Federal and state laws require
salons, spas and medical offices to obtain MSDS's from the product manufacturers and/or distributors
for each professional product that is used.
Exist to protect salon/spa professionals and protect consumers health, safety, and welfare while the
receive salon and spa services. Ans- State regulatory agencies
Disinfectants that are hospital strength and Tuberculocidal will kill: Ans- Bacteria, Fungi and viruses.
The Study of Microorganisms is called Ans- Microbiology
Pus Forming bacteria that grown in clusters similar to grapes are called Ans- Bacilli
Which type of bacteria is responsible for food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome? Ans- Staphylococci
Diseases that can spread from person to person are communicable
or__________________________________. Ans- contagious
Ethyl alcohol must be no less than ____________________________. Ans- 70% solution
Sodium hypochlorite Ans- household bleach
How should you dispose of lancets and other sharp implements? Ans- put them in a sharps box
Blood borne Pathogens Ans- hepatitis B, HIV, and Hepatitis C
a naturally inherited resistance to a disease Ans- natural immunity
,the result of already having the disease or receiving an inoculation against the disease Ans- Acquired
immunity
OSHA Ans- Occupational Safety and Health administration
was created to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace.
You should be wearing_______ and ___________when disinfecting implements. Ans- goggles, gloves
Contaminants Ans- Dirt, oils and microbes
Four categories of potentially infectious microorganisms Ans- bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites.
Pathogenic Ans- harmful microorganism that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade
the body
Non-pathogenic Ans- Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come
in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm.
What is infection control? Ans- methods used to eliminate or reduce transmissions of infectious
organisms
Disease causing microorganism carried in the body by blood. Ans- blood borne pathogens
What can you find on the Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDSs)? Ans- information about possible
hazardous ingredients and safe use of products.
State regulatory agencies include Ans- licensing agencies, state boards for cosmetology, commissions,
and health departments.
It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to its labeling. Misusing a product may
cancel its efficacy for disinfecting. Ans- True
, What is the difference between rules and laws? Ans- Rules are more specific than laws.
What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident? Ans- Stop the service.
Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens Ans- Infection
You should perform a patch test on clients on the same day of treatment. Ans- False
When should you perform a patch test? Ans- 24-48 hours before the treatment.
Signs of an adverse reaction Ans- inflammation of the skin, burning or itching, blisters, blotches, or
rashes. The eyes may swell, puff or produce tears.
What is the condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection? Ans- inflammation
When should an adhesive bandage be used? Ans- in response to an exposure incident
What term refers to the ability to produce an effect? Ans- efficacy
A product capable of destroying bacteria. Ans- Bactericidal
Scabies Ans- contagious disease caused by the itch mite
Porous Ans- a material that has openings.
Slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion. Ans- Flagella
What is a fluid created by infection? Ans- pus