Colorado Esthetician Written Exam Study Guide with
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Patch test
Inside of arm, elbow, small area of face and wait 24 hours
Allergy Test
Predisposition Test
Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)
Regulates employee safety
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Testing and approving drugs sold
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Protective clothing and devices to protect individuals from blood born pathogens
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Studying diseases and prevent spread
Universal Precautions (UP)
Employer and employee to assume that there are pathogens present in human blood
that can spread disease in humans
Standard Precautions
Introduced by the CDC in 1996, Workers must assume all blood and bodily fluids are
potential risks of infection
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Contains information on product safety and possible hazards (calling poison control or
911)
Infection Control
Methods to reduce transmission of infectious organisms
Bacteria
Single cell microorganisms
Nonpathogenic
Harmless organisms that may preform useful functions
Pathogenic
Harmful organisms that cause disease and infection
Cocci
Round shaped bacteria (self-movement)
Staphylococci
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like grapes
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria that curve like a string of beads
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs (DI=2) causes pneumonia
Bacilli
Short rod-shaped bacteria
Spirilla
, Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Flagella
Slender, hair like extensions used by parasites for locomotion (moving about) snake like
motion
Cilia
Hair like extensions, but shorter and and move in a rowing-like motion
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infectious bacteria that is high resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
Viruses
Parasitic submicroscopic particles that infects and resides in cells, Does not have a cell
or nucleus, it is a protein. ex. Common colds, measles, mumps, chicken pox, smallpox,
HIV/AIDS
Fungi
Microscopic plant parasites that include mold, mildew, and yeast
Dermatophytes
Fungi that causes skin, hair, and nail infections
Tinea Pedis
Ringworm fungus of the foot
Parasites
Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in a host
Scabies
Contagious skin disease caused by itch mite
Pediculosis
Infestation of head lice
Cleaning
Washing with soap and water
Disinfection
Chemical disinfectant that destroys most but not all organisms (must be in for 10
minutes)
Bactericidal
Kills bacteria
Virucidal
Kills viruses
Fungicidal
Kills fungi
Sterilization
Destroys all pathogens and microbial life, ex. Autoclaves: using high pressure steam
under dry heat
Single Use
Disposables items that cannot be used more than once
Multi-use
Reusable items that can be cleaned and disinfected even if exposed to blood or bodily
fluids
Cross-contamination
Touching an object without cleaning hands and then touching another object
Aseptic Procedures
complete solution
Patch test
Inside of arm, elbow, small area of face and wait 24 hours
Allergy Test
Predisposition Test
Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)
Regulates employee safety
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Testing and approving drugs sold
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Protective clothing and devices to protect individuals from blood born pathogens
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Studying diseases and prevent spread
Universal Precautions (UP)
Employer and employee to assume that there are pathogens present in human blood
that can spread disease in humans
Standard Precautions
Introduced by the CDC in 1996, Workers must assume all blood and bodily fluids are
potential risks of infection
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Contains information on product safety and possible hazards (calling poison control or
911)
Infection Control
Methods to reduce transmission of infectious organisms
Bacteria
Single cell microorganisms
Nonpathogenic
Harmless organisms that may preform useful functions
Pathogenic
Harmful organisms that cause disease and infection
Cocci
Round shaped bacteria (self-movement)
Staphylococci
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like grapes
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria that curve like a string of beads
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs (DI=2) causes pneumonia
Bacilli
Short rod-shaped bacteria
Spirilla
, Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Flagella
Slender, hair like extensions used by parasites for locomotion (moving about) snake like
motion
Cilia
Hair like extensions, but shorter and and move in a rowing-like motion
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infectious bacteria that is high resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
Viruses
Parasitic submicroscopic particles that infects and resides in cells, Does not have a cell
or nucleus, it is a protein. ex. Common colds, measles, mumps, chicken pox, smallpox,
HIV/AIDS
Fungi
Microscopic plant parasites that include mold, mildew, and yeast
Dermatophytes
Fungi that causes skin, hair, and nail infections
Tinea Pedis
Ringworm fungus of the foot
Parasites
Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in a host
Scabies
Contagious skin disease caused by itch mite
Pediculosis
Infestation of head lice
Cleaning
Washing with soap and water
Disinfection
Chemical disinfectant that destroys most but not all organisms (must be in for 10
minutes)
Bactericidal
Kills bacteria
Virucidal
Kills viruses
Fungicidal
Kills fungi
Sterilization
Destroys all pathogens and microbial life, ex. Autoclaves: using high pressure steam
under dry heat
Single Use
Disposables items that cannot be used more than once
Multi-use
Reusable items that can be cleaned and disinfected even if exposed to blood or bodily
fluids
Cross-contamination
Touching an object without cleaning hands and then touching another object
Aseptic Procedures
