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What is the primary purpose of regulatory agencies?
To regulate licensing, enforce rules, and regulate conduct in the salon.
What is an MSDS? Where can you get it?
The MSDS is a sheet that contains information compiled by manufacturers about their products'
saftey and usage. You can find this on the manufacturer's or distributor's website.
List the four types of organisms that estheticians must know about and remember.
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
What are bacteria?
Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
Name and describe the two main classifications of bacteria.
Pathogenic (harmful) and nonpathogenic (not harmful).
What are some of the beneficial functions preformed by nonpathogenic bacteria?
They are used to make yogurt, cheese, ans some medicines.
Name and describe three forms of pathogenic bacteria.
Cocci (round), bacilli (rod shaped), and spirilla (corkscrew shaped).
What is a contagious disease?
A disease that spreads from one person to another.
Is HIV a risk in the salon or spa? Why or why not?
Yes because there are incidents where blood is drawn and it is transmitted through bloodborne
pathogens.
What is the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing?
Cleaning is just removing dirt and debris from the surface, disinfecting and sterilizing both kill bacteria
and viruses, but only sterilization kills spores.
What is complete immersion?
Whent you completelt soak your tools or implements in disinfectant.
List at least six precautions to follow when using disinfectants.
- Keep an MSDS on hand for the disinfectants you use
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when using disinfectants
- Avoid skin and eye contact
- Add disinfectant to water when diluting
- Use tongs, gloves, or a draining basket to remove implements from disinfectants
- Keep disinfectants out of reach of children