NY State Waxing License Questions with Correct Solutions, A+

Largest organ of the body - Skin One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - Bacteria An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or other germs - Microscope A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - Pathogen Infection transmitted from one person to another - Communicable Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - Streptococci Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - Cocci Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia - Diplococci Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - Protoplasm Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - Active and spore-forming (inactive) stage Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - Mitosis The invasion and growth of germs in the body - Infection This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - Pus A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean implements - Staphylococci What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - Non-pathogenic A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - Contagion A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell - Virus Virus that causes AIDS - HIV Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing beneficial for the host - Parasite Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - Bloodborne pathogens A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the itch mite - Scabies Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an immune donor - Acquired immunity Three steps of decontamination - Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria spores, from inanimate objects - Disinfection What does MSDS stand for? - Material Safety Data Sheet Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements for use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - Efficacy Items which cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after use - Single-use items Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - Quats Most commonly used antiseptic - 70% isopropyl alcohol Implement which should be used to remove instruments from a disinfection solution - Tongs This tool does not need to be disposed of after one use - Nippers What is the first step in the decontamination process? - Sanitation What is one important step every human can do to prevent the transfer of microorganisms? - Hand washing