Esthetician State Boards - Infection Control | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: ** Answ** nonpathogenic
Removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens is: **
Answ** cleaning
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the
exception of spores on nonporous surfaces, is referred to as: ** Answ** disinfection
Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception
of spores on nonporous surfaces are called: ** Answ** disinfectants
The regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is: ** Answ** OSHA
Which agency approves the efficacy of products used for infection control? ** Answ** EPA
Multiple quats are usually able to disinfect within: ** Answ** 10 minutes
An example of a single-use supply are: ** Answ** gloves
All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be discarded or:
** Answ** disinfected
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects? ** Answ** autoclave
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HBV and HIV is required for use
when: ** Answ** when nonporous tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
AND ANSWERS
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: ** Answ** nonpathogenic
Removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens is: **
Answ** cleaning
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the
exception of spores on nonporous surfaces, is referred to as: ** Answ** disinfection
Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception
of spores on nonporous surfaces are called: ** Answ** disinfectants
The regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is: ** Answ** OSHA
Which agency approves the efficacy of products used for infection control? ** Answ** EPA
Multiple quats are usually able to disinfect within: ** Answ** 10 minutes
An example of a single-use supply are: ** Answ** gloves
All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be discarded or:
** Answ** disinfected
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects? ** Answ** autoclave
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HBV and HIV is required for use
when: ** Answ** when nonporous tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
