Chapter 4: Infection Control — Principles & Practices
Bacteria, Viruses, Sanitation & Disinfection|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep
Vocabulary Matching
Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition.
Fill in the Blank
Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.
The three types of bacteria based on shape are cocci (round), bacilli (rod-shaped), and (spiral).
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and are examples of bloodborne pathogens that barbers must protect against.
All tools that come in contact with blood or body fluids must be cleaned and then with an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant.
An autoclave uses and pressure to achieve sterilization of implements.
The first step in the decontamination process is to the implement with soap and water to remove all visible debris.
Universal require treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.
A virus is a submicroscopic particle that requires a cell to reproduce.
State regulatory agencies, also known as state of health, establish the rules barbers must follow for infection control.
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.
Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat and blood poisoning?
The MOST effective level of decontamination achievable in a barbershop without an autoclave is:
If a client is accidentally cut during a shaving service, the barber should FIRST:
Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are used primarily for:
Which federal agency regulates and approves disinfectant products used in barbershops?
Bacteria that are harmful and can cause disease are called:
An implement that has been used on a client and has not been cleaned or disinfected is considered:
The proper order of decontamination for barbering tools is:
True / False
Write T for True or F for False in the blank.
Disinfection and sterilization mean the same thing.
Universal precautions require barbers to treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.
OSHA requires barbershops to have an exposure incident plan for bloodborne pathogens.
Bacteria can only survive on living hosts and cannot live on surfaces.
Implements must be cleaned before they are disinfected for the disinfectant to be effective.
A virus is larger than a bacterium and easier to destroy with disinfectants.
Disposable items such as single-use razor blades should be placed in a sharps container after use.
Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
Short Answer
Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.
Explain the difference between disinfection and sterilization and when each is appropriate in a barbershop setting.
Describe the proper procedure a barber should follow if a client is accidentally cut during a service.
What are universal precautions and why are they critical in the barbering profession?