Esthetics Program

Chapter 5: Infection Control

Sanitation, Disinfection, Sterilization & Safety|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep

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Vocabulary Matching

Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition.

Terms

1.Pathogen

2.Disinfection

3.Sterilization

4.Sanitation

5.Autoclave

6.EPA-registered disinfectant

7.Universal precautions

8.Cross-contamination

9.Bloodborne pathogen

10.MSDS/SDS

Definitions

A.A disease-causing microorganism such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi

B.The process of destroying most pathogens on nonporous surfaces using chemical agents

C.Complete destruction of all microbial life using an autoclave

D.Lowest level of decontamination reducing pathogens through cleaning

E.Device that sterilizes using pressurized steam at high temperatures

F.Chemical approved by the EPA for professional surface disinfection

G.Guidelines treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious

H.Transfer of pathogens from one person or surface to another

I.Disease-causing organisms carried in blood such as HIV and hepatitis

J.Documents detailing safe use, storage, and handling of chemical products

Fill in the Blank

Complete each statement with the correct word or phrase.

11.The three levels of decontamination from lowest to highest are sanitation, disinfection, and .

12.An autoclave uses pressurized to achieve sterilization.

13.Implements contacting blood must be discarded or before reuse.

14.Bacteria that cause infections like staph are called bacteria.

15.Salon disinfectants must be -registered and bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal.

16. precautions means treating all blood and fluids as infectious.

17.Single-use items should be after each client.

18.Hand washing should take a minimum of seconds.

Multiple Choice

Select the best answer for each question.

19.Which pathogen causes ringworm?

A. Bacteria B. Virus C. Fungus D. Parasite

20.What should you do if an implement contacts blood?

A. Wipe and continue B. Stop, clean, disinfect, dispose or sterilize C. Ignore if small amount D. Rinse and reuse

21.Correct order for processing reusable implements?

A. Disinfect, rinse, clean B. Clean, rinse, immerse in disinfectant for required time C. Sterilize, clean, rinse D. Rinse, sterilize, clean

22.EPA disinfectants must be effective against all EXCEPT:

A. Bacteria B. Viruses C. Bacterial spores D. Fungi

23.Disinfectant solution should be replaced:

A. Never B. Daily or when visibly contaminated C. Weekly D. Monthly

24.Which hepatitis is most easily transmitted in salons?

A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. Hepatitis C D. Hepatitis D

25.Which is a single-use item?

A. Metal extractor B. Magnifying lamp C. Wooden wax spatula D. Stainless bowl

26.Purpose of wearing gloves during services?

A. Keep hands clean B. Prevent cross-contamination C. Look professional D. Gloves are optional

True or False

Write T for True or F for False in the blank.

27.Disinfectants kill all microbial life including bacterial spores.

28.Hands should be washed before and after every service, even with gloves.

29.A closed container is not needed for soaking implements in disinfectant.

30.Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmless and do not cause disease.

31.An autoclave is required to sterilize metal implements.

32.Alcohol is an EPA-registered disinfectant for salon implements.

33.Disposable items can be reused if properly disinfected.

34.OSHA requires salons to have a bloodborne pathogen exposure plan.

Short Answer

Answer each question in 2-4 complete sentences.

35.Explain the difference between sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization with examples.

36.Describe proper procedure when a client is accidentally nicked during extraction.

37.Why are universal precautions important? List three specific practices.