Milady Chapter 5 Practice Test (Infection Control: Principles & Practices)

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Which of the following is a mechanical process?
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Cleaning.
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In 1012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with which of the following?
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The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System
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As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) ________ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.
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SDS
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Which item is included in the "Identification" section of the MSDS?
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Restrictions on product use
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OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be _________.
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kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
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Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spires) on surfaces are known as _________.
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sterilizers
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Which agency is responsible for disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?
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EPA
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State regulatory agencies ___________.
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create the rules that determine how laws are applied
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Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by easing with soap and water?
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Cleaning
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One-called microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as ________.
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bacteria
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Nonpathogenic bacteria are __________.
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harmless
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Round-shaped bacteria are called ________.
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cocci
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Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called ________.
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bacilli
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Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _________.
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spirilla
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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is known as _______.
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cocci
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Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called ________.
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protoplasm
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Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the ________.
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life cycle of bacteria
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Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?
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Swelling
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A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of __________.
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pus
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A pimple or an abscess is an example of a _______.
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local infection
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _______.
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skin infection
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A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called _______.
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communicable
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Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called ________.
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bloodborne pathogens
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Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage?
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Hepatitis
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _______.
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AIDS
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Single-called organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are _________.
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fungi
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Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called ________.
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toxins
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The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is _________.
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tines pedis
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The body's first line of defense against infection is ________.
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healthy, uncompromised skin
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Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _________.
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parasites
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What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite?
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Scabies
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What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations?
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Acquired immunity
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What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?
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Sterilization
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Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
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Washing with soap and water
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A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) ________.
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allergy
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The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is ________.
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efficacy
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Phenolic disinfectants are _________.
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known carcinogens
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Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for ________.
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bleach
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Which item would be described as multi-use?
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Nippers
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Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be ______.
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discarded
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Which statement best describes UV sanitizers?
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They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.
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Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?
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Whirlpool foot spa
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Which substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?
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Chelating soaps
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Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called __________.
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antiseptics
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Which statement best describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?
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They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water.
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Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the _______.
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CDC
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Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called _________.
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personal protective equipment (PPE)
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When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
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20 seconds
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Which scenario is an example of an exposure incident?
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A cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to a client.
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If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be _______.
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placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag