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Head scratching, redness or small bite marks on the scalp usually indicate the presence of:
cilia cocci head lice nail fungus |
Head lice.
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Bacteria can be classified into two types - pathogenic and:
viruses microbes saprophytes nonpathogenic |
Nonpathogenic.
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Which of the following would be considered a local infection?
flu rheumatic fever pus-filled boil AIDS |
Flu.
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Ingredients, associated hazards and storage requirements for a specific product are listed on the product's:
MSDS RDA EPA registration number |
MSDS
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What product is applied to the skin to reduce microbes?
water shampoo lotion antiseptic |
Antiseptic.
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The pus-forming cocci group that form into long chains and can cause strep throat or blood poisoning is called:
bacilli staphylococci streptococci spirilla |
Streptococci.
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What level of infection control is the most effective in destroying all microbes?
sanitation disinfection immunization sterilization |
Sterilization.
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What is the second level of infection control?
sanitation disinfection immunity sterilization |
Disinfection.
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All of the following are ways HIV can be transmitted from one person to another EXCEPT:
blood semen breast milk holding hands |
Holding hands.
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Infection control is divided into three main categories: sanitation, disinfection and:
immunity sterilization cleaning hand washing |
Sterilization.
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Two important regulations that OSHA requires from product manufacturers are the MSDS and the:
product formulas labeling of products where the product is created how the product is created |
Labeling of products.
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Spiraled or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause highly contagious diseases like syphilis, cholera and lyme disease are called:
bacilli spirilla diplococci streptococci |
Spirilla.
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Where can the information about the effectiveness of infection control products be found?
efficacy label name directions OSHA comments |
Efficacy label.
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What is the name of the activity that occurs when cells divide to create new cells?
mitosis active stage inactive stage reproduction |
Mitosis.
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A highly infectious disease that infects the liver is known as:
HBV AIDS common cold chicken pox |
HBV.
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Applying the same infection control procedures on all clients is a practice known as:
immunity sanitation universal precautions hand washing |
Universal precautions.
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A contagious or communicable infection is one that can:
fight other diseases obtain nutrients from living organisms live on dead matter and are harmless be transmitted from one person to another |
Be transmitted from one person to another.
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Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as:
cocci bacilli sprillia staphylococci |
Bacilli.
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Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and:
moist or dry heat cold, freezing air disinfectant antiseptic |
Moist or dry heat.
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AIDS is a disease that is caused by:
HBV HIV cilia bacteria |
HIV.
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If you suspect someone is choking, what is the first step to take to determine the course of action?
make a thumbless fist apply a cold compress lay the victim down on his/her back determine if the victim can speak or cough |
Determine if the victim can speak or cough.
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The process of double-bagging blood-soiled or decontaminated articles is called:
blood procedure blood spill procedure bloodborne pathogen process bloodborne procedure |
Blood spill procedure.
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Which organization approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?
RDA EPA HBV OSHA |
EPA.
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Chemical products used to destroy or kill bacteria and some viruses (except bacterial spores) are called:
soap disinfectants antiseptics fungicidals |
Disinfectants.
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Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as pneumonia are known as:
bacilli diplococci sprillia staphylococci |
Diplococci.
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How do bacterial cells enter the body?
through a break in the skin through one's nose and throat through the mouth all of the above |
All of the above.
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Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike clusters and are present in abscesses are called:
staphylococci streptococci diplococci spirilla |
Staphylococci.
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Washing your hands is an example of:
decontamination disinfection sanitation ventilation |
Sanitation.
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One-celled microorganisms are called germs or:
bacteria fungi ringworm external parasites |
Bacteria.
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What part of a product's label ensures that the product is both safe and effective?
manufacturer number directions for use ingredient list registration number |
Directions for use.
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All of the following statements describe a way an infection can be spread in a salon EXCEPT:
coughing or sneezing unclean hands and implements common use of towels and drinking cups disinfecting all implements after each use |
Disinfecting all implements after each use.
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The term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill certain or all microbes is:
immunity sanitation infection control universal precautions |
Infection control.
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What is recommended right before immersing a brush into a disinfecting solution?
remove hair from the brush wash the brush with soap and water store the brush in a warm, moist place wash the brush with water only |
Wash the brush with soap and water.
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The type of bacteria that is round-shaped that appear singularly or in groups is known as:
cocci bacilli spirilla saprophytes |
Cocci.
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Which type of bacteria does NOT produce diseases?
viruses external parasites nonpathogenic pathogenic |
Nonpathogenic.
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What percentage of all bacteria is nonpathogenic and live on the surface of the skin?
30% 50% 70% 90% |
70%.
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What type of nonpathogenic bacteria live on dead matter and do not produce disease?
fungi viruses pathogenic saprophytes |
Saprophytes.
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Which type of bacteria can be found in dairy products and can have health-enhancing properties?
fungi microbes pathogenic nonpathogenic |
Nonpathogenic.
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It is recommended that the cosmetologist wash his or her hands with this before each service:
bar soap disinfection solution liquid soap sterilizing solution |
Liquid soap.
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The scientific study of small organisms called microbes is known as:
ecology microbiology bacteriology ergonomics |
Microbiology.
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A general infection occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and toxins to:
the brain all parts of the body the skin area a small, confined area only |
All parts of the body.
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Bacilli and spirilla have the ability to move by themselves by using hair-like projections called:
flagella cocci pathogens spores |
Flagella.
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A communicable disease refers to a disease that is easily:
vaccinated immunized not spread from one person to another spread from one person to another |
Spread from one person to another.
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Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from other organisms are called:
viruses bacteria external parasites staphylococci |
External parasites.
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What is developed through the injection of antigens that stimulate the body's immune system?
natural immunity active immunity passive immunity parasitic immunity |
Passive immunity.
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Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as:
cocci mites fungi bloodborne pathogens |
Bloodborne pathogens.
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Sanitation practices apply to:
killing bacteria killing viruses killing parasites removing dirt |
Removing dirt.
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What is the first level of infection control?
disinfection sanitation sterilization hand washing |
Sanitation.
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The common cold, hepatitis, and measles are examples of:
beneficial diseases harmless diseases communicable diseases non-pathogenic diseases |
Communicable diseases.
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What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and pseudomonas and are known as hospital-grade or hospital-level disinfectants?
sanitizers bactericidals registered disinfectants broad spectrum disinfectants |
Broad spectrum disinfectants.
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Parasitic fungi are molds and yeasts that produce contagious diseases such as:
ringworm mites AIDS HBV |
Ringworm.
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After applying pressure to a bleeding wound on an arm and calling 9-1-1, it is advised that you:
elevate the arm use a tourniquet wash the wound stitch up the wound |
Elevate the arm.
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The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is referred to as:
immunity sanitation disinfection universal precautions |
Immunity.
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The regulating agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is known as:
EPA RDA OSHA MSDS |
OSHA.
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Implements that are nonporous must be:
discarded thrown away disinfected sanitized |
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Which type of bacteria can be harmful and cause infection and disease?
saprophytes pathogenic nonpathogenic microbes |
Pathogenic.
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Which of the following statements is NOT a method used to ventilate the salon for a healthy environment?
positioning fans toward the client keeping all bottles capped installing air conditioners using local ventilation where chemicals are being used |
Positioning fans toward the client.
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Bacteriology is the scientific study of:
bacteria personal hygiene toxins disease |
Bacteria.
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