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One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are:
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bacteria
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Bacteria are so small they can only be seen with the aid of:
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a microscope
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The small minority of harmful bacteria that invade plant or animal tissue are considered:
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pathogenic
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An infection that is transmitted from one person to another is:
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communicable
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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:
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cocci
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Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads is:
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streptococci
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Round-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups are:
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cocci
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Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia are:
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diplococci
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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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A rod-shaped microorganism that infected clients due to improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot spa was:
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mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
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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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The division process where bacteria divide into two new cells is:
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mitosis
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Body tissues being invaded by disease-causing or pathogenic bacteria results in a(n):
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infection
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A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:
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local infection
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A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
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pus
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A common human bacteria that can be transferred through skin-to-skin contact or unclean implements is:
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staph
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Nonpathogenic bacteria are:
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harmless
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A disease that spreads from one person to another by contact is said to be:
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contagious
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A submicroscopic structure capable of infesting almost all plants and animals is a:
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virus
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A disease caused by a bloodborne virus and marked by inflammation of the liver is:
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hepatitis
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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Organisms that live in or on another living organism and draw their nourishment from the host organism are:
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parasites
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Nail fungus can be contracted through implements that are not properly:
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disinfected
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Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids are called:
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bloodborne pathogens
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A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:
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scabies
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The skin disease that is caused by an infestation of head lice is called:
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pediculosis capitis
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The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through vaccinations is:
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acquired immunity
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The three main types of decontamination are:
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sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization
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The level of protection required by the salon to kill most organisms, with the exception of bacterial spores, is:
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disinfection
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Substances used to destroy bacteria and viruses on surfaces such as implements and combs are:
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disinfectants
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Federal law requires manufacturers to provide important product information, precautions, safety information, and ingredients in the form of:
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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To meet salon requirements for use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, a disinfectant must have the correct:
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efficacy
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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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A very safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
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quaternary ammonium compounds
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To be effective, the strength of ethyl alcohol must be no less than:
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70 percent
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When removing implements from the disinfectant solution, to avoid damaging the skin or contaminating the disinfectant solution, use:
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tongs
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All of the following need to be disposed of after a single use except for
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nippers
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If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:
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container for contaminated waste
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The first step in the decontamination process is called:
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sanitation
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An important action than can prevent the transfer of microorganisms from one person to another is:
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hand washing
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The standard that must be used in the industry in dealing with bloodborne pathogens is regulated by:
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OSHA
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