Infection Control Flashcards

acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

A disease that breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

acquired immunity

the condition that is developed after the body has overcome a disease or has been inoculated for the disease is known as

allergy

Reaction due to extreme sensitively to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.

antiseptics

Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

asymptomatic

Showing no symptoms or signs of infection

bacilli

Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are most common bacteria and produce disease such as teatnus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.

bacteria

One-celled microorganisms tht have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.

bacterial spores

Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh enviorments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.

binary fission

The division of bacteria cells into two cells called daughter cells.

biofilms

Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.

blood borne pathogens

Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.

chelating soaps

Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.

A mechanical process (scrubbing) usins soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interfere with disnifection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disnfecting.

cocci

Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci, Streptococci, and Diplococci .

contagious disease

Also known as communicable disease; disease that is spread from one person to another person. Some of the more contagious diseases are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pink eye), viral infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections.

contamination

disinfectants are effective in cleaning blood and body fluids from nonporous surfaces in the salon, thus controlling the spread of disease.

decontamination

The removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface, and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.

diplococci

Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.

direct transission

Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.

disease

An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which make the body incapable of carrying on normal function.

disinfectants

Chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces.

disinfection

A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces. The pathogens of concern in the cosmetology industry are effectively destroyed by the disinfection process, which is required in all states.

efficacy

The ability to produce an effect.

exposure incident

Contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious material that is the rusult of the performance of an employee's duties.

flagella

Slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion (moving about). May also be referred to as cilia.

folliculitis barbae

Synonym tinea barbae (TIN-ee-uh BAR-bee). Also known as barbers itch, inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs. The cause is typically from ingrown hairs due to shaving or other epilation methods.

fungi

Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.

fungicidal

Capable of destroying fungi.

hepatitus

A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.

hospital disinfectants

Disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Abbreviated HIV; virus that can cause acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

human papilloma virus

Abbreviated HPV; a virus that causes warts in humans, but is also the cause of cervical cancer in women. When the virus infects the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually in clustered groups, it is also called plantar warts.

immunity

The ability of the body to destroy or resist infections is known as

indirect transmission

Transmission of blood or body tissues through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface.

infection

The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.

infection control

Are the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms.

infectious

Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.

infectious disease

Disease caused by pathogenic ( harmful) microorganisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may be spread from one person to another person.

inflammation

A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.

local infection

An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Abbreviated MSDS; replaced by Safety Data Sheet; information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and the use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings.

methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus

Abbreviated MRSA; a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due to incorrect doses or choices of antibiotic.

microorganism

Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.

mildew

A type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon.

motility

Self-movement.

multiuse items

Also know as reusable items; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid.

natural immunity

Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living.

nonpathogenic

Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm.

nonporous

An item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or opernings and cannot absorb liquids.

occupational disease

Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.

parasites

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (referred to as the host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host to survive.

pathogenic

Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.

pathogenic disease

Disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

phenolic disinfectants

Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes.

damage

Phenols may ___ certain rubber and plastic materials.

porous

Made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings. Porous items are absorbent.

pus

A fluid created by infection.

quaternary ammonium compounds

quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as

sanitizing

A chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.

scabies

A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.

single-use items

Also known as disposable items; items that cannot be used more than once. These items cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed - such as pumice stones used for pedicures - or they are damaged or contaminated by cleaning and disinfecting.

sodium hypochlorite

Common household bleach' an effective disinfectant for the salon.

spirilla

Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.

Standard Precautions

Abbreviated SP; precautions such as wearing protective equipment to prevent skin and mucous membranes where contact with a client's blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), excretions, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes is likely. Workers must assume that all blood and body fluids are potential sources of infection, regardless of the perceived risk.

staphylococci

Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.

sterilization

The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.

streptococci

Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.

systemic infection

Infection that affects the body as a whole, often due to under-functioning or over-functioning of internal glands or organs. This disease is carried through the blood stream or the lymphatic system.

tinea barbae

A superficial fungal infection caused by a variety of dermatophytes that commonly affects the skin. It is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp. A person with this condition may have deep, inflamed or non-inflamed patches of skin on the face or the nape of the neck.

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Infection Control Flashcards