1What term refers to the ability to produce an effect?
- efficacy
- motility
- sterilization
- disinfection
2What term indicates that a product is capable of destroying bacteria?
- bactericidal
- bacteriphobic
- probacterial
- bacterial
3What term refers to a resitance to a disease that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living?
- natural immunity
- healthy immunity
- physical immunity
- acquired immunity
4What is scabies?
- contagious disease caused by the itch mite
- superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin
- bloodborn virus that causes disease
- type of ungas that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects
5What does the term porus mean?
- made or constructed of a material that has openings
- susceptible to disease
- made or constructed of a material that does not have openings
- immune to disease
6What are bacilli?
- short, rod-shaped bacteria
- round-shaped bacteria
- pherical bacteria that grow in pairs
- spiral or corckscrew-shaped bacteria
7What is staphylococci?
- pus-forming bacterial that gro in clusters like a bunch of grapes
- spiral-or-corckscrew bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis
- slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion
- microscopic plant parasites, including molds and mildews
8What is flagella
- slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion
- pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes
- microscopic plant parasites, including molds and mildews
- spiral-or-corkscrew shaped bacteris that causes diseases such as syphilis
9____________destroys ALL microbial life
- sterilization
- cleaning
- sanitization
- disinfection
10If you spend an hour using plenty of soap and warm water to remove all of the visible dirt and debris off your immediate station and surrounding area, you will have just done which of the following to your station?
- cleaned it
- disinfected it
- sterilized
- sanitized
11Which of the following is TRUE of rules and regulations?
- They are more specific than laws
- They are just the same as laws
- They are also referred to as statutes
- They are less specific than laws
12Which of the following is TRUE regarding the prevention of the spread of infections?
- It is very easy when you know the proper procedures to follow
- It is very unlikely because there are no set safety procedures to take
- It is difficult but possible to do if you run your shop like a hospital
- It is impossible since the sources of infections are all unknown
13Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with___?
- you
- infectious materials
- clients
- doctors
14Pathogens______?
- all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways
- reside in different places but all infect humans in the same exact way
- all reside in the same places and infect humans in the exact same way
- all reside in the same places but infect humans in different ways
15What happens when an individual's immune system prevents transmission?
- It prevents illness
- It prevents the spread of diseases
- It causes illness
- It spreads disease
16Which of the following MOST accurately explains the relationship between direct and indirect transmission of disease?
- Direct transmission requires contact with another person whereas indirect transmission does not
- Direct transmission does not require contact with another person whereas indirect transmission does
- Neither direct nor indirect transmission require contact with another person
- Both direct and indirect transmission require contact with another person
17It is NOT required that disinfectants used in salons and spas must be___
- hypoallergenic
- virucidal
- bactericidal
- fungicidal
18Beauty and wellness professionals must be prepared to deal with all EXCEPT which of the following types of potentially harmful infections disease organisms
- Gases
- Viruses
- Parasites
- Bacteria
19Which of the following is TRUE of most bacteria?
- They are nonpathogenic
- They are pathogenic
- They are contagious
- They are deadly
20There are __________of differnt kinds of bacteria, which fall into_______primary types?
- thousands; two
- millions; one
- hundreds; three
- dozens; four
21It can be accurately said that pathogenic bacteria___
- causes disease and infection
- keep the body healthy
- help the body break down food
- positively stimulate the immune system
22What is the presence of pus a sign of
- Bacterial infection
- Inflammation
- Nonpathogenic organisms
- Contagious disease
23Which of the following is NOT necessarily associated with inflammation?
24There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of___.
- pathogenic bacteria
- nonpathogenic bacteria
- inflammation
- pus
25A disease that spreads from one person to another is ALWAYS_____.
- communicable
- systemic
- nonpathogenic
- deadly
26Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci
- Most strains make us very ill
- They can be picked up on doorknobs or through skin-to-skin contact
- They are routinely found in our environment
- They are among the most common forms of bacteria
27______________is NOT caused by virus
- strep throat
- hiv
- rabies
- influenza
28__________________________is a type of fungi
- mildew
- mycobacterium
- pus
- staphylococci
29How is HIV spread
- from person to person through blood
- HIV is not contagious
- From person to person through the air
- Indirectly through the touching of objects
30Which of the following is one of the two types of parasites commonly encountered in the spa and salon?
- pediculous capitis
- mycobacteria
- hiv
- pus
31Which of the following is TRUE
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life including spores
- Sterilization is usually mandated in the beauty and wellness industry
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life except spores
- Sterilization is the first step in defense against the spread of disease
32What is the FIRST step in infection control
- cleaning
- sterilization
- disinfecting
- elimination
33Which of the following is the SECOND step in infection control
- disinfecting
- elimination
- cleaning
- steriliation
34The process of disinfection eliminates_____
- most microorganisms
- all microorganisms
- no microorganisms
- a very small amount of microorganisms
35Disinfectants are NOT_____
- required to have an EPA registration number in order to be used in a salon or spa
- able to destroy all bacteria
- harmful if absorbed through the skin
- pesticides
36How long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant if there is no time specifiied or recommended by the manufactured of the disinfectant
- 10min
- 1 hour
- 10 sec
- 10 hours
37Tuberculosus is transmitted through____
- inhalation
- close contact with an infected person
- direct transmission into the bloodstream
- touching an infected person
38Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants
- The safest way to dispose of them is down the drain
- They are know carcinogens
- They can be safely used on and applied to the skin
- They have a very low pH
39Bleach used in the salon or spa must be EPA registered as which of the following?
- A disinfectant
- A pathogen
- carcinogen
- sterilizer
40Chlorine bleach_____
- is an effective disinfectant
- is safe to use with all plastics
- cannot be safely used in salons or spas
- is not corrosive
41Which of the following is NOT on of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants
- Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces
- wear gloves and safety glasses
- use tongs to remove implements from disinfectants
- Avoid skin and eye contact
42When handing disinfectants, NEVER____
- place them in unmarked containers
- use them on nonporous surfaces
- add them to water to dilute them
- mix them together, even with manufacturer's recommendation
43Which of the following is TRUE of soaps and other productss that do not have the word disinfectant on the label
- They are merely cleaners
- The are useless
- They are sterilizers
- They are toxic
44Because clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection, they are considered to be__
- asymptomatic
- precautious
- sanitzed
- antiseptic
45Beauty and wellness professionals should change gloves_____
- after every single use
- in between each client
- every single day
- after every other use
46After removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair, each beauty and wellness professional should_______
- wash their hands
- change their mask
- change their clothes
- do nothing
47Which of the following is considered contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious materials that is a result of the performance of a worker's duties
- Exposure incident
- Standard precaution
- PPE
- Efficacy
48According to OSHA, PPEs are defined as___________
- specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
- precautions that include proper hand washing and wearing of gloves around certain chemicals
- items that should be cleaned and disinfected using any of the EPA-registed disinfectants
- guidelines that require the employee to assume that any human blood is potentially infectious
49Before applying warm towels to a client's face, where should you first test the water temperature
- on your hand
- on the clients forehead
- inside your wrist
- clients hand
50Tools and implements are an important part of your work as a beauty and wellness professional. That is why you should NEVER_______
- put a tool or implement in your pocket
- send a tool or implement out for sharpening or maintenance
- charge a tool or implement