Ch 5 Milady Esthetics

Front 1

What is OSHA?

Back 1

OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, part of the US Department of Labor to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace

Front 2

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created what communication standard?

Back 2

HCS, the Hazard Communication Standard, was created as a result of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Front 3

What information protocol is a result of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) ?

Back 3

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a result of the HCS.

Manufacturers are required to assess and communicate potential hazards associated with their products.

Front 4

What authority requires manufacturers to supply MSDS for their products?

Back 4

Both federal and state law requires MSDS be available for all products sold.

Front 5

Who regulates and gives fines in connection with MSDS?

Back 5

OSHA and state board inspectors can issue fines for salons, spas, medical offices, and medi-spas for not having MSDS documents available during regular business hours.

Front 6

What federal agency registers disinfectants?

Back 6

The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.

Front 7

What is tuberculosis?

Back 7

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing.

Front 8

What is another name for a law?

Back 8

Statutes

Front 9

What is the difference between a law and a rule or regulation?

Back 9

Rules and regulations are more specific than laws

Front 10

What is infection control?

Back 10

Infection control are the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms.

Front 11

What is an infectious disease?

Back 11

An infectious disease is caused by pathogenic (harmful) organisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may or may not be spread from person to person.

Front 12

What level of cleaning destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces?

Back 12

Disinfection

Front 13

Disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities must kill what organisms?

Back 13

The disinfectants must kill

bacteria (bactericidal),

virus (virucidal), and

fungi (fungicidal)

Front 14

What is bacteria?

Back 14

Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics

Front 15

What is a microorganism?

Back 15

A microorganism is any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.

Front 16

What are the two categories of bacteria?

Back 16

Nonpathogenic and pathogenic

Front 17

Define nonpathogenic bacteria?

Back 17

Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. In the human body nonpathogenic bacteria help break down food, protect the body from infection and stimulate the immune system

Front 18

Define pathogenic bacteria?

Back 18

Pathogenic bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection when they invade the body.

Front 19

Name the 3 basic types of bacteria.

Back 19

Cocci

Bacilli

Spirilla

Front 20

Describe Staphylococci and it's effect on humans

Back 20

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

Front 21

Describe Streptococci and it's effect on humans.

Back 21

Streptococci are pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads.

Front 22

Describe Diplococci and it's effect on humans.

Back 22

Diplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.

Front 23

Describe parasites and it's effect on humans.

Back 23

Parasites are organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (referred to as the host). They contribute nothing to the survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host to survive

Front 24

Define toxin

Back 24

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses)

Front 25

Define virus

Back 25

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only through taking over the host cells reproductive function.

Front 26

When bacteria reach their largest size they divide into two new cells this division is called what?

Back 26

Binary fission

Front 27

What is a fluid created by infection?

Back 27

Pus

Front 28

Define local infection

Back 28

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

Front 29

What type of infections can staph cause?

Back 29

Staph is responsible for food poisoning and a wide range of diseases, including toxic shock syndrome

Front 30

What is an occupational disease?

Back 30

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

Front 31

What is a systemic disease?

Back 31

Disease that affects the body as a whole, often do to under-functioning or over-functioning internal glands or organs. This disease is carried through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system

Front 32

What is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) ?

Back 32

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Front 33

How is the HIV spread?

Back 33

HIV is mainly spread through the sharing of needles by IV drug users and by unprotected sexual contact.

Front 34

Tinea pedis, ringworm, or athlete's foot are all common infections involving what type of organism?

Back 34

Fungal

Front 35

What fungal infection caused by yeast is characterized by white or varicolored patches on the skin?

Back 35

Tinea versicolor, also known as sun spots

Front 36

What contagious skin disease is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin?

Back 36

Scabies

Front 37

Define immunity

Back 37

The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection

Front 38

Define acquired immunity

Back 38

Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen and ragweed.