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Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n):

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Safety data sheet (SDS)

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Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:

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Disinfectants

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State regulatory agencies include which of the following?

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All answers are correct (licensing agencies, boards of cosmetology, health departments)

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Laws are also called:

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Statues

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Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n):

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Infection

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Which term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

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Clean

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One celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are:

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Bacteria

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Nonpathogenic bacteria are:

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Harmless

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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:

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Cocci

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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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Together, 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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Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?

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All answers are correct (swelling, pain, heat)

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A sign of bacterial infection is the presence of:

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Pus

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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 disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:

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Communicable

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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:

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Virus

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Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:

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Bloodborne pathogens

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A disease caused by bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is :

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Hepatitis

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:

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AIDS

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Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildew, and yeasts are:

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Fungi

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Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections the salon?

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Mildew

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The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is :

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Tinea pedis

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Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called :

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Parasites

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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 type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is :

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Acquired immunity

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Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments? :

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All answers are correct

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A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) :

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Allergy

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The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is :

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Efficacy

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A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats , is called :

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Quaternary ammonium compounds

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Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants ? :

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All answers are correct

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Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:

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Bleach

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Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item?

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Nippers

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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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When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a maximum of how long?

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20 seconds

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Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated

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OSHA

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If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:

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Contaminated waste container

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Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms that:

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Can only be seen with a microscope

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The most plentiful organisms on earth are:

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Bacteria

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In half a day, one bacterial cell can produce _________ more bacteria.

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16 million

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One of the government agencies that regulates public health matters is the:

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FDA

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A government agency on which the health care industry often relies is the:

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CDC (Center for disease control)

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An excellent resource for information on certain public health issues is:

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OSHA

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Continuing education in sanitation procedures is the nail technicians best defense against:

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Infectious disease

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Improving soil fertility and breaking down food during digestion are two functions performed by some:

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Nonpathogenic bacteria

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About 70% of all bacteria are:

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Nonpathogenic

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"Germs" is another term for:

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Pathogenic bacteria

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Pathogenic bacteria:

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Cause disease

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Cocci are a type of pathogenic bacteria that are:

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Round

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Tetanus, tuberculosis, and diphtheria are caused by:

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Bacilli

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Syphilis is caused by:

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Spirilla

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Mitosis is the process by which bacteria:

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Divide

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Baillie and spirilla move about with the aid of:

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Flagella

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Viruses cause such diseases as measles, chicken pox, and:

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Hepatitis

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The microorganisms that enter a healthy cell and reproduce, often destroying the cell, are called:

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Viruses

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AIDS is a disease that attacks and usually destroys the body's:

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Immune system

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The HIV viruses is NOT transmitted through:

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Sneezing or coughing

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A nail disorder that appears as a white or discolored area under the nail plate is caused by a :

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fungus

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A nail infection that begins as a yellow-green spot that becomes darker is caused by :

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Bacteria

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You should refer to a physician any client with:

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A bacterial nail infection

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The nail technician should wear gloves when:

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Removing artificial nails from infected nails

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Immunity is the ability of the body to resist:

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Disease

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Antibodies are a type of :

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Protein molecule

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Immunity that results from the injection of vaccine is called ________ immunity.

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Artificially acquired

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Manicuring tools and equipment that have been used in a service are considered :

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Contaminated

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Parasites are tiny animal or plant organisms that:

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Live off living matter

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A nail technician should stay home if he or she has:

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Influenza

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It is easy to break the clients skin if you:

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File too deeply

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You an assure your clients that you perform safe nail services by:

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Showing them the sanitation measures you take

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Today's salon clients are likely to:

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Be concerned about health and safety

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Showing clients actual disinfection procedures can make them feel:

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More secure

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The term that means unable to fight off disease is:

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Immunocompromised

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As service workers, nail technicians are as susceptible to infectious disease as:

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Health care workers

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As a nail technician, you should assume that a possible risk of infectious disease is present:

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In every client

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Washing the hands with liquid soap and drying them with paper towels:

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Is a good preventive measure

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Government agencies protect public and worker safety in salons by:

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Enforcing sanitation regulations

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Sterilization is only required for:

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Surgical procedures

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Sanitation is the process of :

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Reducing the number of pathogens

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Putting antiseptic on a cut is an example of:

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sanitizing

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Bacterial spores are killed by:

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sterilizers

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Disinfectants are designed to destroy pathogens on:

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Nonliving surfaces

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Directions for use, safety precautions, active ingredients, and other information about a product are available in the :

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SDS (safety Data Sheet)

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Dirty implements placed in a disinfectant will:

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Contaminate it

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The receptacles often called wet sanitizers are actually used to:

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Disinfect

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A contaminated disinfectant solution appears:

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Cloudy

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The effectiveness of a disinfectant in killing bacteria depends on factors such as a type and amount of bacteria, temperature of the solution, and:

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Correct pH of the solution

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Of all salon disinfectants, quits are the most commonly used and the:

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Most cost-effective

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Among salon disinfectants, phenolic are:

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The most expensive

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_______ are not professionally designed for disinfection of salon implements.

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Bleach and alcohol

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An EPA-registered disinfectant that kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi is called a/an:

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Hospital-level disinfectant

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A vapor mask should be worn when:

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Spraying disinfectant

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When you and your client sit at the Manicuring table, one way to demonstrate sanitation measures is to:

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Use a hand sanitizer

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Disposable items that should be discarded after use on one client include :

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Emery boards

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A cabinet sanitizer is a good place to :

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Store disinfected implements

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An item that should never be used in a salon is the:

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Bead "sterilizer"

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Formation contains large amounts of an allergic sensitizers called :

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Formaldehyde

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Discarding your plastic trash bag after each application of artificial nails:

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Prevents the release of vapors

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In the case of a blood spill, many state boards require the use of a/n:

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tuberculocidal disinfectant

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If you accidentally cut a client during a nail procedure, you must notify:

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Your employer

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When you handle salon disinfectants, you should never:

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Reuse disposable gloves

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Hands should never be cleaned or treated with:

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Disinfectants

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Salon products and chemicals should be placed:

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In labeled containers

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To keep the salon safe for you and your clients, you must practice:

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Universal sanitation

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As a nail technologist you can offer advice or treatment to clients with :

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Brittle nails

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Being knowledgeable about nail health allows you to:

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prescribe home scare routines

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First thing you do when you have an exposure incident:

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Stop the service

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What do you do with the contaminated objects in an incident exposure?

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Clean and high level implements.

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List four disposable items:

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Some files, gloves, cotton swabs, paper towels

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List 3 multi-use items:

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Some files, machine attachments, plastic spatulus

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What is another term for house hold bleach?

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Sodium hypochlorite

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Isopropyl alcohol must be what percentage for higher ?

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99%

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When mixing disinfectant always add ___________ to ___________.

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Disinfectant, water

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List the 3 levels of decontamination:

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Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization

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Give an example of acquired immunity:

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Vaccinations

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What does HIV Stand for ?

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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Give an example of a local infection:

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A pimple

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Give an example of a general infection:

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AIDs

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What does OSHA stand for?

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Occupational safety and health administration

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What can I find in an SDS?

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Hazardous ingredients, safe use, and handling precautions, medical info, etc.

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Bacteria that cause disease are called what?

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Pathogenic

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What is mitosis?

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The division in which bacteria divide into two new cells.

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Give an example of communicable disease:

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Common cold

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Hepatitis is inflammation of what?

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The liver

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When disinfection implements you must completely _______ them.

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Immerse

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AIDs breaks down the bodies __________ system.

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Immune

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Disinfection may be use on _________________ surfaces.

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Hard non-porous

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