Milady CIMA Ch. 05 Infection Control

Which of the following is NOT true of ventilation and air circulation systems inside of salons and spas?

• The filters within these systems should be changed regularly.

• The vents for these systems can be located anywhere.

• Their vents should be vacuumed and cleaned regularly.

• The dust from them is capable of causing allergic reactions.

Answer explanation

The vents for ventilation and air circulation systems inside of salons and spas CANNOT be located anywhere.

There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of ______________.

• nonpathogenic bacteria

• inflammation

• pus

• pathogenic bacteria

Answer explanation

There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of pathogenic bacteria.

Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ___________.

• you

• doctors

• clients

• infectious materials

Answer explanation

Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with you.

Exits in salons and spas should NOT be _____________.

• randomly located at the owner's discretion

• well-marked

• identifiable

• known to all employees

Answer explanation

Exits in salons and spas should NOT be randomly located at the owner's discretion.

What is the difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission?

• Respiratory droplets are smaller particles and therefore more likely to be transmitted.

• Airborne transmission involves wetter particles which are therefore less likely to be transmitted.

• Only airborne transmission is guaranteed to make individuals ill.

• Respiratory droplets do not stay in the air as long.

Answer explanation

The difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission respiratory droplets do not stay in the air as long.

Trevor's manager has asked him to help give a presentation about infection control in the beauty industry during a company workshop day.

Which is the best way for Trevor to begin his presentation?

• Sanitizing is a chemical process that prevents 99 percent of communicable diseases in the spa, salon, or barbershop.

• It is our responsibility as beauty professionals to use proper infection control methods to keep our clients and ourselves healthy and safe.

• Disinfecting is a mechanical process that can remove most harmful organisms from surfaces.

• All beauty professionals should be certified to treat or recommend treatment of infections or diseases to their clients.

Answer explanation

The best way that Trevor can begin his presentation is by explaining why infection control is important in the beauty industry. That it is the beauty professional's responsibility to use proper infection control methods to keep clients and themselves safe is an important note to make.

What is the best way for Trevor to talk about the relationship between cleaning and disinfecting in the infection control process?

• Cleaning is considered the layperson's term for disinfecting.

• Cleaning removes visible dirt and debris, whereas disinfecting destroys all microbial life.

• Cleaning is the first step of the process, then disinfecting, and finally, sanitation.

• Cleaning is a mechanical process; disinfecting is a chemical process.

Answer explanation

Cleaning is the mechanical process that uses soap and water to remove dirt and debris, whereas disinfecting is a chemical process to be used with nonporous surfaces and items and destroys bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Trevor wants to include information about the transmission of pathogens.

Which statement should he include in his discussion?

• Direct transmission often results in much more severe illnesses that last for a while.

• Indirect transmission is what causes things like the common cold, flu, and conjunctivitis (pinkeye).

• Salmonella is an example of a disease that can be transmitted indirectly.

• When pathogens are expelled via coughs or sneezes, indirect transmission has occurred.

Answer explanation

Salmonella is an example of a disease that can be transmitted indirectly.

Trevor tells his colleagues that there are five types of potentially harmful organisms.

Which is NOT considered a type of potentially harmful organism, in the context of infection control?

• biofilms

• parasites

• MRSA

• bacteria

Answer explanation

MRSA is NOT considered to be one of the five types of potentially harmful organisms; however, it is a serious infection that can be transmitted indirectly.

Trevor discusses some highly contagious and serious diseases that can be easily spread if proper infection prevention methods aren't taken.

Which disease or infection is dangerous in the salon, spa, or barbershop because it can be spread both directly and indirectly?

• hepatitis

• AIDS

• HIV

• HSV

Answer explanation

Herpes simplex virus, known as HSV, is a highly contagious disease that can be spread both directly and indirectly. If infection prevention is not taken seriously, there are ways that it can spread in the spa, salon, or barbershop, such as skin-to-skin contact, or if an infected person shares a product, such as wax, with another person.