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infection control
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12/14/2009

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Definition
Product disposal guidlines
Term
Scabies is caused by a(n):
Definition

mite

 

Scabies, another contagious skin disease, is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.

Term
Where should current emergency contact information be posted?
Definition

by the telephone

 

Every salon, spa, and medical facility should have current emergency contact information posted clearly by each telephone. 

Term
Which bodies creates regulations?
Definition

an agency

 

Rules are written by the regulatory agency or board and determine how the law will be applied.

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Quats are:
Definition

oderless

 

Quatsare a type of disinfectant considered nontoxic, odorless, and fast-acting.

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Staphylococci are normally carried by about _____ of the population.
Definition
Staphylococci (“staph”) are among the most common human bacteria, and are normally carried by about one-third of the population. 
Term
Definition
The employer must make a documented confidential evaluation called an Incident Report that includes: the circumstances surrounding the event of exposure, the route of exposure, and the source of exposure.
Term
Which type of bacteria are shaped like short rods?
Definition
Bacilli (bah-SIL-ee) are short rod-shaped bacteria.
Term
how long should you flush the clients eye if product gets into it
Definition
Get the client to the nearest sink or eye flushing station available. Gently flush the eye with water for 15 minutes, and have the client seek medical attention immediately. 
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To be effective as a disinfectant, the strength of ethyl alcohol must be no less than
Definition
70%
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The uppermost layer of the epidermis is the:
Definition
The epidermis is composed of the following five layers, called stratums: the uppermost layer is the stratum corneum, followed by the stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and the bottom layer is the stratum germinativum (basal layer). 
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