Biology Quiz: Infection Control

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Welcome to this awesome quiz on the topic of biology, with specific reference to the little guys that we strive to get rid of from our kitchen counters, food, and hands to avoid the spread of illness and infection. In this quiz, we’re going to be testing your knowledge on infection control – the proper protocols and terminology behind ensuring a safe and infection-free environment.

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Biology Quiz: Infection Control

The one-celled microorganisms also known as germs or microbes are:

Parasites are types of:

Bacteria that cause disease are called:

Disease in plant or animal tissue is caused by:

Technical term for bacteria that live on dead matter is:

The spirilla bacteria Trepnema pallida causes:

The type of bacteria called cocci have a:

The type of bacteria that has a rod shape is called:

Pus-forming bacteria that cause strep throat and blood poisoning are:

The bacteria with a corkscrew or spiral shape are:

In California in 2000, a normally harmless bacteria that cause infections in over 100 pedicure clients was:

Cocci rarely:

Certain bacteria move about with the help of hair like extensions called:

Mitosis is the process by which bacteria:

Certain bacteria, during their inactive stage, form outer coverings called:

A disease that is transmitted from one person to another by contact is said to be:

A typical example of a general infection is:

A sign of bacterial infection is:

Diseases caused by viruses include:

Penetrating cells and becoming part of them is characteristic of:

Hepatitis is caused by a bloodborne virus and involves inflammation of the:

The disease that breaks down the body's immune system is known as:

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by:

The HIV virus is not transmitted:

One way in which bacteria and viruses can enter the body is through:

Fungi, or vegetable parasites, cause contagious diseases such as:

Clients showing signs of a contagious disease or condition should be:

Immunity is the ability of the body to resist:

Surfaces such as tables, walls, doorknobs, or your hands, no matter how clean they look, are very likely:

There are three main levels of decontamination:

Only one level of decontamination, sterilization, is capable of killing:

Surgeons and dentists are required to practice ___________with their tools.

Disinfection may be used on:

Disinfectants are too strong to use on:

Each individual state and the _______must approve all disinfectants.

A Material Safety Data Sheet on every product used in the cosmetology school is required by:

An MSDS contains important information about a product, including:

The government agency that regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:

In order to be considered "Formulated for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities," a disinfectant must be pseudomonacidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and:

An EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant or one that kills the HVB and HIV virus is required by OSHA for implements that come into contact with:

Any item used to perform a salon service on a client must be disinfected or:

Implements must be thoroughly cleaned before they are:

To be effective in the salon, ultrasonic bath cleaners must be used with:

An immersion time of 10 to 15 minutes is sufficient when disinfecting with:

Phenols in 5 percent solution are safe and extremely effective disinfectants used mostly for:

Alcohol and bleach are:

For disinfection of implements, states requiring hospital disinfection do not allow the use of:

Sodium hypochlorite is more commonly known as:

A product that was used in the past as a disinfectant but is no longer considered safe for salon use is:

Tongs, gloved hands, or a draining basket should be used to remove implements from: