Bacteria, Infection Prevention and Client Safety

Question 1

What is the scientific study of bacteria, their structures, functions, and activities called in cosmetology?

Accepted Answer

Bacteriology

Question 2

Which group of bacteria consists of harmless or beneficial organisms that do not cause disease?

Accepted Answer

Non-pathogenic bacteria

Question 3

Which type of bacteria is harmful, causes disease or infection, and is the primary concern of beauty professionals?

Accepted Answer

Pathogenic bacteria

Question 4

What is the physical shape of Cocci bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Spherical or round-shaped

Question 5

Which type of bacteria is short and rod-shaped, causing diseases such as tetanus, tuberculosis, and typhoid fever?

Accepted Answer

Bacilli

Question 6

What shape characterizes Spirilla bacteria, which cause diseases like syphilis and Lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Spiral, curved, or corkscrew-shaped

Question 7

Which sub-group of Cocci grows in clusters resembling bunches of grapes and causes abscesses, pustules, and boils?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococci

Question 8

Which pus-forming bacteria are arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads, causing infections like strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Streptococci

Question 9

Which spherical bacteria grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Diplococci

Question 10

What is the name of the hair follicle infection, often caused by Staphylococci, commonly known as barber's itch?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis

Question 11

Which highly contagious skin infection is characterized by superficial pustules that rupture and form thick, honey-coloured crusts?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo

Question 12

Which bacterium causes a green, yellow, or black discoloration under acrylic nails when moisture becomes trapped?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 13

What is the lowest level of decontamination, which involves washing with soap and warm water to remove visible dirt?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning and Sanitisation

Question 14

Which level of decontamination uses chemical products to destroy pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses on non-porous surfaces, but does not kill spores?

Accepted Answer

Disinfection

Question 15

What is the highest level of decontamination, which completely destroys all microbial life including highly resistant bacterial spores?

Accepted Answer

Sterilisation

Question 16

What is the primary focus of 'Professional Safety' in a cosmetology environment?

Accepted Answer

The health and well-being of the cosmetologist/stylist

Question 17

Which of the following is a key measure specifically designed for 'Client Safety'?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a patch test 24 to 48 hours before applying hair dye

Question 18

Which level of decontamination is required for metal implements that have the potential to cut the skin, such as cuticle nippers and tweezers?

Accepted Answer

Sterilisation

Question 19

Why must a clean, disposable neck strip or towel be placed between the client's neck and the styling cape?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the styling cape from directly touching the client's skin

Question 20

Based on the image and lesson, what professional safety measure is the stylist practicing to protect themselves from chemical exposure and micro-organisms?

Accepted Answer

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves and a mask

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