PCBA - Hygiene - Quiz 3 - Holistic College Dublin

1. Question

How often should you scrub out and change disinfectant immersion containers?

One a day
Twice a day
Once a week
Twice a week

2. Question

Which of the following is the most effective form of sterilisation?

Washing in hot water and detergent
The UV cabinet
The autoclave
Antiseptic

3. Question

Which of the following is correct with regard to hygiene?

The therapist/practitioner should wear disposable gloves when a client presents with areas of erythema
The therapist/practitioner should wear gloves when there is the possibility of an exchange of body fluids
The therapist/practitioner should wear gloves when a client presents with hyperpigmented areas of the skin
The therapist/practitioner should wear gloves when the skin on his her hands is rough to the touch

4. Question

The most common bacteria found in the human body are known as:

Commensals
Pathogens
Fungi
Parasites

5. Question

Which of the following is an example of a bacterial infection?

Ringworm
Thrush
HIV
Food poisoning

6. Question

Which of the following is a disadvantage of an autoclave?

It can damage metal items
It is too large for salon use
It can contaminate reusable items
It can damage sponge and wooden items

7. Question

What is the effect of an antiseptic?

To destroy all bacteria
To reduce the growth of bacteria
To destroy bacteria but not their spores
To reduce the growth of viruses and their spores

8. Question

Which of the following is an example of a viral infection?

Scabies
Tinea pedis
Tinea corporis
Herpes simplex

9. Question

What is a virus?

A micro-organism larger than bacteria
A chemical agent used for sterilising metal objects
A simple vegetable life which includes yeast
A micro-organism smaller than bacteria

10. Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

Prior to disinfecting it is essential to clean the item with tonig lotion
Prior to disinfecting it is essential to wipe the item with sterile surgical gauze
Prior to disinfecting it is essential to clean the item with cold water and soap/detergent
Prior to disinfecting it is essential to wipe the item with a damp cloth

11. Question

What is a toxin?

A poison of bacterial origin
The science of muscular disease
A poison of fungal origin
The science of viral disease

12. Question

What is the purpose of of an ultraviolet cabinet?

To sterilise
To destroy vegetable life and yeast only
To store previously sterilised equipment
To destroy bacteria only

13. Question

What are hot bead sterilisers suitable for?

Small plastic objects
Large metal objects
Small metal objects
Large plastic objects

14. Question

Which of the following uses steam to sterilise equipment ?

Autoclave
Chemicals
UV cabinets
Hot beads

15. Question

Which of the following is correct with regard to bacterial infections?

They are reproduced by spores
They cannot be reproduced on the outside of the body
They are reproduced inside the human cell
They are reproduced at the site of infection

PCBA – Hygiene – Quiz 3