CIBTAC AND CIDESCO EXAMS 510 ACTUAL

CIBTAC AND CIDESCO EXAMS | 510 ACTUAL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | UPDATED

Local Infection - Answer An infection that is confined to one area

e.g. pimple or boil

General Infection - Answer An infection that has spread to all parts of the body

e.g. blood poisoning

Cross Infection - Answer The transfer of infection from one individual to another by direct contact or shared utensils (indirect)

Immunity - Answer Protection against certain types of invading bacteria or toxic substances once they have entered the body.

It involves the ability to recognise, memorise and respond. It can be inborn or acquired.

Natural Immunity - Answer Natural exposure to disease forming organisms that the body fights off and produces antibodies to prevent reinfection.

Artificial Immunity - Answer Deliberate exposure through vaccination.

Antibodies are formed and immunity is built up.

Toxin - Answer Poison consisting of complex chemical substances that enter the blood stream or skin tissue.

Pus - Answer Yellowish fluid that oozes from a wound.

It contains blood and body cells and dead/living bacteria.

Aerobic Bacteria - Answer Needs oxygen to survive. 1 / 4

Anaerobic Bacteria - Answer Does not need oxygen to survive.

Filterable Viruses - Answer So small, they can pass through pores of porcelain filters.

Hygiene - Answer Principles of maintaining health.

Sterilisation - Answer Process of making an object germ free.

• Killing.

Sterile - Answer Free from all micro organisms.

Sterilise - Answer Act of making an object germ free.

Sanitation - Answer Measures carried to promote public health and prevent spread of infection.

• Prevents Growth.

Sanitise - Answer To render object clean and sanitary.

Asepsis/Aseptic - Answer Condition of being free of all pathogenic bacteria.

Sepsis/Septic - Answer Condition of being infected by pathogenic bacteria.

Antiseptic - Answer Chemical agent that may destroy or retard growth of bacteria.Not as strong as disinfectant and can be used on the skin.

Disinfectant - Answer Chemical agent that has the power to destroy bacteria.Not generally used on the skin.

Disinfect - Answer Destroy bacteria on any object.

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Fumigant - Answer Vapour used to keep sterile objects sanitary, in a container or drawer.

Bactericide/germicide - Answer Chemical agent having the power to destroy bacteria/germs.

Contagious - Answer When a disease is transmitted by direct or indirect contact.

Wet Sanitiser - Answer Where objects are completely immersed in a disinfectant.Before use objects must be washed thoroughly with hot water and detergent then rinsed.Once removed from a sanitiser they must be rinsed and placed in dry cabinet sanitiser.

Dry Sanitiser - Answer Airtight cabinets containing fumigant or UV radiation, objects must be clean before use.

Antiseptic Ingredients - Answer Alcohol Boric Acid Iodine Hydrogen Peroxide

Disinfectant Ingredients - Answer QUATS (Quaternary ammonium compounds).Formalin.Formaldehyde.Alcohol.Sodium Hypo-Chlorite.

Properties Of A Good Disinfectant - Answer Convenient to prepare.Quick acting.Practically odourless.Non corrosive.Economical.Non irritating to the skin. 3 / 4

Precautions For Using Antiseptics And Disinfectants - Answer Wear rubber gloves.Keep containers properly labelled.Do not breathe in fumes.Keep containers sealed and in a safe place.Avoid spillages.

Air Ventilation - Answer Air should not be dry or stagnant, or have a stale or musty odour.

Room temperatures should be around 26 degrees and must be ventilated.

Avoid the spread of aids by: - Answer Wearing gloves in any procedures that involve blood e.g. waxing.

Moist/wet heat sterilisation - Answer BOILING: boiling at 100 degrees for 20 minutes.

STEAMING (AUTOCLAVE): steam pressure at 120-130 degrees for 20 minutes.

Dry heat sterilisation - Answer BAKING: 149 degrees for 1 hour (often used in hospitals)

BEAD: glass beads 250-260 degrees for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Gamma Ray Radiation - Answer Destroys micro organisms through action of ionised particles (not suited for salon use, mostly for the medical field).

First Level of Sanitation - Answer Equipment that does not pierce the skin:

• wash in warm soapy water
• rinse
• dry
• wipe with metho
• place in sanitising cabinet until use
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