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Sanitation & Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes a 'fomite' in the context of a pet grooming salon?

    Answer: An inanimate object that can carry and transfer pathogens

    Fomites are inanimate objects such as brushes, tables, and cages that can harbor and transfer infectious agents between animals.

  2. What is the correct order of the sanitation process for grooming tools?

    Answer: Clean → Rinse → Disinfect → Dry

    Cleaning removes organic matter first so disinfectants can achieve full surface contact, followed by rinsing and drying.

  3. Which practice BEST prevents cross-contamination between pets in a busy grooming salon?

    Answer: Disinfecting all tools and surfaces between every individual pet

    Full disinfection between every pet is the gold standard to eliminate pathogens before they can be transferred to the next animal.

  4. A groomer notices a pet has open wounds or sores. What is the primary infection-control concern?

    Answer: Open wounds are entry points for pathogens and can contaminate salon surfaces

    Open wounds allow pathogens to enter the animal's body and deposit infectious material onto tools and surfaces, creating a two-way risk.

  5. What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should a groomer use when handling a pet with a suspected zoonotic condition?

    Answer: Gloves and, if respiratory transmission is possible, a mask

    Gloves prevent direct skin contact with infectious material, and a mask protects against airborne or droplet pathogens in zoonotic cases.

  6. How should soiled laundry (towels, aprons) from a pet grooming salon be handled to reduce infection risk?

    Answer: Sealed in a bag immediately, washed with hot water and appropriate detergent, dried thoroughly

    Sealing, hot washing, and thorough drying eliminates pathogens in soiled laundry and prevents airborne dispersal during handling.

  7. Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that pet groomers should be aware of?

    Answer: Ringworm (dermatophytosis)

    Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a fungal infection transmissible between animals and humans, making it a key zoonotic concern for groomers.