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Cosmetology Exam Review
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Cosmetology
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10/16/2011
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The Greek word kosmetikos means:
 Definition
skilled in the use of cosmetics
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Haircutting and hairstyling have been practiced since:
 Definition
the glacial age
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The first people to use cosmetics were the:
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Egyptians
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Henna is a dye extracted from:
 Definition
the leaves of an ornamental shrub
Term
Nail care was first practiced before 3000 B.C. in:
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Egypt and China
Term
Women in ancient Rome used hair color to indicate:
 Definition
their class in society
Term
When monks and priests were forbidden by Pope Alexander III to shed blood, they enlisted the help of
 Definition
barbers
Term
The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of:
 Definition
bloodletting
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In 1875 the technique of using irons for waving and curling the hair was developed by:
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Marcel Grateau
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The first permanent wave technique that did not require the use of a machine was invented by:
 Definition
Evans and McDonough
Term
An important pioneer of the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry was:
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Madam C. J. Walker
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An entry-level cosmetologist may be expectedto perform a variety of duties, except for:
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paying bills
Term
The first job a new cosmetology graduate is usually offered is:
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salon stylist
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A client desiring a new wave pattern will require the services of a:
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texture service specialist
Term
Working with cancer patients who have suffered hair loss is a gratifying experience for a:
 Definition
wig specialist
Term
An esthetician can chose from many employment possibilitis, including:
 Definition
consultant for a cosmetic company
Term
To create a new image for a client, a makeu artist:
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uses cosmetics to blend and shade
Term
A day spa offers the client:
 Definition
a full range of services
Term
To be a successful salon manager, is it important to have:
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the ability to supervise people
Term
Product educators selling to professionals and salon owners often provide:
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product knowledge classes
Term
A design team works together to present
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fashion and runway shows
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The salon industry has grown tremendously and annually grosses:
 Definition
50 billion dollars
Term
Government regulatory agencies are involved in providing:
 Definition
standards for the industry
Term
To develop your career to the maximum, it's important to:
 Definition
continue your education
Term
There has been a huge growth in day spas, which offer many specialized treatments including all the following except:
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botox treatments
Term
A set of tools and guidelines for sucessful living is also know as:
 Definition
life skills
Term
Building self-esteem is important because it:
 Definition
is vital to success
Term
When you build a game plan you are:
 Definition
consciously planning your life
Term
We can achieve greater control over our mental activity when we:
 Definition
compartmentalize
Term
Motivation is an important factor in learning and usually comes from:
 Definition
interest in the subject matter
Term
When we feel self-love and acceptance, we have satisfied:
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emotional needs
Term
Looking inward for new ways of thinking and doing is an example of:
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creativity
Term
Writing a mission statement helps to establish:
 Definition
values and goals
Term
If a goal seems overwhelming, you can deal with it constructively by:
 Definition
dividing it into short-term goals
Term
When we practice time management, we can use a variety of methods, except for:
 Definition
procrastination
Term
One key to organizing time, a to-do list, can help you:
 Definition
prioritize tasks and activities
Term
Identifying your learning style helps you to:
 Definition
develop appropriate study habits
Term
To stay focused on studying, it helps to:
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keep your goals in mind
Term
The moral principles we live and work by are:
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ethics
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A sense of integrity would prevent you from:
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stealing clients
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The code of ethics for the cosmetology profession is set by:
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state boards
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The following are all characteristics of good ethical standards except:
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punctuality
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One trait that is essential to reaching the heights of professionalism is:
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commitment
Term
Your attitude is a reflection of:
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what you believe and think
Term
A healthy, good attitude includes many qualities except:
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perfectionism
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Emotional stability allows us to:
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express emotions appropriately
Term
If we understand the needs and motives of other, we are better able to:
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act profesionally
Term
An effective way to stay calm when under stress is to:
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take deep breaths
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The best method when dealing with difficult clients is to agree with them and:
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offer to remedy the situation
Term
As a cosmetologist you are perceived as a kind of caregiver, so it is important to:
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take care of yourself
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As a cosmetologist, your professional image consists of:
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outward appearance and conduct
Term
The Old English word hal means:
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whole
Term
The key to a happy and prodctive life is:
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achieving balance
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Maintaining cleanliness and healthfulness every day is called:
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personal hygiene
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One of the basics of personal hygiene is:
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daily bathing
Term
The body's largest organ is the:
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skin
Term
In order to look well groomed at all times, the hair requires:
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regular shampooing
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The foundation of good personal grooming includes:
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clean and cared-for clothing
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When choosing clothes to wear on the job, you must consider:
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the dress code of the salon
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When choosing your own hairstyle on the job, always take into consideration:
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your hair texture and wave pattern
Term
When applying makeup to go to work, it is best to:
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accentuate your best features
Term
As a beauty professional you are subject to many stresses, including all the following except:
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24-hour coverage
Term
Establishing a routine for sleep, meals, and other daily requirements is:
 Definition
helpful in reducing stress
Term
In order to feel refreshed and eager to face the workday, it's important to:
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renew yourself with relaxation
Term
Good, nutritious food has many effects, including:
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preventing a variety of illnesses
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Physical exercise has many positive effects on our bodies including:
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proper functioning of organs
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Aerobic exercise, which improves heart function, includes al the following except:
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yoga
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Physical presentation is an important aspect of professional image and includes all the follow except:
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an optimistic attitude
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Among the guidelines for good posture while standing is to:
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keep the neck elongated
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As a cosmetologist spending a great deal of time on your feet, proper foot care will help you:
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maintain good posture
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To increase blood circulation to the feet, try:
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foot massage
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The science of "fitting the job to the person" is called:
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ergonomics
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In order to avoid strain on your body when standing for long periods, consider:
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placing one foot on a stool
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Among the recent ergonomics improvements to the salon workplace are:
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free-standing shampoo bowls
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To prevent physical strain, a good practice is to:
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swivel the clients's chair
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Transmitting information through symbols, gestures, or behaviors is called:
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communication
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When you communicate, you engage in all the following processes except:
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meditation
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An important first step in communicating with your client is:
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clarification
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Repeating back to the client in your own words what you think she is telling you is called:
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reflective listening
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To determine the results your client is looking for, set aside time at the beginning of each appointment for a:
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client consultation
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During the client consultation, be prepard with certain items, including:
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styling books
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A person who prefers elegant, sophisticated clothing is categorized as having:
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a classic style
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A client with young children who is not working outside the home will most likely choose:
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a low-maintenance style
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Keeping thorough, accurate consultation cards for your clients helps:
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build good client relationships
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When scheduling a new client:
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allow extra time for a consultation
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Ideally, a special space should be set up for a consultation area and equipped with:
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hair color swatches
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If you learn during the consultation that your clients does her own color services at home:
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ask how often and with what product she colors
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One of the most important aids to use in your consultation is:
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a mirror
Term
The best way to maintain the information gained during a consultation is by:
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recording it on a consultation card
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The personal skills that will contribute to your success do not include:
 Definition
always having the right answer
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If your client arrives past the limit for lateness, generally the best policy is to:
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ask them to reschedule
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The ultimate goal when dealing with an unhappy client is to:
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get her to pay for the service and return
Term
One of the guidelines for dealing with a dissatisfied client is to:
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find out specifics
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Calling on your manager for help with a client is:
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useful when all else has failed
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In addition to developing good personal skills with your clients, it is important to:
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build relationships with coworkers
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Guidelines for personal interaction with your coworkers include all the following except:
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sharing personal problems
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Being objective with your coworkers:
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cuts down on disagreement
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One of the responsibilities of the salon manager is:
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resolving all personal problems
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When having a problem with a coworker, approach your manager:
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for help in solving the problem
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To prepare for an employee evaluation:
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do a self-evaluation
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One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as:
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bacteria
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A type of pathogenic bacteria is the:
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parasite
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Harmful bacteria are referred to as:
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pathogenic
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Pathogenic bacteria produce:
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disease
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A type of bacteria that lives on dead matter is:
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saprophytes
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Syphilis and Lyme disease are caused by:
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spirilla
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Cocci are bacteria with a:
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round shape
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Bacilli are bacteria with a:
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rod shape
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Bacteria that are arrnged like a string of beads and cause strep throat and blood poisoning are:
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streptococci
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Spirilla are bcteria with a:
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corkscrew
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The bacteria that caused concern in 2000 in the pedicure industry was:
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Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
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The bacteria that rarely show active motility, or self-movement, are the:
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cocci
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The slender, hair like extensions with which certain bacteria move about are called:
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flagella
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Bacteria cells reproduce by simply dividing into two new cells in a process called:
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mitosis
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During their inactive stage, certain bacteria, such as the anthrax and tetanus bacilli, form:
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spores
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A communicable disease is:
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transmitted from one person to another
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A general infection, such as______, affects the whole body.
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syphilis
Term
Pus is a sign of:
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Infection
Term
Viruses cause:
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measles and hepatitis
Term
One difference between viruses and bacteria is that bacteria:
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can live on their own
Term
Hepatitis is a disease marked by inflammation of the:
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liver
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) breaks down the body's:
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immune system
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AIDS is caused by:
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the HIV virus
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The HIV virus can be transmitted by:
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sharp implements
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Bacteria and viruses can enter the body through:
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broken skin
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Molds, mildews, and yeast are all:
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fungi
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In a cosmetology school or a salon, clients with contagious diseases and conditions should be:
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referred to a physician
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Resistance to infection is known as:
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immunity
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Surfaces of tools or other objects that are not free from dirt, oils, and microbes are:
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contaminated
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Removing pathogens and other substances from tools or surfaces is called:
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decontamination
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Sterilization is the only level of decontamination that kills:
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bacterial spores
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Sterilization is used by:
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surgeons
Term
Surfaces that may be disinfected are:
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nonporous surfaces
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Disinfectants should never be used on human skin, hair, or nails because:
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damage can result
Term
All disinfectants must be approved by each individual state and the:
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EPA
Term
Every product used in the cosmetology school or salon should have a/an:
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MSDS
Term
Important information found on an MSDS includes:
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storage requirements
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OSHA was created to regulate and enforce:
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safety and health standards
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A disinfectant that is "Formulated for Hospitals and Health Care Facilitis" must be pseudomonacidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and:
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virucidal
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A salon implement that comes into contact with blood or body fluids should be cleaned and completely immersed in an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant or one that kills the:
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HBV and HIV virus
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Any item that is used on a client must be disinfected or:
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discarded
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Before soaking in a disinfectant, implements must be thoroughly:
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cleaned
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Ultrasonic bath cleaners are an effective way to clean tiny crevices in implements only when used with:
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an effective disnfectant
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Most quaternary ammonium compounds disinfect implements in:
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10-15 minutes
Term
Phenolic disinfectants in 5 percent solution are used mostly for:
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metal implements
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Two disinfectants used in the salon in the past, but since replaced by more advanced and effective technologies, are:
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alcohol and bleach
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States requiring hospital disinfection do not allow the use of _____ for disinfection of implements.
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Alcohol
Term
The technical name bleach is:
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sodium hypochlorite
Term
A product that is not considered safe for saon use because it causes a number of health problems is:
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formalin
Term
Implements can be removed from disinfectants with any of these except:
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bare fingers
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The solution used in a wet sanitizer should be changed:
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once a day
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When mixing disinfectants, always:
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add disinfectant to water
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Properly disinfectedimplemnts should be stored in a/an:
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disinfected and covered container
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Ultraviolet (UV) sanitizers are useful for:
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storing disinfected implements
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Linens and capes or drapes should be used once and then laundered with:
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bleach
Term
Those parts of tools such as hair clippers that cannot be immersed in liquid:
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should be disinfected
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Foot spas should be disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant with bactericida, fungicidal, virucidal (and in some states tuberculocidal) efficacy:
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after each client
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Every two weeks, foot spas shoul be filled with ____ that should be left to sit overnight.
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a 5 percent bleach solution
Term
When disposing of contaminated wipes or cotton balls from a blood spill, they should be:
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double-bagged before disposing
Term
The third, or lowest level of decontamination is:
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sanitation
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Washing your hands is an example of:
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sanitation
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Rather than using bar soaps, which can grow bacteria, you should provide:
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pump-type liquid soap
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In th salon, it is generally considered sufficient to wash the hands with:
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soap and warm water
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The products known as antiseptics:
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can safely be applied to skin
Term
The guidelines and control that require employer and employee to assume tha all human blood and specified body fluids are infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborn pathogens is called:
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Universal Precautions
Term
The study of the structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye is called:
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anatomy
Term
Living plant and animal cells are enclosed by the:
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cell membrane
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The substance of which all living cells are composed is called:
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protoplasm
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Food materials for cellular growth and self-repair are found in the:
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cytoplasm
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The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is called:
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anabolism
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A tissue is a group of ____ that perform a specific function.
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cells
Term
The brain and spinal cord are examples of:
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nerve tissue
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The tissue that serves as a protective covering on body surfaces is called:
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epithelial tissue
Term
The heart, lungs, kidneys, stomach, and intestines are body:
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organs
Term
The circulatory system includes these organs:
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heart and blood vessels
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The body system that serves as the physical foundation of the body is the:
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skeletal system
Term
The scientific study of the anatomy, structure, and functions of bones is called:
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osteology
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The portion of the skull that protects the brain is the:
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cranium
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An important function of bones is:
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producing red and white blood cells
Term
The two bones that form the sides and crown (top) of the cranium are the:
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parietal bones
Term
The U-shaped bone that is commonly called the “Adam’s apple” is the:
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hyoid
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The bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs, and others organs is the:
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thorax
Term
The cheekbones are also called the:
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zygomatic bones
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The largest and strongest bone of the face is the:
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mandible
Term
The place where two or more bones connect is called a/an:
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joint
Term
The temporal bones form the:
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sides of the head
Term
The bones of the forearm are the:
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ulna and radius
Term
The 14 bones in the fingers of each hand are the:
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phalanges
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The bridge of the nose is formed by the:
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nasal bones
Term
The place of attachment of a muscle to an immovable section of the skeleton is called the:
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origin
Term
The study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscles is called:
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mycology
Term
The muscles that are attached to the bones and are controlled by the will are the:
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striated muscles
Term
The muscle that covers the top of the skull is the:
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epicranius
Term
The muscle that rings the eye socket is the:
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orbicularis oculi
Term
The muscles of chewing or mastication are the:
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masseter and temporalis muscles
Term
One of the muscles that control the swinging movements of the arm is the:
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trapezius
Term
The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the:
 Definition
sternocleidomastoideus
Term
The muscles that draw the fingers together are the:
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adductors
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