Cosmetology Practical Written Exam 74 Questions with Verified Answers
Cosmetology - CORRECT ANSWER The art and science of beautifying and improving the
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Queen Cleopatra - CORRECT ANSWER Erected the first cosmetic company located next to the Dead Sea.
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER The moral principles by which we live and work.
Perfectionism - CORRECT ANSWER An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly.
Game Plan - CORRECT ANSWER The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen.
Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWER A statement that establishes the values that an individual or institution lives by, as well as future goals.
Ergonomics - CORRECT ANSWER The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient and safe.
Personal Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER Daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits.
Physical Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER Your posture, as well as the way you walk and move.
Professional Image - CORRECT ANSWER the impression you project through both you outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace.
Client Consultation - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as needs assessment; the verbal communication with a clent that determines what the client's needs are and how to achieve the desired results.
Effective Communication - CORRECT ANSWER The act of sharing infromation between two people (or groups of people) so that the information is successfully understood.
Reflective Listening - CORRECT ANSWER Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you.
Golden Rule - CORRECT ANSWER Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Consultation Area - CORRECT ANSWER Area which consultations are performed. Ideally with good natural lighting, neutral colored walls, mirror, hair swatches, style books and stylist portfolio.
Employee Evalution - CORRECT ANSWER An employee form designed to let employee be more aware of areas in need of improvement or are being performed well.
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful and some are harmless.
Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria that are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.
Non-pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions and do not cause disease or harm.
Cocci - CORRECT ANSWER round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER Pus-forming bacterial that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes. They cause boils, abscesses and pustules. They are part of the cocci family.
Streptococci - CORRECT ANSWER Pus-forming bacteria arranged in a curved line like a string of beads. They cause infections like strep throat and blood poisoning. They are part of the cocci family.
Diplococci - CORRECT ANSWER Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases like pneumonia. They are part of the cocci family.
Bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER Short rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria. They are the most common bacteria.
Spirilla - CORRECT ANSWER Spiral or cork-screw shaped bacteria. They are subdivided in to subgroups, such as treponema papillida which causes syphilis (STD) and borrelia burgdorferi which causes Lyme disease.
Treponema Padillida - CORRECT ANSWER Subdivision of spirilla bacteria that causes Syphilis.
Direct Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER Trnsmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing and talking.
Indirect Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER Transmission of blood or body fulids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor, nipper or an environmental surface.
Infection - CORRECT ANSWER Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Germs - CORRECT ANSWER Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organisms.
Microorganism - CORRECT ANSWER Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organis (host), while contributing nothing to the survival or that organism. A parasite must have a host to survive.
Toxins - CORRECT ANSWER Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses).
Virus - CORRECT ANSWER A parasitic submiroscopic particle that infectss and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function.
Movement of bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria move in different ways. Cocci rarely show motility or self-movement; while bacilli and spirilla are able to move about by use of slender hair-like extensions called cilia or flagella.
Bacteria Cell Division - CORRECT ANSWER Mitosis or binary fission is the term used to describe cell division.
Daughter Cells - CORRECT ANSWER Newly formed cells of bacteria formed by mitosis or binary fission.
Bacteria Life Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria life cycles consist of two distinct phases: active and the inactive or spore-forming stage.
Active Stage - CORRECT ANSWER Stage where bacteria grow and reproduce. Bacteria will grow best in warm, dark, damp or dirty places. When conditions are unfavorable bacteria will either die or become inactive.
Inactive Stage - CORRECT ANSWER Certain bacteria, such as the anthrax or tetanus bacilli, coat themselves with wax-like outer shells to withstand long periods of famine, dryness, and unsuitable temperatures. When favorable conditions are restored the bacteria will return to the active stage. During the spore-forming or inactive stage bacteria are not harmed by disinfectants, heat, or cold.
Inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation or infection. It is characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
Local Infection - CORRECT ANSWER An infection confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus. Example: Pimple
General Infection - CORRECT ANSWER An infection that is carried through the body by means of the blood stream or lymphatic system. Example: Syphilis
Contagious or Communicable Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Most common diseases that prevent a salon professional from servicing a client. These are spread person to person or through body contact or instrement to person. Example: common cold, pinkeye and viral infections.
MRSA - CORRECT ANSWER Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus; an infectious disease caused by a pathogen that is resistant to many antibiotics.
Contamination - CORRECT ANSWER The presence, or the reasonable anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
Decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visisble debris or residue such as dust, hair and skin.
Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
Disease - CORRECT ANSWER An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function.
Exposure Incident - CORRECT ANSWER Contact with nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of an employee's duties.
Infectious Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may or may not be spread from one person to another person.
Occupational Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.
Systemic Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Disease that affects the body as a whole, often due to under-functioning internal glands or organs. This diseaseis carried through the blood stream or lymphatic system.
Human Papilloma Virus - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as plantar warts. It is a common viral infection and if client is infected services will not be able to receive services.
Hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER A bloodborne virus that can damage the liver.
HIV - CORRECT ANSWER Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Virus that causes AIDS.
AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER Acquired Immune Deficincy Syndrome. AIDS is caused by the HIV virus and is a disease that breaks down the body's immune system.
Fungi - CORRECT ANSWER Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts. Example: ringworm
Mildew - CORRECT ANSWER Fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections.
Tinea Barbae - CORRECT ANSWER A/K/A Barbers Itch. It is a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin. It is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp.
Tinea Capitis - CORRECT ANSWER Fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots at the opening of hair follicles. Also known as ringworm of the scalp.
Tinea Pedis - CORRECT ANSWER Ringworm fungus of the foot.
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. May be natural or acquired.
Acquired Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER Immunity the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation or through exposure to natural allergens.
Natural Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER Partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living.
Decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residue.
Sanitation - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as sanitizing; a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. The first step and most important of the decontamination process.
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except for bacterial spores) on environmental surfaces.
Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces. For salon use disinfectant must have an EPA registration number.
Cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. It will also remove invisible debris that interferes with disinfection. Required before disinfection.
Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to produce an effect.
Chelating soaps - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as chelating detergents; detegents that break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
Fungicidal - CORRECT ANSWER Capable of destroying fungi.
Hospital Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids. Example: Phenolic Disinfectant [Show Less]