NIC practice questions and answers with certified solutions

NIC practice questions and answers with certified solutions What is the lowest level of infection control? Sanitation The second level of infection control kills most microbes is referred to as: Disinfection In completing a manicure. What should you do with the following implements: cotton, emery board, and orange woodstick? Discard these because they are porous items Which of the following is true with regards to the use of Universal Precautions? They are used on ALL clients Communicable diseases are diseases that can be spread from one person to another. An example of a communicable disease is Hepatitis B (HBV). What part of the body does HBV affect? Liver Ana is putting her marcel irons away for the day. She accidentally burns herself. What should she do first? Immerse the burn in cool water When performing first aid procedures for a cut, using a tourniquet is NOT recommended. Why? It may result in a medical amputation Jayven is about to perform the Heimlich maneuver. When performing the Heimlich maneuver, all of the following steps are involved EXCEPT: Pat victim on his/her back In what year was the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard created? 2001 The technical term for the study of hair is called: Trichology What are the three stages of hair growth in the correct order? Anagen, Catagen, Telogen There are three parts of the hair strand. The outermost layer of the hair strand is called the _____ Cuticle Due to its ability to lather freely, this type of water is preferred for shampooing in the salon. What type of water is it? Soft water Max is performing a scalp analysis on a client. Max notices bald areas with small black dots, some round scaly ares of dry skin and a couple puss-filled sores. What does the client likely present with? Tinea Capitis Shampoos with a high pH level may cause the hair to _____ become dry and brittle The marcel iron was invented in 1875 by _____ Marcel Grateau When using a stove heated Marcel iron, you must test the iron on this type paper to ensure the iron is not too hot for your client's hair: White paper towel If the ends of the hair protrude over the top of the marcel iron, the following may result: Fishhook ends When using a pressing comb, this part of the comb straightens the hair: Spine of the comb What are the three components to a pincurl? base, stem, circle Taylor is performing a haircut. She looks down and notices that _____ controls the stationary blade of her shears. Ring finger Deijah's teacher tells her to elevate the hair when cutting. What is another word for elevation? Projection When cutting hair, there are two types of guides that can be used. What are they? Stationary and mobile (traveling) Marie is doing a consultation with her client. Her client says that she wants a "shag" haircut.At what angle would Marie most likely elevate the hair while cutting? 180 degrees In haircutting, a subsection of the hair is known as ____ parting / part What are the three primary colors: Blue, yellow, red