Cosmetology Practice Exam Guide with Complete Solutions

Cosmetology Practice Exam Guide with Complete Solutions Bacteria one celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics Viruses microorganism capable of infecting almost all plants and animals, including bacteria. Parasites plant or animal organisms that live on, or in, another living organism and draw their nourishment from that organism. Must have a host to survive. Immunity ability of the body to destroy and resist infection Sanitation removing all visible dirt and debris Sterilization complete elimination of all microbial life, including spores. Only necessary when instruments have come in contact with blood. OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates and enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the work place. MSDS- Material Safety Data Sheet Information about hazardous ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of harm and over exposure, flammability and dada incase of fire, proper disposal guidelines and medical information in case a reaction to product occurs. EPA- Environmental Protection Agency Licenses two types of disinfectants used in salons; Tuberculocidal, and Hospital. Hospital products are safe for cleaning blood and body fluids, Tuberculocidal disinfectants are proven to kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, which is more difficult to kill. FDA- Food and drug administration Prohibits sale of antifungal products for finger and toenails without a medical prescription. Universal Precautions a set of guidelines published by OSHA that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious for bloodborne pathogens. Cells the basic units of all living thing, from bacteria to plants and animals, and including human beings Protoplasm colorless jelly like substance in cells in which food elements such as protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts and water are present Nucleus The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell. cytoplasm All the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus Cell membrane thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells; regulates what enters and leaves the cell Mitosis The reproduction process in which cells divide into two identical cells called daughter cells.