Cosmetology Theory for State Board Comprehensive Exam Latest Updates

Cosmetology Theory for State Board Comprehensive Exam Latest Updates a. MSDS - Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n): a. MSDS b. OSHA c. HCS d. EPA b. disinfectants - Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: a. antiseptics b. disinfectants c. sterilizers d. sanitizers c. statutes - Laws are also called: a. regulations b. guidelines c. statutes c. rules b. harmless - Nonpathogenic bacteria are: a. harmful b. harmless c. disease producing d. toxic a. cocci - The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: a. cocci b. spirilla c. pathogenic d. flagellum a. life cycle of bacteria - Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the: a. life cycle of bacteria b. chemical origin of bacteria c. beneficial effects d. surrounding environment d. local infection - A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: a. blood disease b. general infection c. daughter cell d. local infection c. virus - A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a: a. bacteria b. parasite c. virus d. contaminant d. bloodborne pathogens - Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called: a. positive pathogens b. acquired pathogens c. inoculation pathogens d. bloodborne pathogens b. AIDS - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: a. MRSA b. AIDS c. hepatitis d. HPV b. fungi - Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: a. bloodborne pathogens b. fungi c. parasites d. pathogens c. Mildew - Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon? a. tinea barbae b. staph c. mildew d. tinea pedis c. acquired immunity - The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is: a. natural immunity b. natural healing c. acquired immunity d. acquired resistance d. All answers are correct - Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments? a. using an ultrasonic unit b. using a cleaning solvent c. washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush d. All answers are correct a. allergy - A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n): a. allergy b. infection c. efficacy d. parasite c. efficacy - The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is: a. effect b. concentration c. efficacy d. disinfection d. quaternary ammonium compounds - A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is: a. quarter antiseptic solution b. quaternary-based compounds c. phenolic quaternary agents d. quaternary ammonium compounds b. nippers - Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item? a. wooden sticks b. nippers c. gauze d. All answers are correct a. 20 seconds - When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long? a. 20 seconds b. 30 seconds c. 1 minute d. 2 minutes b. dermatology - The medical brach of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases, is: a. anatomy b. dermatology c. histology d. physiology c. skin - The largest organ of the human body is the: a. liver b. lungs c. skin d. heart d. acidic - The surface of healthy skin is slightly: a. yellow b. alkaline c. rough d. acidic a. pineal gland - All of the following are appendages of the skin EXCEPT: a. pineal gland b. nails c. sebaceous glands d. hair a. corneum - The layer of the skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the: a. corneum b. keratin c. melanin d. spinosum a. stratum lucidum - The clear, transparent layer just under the stratum corneum that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the: a. stratum lucidum b. stratum corneum c. stratum germinativum d. keratin dermis c. melanin - The stratum germinativum is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called: a. keratin b. elongated c. melanin d. granules b. stratum germinativum - The deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layers, is also known as the: a. stratum spinosum b. stratum germinativum c. stratum corneum d. keratin dermis c. dermis - The underlying or inner layer of the skin, which is also called the derma corium, cutis, or true skin, is the: a. papillary b. dermal c. dermis d. epidermis d. arrector pili muscle - The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the: a. angled muscle b. secretory muscle c. absorption muscle d. arrector pili muscle a. papillary and reticular - The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the: a. papillary and reticular b. papillary and dermal c. epidermal-dermal connection d. epidermis junction b. epidermal-dermal junction - The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the: a. dermis corpuscles b. epidermal-dermal junction c. epidermal-dermal connection d. epidermis junction b. papillary layer - The layer of the dermis that houses the nerve endings which provide the body with the sense of touch is found in the: a. secretory layer b. papillary layer c. dermal layer d. reticular layer c. reticular layer - The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the a. papillary layer b. subcutaneous layer c. reticular layer d. basal layer b. motor - Which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscles? a. sensory b. motor c. secretory d. All answers are correct c. melanin - The tiny grains of pigments deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are: a. protein b. keratin c. melanin d. collagen