NIC Practice Questions

NIC Practice Questions 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