NY State Waxing License Exam 2023
Largest organ of the body - ANSWER Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - ANSWER
Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or
other germs - ANSWER Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - ANSWER
Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - ANSWER Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - ANSWER Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - ANSWER
Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
ANSWER Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - ANSWER Protoplasm
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - ANSWER Mycobacterium
fortuitum furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - ANSWER Active and
spore-forming (inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - ANSWER Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - ANSWER Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - ANSWER Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or
unclean implements - ANSWER Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - ANSWER
Non-pathogenic
,A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - ANSWER
Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
ANSWER Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - ANSWER HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do
nothing beneficial for the host - ANSWER Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - ANSWER
Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by
the itch mite - ANSWER Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - ANSWER Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - ANSWER Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of
bacteria spores, from inanimate objects - ANSWER Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements
for use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - ANSWER Efficacy
Items which cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after use - ANSWER
Single-use items
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - ANSWER
Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - ANSWER 70% isopropyl alcohol
Implement which should be used to remove instruments from a disinfection
solution - ANSWER Tongs
This tool does not need to be disposed of after one use - ANSWER Nippers
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - ANSWER Sanitation
What is one important step every human can do to prevent the transfer of
, microorganisms? - ANSWER Hand washing
Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and
diseases - ANSWER Dermatology
Thickened skin caused by continued pressure on any part of the body - ANSWER
Callus
Thinnest skin is located here - ANSWER Eyelids
Outer-most layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body - ANSWER
Epidermis
The deepest layer of the epidermis (the basal cell layer) - ANSWER stratum
germinativum
Composed of several layers of different shaped cells and responsible for growth of
epidermis - ANSWER stratum germinativum
This layer of the epidermis is also called the basal layer - ANSWER stratum
germinativum
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. - ANSWER
stratum lucidum
Layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with
keratin; replaces cells shed from stratum corneum - ANSWER stratum
granulosum
Special cells that produce dark skin pigment - ANSWER Melanin
AKA the horny layer - skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner - ANSWER
stratum corneum
Fiber protein contained in hair, skin, and nails - ANSWER Keratin
Inner layer of skin which is also called the corium, cutis, or true skin - ANSWER
Dermis
2 layers of the dermis - ANSWER papillary and reticular
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis - ANSWER
epidermal-dermal junction
innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue - ANSWER subcutaneous layer
Largest organ of the body - ANSWER Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - ANSWER
Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or
other germs - ANSWER Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - ANSWER
Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - ANSWER Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - ANSWER Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - ANSWER
Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
ANSWER Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - ANSWER Protoplasm
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - ANSWER Mycobacterium
fortuitum furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - ANSWER Active and
spore-forming (inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - ANSWER Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - ANSWER Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - ANSWER Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or
unclean implements - ANSWER Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - ANSWER
Non-pathogenic
,A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - ANSWER
Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
ANSWER Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - ANSWER HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do
nothing beneficial for the host - ANSWER Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - ANSWER
Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by
the itch mite - ANSWER Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - ANSWER Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - ANSWER Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of
bacteria spores, from inanimate objects - ANSWER Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements
for use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - ANSWER Efficacy
Items which cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after use - ANSWER
Single-use items
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - ANSWER
Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - ANSWER 70% isopropyl alcohol
Implement which should be used to remove instruments from a disinfection
solution - ANSWER Tongs
This tool does not need to be disposed of after one use - ANSWER Nippers
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - ANSWER Sanitation
What is one important step every human can do to prevent the transfer of
, microorganisms? - ANSWER Hand washing
Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and
diseases - ANSWER Dermatology
Thickened skin caused by continued pressure on any part of the body - ANSWER
Callus
Thinnest skin is located here - ANSWER Eyelids
Outer-most layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body - ANSWER
Epidermis
The deepest layer of the epidermis (the basal cell layer) - ANSWER stratum
germinativum
Composed of several layers of different shaped cells and responsible for growth of
epidermis - ANSWER stratum germinativum
This layer of the epidermis is also called the basal layer - ANSWER stratum
germinativum
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. - ANSWER
stratum lucidum
Layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with
keratin; replaces cells shed from stratum corneum - ANSWER stratum
granulosum
Special cells that produce dark skin pigment - ANSWER Melanin
AKA the horny layer - skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner - ANSWER
stratum corneum
Fiber protein contained in hair, skin, and nails - ANSWER Keratin
Inner layer of skin which is also called the corium, cutis, or true skin - ANSWER
Dermis
2 layers of the dermis - ANSWER papillary and reticular
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis - ANSWER
epidermal-dermal junction
innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue - ANSWER subcutaneous layer
