COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

immunity the ability of the body to destroy or resist infection bacilli most common form of bacteria protoplasm liquid contained in the outer wall of the cell when using disinfectant, you should _________. avoid skin contact, using gloves or tongs fumigant gaseous substance able to kill all pathogenic bacteria to be effective, household bleach must contain ______% of sodium hypochlorite. 5 As of 2010, which state requires sterilization of nonporous manicure and pedicure tools and implements before each service? Texas pus-forming bacteria that grows in clusters and can cause abscesses, pustules and boils staphylococci disease-causing microorganisms carried through the body in blood or bodily fluids are: bloodborne pathogens pus contains __________. white blood cells both hepatitis and hiv are caused by bloodborne pathogens virus that can infect the bottom of the foot and look like small black dots and are usually in clusters is HPV Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids, are called: multi-use One-celled microorganisms with plant and animal characteristics are: bacteria A local infection confined to a particular part of the body is indicated by: a lesion containing pus When a bacteria cell grows and splits into two new cells, the new cells are called: daughter cells The inactive growth stage of bacteria is also known as the: spore-forming stage Which of the following is an infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics? MRSA Which of the following describes transmission of blood or body fluids through touching? direct Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in another organism are: parasites Flagella are also known as: cilia A virucidal disinfectant is capable of destroying: viruses Disinfectants used in salons must kill: bacteria, viruses, and fungi A fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength is: collagen The nerve fibers that regulate the excretion of perspiration are the: secretory A vitamin vital in fighting the aging process and promoting the production of collagen is: vitamin c The outermost layer of the skin is the: epidermis Continued, repeated pressure on any part of the skin can cause it to thicken and develop into a: callus The layer of the skin commonly called the true skin is the: dermis Normally, how may pints of salt-containing liquids are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin? 1 to 2 The red to yellow melanin produced by the body is: pheomelanin The basal cell layer contains special cells called: melanocytes Skin color depends on tiny grains of pigment or coloring matter called: melanin Glands that regulate body temperature and eliminate waste products from the body are: sudoriferous glands The two layers of the dermis are the papillary or superficial layer and the: reticular or deeper layer Impulses are carried from the brain to the muscles by: motor nerve fibers The surface of healthy skin should be slightly: acidic A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions is: acne Which nerve fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain? sensory Sebum hardening or clogging a duct forms an impaction called a(n): comedo Skin gets its strength, form, and flexibility from two structures found within the: dermis layer The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the: epidermal-dermal junction A protein base that helps skin regain its shape after being stretched or expanded is: elastin Dermatology is the medical branch of science that deals with the study of: skin Pigment produced to protect the skin from the effects of ultraviolet sun rays is: melanin