Cosmetology Theory Review for State Board Exam Questions And Answers

Cosmetology Theory Review for State Board Exam Questions And Answers a. MSDS - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Laws are also called: a. regulations b. guidelines c. statutes c. rules b. harmless - ANS Nonpathogenic bacteria are: a. harmful b. harmless c. disease producing d. toxic a. cocci - ANS The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: a. cocci b. spirilla c. pathogenic d. flagellum a. life cycle of bacteria - ANS 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 - ANS A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: a. blood disease b. general infection c. daughter cell d. local infection c. virus - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: a. MRSA b. AIDS c. hepatitis d. HPV b. fungi - ANS Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: a. bloodborne pathogens b. fungi c. parasites d. pathogens c. Mildew - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS The largest organ of the human body is the: a. liver b. lungs c. skin d. heart d. acidic - ANS The surface of healthy skin is slightly: a. yellow b. alkaline c. rough d. acidic a. pineal gland - ANS All of the following are appendages of the skin EXCEPT: a. pineal gland b. nails c. sebaceous glands d. hair a. corneum - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS The underlying or inne