Empire Beauty School UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Signs of an infection - CORRECT ANSWER- HARPS - Heat, Ache, Redness, Pus and
Swelling
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER- is the body's ability to fight or defend against infection
and disease.
Contamination - CORRECT ANSWER- is the presence of unclean materials or tools left on
a surface.
Decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER- is the removal of any infectious materials on
tools or surfaces by following all disinfection guidelines.
Decontamination Method 1 - CORRECT ANSWER- Clean tools with warm, soapy water;
submerge in EPA-registered disinfectant.
Decontamination Method 2 - CORRECT ANSWER- Clean tools with warm, soapy water;
place tools in high-pressure steam unit (autoclave)
Sanitation - CORRECT ANSWER- removes dirt, reduces the number of pathogenic bacteria
(will not KILL bacteria)
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER- an agent that prevents or reduces infection by
eliminating or decreasing the growth of microorganisms.
Disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER- a chemical that destroys or inhibits the growth of
microorganisms that cause disease.
,Wet Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER- liquid solutions into which used tools are
submerged for disinfection.
Ultraviolet Storage Container - CORRECT ANSWER- a cabinet where tools, such as combs
and or brushes are placed for storage after being cleaned.
Allergy - CORRECT ANSWER- an immune response or reaction to substances that are
usually not harmful.
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER- the destruction of all living microorganisms on an
object or surface.
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER- a strong steel vessel that is used for steam sterilization.
SDS - CORRECT ANSWER- Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet - CORRECT ANSWER- provide both the employer and employee with
the proper procedure for handling, working with and storing chemicals.
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - CORRECT ANSWER- protects
licensed professionals against hazardous exposure incidents and other potentially infectious
material in the salon.
Exposure Incident - CORRECT ANSWER- when an employee comes into contact with
broken skin, body fluid, blood or any other potentially infectious item at work.
Universal precautions - CORRECT ANSWER- a set of guidelines published by OSHA that
require an employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious.
,Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- an ailment or illness that disrupts a normal function of
health.
Disease - CORRECT ANSWER- a bacterial (pathogenic) invasion of the body that disrupts a
normal function of health.
Non-Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER- bacteria that is not harmful
Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER- Harmful bacteria
Blood borne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER- infectious pathogenic microorganisms that
are present in human blood or bodily fluids.
Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER- pathogenic bacteria, which live on or inside another
organism, called the host, and will survive on that host.
Cocci - CORRECT ANSWER- are circular-shaped bacteria that produce pus or in clusters
can produce strep throat and blood poisoning.
Parasitic Disease - CORRECT ANSWER- caused by parasites, such as head louse (lice) and
itch mite.
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER- grow in clusters, are pus forming and produce boils,
pustules and abscesses.
Furuncle - CORRECT ANSWER- a boil or abscess of the skin located in the hair follicle
Carbuncle - CORRECT ANSWER- the same as a furuncle, but larger.
, Diplococci - CORRECT ANSWER- grow in pairs, are spherical-shaped and cause
pneumonia.
Streptococci - CORRECT ANSWER- grow in curved lines, shaped into chains, are pus-
forming, and produce strep throat and blood poisoning.
0 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- no elevation cut
45 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- medium elevation cut
90 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- a uniform elevation cut at 90 degrees
180 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- a haircut with increased long layers
Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER- abnormal hair loss
alopecia areata - CORRECT ANSWER- patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp or other
parts of the body
Alopecia Totalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding
occurs over the entire head
Alopecia Universalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding
occurs over the entire body.
Amphoteric - CORRECT ANSWER- surfactants that are very mild and compatible with all
other surfactants.
Anagen - CORRECT ANSWER- the period of active growth
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Signs of an infection - CORRECT ANSWER- HARPS - Heat, Ache, Redness, Pus and
Swelling
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER- is the body's ability to fight or defend against infection
and disease.
Contamination - CORRECT ANSWER- is the presence of unclean materials or tools left on
a surface.
Decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER- is the removal of any infectious materials on
tools or surfaces by following all disinfection guidelines.
Decontamination Method 1 - CORRECT ANSWER- Clean tools with warm, soapy water;
submerge in EPA-registered disinfectant.
Decontamination Method 2 - CORRECT ANSWER- Clean tools with warm, soapy water;
place tools in high-pressure steam unit (autoclave)
Sanitation - CORRECT ANSWER- removes dirt, reduces the number of pathogenic bacteria
(will not KILL bacteria)
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER- an agent that prevents or reduces infection by
eliminating or decreasing the growth of microorganisms.
Disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER- a chemical that destroys or inhibits the growth of
microorganisms that cause disease.
,Wet Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER- liquid solutions into which used tools are
submerged for disinfection.
Ultraviolet Storage Container - CORRECT ANSWER- a cabinet where tools, such as combs
and or brushes are placed for storage after being cleaned.
Allergy - CORRECT ANSWER- an immune response or reaction to substances that are
usually not harmful.
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER- the destruction of all living microorganisms on an
object or surface.
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER- a strong steel vessel that is used for steam sterilization.
SDS - CORRECT ANSWER- Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet - CORRECT ANSWER- provide both the employer and employee with
the proper procedure for handling, working with and storing chemicals.
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - CORRECT ANSWER- protects
licensed professionals against hazardous exposure incidents and other potentially infectious
material in the salon.
Exposure Incident - CORRECT ANSWER- when an employee comes into contact with
broken skin, body fluid, blood or any other potentially infectious item at work.
Universal precautions - CORRECT ANSWER- a set of guidelines published by OSHA that
require an employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious.
,Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- an ailment or illness that disrupts a normal function of
health.
Disease - CORRECT ANSWER- a bacterial (pathogenic) invasion of the body that disrupts a
normal function of health.
Non-Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER- bacteria that is not harmful
Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER- Harmful bacteria
Blood borne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER- infectious pathogenic microorganisms that
are present in human blood or bodily fluids.
Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER- pathogenic bacteria, which live on or inside another
organism, called the host, and will survive on that host.
Cocci - CORRECT ANSWER- are circular-shaped bacteria that produce pus or in clusters
can produce strep throat and blood poisoning.
Parasitic Disease - CORRECT ANSWER- caused by parasites, such as head louse (lice) and
itch mite.
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER- grow in clusters, are pus forming and produce boils,
pustules and abscesses.
Furuncle - CORRECT ANSWER- a boil or abscess of the skin located in the hair follicle
Carbuncle - CORRECT ANSWER- the same as a furuncle, but larger.
, Diplococci - CORRECT ANSWER- grow in pairs, are spherical-shaped and cause
pneumonia.
Streptococci - CORRECT ANSWER- grow in curved lines, shaped into chains, are pus-
forming, and produce strep throat and blood poisoning.
0 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- no elevation cut
45 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- medium elevation cut
90 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- a uniform elevation cut at 90 degrees
180 degree cut - CORRECT ANSWER- a haircut with increased long layers
Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER- abnormal hair loss
alopecia areata - CORRECT ANSWER- patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp or other
parts of the body
Alopecia Totalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding
occurs over the entire head
Alopecia Universalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding
occurs over the entire body.
Amphoteric - CORRECT ANSWER- surfactants that are very mild and compatible with all
other surfactants.
Anagen - CORRECT ANSWER- the period of active growth
