TEXAS BARBER EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Streptococci - Answer-bacteria are pus-forming organisms that grow in chains and
cause infections such as strep throat, tonsillitis, blood poisoning
Diplococci - Answer-bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia and gonorrhea
Cocci - Answer-round-shaped organisms, rarely show active mobility, transmitted in air
or dust
Bacilli - Answer-short, rod-shaped organisms- diphtheria, tetanus, TB
Flagella, cilia - Answer-hair-like extensions that propel bacteria through liquid
Active (vegetative) stage - Answer-the stage in which bacteria grow and reproduce
Inactive stage - Answer-the stag in which bacteria do not grow or reproduce
Mitosis - Answer-the division of cells during reproduction into two new cells (daughter
cells)
Spore-forming bacteria - Answer-certain bacteria that have the ability to form protective
spores to survive an inactive stage- bacilli
Staphyococci - Answer-the most common pus-forming human bacteria
Infection - Answer-occurs if the body is unable to cope with the bacteria and their
harmful toxins
Pus - Answer-the presence of this is a sign of infection
Pus - Answer-a fluid that contains white blood cells, dead and living bacteria, waste
matter, tissue elements and body cells
Local infection - Answer-indicated by a lesion containing pus and usually appears in a
particular area of the body
General infection - Answer-results when the blood stream carries the bacteria and their
toxins to all parts of the body
Contagious (communicable) - Answer-a disease that may be transmitted by contact
HIV - Answer-the virus that causes AIDS
, Parasite - Answer-plant or animal organisms that live on other living organisms without
giving anything in return
Sepsis - Answer-a poisoned state caused by the absorption of pathogenic
microorganisms into the bloodstream
Aseptic - Answer-free of disease germs
Subjective symptoms - Answer-symptoms that can be felt or experienced only by the
person affected- itching, burning or pain
Objective symptoms - Answer-symptom that can be observed by anyone, pimples,
boils, swelling or inflammtion
Fungi - Answer-plant parasites such as molds, mildew, yeasts and rusts that can cause
ringworm and favus
Scabies - Answer-A contagious disorder caused by the itch mite
Pediculosis - Answer-A contagious infestation caused by head or body louse
Immunity - Answer-the ability of the body to resist invasion by bacteria and to destroy
bacteria once they have entered the body
Natural immunity - Answer-natural resistance to disease that is partially inherited and
partially developed
Acquired immunity - Answer-an immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a
disease or through inoculation
Hepatitis - Answer-a bloodborne disease marked by the inflammation of the liver
Human disease carrier - Answer-a person who is immune to a disease, but harbors
germs that can infect others
Virus - Answer-an infectious agent that lives only by penetrating cells and becoming
part of them
Antiseptics - Answer-chemical agents that may kill, retard or prevent the growth of
bacteria; can be used on skin
Blood-spilled disinfection - Answer-the procedure to follow when the barber or client
sustains an ,injury that results in bleeding
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Streptococci - Answer-bacteria are pus-forming organisms that grow in chains and
cause infections such as strep throat, tonsillitis, blood poisoning
Diplococci - Answer-bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia and gonorrhea
Cocci - Answer-round-shaped organisms, rarely show active mobility, transmitted in air
or dust
Bacilli - Answer-short, rod-shaped organisms- diphtheria, tetanus, TB
Flagella, cilia - Answer-hair-like extensions that propel bacteria through liquid
Active (vegetative) stage - Answer-the stage in which bacteria grow and reproduce
Inactive stage - Answer-the stag in which bacteria do not grow or reproduce
Mitosis - Answer-the division of cells during reproduction into two new cells (daughter
cells)
Spore-forming bacteria - Answer-certain bacteria that have the ability to form protective
spores to survive an inactive stage- bacilli
Staphyococci - Answer-the most common pus-forming human bacteria
Infection - Answer-occurs if the body is unable to cope with the bacteria and their
harmful toxins
Pus - Answer-the presence of this is a sign of infection
Pus - Answer-a fluid that contains white blood cells, dead and living bacteria, waste
matter, tissue elements and body cells
Local infection - Answer-indicated by a lesion containing pus and usually appears in a
particular area of the body
General infection - Answer-results when the blood stream carries the bacteria and their
toxins to all parts of the body
Contagious (communicable) - Answer-a disease that may be transmitted by contact
HIV - Answer-the virus that causes AIDS
, Parasite - Answer-plant or animal organisms that live on other living organisms without
giving anything in return
Sepsis - Answer-a poisoned state caused by the absorption of pathogenic
microorganisms into the bloodstream
Aseptic - Answer-free of disease germs
Subjective symptoms - Answer-symptoms that can be felt or experienced only by the
person affected- itching, burning or pain
Objective symptoms - Answer-symptom that can be observed by anyone, pimples,
boils, swelling or inflammtion
Fungi - Answer-plant parasites such as molds, mildew, yeasts and rusts that can cause
ringworm and favus
Scabies - Answer-A contagious disorder caused by the itch mite
Pediculosis - Answer-A contagious infestation caused by head or body louse
Immunity - Answer-the ability of the body to resist invasion by bacteria and to destroy
bacteria once they have entered the body
Natural immunity - Answer-natural resistance to disease that is partially inherited and
partially developed
Acquired immunity - Answer-an immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a
disease or through inoculation
Hepatitis - Answer-a bloodborne disease marked by the inflammation of the liver
Human disease carrier - Answer-a person who is immune to a disease, but harbors
germs that can infect others
Virus - Answer-an infectious agent that lives only by penetrating cells and becoming
part of them
Antiseptics - Answer-chemical agents that may kill, retard or prevent the growth of
bacteria; can be used on skin
Blood-spilled disinfection - Answer-the procedure to follow when the barber or client
sustains an ,injury that results in bleeding
