Milady Cosmetology State Board Review Exam
Questions With All Complete Solutions
Bacteria - Answer-One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
/.Direct Transmission - Answer-Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
/.Indirect transmission - Answer-Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
/.Infection - Answer-Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
/.Germs - Answer-Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
/.Microorganism - Answer-Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
/.Parasites - Answer-Organisms that grow,feed, and shelter on or in another organism
(referred to as the host),while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.
Parasites must have a host to survive.
/.Toxins - Answer-Various poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
/.Virus - Answer-A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only though taking over the host
cell's reproductive function.
/.Cocci - Answer-Round shaped, alone
/.Staphylococci - Answer-Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
/.Streptococci - Answer-Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
/.Diplococci - Answer-Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
/.Bacilli - Answer-Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
, /.Spirilla - Answer-Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
/.Active Stage of bacteria - Answer-Bacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or dirty
places.
/.Inactive or spore forming stage - Answer-During this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
/.MRSA - Answer-Occurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
/.Quaternary ammonium compounds - Answer-Quats are disinfectants that are very
effective when used properly in the salon. Formula contains anti-rust ingredients, so
leaving tools in solution for a prolonged period of time can cause dulling or damage.
(Barbicide)
/.Phenolic Disinfectants - Answer-Form of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage skin
or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
/.Sodium hypochlorite - Answer-Bleach
/.Porous - Answer-An item that is made or constructed of a material that has pores or
openings. Absorbent. Examples would be; towels, linens, nail files or buffers.
/.Chelating soaps - Answer-Works to break down stubborn films and remove the residue
of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
/.1 gallon - Answer-128 ounces
/.5 gallons - Answer-640 ounces
/.Antiseptics - Answer-Chemical formulated for use on the skin registered and
formulated by the FDA.
/.Asymptomatic - Answer-Showing no symptom or signs of infection.
/.Trichology - Answer-Study of hair, skin, and glands.
/.A mature hair strand is divided into two parts - Answer-Hair Root and Hair Shaft
/.Hair Root - Answer-Part of hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
Questions With All Complete Solutions
Bacteria - Answer-One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
/.Direct Transmission - Answer-Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
/.Indirect transmission - Answer-Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
/.Infection - Answer-Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
/.Germs - Answer-Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
/.Microorganism - Answer-Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
/.Parasites - Answer-Organisms that grow,feed, and shelter on or in another organism
(referred to as the host),while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.
Parasites must have a host to survive.
/.Toxins - Answer-Various poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
/.Virus - Answer-A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only though taking over the host
cell's reproductive function.
/.Cocci - Answer-Round shaped, alone
/.Staphylococci - Answer-Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
/.Streptococci - Answer-Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
/.Diplococci - Answer-Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
/.Bacilli - Answer-Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
, /.Spirilla - Answer-Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
/.Active Stage of bacteria - Answer-Bacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or dirty
places.
/.Inactive or spore forming stage - Answer-During this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
/.MRSA - Answer-Occurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
/.Quaternary ammonium compounds - Answer-Quats are disinfectants that are very
effective when used properly in the salon. Formula contains anti-rust ingredients, so
leaving tools in solution for a prolonged period of time can cause dulling or damage.
(Barbicide)
/.Phenolic Disinfectants - Answer-Form of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage skin
or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
/.Sodium hypochlorite - Answer-Bleach
/.Porous - Answer-An item that is made or constructed of a material that has pores or
openings. Absorbent. Examples would be; towels, linens, nail files or buffers.
/.Chelating soaps - Answer-Works to break down stubborn films and remove the residue
of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
/.1 gallon - Answer-128 ounces
/.5 gallons - Answer-640 ounces
/.Antiseptics - Answer-Chemical formulated for use on the skin registered and
formulated by the FDA.
/.Asymptomatic - Answer-Showing no symptom or signs of infection.
/.Trichology - Answer-Study of hair, skin, and glands.
/.A mature hair strand is divided into two parts - Answer-Hair Root and Hair Shaft
/.Hair Root - Answer-Part of hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
