Milady Skin Care Final Exam
Review Questions and Answers
What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that
makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function? - -Disease
- What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical
facilities have? - -Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
- What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils? - -
Staphylococci
- What is the most common type of bacteria? - -Bacilli
- What are the two new cells created through binary fission called? - -
Daughter cells
- What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread? - -
Dirty hands
- What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar
warts? - -Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot
- What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects,
but does NOT cause human infections in the salon? - -Mildew
- What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or
spas? - -Dry-heat sterilization
- What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that
have come into contact with blood? - -10 percent
- What should you do when using disinfectant? - -Follow the instructions on
the label for diluting it
- What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true? - -They are a form of
formaldehyde
- What should you NOT do when using disinfectants? - -Place them in
unmarked containers
- When should you wash your hands? - -Before and after a service
, - What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering,
swelling, and scarring? - -Third degree
- How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product gets into
them? - -15 minutes
- What do you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best? -
-Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
- What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin?
- -Skin histology
- What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? - -
Proteins
- What is a characteristic of healthy skin? - -Slightly acidic
- What is NOT a method by which the body contains thermoregulation? - -
Absorption
- What is the bottom layer of the epidermis? - -Stratum germinativum
- What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate? - -28 days
- What stimulates melanin production? - -Exposure to sunlight
- What color is Eumelanin? - -Dark brown to black
- What percentage of hair is compromised of hard keratin? - -90
- What type of gland secrete oil? - -Sebaceous
- What is NOT a function of lymph? - -Supplying nutrients to the skin
- What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as the burning rays? - -UVB
- What effect does nicotine have on the body? - -Contraction of the blood
vessels
- Where do phytoestrogens come from? - -Plants
- What can cause skin conditions? - -Both internal and external factors
- Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin? - -
Lack of lipids
Review Questions and Answers
What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that
makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function? - -Disease
- What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical
facilities have? - -Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
- What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils? - -
Staphylococci
- What is the most common type of bacteria? - -Bacilli
- What are the two new cells created through binary fission called? - -
Daughter cells
- What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread? - -
Dirty hands
- What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar
warts? - -Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot
- What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects,
but does NOT cause human infections in the salon? - -Mildew
- What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or
spas? - -Dry-heat sterilization
- What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that
have come into contact with blood? - -10 percent
- What should you do when using disinfectant? - -Follow the instructions on
the label for diluting it
- What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true? - -They are a form of
formaldehyde
- What should you NOT do when using disinfectants? - -Place them in
unmarked containers
- When should you wash your hands? - -Before and after a service
, - What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering,
swelling, and scarring? - -Third degree
- How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product gets into
them? - -15 minutes
- What do you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best? -
-Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
- What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin?
- -Skin histology
- What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? - -
Proteins
- What is a characteristic of healthy skin? - -Slightly acidic
- What is NOT a method by which the body contains thermoregulation? - -
Absorption
- What is the bottom layer of the epidermis? - -Stratum germinativum
- What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate? - -28 days
- What stimulates melanin production? - -Exposure to sunlight
- What color is Eumelanin? - -Dark brown to black
- What percentage of hair is compromised of hard keratin? - -90
- What type of gland secrete oil? - -Sebaceous
- What is NOT a function of lymph? - -Supplying nutrients to the skin
- What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as the burning rays? - -UVB
- What effect does nicotine have on the body? - -Contraction of the blood
vessels
- Where do phytoestrogens come from? - -Plants
- What can cause skin conditions? - -Both internal and external factors
- Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin? - -
Lack of lipids
