Milady Cosmetology State Board Review || QUESTIONS
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Bacteria correct answers One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
Direct Transmission correct answers Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Indirect transmission correct answers Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
Infection correct answers Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Germs correct answers Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
Microorganism correct answers Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
Parasites correct answers 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 correct answers Various poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Virus correct answers 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 correct answers Round shaped, alone
Staphylococci correct answers Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
Streptococci correct answers Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci correct answers Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
Bacilli correct answers Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
Spirilla correct answers Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
Active Stage of bacteria correct answers Bacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or dirty
places.
, Inactive or spore forming stage correct answers During this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
MRSA correct answers Occurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
Quaternary ammonium compounds correct answers 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 correct answers Form of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage skin
or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
Sodium hypochlorite correct answers Bleach
Porous correct answers 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 correct answers Works to break down stubborn films and remove the residue
of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
1 gallon correct answers 128 ounces
5 gallons correct answers 640 ounces
Antiseptics correct answers Chemical formulated for use on the skin registered and
formulated by the FDA.
Asymptomatic correct answers Showing no symptom or signs of infection.
Trichology correct answers Study of hair, skin, and glands.
A mature hair strand is divided into two parts correct answers Hair Root and Hair Shaft
Hair Root correct answers Part of hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
Hair bulb correct answers lowest part of a hair strand. It is thickened, club-shaped that forms
the lower part of the hair root. Lower part of the hair bulb fits over and covers the derma
papilla.
Hair Shaft correct answers Portion of the hair that projects above the epidermis.
Hair Follicle correct answers Tube- like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that
contains the hair root.
Cuticle correct answers Outermost layer of the hair. Single overlapping layer of transparent,
scale like cells that look like shingles on a roof.
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Bacteria correct answers One-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
Direct Transmission correct answers Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Indirect transmission correct answers Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
Infection correct answers Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Germs correct answers Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
Microorganism correct answers Any organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
Parasites correct answers 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 correct answers Various poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Virus correct answers 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 correct answers Round shaped, alone
Staphylococci correct answers Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
Streptococci correct answers Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci correct answers Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
Bacilli correct answers Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
Spirilla correct answers Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
Active Stage of bacteria correct answers Bacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or dirty
places.
, Inactive or spore forming stage correct answers During this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
MRSA correct answers Occurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
Quaternary ammonium compounds correct answers 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 correct answers Form of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage skin
or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
Sodium hypochlorite correct answers Bleach
Porous correct answers 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 correct answers Works to break down stubborn films and remove the residue
of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
1 gallon correct answers 128 ounces
5 gallons correct answers 640 ounces
Antiseptics correct answers Chemical formulated for use on the skin registered and
formulated by the FDA.
Asymptomatic correct answers Showing no symptom or signs of infection.
Trichology correct answers Study of hair, skin, and glands.
A mature hair strand is divided into two parts correct answers Hair Root and Hair Shaft
Hair Root correct answers Part of hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
Hair bulb correct answers lowest part of a hair strand. It is thickened, club-shaped that forms
the lower part of the hair root. Lower part of the hair bulb fits over and covers the derma
papilla.
Hair Shaft correct answers Portion of the hair that projects above the epidermis.
Hair Follicle correct answers Tube- like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that
contains the hair root.
Cuticle correct answers Outermost layer of the hair. Single overlapping layer of transparent,
scale like cells that look like shingles on a roof.
