MILADY COSMETOLOGY STATE
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Bacteria - ANSWEROne-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
Direct Transmission - ANSWERTransmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Indirect transmission - ANSWERTransmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
Infection - ANSWERInvasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Germs - ANSWERNonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
Microorganism - ANSWERAny organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
Parasites - ANSWEROrganisms 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 - ANSWERVarious poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Virus - ANSWERA 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 - ANSWERRound shaped, alone
Staphylococci - ANSWERClusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
Streptococci - ANSWERPus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - ANSWERSpherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
Bacilli - ANSWERShort rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
, Spirilla - ANSWERSpiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
Active Stage of bacteria - ANSWERBacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or dirty
places.
Inactive or spore forming stage - ANSWERDuring this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
MRSA - ANSWEROccurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
Quaternary ammonium compounds - ANSWERQuats 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 - ANSWERForm of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage skin
or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
Sodium hypochlorite - ANSWERBleach
Porous - ANSWERAn 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 - ANSWERWorks to break down stubborn films and remove the
residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
1 gallon - ANSWER128 ounces
5 gallons - ANSWER640 ounces
Antiseptics - ANSWERChemical formulated for use on the skin registered and
formulated by the FDA.
Asymptomatic - ANSWERShowing no symptom or signs of infection.
Trichology - ANSWERStudy of hair, skin, and glands.
A mature hair strand is divided into two parts - ANSWERHair Root and Hair Shaft
Hair Root - ANSWERPart of hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
BOARD REVIEW CORRECT 100%
Bacteria - ANSWEROne-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal
characteristics some are harmful and some are harmless.
Direct Transmission - ANSWERTransmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands),kissing,coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Indirect transmission - ANSWERTransmission of blood or body fluids through contact
with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an
environmental surface.
Infection - ANSWERInvasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Germs - ANSWERNonscientific synonym for disease-producing organs
Microorganism - ANSWERAny organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size.
Parasites - ANSWEROrganisms 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 - ANSWERVarious poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms
(bacteria and viruses).
Virus - ANSWERA 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 - ANSWERRound shaped, alone
Staphylococci - ANSWERClusters like bunches of grapes, may not cause infection in
healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
Streptococci - ANSWERPus-forming arranged in curved lines like string of beads.
Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - ANSWERSpherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes pneumonia.
Bacilli - ANSWERShort rod shaped. Causes tetanus, lockjaw,tuberculosis, and
diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
, Spirilla - ANSWERSpiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes sexually transmitted
disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
Active Stage of bacteria - ANSWERBacteria grow and reproduce in warm, damp or dirty
places.
Inactive or spore forming stage - ANSWERDuring this stage bacteria coat themselves
with wax like outer shells. This helps them withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable
temperatures.
MRSA - ANSWEROccurs with persons with weakened immune systems or people
whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs may be pimples, rashes, boils.
Quaternary ammonium compounds - ANSWERQuats 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 - ANSWERForm of formaldehyde, high pH and can damage skin
or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
Sodium hypochlorite - ANSWERBleach
Porous - ANSWERAn 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 - ANSWERWorks to break down stubborn films and remove the
residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
1 gallon - ANSWER128 ounces
5 gallons - ANSWER640 ounces
Antiseptics - ANSWERChemical formulated for use on the skin registered and
formulated by the FDA.
Asymptomatic - ANSWERShowing no symptom or signs of infection.
Trichology - ANSWERStudy of hair, skin, and glands.
A mature hair strand is divided into two parts - ANSWERHair Root and Hair Shaft
Hair Root - ANSWERPart of hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
