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Cosmetology state board exam

What bonds in the hair are easily broken by heat and water? - Hydrogen



Before placing implements in a disinfecting solution, they should be - Cleaned with warm soapy water



The best way to avoid back strain while working is to - Maintain good posture and body alignment



Good dental hygiene invcoles visiting the dentist twice each year and - Brushing and flossing regularly



Bacteria that do NOT cause disease are referred to as - Nonpathogenic



Disease-causing bacteria can be spread by - Coughing or spitting



The method of cleaning instruments that kill all micro organisms, including bacterial spores, is -
Sterilization



Antiseptics differ from disinfectants because they - Are safe to use on skin



A quaternary ammonium compound is used as - A disinfectant



When using disinfectants, you should remember that they - Can be dangerous if used incorrectly.



Trichology is the study of - Hair

, Name the two distinct phases of the life cycle of bacteria - Vegetative and spore forming



Seen in cross section, straight hair would appear to be - Round



Your clients has a bad case of dry dandruff. You should suggest - Scalp treatments and frequent mild
shampoos



Alopecia areata occurs when the clients hair - Suddenly falls out in round patches



The visible portion of the nail itself is referred to as the - Nail plate



A hangnail can be caused by - Cutting the cuticle improperly



One way to reassure clients about the cleanliness and sanitation of yur implements is to - Place
implements into a jar with disinfectanting solution in it.



The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is tbe - Epidermis



The study of the skin and its diseases and treatment is referred to as - Dermatology



A steatoma, or sebaceous cyst, is - A subcutaneous tumor of a sebaceous gland



Which agency regulates how cosmetologist store, use, mix, and dispose of chemicals properly? - OSHA



Which is an example of a local infection? - Measles

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