NY State Waxing License QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - CORRECT ANSWER
Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - CORRECT ANSWER Active
and spore-forming (inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - CORRECT ANSWER Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - CORRECT ANSWER Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - CORRECT ANSWER Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean
implements - CORRECT ANSWER Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - CORRECT ANSWER
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - CORRECT
ANSWER Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
CORRECT ANSWER Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host - CORRECT ANSWER Parasite
,Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - CORRECT
ANSWER Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the
itch mite - CORRECT ANSWER Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - CORRECT ANSWER Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitation, disinfection,
sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements for
use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - CORRECT ANSWER Efficacy
Items which cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after use - CORRECT
ANSWER Single-use items
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - CORRECT
ANSWER Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER 70% isopropyl alcohol
Implement which should be used to remove instruments from a disinfection solution -
CORRECT ANSWER Tongs
This tool does not need to be disposed of after one use - CORRECT ANSWER
Nippers
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - CORRECT ANSWER
Sanitation
What is one important step every human can do to prevent the transfer of
microorganisms? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand washing
Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and
diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Dermatology
,Thickened skin caused by continued pressure on any part of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Callus
Thinnest skin is located here - CORRECT ANSWER Eyelids
Outer-most layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Epidermis
The deepest layer of the epidermis (the basal cell layer) - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum germinativum
Composed of several layers of different shaped cells and responsible for growth of
epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER stratum germinativum
This layer of the epidermis is also called the basal layer - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum germinativum
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. - CORRECT
ANSWER stratum lucidum
Layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin;
replaces cells shed from stratum corneum - CORRECT ANSWER stratum
granulosum
Special cells that produce dark skin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin
AKA the horny layer - skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner - CORRECT
ANSWER stratum corneum
Fiber protein contained in hair, skin, and nails - CORRECT ANSWER Keratin
Inner layer of skin which is also called the corium, cutis, or true skin - CORRECT
ANSWER Dermis
2 layers of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER papillary and reticular
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
epidermal-dermal junction
innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue - CORRECT ANSWER
subcutaneous layer
, This involuntary muscle is responsible for goosebumps - CORRECT ANSWER
arrector pili
Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
papillary layer
Provides skin color and absorbs UV radiation - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin
Produces yellow or red pigments in the hair - CORRECT ANSWER Pheomelanin
Gives skin its form and strength - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen
Gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape - CORRECT ANSWER
Elastin
Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous
glands
When sebum hardens and the pore becomes clogged it's called this - CORRECT
ANSWER Comedone
A medication used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin - CORRECT ANSWER
Retinoic acid
Water composes how much of the body weight? - CORRECT ANSWER 50-70%
The principal functions of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Protection, sensation,
heat regulation, excretion, secretion, absorption
Finger-like projections located at the base of the hair follicle - CORRECT ANSWER
Dermal papilla
Substance secreted by the sebaceous gland - CORRECT ANSWER Sebum
Part of the hair that projects above the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Hair shaft
Tube like depression that contains the hair root - CORRECT ANSWER Follicle
Thickened, club-like structure that forms the lower part of the hair root - CORRECT
ANSWER Hair bulb
EXAM - ACTUAL EXAM WITH A STUDY GUIDE AND
PRACTICE EXAM | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST
UPDATE
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - CORRECT ANSWER
Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - CORRECT ANSWER Active
and spore-forming (inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - CORRECT ANSWER Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - CORRECT ANSWER Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - CORRECT ANSWER Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean
implements - CORRECT ANSWER Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - CORRECT ANSWER
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - CORRECT
ANSWER Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
CORRECT ANSWER Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host - CORRECT ANSWER Parasite
,Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - CORRECT
ANSWER Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the
itch mite - CORRECT ANSWER Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - CORRECT ANSWER Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitation, disinfection,
sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements for
use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - CORRECT ANSWER Efficacy
Items which cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after use - CORRECT
ANSWER Single-use items
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - CORRECT
ANSWER Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER 70% isopropyl alcohol
Implement which should be used to remove instruments from a disinfection solution -
CORRECT ANSWER Tongs
This tool does not need to be disposed of after one use - CORRECT ANSWER
Nippers
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - CORRECT ANSWER
Sanitation
What is one important step every human can do to prevent the transfer of
microorganisms? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand washing
Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and
diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Dermatology
,Thickened skin caused by continued pressure on any part of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Callus
Thinnest skin is located here - CORRECT ANSWER Eyelids
Outer-most layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Epidermis
The deepest layer of the epidermis (the basal cell layer) - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum germinativum
Composed of several layers of different shaped cells and responsible for growth of
epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER stratum germinativum
This layer of the epidermis is also called the basal layer - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum germinativum
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. - CORRECT
ANSWER stratum lucidum
Layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin;
replaces cells shed from stratum corneum - CORRECT ANSWER stratum
granulosum
Special cells that produce dark skin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin
AKA the horny layer - skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner - CORRECT
ANSWER stratum corneum
Fiber protein contained in hair, skin, and nails - CORRECT ANSWER Keratin
Inner layer of skin which is also called the corium, cutis, or true skin - CORRECT
ANSWER Dermis
2 layers of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER papillary and reticular
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
epidermal-dermal junction
innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue - CORRECT ANSWER
subcutaneous layer
, This involuntary muscle is responsible for goosebumps - CORRECT ANSWER
arrector pili
Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
papillary layer
Provides skin color and absorbs UV radiation - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin
Produces yellow or red pigments in the hair - CORRECT ANSWER Pheomelanin
Gives skin its form and strength - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen
Gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape - CORRECT ANSWER
Elastin
Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous
glands
When sebum hardens and the pore becomes clogged it's called this - CORRECT
ANSWER Comedone
A medication used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin - CORRECT ANSWER
Retinoic acid
Water composes how much of the body weight? - CORRECT ANSWER 50-70%
The principal functions of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Protection, sensation,
heat regulation, excretion, secretion, absorption
Finger-like projections located at the base of the hair follicle - CORRECT ANSWER
Dermal papilla
Substance secreted by the sebaceous gland - CORRECT ANSWER Sebum
Part of the hair that projects above the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Hair shaft
Tube like depression that contains the hair root - CORRECT ANSWER Follicle
Thickened, club-like structure that forms the lower part of the hair root - CORRECT
ANSWER Hair bulb
