Oklahoma State Board Study Guide for
Nails/Esthetics With Complete Solutions
an infection - ANSWER-The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens is
known as_______________
infection control - ANSWER-The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission
of infectious organisms are called ________________
diagnose - ANSWER-To determine the nature of a disease, such as a nail disease, from
its symptoms is to__________________ it.
virucidal - ANSWER-Disinfectants used in salons must be bactericidal, fungicidal, and
___________________.
Pathogenic - ANSWER-are harmful disease causing bacteria.
Non-pathogenic - ANSWER-are harmless and useful bacteria.
Bacteria - ANSWER-also called germs/one celled microbes .
Mitosis - ANSWER-bacteria reproduce by splitting into two daughter cells under
favorable conditions. (moist, dark, dirty, warm places) This is the active stage.
cilia & flagella - ANSWER-tiny hair like projections that allow bacteria to move around
Staphylococci - ANSWER-Grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes. Pus-forming
bacteria cells.
Spirilla - ANSWER-spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacteria cells that causes highly
contagious diseases such as syphilis and cholera
Bacilli - ANSWER-most common bar or rod shaped bacteria. They produce a variety of
diseases including: tetanus, influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria.
Inflammation - ANSWER-redness, heat, pain, and swelling are an indication of
six - ANSWER-A person can be infected with HIV for many years without having
symptoms, but testing can determine if a person is infected within __________ months
after exposure to the virus.
, Natural or Acquired - ANSWER-Immunity against disease can be either, Natural
resistance to disease.
Local infection - ANSWER-is present in small, confined area often indicated by a pus-
filled boil, pimple or inflammation. remember local think little.
General infection - ANSWER-occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and
their toxins to all parts of the body. Remember to think general is big.
Universal Precautions - ANSWER-using consistent infection control practices for all
clients.
Immunity - ANSWER-the body's ability to destroy infectious agents.
sanitation - ANSWER-low level reduction of bacteria- washing with soapy warm water
disinfection - ANSWER-eliminates bacteria, viruses and most organisms on non-living,
non-porous surfaces. Recommended for nail implements. Completely immerse in the
EPA registered,broad spectrum(hospital-level) disinfection solution.
sterilization - ANSWER-eliminated all living organisms, including bacteria spores on
nonporous surfaces. It is the most costly.
efficacy - ANSWER-the power to produce results/ effectiveness
after each client and at the end of the day, - ANSWER-When should you sanitize, and
disinfect the pedicure basin
Blood spill - ANSWER-Stop the service, wash you hands, cover your hands with gloves,
supply the injured with a cotton to apply pressure, give them appropriate dressing to
cover the wound. Discard all cosmetics in a double bag. Disinfect the station and all
tools with EPA registered, broad spectrum disinfectant.
5 minutes unless the manufacturer's direction say something different. - ANSWER-How
long must you disinfect your implements?
UV Light Sterilizer - ANSWER-Utilizes UV light to kill bacteria in a dry setting.
Implement stay under the light for 20 minutes.
Anatomy - ANSWER-the study of the organs and systems of the body.
Physiology - ANSWER-the study of the body functions
Histology - ANSWER-the study of tiny structures found in tissues (that cannot be seen
with the naked eye)
Nails/Esthetics With Complete Solutions
an infection - ANSWER-The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens is
known as_______________
infection control - ANSWER-The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission
of infectious organisms are called ________________
diagnose - ANSWER-To determine the nature of a disease, such as a nail disease, from
its symptoms is to__________________ it.
virucidal - ANSWER-Disinfectants used in salons must be bactericidal, fungicidal, and
___________________.
Pathogenic - ANSWER-are harmful disease causing bacteria.
Non-pathogenic - ANSWER-are harmless and useful bacteria.
Bacteria - ANSWER-also called germs/one celled microbes .
Mitosis - ANSWER-bacteria reproduce by splitting into two daughter cells under
favorable conditions. (moist, dark, dirty, warm places) This is the active stage.
cilia & flagella - ANSWER-tiny hair like projections that allow bacteria to move around
Staphylococci - ANSWER-Grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes. Pus-forming
bacteria cells.
Spirilla - ANSWER-spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacteria cells that causes highly
contagious diseases such as syphilis and cholera
Bacilli - ANSWER-most common bar or rod shaped bacteria. They produce a variety of
diseases including: tetanus, influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria.
Inflammation - ANSWER-redness, heat, pain, and swelling are an indication of
six - ANSWER-A person can be infected with HIV for many years without having
symptoms, but testing can determine if a person is infected within __________ months
after exposure to the virus.
, Natural or Acquired - ANSWER-Immunity against disease can be either, Natural
resistance to disease.
Local infection - ANSWER-is present in small, confined area often indicated by a pus-
filled boil, pimple or inflammation. remember local think little.
General infection - ANSWER-occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and
their toxins to all parts of the body. Remember to think general is big.
Universal Precautions - ANSWER-using consistent infection control practices for all
clients.
Immunity - ANSWER-the body's ability to destroy infectious agents.
sanitation - ANSWER-low level reduction of bacteria- washing with soapy warm water
disinfection - ANSWER-eliminates bacteria, viruses and most organisms on non-living,
non-porous surfaces. Recommended for nail implements. Completely immerse in the
EPA registered,broad spectrum(hospital-level) disinfection solution.
sterilization - ANSWER-eliminated all living organisms, including bacteria spores on
nonporous surfaces. It is the most costly.
efficacy - ANSWER-the power to produce results/ effectiveness
after each client and at the end of the day, - ANSWER-When should you sanitize, and
disinfect the pedicure basin
Blood spill - ANSWER-Stop the service, wash you hands, cover your hands with gloves,
supply the injured with a cotton to apply pressure, give them appropriate dressing to
cover the wound. Discard all cosmetics in a double bag. Disinfect the station and all
tools with EPA registered, broad spectrum disinfectant.
5 minutes unless the manufacturer's direction say something different. - ANSWER-How
long must you disinfect your implements?
UV Light Sterilizer - ANSWER-Utilizes UV light to kill bacteria in a dry setting.
Implement stay under the light for 20 minutes.
Anatomy - ANSWER-the study of the organs and systems of the body.
Physiology - ANSWER-the study of the body functions
Histology - ANSWER-the study of tiny structures found in tissues (that cannot be seen
with the naked eye)
