Cosmetology Written Exam COMPREHENSIVE
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Bacteria - (ANSWER)One cell microorganisms that survive in the dark, warm
contaminated areas
Contamination - (ANSWER)The presence of unclean material or tools left on a
surface
Disinfectant - (ANSWER)A chemical that destroys or inhibits the growth of
microorganisms
Infection - (ANSWER)Occurs when pathogenic bacteria or viruses have entered
the body through any opening or broken skin
MSDS - (ANSWER)Material Safety Data Sheets- handling and working / storing
chemicals
Viruses - (ANSWER)Smaller sub microscopic than bacteria and attack the human
cells by entering the cell wall
OSHA - (ANSWER)Occupational safety Health Administration - improvements
within the workplace
,Non Pathogenic Bacteria - (ANSWER)Not harmful - helpful in the process of
digestion and stimulating the immune system. Comprise about 70% of all bacteria
Pathogenic Bacteria - (ANSWER)Harmful and cause disease, feed on living matter,
responsible for causing infection
Cocci Infection - (ANSWER)Circular shape, produces pus, appear alone or in
groups
3 Groups of Cocci infection - (ANSWER)1. Staphylococci
2. Diplocci
3. Streptococci
Staphylococci - (ANSWER)Grow in clusters, pus forming and produce boils,
pustules, absecesses
Diplocci - (ANSWER)Grows in pairs, are spherical shaped and cause pneumonia
Streptococci - (ANSWER)Grow in curved lines shaped into chains, pus forming,
produce strep throat and blood poisoning
Bacilli - (ANSWER)Long rod shaped bacteria that cause tetanus ( lockjaw),
tuberculosis (highly contagious lung disease and influenza)
, Spirilla - (ANSWER)Spiral shape, twisted bacteria which cause syphilis
Parasite - (ANSWER)Pathogenic bacteria which lives on or inside another
organism called a host and live on that host
Disinfecting - (ANSWER)Destroying most pathogenic bacteria and toxins on non
porous surfaces, implements, work stations and sinks
Ammonium compounds - (ANSWER)A standard name for disinfectants
Chemicals used in salon - (ANSWER)Bactericides, fungicide, virucides
Allergies - (ANSWER)Occur when the immune system overreact to normally
harmful substances
Athletes foot - (ANSWER)(Tinea Pedis) a fungal infection between the toes which
spread to the toenails
Cuticle - (ANSWER)A small portion of epidermis or skin extending over and
resting upon the base of the nail plate
Free Edge - (ANSWER)The part of the nail plate not attached to the skin, and can
extend beyond the fingertips
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Bacteria - (ANSWER)One cell microorganisms that survive in the dark, warm
contaminated areas
Contamination - (ANSWER)The presence of unclean material or tools left on a
surface
Disinfectant - (ANSWER)A chemical that destroys or inhibits the growth of
microorganisms
Infection - (ANSWER)Occurs when pathogenic bacteria or viruses have entered
the body through any opening or broken skin
MSDS - (ANSWER)Material Safety Data Sheets- handling and working / storing
chemicals
Viruses - (ANSWER)Smaller sub microscopic than bacteria and attack the human
cells by entering the cell wall
OSHA - (ANSWER)Occupational safety Health Administration - improvements
within the workplace
,Non Pathogenic Bacteria - (ANSWER)Not harmful - helpful in the process of
digestion and stimulating the immune system. Comprise about 70% of all bacteria
Pathogenic Bacteria - (ANSWER)Harmful and cause disease, feed on living matter,
responsible for causing infection
Cocci Infection - (ANSWER)Circular shape, produces pus, appear alone or in
groups
3 Groups of Cocci infection - (ANSWER)1. Staphylococci
2. Diplocci
3. Streptococci
Staphylococci - (ANSWER)Grow in clusters, pus forming and produce boils,
pustules, absecesses
Diplocci - (ANSWER)Grows in pairs, are spherical shaped and cause pneumonia
Streptococci - (ANSWER)Grow in curved lines shaped into chains, pus forming,
produce strep throat and blood poisoning
Bacilli - (ANSWER)Long rod shaped bacteria that cause tetanus ( lockjaw),
tuberculosis (highly contagious lung disease and influenza)
, Spirilla - (ANSWER)Spiral shape, twisted bacteria which cause syphilis
Parasite - (ANSWER)Pathogenic bacteria which lives on or inside another
organism called a host and live on that host
Disinfecting - (ANSWER)Destroying most pathogenic bacteria and toxins on non
porous surfaces, implements, work stations and sinks
Ammonium compounds - (ANSWER)A standard name for disinfectants
Chemicals used in salon - (ANSWER)Bactericides, fungicide, virucides
Allergies - (ANSWER)Occur when the immune system overreact to normally
harmful substances
Athletes foot - (ANSWER)(Tinea Pedis) a fungal infection between the toes which
spread to the toenails
Cuticle - (ANSWER)A small portion of epidermis or skin extending over and
resting upon the base of the nail plate
Free Edge - (ANSWER)The part of the nail plate not attached to the skin, and can
extend beyond the fingertips
