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MILADY SKIN CARE FINAL EXAM
REVIEW ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes
the body incapable of carrying on normal function? - (ANSWER)Disease
What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities
have? - (ANSWER)Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils? -
(ANSWER)Staphylococci
What is the most common type of bacteria? - (ANSWER)Bacilli
What are the two new cells created through binary fission called? -
(ANSWER)Daughter cells
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread? -
(ANSWER)Dirty hands
What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts? -
(ANSWER)Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot
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What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but
does NOT cause human infections in the salon? - (ANSWER)Mildew
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas? -
(ANSWER)Dry-heat sterilization
What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have
come into contact with blood? - (ANSWER)10 percent
What should you do when using disinfectant? - (ANSWER)Follow the instructions
on the label for diluting it
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true? - (ANSWER)They are a form
of formaldehyde
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants? - (ANSWER)Place them in
unmarked containers
When should you wash your hands? - (ANSWER)Before and after a service
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and
scarring? - (ANSWER)Third degree
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How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product gets into them? -
(ANSWER)15 minutes
What do you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best? -
(ANSWER)Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin? -
(ANSWER)Skin histology
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? -
(ANSWER)Proteins
What is a characteristic of healthy skin? - (ANSWER)Slightly acidic
What is NOT a method by which the body contains thermoregulation? -
(ANSWER)Absorption
What is the bottom layer of the epidermis? - (ANSWER)Stratum germinativum
What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate? - (ANSWER)28 days
What stimulates melanin production? - (ANSWER)Exposure to sunlight
MILADY SKIN CARE FINAL EXAM
REVIEW ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes
the body incapable of carrying on normal function? - (ANSWER)Disease
What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities
have? - (ANSWER)Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils? -
(ANSWER)Staphylococci
What is the most common type of bacteria? - (ANSWER)Bacilli
What are the two new cells created through binary fission called? -
(ANSWER)Daughter cells
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread? -
(ANSWER)Dirty hands
What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts? -
(ANSWER)Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot
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What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but
does NOT cause human infections in the salon? - (ANSWER)Mildew
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas? -
(ANSWER)Dry-heat sterilization
What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have
come into contact with blood? - (ANSWER)10 percent
What should you do when using disinfectant? - (ANSWER)Follow the instructions
on the label for diluting it
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true? - (ANSWER)They are a form
of formaldehyde
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants? - (ANSWER)Place them in
unmarked containers
When should you wash your hands? - (ANSWER)Before and after a service
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and
scarring? - (ANSWER)Third degree
, 3
How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product gets into them? -
(ANSWER)15 minutes
What do you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best? -
(ANSWER)Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin? -
(ANSWER)Skin histology
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? -
(ANSWER)Proteins
What is a characteristic of healthy skin? - (ANSWER)Slightly acidic
What is NOT a method by which the body contains thermoregulation? -
(ANSWER)Absorption
What is the bottom layer of the epidermis? - (ANSWER)Stratum germinativum
What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate? - (ANSWER)28 days
What stimulates melanin production? - (ANSWER)Exposure to sunlight
