Pivot Point Final Exam Prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Pivot Point Final Exam Prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass The exchange of thoughts, ideas or feeling with someone is called: Communication Proper conduct in relationships with an employer, co-workers and clients is known as: Professional ethics A communicable disease refers to a disease that is easily: Spread from one person to another Bacteria cells enter the body through: The nose, the mouth, and a break in the skin Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to: Break down An infection located in a small, confined area is classified as a: Local infection Products used to reduce the growth of microbes, but not destroy them are called: Antiseptics Chemical products used to destroy bacteria and some viruses (except bacterial spores) are called: Disinfectants What is given to a product along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective? EPA registration number The process referred to as "double-bag" is performed when a(n): Blood spill occurs If a surface is free from dirt, oil and/or microbes, it has been: Decontaminated Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be: Disposable Which system is the physical foundation of the body? Skeletal system Bones are described as: Flat, long, and irregular in shape Osteology is the study of: Bones The non-moving portion of the muscle attached to bone or other fixed muscle is the: Origin Which system involves the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries? Cardiovascular system The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain is the: Trifacial Breathing through the nose is healthier than breathing through the mouth because the nose: Contains mucus membranes that filter out dust The endocrine system is comprised of a group of specialized ductless glands that regulate and control: Growth, reproduction and health of the body Since silver and copper transmit electricity, they are called: Conductors The direct current used in electrotherapy treatment is: Galvanic What will produce a mild, stimulating sensation while using a High Frequency Current? Slightly separating the electrode from the skin Pure heat rays are produced by: Infrared rays Bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by: Ultraviolet light Before using ultraviolet light on a client, the skin or scalp should be: Cleansed A change in a substance that creates a new substance with properties or characteristics different from the original substance is a(n): Chemical change Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen form the basis of: Amino acids Hair is primarily composed of: Keratin The pH level of skin, hair and scalp falls under which range? 4.5-5.5 Mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are: Ointments The best source of specific information about a product can be found on Material Safety Data Sheet which come from: The manufacturer Stockholders are not generally liable for the debts or losses of a: Corporation What should be the most important factor when selecting a location for a salon? The market need in the area In general, how many square feet per designer does it take to create an efficient working space? 120 to 150 Which type of insurance protects the salon owner from financial loss due to an employees negligence? Malpractice It is wise to keep all records of your daily sales and services for: 5-7 years Always handle a phone call complaint by: Handling the complaint tactfully Human hair, on the average, grows about: 1/2" (1.25cm) per month The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as: Texture Which porosity condition describes hair that is able to absorb the least amount of moisture, usually due to the closeness of the cuticle layers? Resistant A red, circular patch of small blisters caused by a vegetable parasite is also known as tinea or: Ringworm Sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as: Alopecia areata Avoid performing a scalp treatment: Immediately prior to a chemical service Tall and lanky clients generally need volume and/or: Longer hair Which facial shape would require width at the forehead? Pear The natural hair growth pattern determines the: Angle and direction the hair grows Ensuring the client's comfort during the service and demonstrating use of the product describes which Service Essential? Create A layered cut or 90 degree cut is known as a(n): Uniformly layered form For the comfort of the client and ease in sculpting when using the razor, the hair should be: Damp throughout Sculpting at a 90 degree or above projection is using what level of projection? High projection Projecting below 90 degrees producing weight, while projection angles 90 degrees and above: Layer the hair To maintain control of the hair, which of the following hair types should be texturized the greater distance from the scalp? Coarse hair To allow for more control and shrinkage factor, curly hair should be texturized while it is: Dry As a general rule, coarse hair should be texturized at least: 1 1/2" from the scalp Which type of texturizing technique is used to create expansion and fullness while removing weight at the base area? Base texurizing The diameter of the tool or pincurl will determine the: Size of the curl What are associated with wet design? Rollers, pincurls, fingerwaves Straight volume pincurls are used within which type of shape? Straight Which type of pincurl is used for closeness? Flat pincurls The off base (full stem) pincurl offers: Closeness and mobility A wave pattern that combines fingerwaves and flat pincurls is called a: Skip wave When distinguishing synthetic wigs from human-hair wigs by testing a strand with a match, a synthetic fiber will: Melt or burn rapidly Which hair addition is made up of hair fibers 6" or less in length attached to a round-shaped, flat base? Wiglet A hairpiece with a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape areas is called a: Fall A hairpiece worn by men to cover bald or thinning hair spots, particularly on top of the head is called a: Toupee What determines the different degrees of curl activation? Perm rod size What is true about perming? Do not perm hair if there are scalp abrasions present What product should not be applied to hair that has been previously treated with sodium hydroxide? Thio product The pull test is a method used to check for: Elasticity The primary method for applying the relaxer is the: Brush The porosity of the hair affects the: Processing time Relaxers are usually applied away from the scalp due to the product's tendency to: Spread toward scalp A good predictor of how a client's hair will react to the chemical rearranger, booster and neutralizer is: A preliminary strand test An unequal mixture of blue with what color produces green? Yellow Where on the color wheel would you find complementary colors? Across from each other What factor could complicate color procedures for client's with long hair? Uneven porosity What would be the result of applying higher volume of developer? More levels of lift What is the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide? 3 years Overlapping lightener during a double-process retouch service could: Result in breakage Hair processes faster at the base of the scalp because of two factors, body heat and: Incomplete keratinization Following a color removal procedure, the designer generally should: Tint to desired color Damage to which portion of the nail could cause permanent distortions? Matrix or nail bed Trimming nails straight across can help avoid: Ingrown nails What could be caused by a nervous habit? Onychophagy Upon discovery of a nail fungus on a client's hands or feet, you must: Refer client to a physician How should implements that have been involved in a blood spill incident be handled? Disinfect implements with a broad spectrum disinfectant What is a proper reaction to a blood spill? Applying antiseptic and/or liquid or spray styptic During the massage portion of a pedicure service apply pressure to the muscular tissue on either side of: The shinbone Use only non-acetone polish remover on: Sculptured nails When should a dehydrating product be applied to the nail? Before applying a nail form What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland? Helps to regulate body temperature An example of a subjective symptom would be: Itching What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction? It may become calloused Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with: A mole What condition is characterized by dry, scaly skin caused by a decreased production of sebum? Asteatosis In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed? In the direction of the hair growth In what direction should removal strips be pulled during hot wax treatments? In the opposite direction of the hair growth Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is called short-wave electrolysis or: Thermolysis One method to make wide-set eyes appear closer together is: Extend the brows past the inside corner of the eyes