Stateboard IV

Which of the following is a mechanical process?

• Sterilization
• Bacteriacide
• Disfinfection
• Cleaning

Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called

• bacilli
• cocci
• spirilla
• retrobacteria

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a

• skin infection
• respiratory infection
• gastrointestinal
• systemic infection

The most frequently encounted infection on the foot resulting from nail service is

• tinea pedis
• tinea barbae
• tinea capitis
• barber's itch

What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite

• Scabies
• Head lice
• Pediculosis
• Barber's itch

Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or intruments?

• Using an supersonic unit
• Using a cleaning solvent
• Washing with soap and water
• Boiling for at least five minutes

Which item would be described as multi-use?

• Wooden Sticks
• Nippers
• Gauze
• Cotton Balls

Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?

• Whirlpool foot spa
• Air jet basin
• Pipeless spa
• Non-whirlpool basin

Which statement describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?

• They are preferable to the use of soap and water because they are more effective
• They can be used AFTER soap and water, but cannot be substituted for soap and water
• In general, they are as effective as soap and water, but may be more dying
• Most state health departments mandate the use of waterless hand sanitizers

____ gloves are considered the best choice for use in nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy

• Latex
• Vinyl
• Nitrile
• Cotton