test 5

chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:

• visible

• brief and severe

• frequent and habitual

• influenced by weather

cleaning is the first level of:

• disinfection

• contamination

• infection control

• decontamination

Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n):

• open container

• disposable bag

• closed container

• puncture-proof container

During a curling iron procedure, protect the client’s scalp with a:

• base cream

• metal tail comb

• scalp treatment

• hard-rubber comb

During a facial service, which piece of equipment is used to soften dead skin cells for easier removal?

• vacuum

• Wood’s lamp

• facial steamer

• magnifying lamp

During a perm service, what determines the size and shape of the new wave or curl pattern?

• hair color

• perm solution

• perm rod size

• neutralizing solution

Hair lighteners utilize ingredients such as ammonia and peroxide to penetrate the cortex and:

• create a foundation

• stop the oxidation process

• increase the vibrancy of a color

• cause the melanin to break down

If the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see:

• a therapist

• a podiatrist

• a dermatologist

• another salon professional

If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which of the following actions is recommended to treat the burn area?

• apply ointment

• apply warm compress

• immerse in cool water

• immerse in warm water

If water contains certain salts of calcium, magnesium and other metals that prevent shampoo from lathering, it is classified as:

• hard water

• pure water

• filtered water

• distilled water