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WorksheetsScience pt.2
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
As a salon professional you will want to find an approved EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective and:
a)
expensive
b)
corrosive
c)
slow-acting
d)
quick-acting
2.
All of the following terms describe the type of container disinfected tools or nonporous supplies are stored in EXCEPT:
a)
dry
b)
open
c)
covered
d)
disinfected
3.
Corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells are called:
a)
cocci
b)
bacilli
c)
spirilla
d)
staphylococci
4.
Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n):
a)
open container
b)
disposable bag
c)
closed container
d)
puncture-proof container
5.
The scientific study of small organisms called microbes is known as:
a)
ecology
b)
ergonomics
c)
bacteriology
d)
microbiology
6.
Which of the following terms is NOT a type of bacteria?
a)
spirilla
b)
bacilli
c)
parasite
d)
streptococci
7.
Which of the following steps should be taken FIRST when it is believed a person might be choking?
a)
make a thumbless fist
b)
perform abdominal thrusts
c)
apply a cold compress to face
d)
determine if the victim can speak or cough
8.
If a tool is free from dirt, oil and/or microbes, it has been:
a)
disposed
b)
dispensed
c)
contaminated
d)
decontaminated
9.
When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, the result is a water molecule, which is a(n):
a)
atom
b)
mixture
c)
element
d)
compound
10.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be transferred by all of the following ways EXCEPT:
a)
blood
b)
semen
c)
body fluids
d)
holding hands
11.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to:
a)
speed up
b)
break down
c)
work efficiently
d)
continue working properly
12.
What type of bacteria, shown in the picture, causes highly contagious diseases?
a)
bacilli
b)
spirilla
c)
diplococci
d)
staphylococci
13.
Which of the following statements describes how human hair is formed?
a)
salt bonds connect to amino acids
b)
linking together of protein groups
c)
hydrogen bonds create a chemical change
d)
amino acids cause a simple physical change
14.
What color does red litmus paper turn when placed in an alkali?
a)
blue
b)
white
c)
green
d)
orange
15.
Bacteria can enter the body through all of the following ways EXCEPT:
a)
nose
b)
mouth
c)
healthy skin
d)
break in the skin
16.
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
a)
porous
b)
passable
c)
absorbent
d)
nonporous
17.
On the pH scale, numbers less than 7 indicate a(n):
a)
acidic solution
b)
neutral solution
c)
chemical solution
d)
alkaline solution
18.
When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after bleeding stops?
a)
apply pressure
b)
apply bandage
c)
apply tourniquet
d)
elevate injured limb
19.
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n):
a)
sterilizer
b)
disinfectant
c)
antiseptic
d)
EPA-registered disinfectant
20.
One-celled micro-organisms are called germs or:
a)
fungi
b)
bacteria
c)
ringworm
d)
external parasites
21.
The common cold is caused by a(n):
a)
fungi
b)
filterable virus
c)
external parasite
d)
non-filterable virus
22.
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
a)
yearly
b)
monthly
c)
every two weeks
d)
as directed by manufacturer
23.
All of the following are precautions to take when using chemical disinfectants EXCEPT:
a)
store implements in a cool, dry area
b)
tightly cover and label all containers
c)
purchase chemicals in small quantities
d)
use hands to remove objects from disinfectant
24.
Substances of acidic or alkaline nature dissolve in water and/or contain:
a)
salt
b)
water
c)
carbon
d)
hydrogen
25.
Neutrons have which type of electrical charge?
a)
none
b)
chemical
c)
positive
d)
negative
26.
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when:
a)
tools are new
b)
clients request it
c)
tools are used to apply product to the skin
d)
tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
27.
Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?
a)
perming
b)
sculpting
c)
electrolysis
d)
shampooing
28.
Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all of the following ways EXCEPT:
a)
open sores
b)
coughing or sneezing
c)
clean hands and implements
d)
unclean hands and implements
29.
What color does blue litmus paper turn when placed in an acid?
a)
red
b)
white
c)
green
d)
orange
30.
Matter with definite weight but indefinite volume and shape is called:
a)
organic
b)
a gas
c)
a solid
d)
a liquid
31.
Why is it important for a salon professional to have a basic knowledge of microbiology?
a)
to transmit disease from client to client
b)
to transmit disease via contaminated tools
c)
to prevent the spread of disease within a salon
d)
to promote the spread of disease within a salon
32.
Two or more of the same atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):
a)
protein
b)
neutron
c)
electron
d)
molecule
33.
Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as:
a)
cocci
b)
bacilli
c)
spirilla
d)
staphylococci
34.
Who is the party responsible for distribution of Safety Data Sheets?
a)
salon
b)
manufacturer
c)
sales representative
d)
professional association
35.
All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before:
a)
lending
b)
disposal
c)
tightening
d)
immersing
36.
What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?
a)
salt bond
b)
disulfide bond
c)
hydrogen bond
d)
van der Waals forces
37.
Which level of infection control requires the use of products with efficacy labels that state they are appropriate for floors, countertops, sinks, toilets, towels and/or linens?
a)
cleaning
b)
disinfection
c)
sterilization
d)
contamination
38.
When a solution has an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions, the solution is considered:
a)
acidic
b)
neutral
c)
positive
d)
negative
39.
Infection control is divided into the following categories:
a)
bacteriology, ecology and first aid
b)
prevention, inoculation and billing
c)
cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
d)
contamination, immunity and inoculation
40.
All of the following words describe contagions EXCEPT:
a)
fungi
b)
mites
c)
flagella
d)
bacteria
41.
Another term that means the same as germ or bacteria is:
a)
lice
b)
mite
c)
parasite
d)
microbe
42.
When exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease it is called:
a)
active immunity
b)
passive immunity
c)
immediate immunity
d)
antibody immunity
43.
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is:
a)
viruses can be treated with antibiotics
b)
viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics
c)
bacterial infections cause the common cold
d)
bacterial infections have larger sub-particles
44.
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters?
a)
bacilli
b)
spirilla
c)
streptococci
d)
staphylococci
45.
When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting tools, which of the following steps would occur first?
a)
dry item thoroughly
b)
rinse away soap with warm water
c)
put on safety glasses and single-use gloves
d)
clean item with warm running water and soap
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