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WorksheetsMilady The Healthy Professional Chapter 4
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
Gail has been too busy to drink water today and is beginning to feel the very first sign of dehydration. Which of the following is Gail MOST LIKELY beginning to feel?
lightheaded
faint
thirsty
dizzy
Samuel has owned and worked at his own business for more than 20 years. All of his long days of work have taken their toll, however, and Samuel suffers from frequent foot, back, and joint pain. Which of the following would be MOST beneficial to Samuel in alleviating his pain?
sneezing into his elbow
practicing proper ergonomics
engaging in mental therapy
increasing his daily fluid intake
Manager Ingrid has suggested that her team to make sure they take in plenty of the most essential nutrient for their bodies throughout each day at work. Which of the following does Ingrid want her team to consume plenty of?
electrolytes
protein
carbohydrates
water
____ are hyper-sensitivity disorders of the immune system.
Allergies
Infections
Deficiencies
Autoimmune diseases
Jacqueline is opening her own business. Her business partner is confident that Jacqueline has a thorough understanding of what it takes to be a healthy professional because he knows she ______.
understands that proper nutrients help the body to maintain optimum energy levels
importance of financial management
understands that ergonomics is not the best way to avoid work-related joint pain
value of customer satisfaction
Approximately how much fluid does the human body require each day?
2 cups
2 liters
2 gallons
2 pints
As Harriet's friend and coworker, you have been noticing that Harriet's posture is less than perfect when she is working at her station. You've said nothing up to now; however, Harriet has begun to complain to you about aching feet and sore joints. If she asks you what she should do, which of the following, if true, would be the best advice for Harriet?
Harriet, I've noticed that you hold your shoulders level and relaxed. You should try to keep more tension in them.”
“Harriet, I've noticed you stand with your knees slightly flexed. You should keep your legs straight with tightly locked knees.”
“Harriet, I've noticed that you often lower your head and chin. You should keep your head up with your chin parallel to the floor.”
“Harriet, I've noticed that you stand with your spine straight. You should bend forward while you're standing, in a slouched position.”
Raquel works as a beauty professional. In the past six months, the amount of daily water her body requires has increased substantially. Which of the following would LEAST LIKELY be the cause of this?
Raquel’s daily physical activity at work has increased.
Raquel has become an assistant manager.
Raquel has gained a lot of weight.
Raquel has begun jogging after work.
If you have received a vaccination for the flu, your immunity to the flu is said to be ____.
acquired
toxic
Natural
Artificial
In which of the following situations MIGHT it be okay for you to report to work?
You have diarrhea but no other symptoms.
You are vomiting but have no other symptoms.
You have only minor cold symptoms.
You have a high fever but no other symptoms.
When you or your client is pregnant, you should ______.
wear gloves during any chemical process, including cleaning
spray products with the container held high above the waistline
avoid frequently washing your hands
only sit at pedicure bowls adjacent to one being disinfected
Why are beauty professionals susceptible to problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and legs?
Because they have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements.
Because their clientele changes regularly.
Because they are exposed to dangerous chemicals.
Because they often lift heavy and awkward objects.
What is the best defense against physical problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and legs?
sick time away from work
prevention
physical therapy
day surgery
As an employee of a salon, spa, or barbershop, when you are feeling sick or under the weather, you must ______.
exaggerate your symptoms to your manager so that they don't fire you
always report to work, no matter how sick you are and no matter what illness you have
use your best judgment to determine whether you are healthy enough to work
always call out sick, no matter how minor the symptoms are or how strong you can be
Which of the following should you do if a client tells you that they are on antibiotics or are experiencing skin sensitivity?
Refuse to see them on that day.
Politely ask them if they'd consider seeing another professional.
Patch test any chemicals prior to a service.
Show them sympathy, but otherwise proceed as usual.
The BEST advice when you are feeling sick or under the weather is to ______.
wear a protective mask
avoid shaking hands with clients
stay home until you are well
sneeze into your elbow
Which of the following is NOT true for healthy professionals?
Taking a sick day should be avoided at all costs whenever possible.
Avoiding work-related injuries should be done through care and ergonomics.
Intake of proper daily nutrients needed by the body is beneficial for practitioners and their clients.
Maintaining a strong, healthy body directly affects the health of one's practice.
Fabio's cold, though mild, has him sneezing excessively. While he works with clients during his day, every time he sneezes, Fabio should, if at all possible, ______.
run outside
sneeze into his hands
stop himself
sneeze into his elbow
To help you sit in a balanced position, you should ______.
keep your knees locked and straight
distribute your body weight evenly on both hips
keep the seat of the chair even with your knees
keep your hips tilted either forward or backward
Because of ______, the human body is able to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection.
immunity
Through the process of photosynthesis
By absorbing nutrients from the environment
By relying solely on external medications
Which of the following is NOT recommended for those who work long hours standing in one place?
flip-flops or sandals
maintaining a healthy lifestyle
compression hose or stockings
proper ergonomics
Which of the following should you do when your client tells you they are pregnant?
Tell them that you can only continue their treatments at home until they deliver the baby.
Review with them the chemicals being used in their services and allow them to read all labels.
Tell them they must produce a doctor’s note of permission in order to continue services.
Ask them not to return for any treatment until after they deliver the baby.
The amount of water needed by an individual ______.
varies by season
varies depending on body weight
is the same for everyone.
is always 8 glasses a day.
Which of the following is one of the safe lifting guidelines mentioned in the text?
Lift with the back, not the legs.
Inhale when lifting.
Keep feet about shoulder-width apart.
Keep lifted objects a safe distance away from your body.
Which of the following is the BEST prevention for many of the bone and joint pains associated with being a beauty professional?
proper ergonomics
adequate hydration
elbow sneezing
allergy prevention
All bodily functions, including building tissues, are directly related to ______.
Attitude
exercise
nutrition
work
Which of the following is among the guidelines established by the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist people with achieving a balanced diet?
Select a diet low in grain products.
Select a diet high in sodium.
Select a diet low in saturated fat.
Select a diet high in sugars.
The average-sized adult should do which of the following if engaging in intense physical activity each day?
Subtract 10 glasses of water from their daily intake.
Add 2 extra glasses of water to their daily intake.
Subtract 2 glasses of water from their daily intake.
Add 10 extra glasses of water to their daily intake.
____ refers to the processes involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and using them.
Nutrition
Digestion
Respiration
Excretion
Donald weighs 240 pounds. How many 8-ounce glasses of water should Donald drink every day?
12
20
15
17
Knowing when to take a sick day when you feel ill is an important responsibility regarding ______.
work-life balance
your coworkers and your clients
professionalism
time management
What should a beauty professional do if they experience a hair splinter?
Wait until the end of the day to remove it.
Step on it and call it a day
Remove it immediately with warm water and tweezers.
call 911
Why should you be aware of the unique challenges presented by pregnancy in the salon, spa, or barbershop?
to ensure your safety and that of your clients
for reasons other than safety
to ensure your safety
to ensure your clients' safety
Which test is used to identify possible allergies in a client?
See if the client can pat their head and rub their stomach at the same time
Patch
Immunity
Stand on one foot and count to 10
With mild cold symptoms, Harriet decides she is well enough to report to work. While she is there among coworkers and clients, which of the following should she AVOID doing?
sneezing into her elbow
increasing her liquid intake
shaking hands with others
washing her hands excessively
Approximately what percentage of Americans are chronically dehydrated?
2%
75%
50%
80%
Which of the following is considered a protein food by the USDA in the MyPlate program?
eggs
milk
cheese
nuts
Which of the following is TRUE of antibiotics?
They are widely overused today.
They are not used enough
They should be used only against viruses.
They are the cure for all diseases.
Nadine, a business owner and manager, has been reassured by her employee Stanley that he is immune to the virus spreading through the town. “I have an acquired immunity to it,” Stanley insists. If this is true, which of the following BEST describes Stanley’s immunity?
It was inherited.
It came from a vaccination.
It was developed through healthy living.
It came through proper nutrition.
Javier came to work with a slight cold. However, he is taking all precautions necessary to keep his coworkers and clients from getting sick. Which of the following have you MOST LIKELY witnessed to come to this conclusion?
Javier thoroughly washes his hands between each client.
Javier is greatly decreasing his intake of fluids.
Javier makes sure he sneezes into his tightly closed hands.
Javier is careful to shake hands with coworkers only, not clients.
If you do decide to go to work when you are feeling under the weather or slightly sick, which of the following should you AVOID doing?
washing your hands
shaking hands with others
increasing your fluid intake
sneezing into your elbow
Although Theresa does not realize it, she has a natural immunity to the illness affecting so many of her colleagues and clients. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the reason Theresa is not getting sick?
She received a vaccination for the illness.
She was exposed to natural allergens that countered the illness.
She inherited a resilience to the illness.
She already had the illness earlier in the year.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic food groups as listed by the USDA in the MyPlate program?
water
grains
fruits
protein foods
Immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or ______.
enhanced
unnatural
acquired
toxic
Which of the following is NOT part of maintaining a more stress-free standing posture?
Shorten your neck.
Hold your chin parallel to the floor.
permanentStand with your spine straight.
universaHold your shoulders level and relaxed.
Which of the following makes up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body?
water
mineral
protein
fat
Michelle, a 10-year beauty pro, gets sick much less frequently than many of her coworkers and clients. Michelle contends that the reason she stays so healthy is her “super-duper immune system.” If, in fact, her immune system is more helpful to her than those of her coworkers and clients, which of the following is LEAST LIKELY the reason?
Michelle gets more sleep each night than most of her coworkers and clients do.
Michelle exercises more than most of her coworkers and clients do.
Michelle does not smoke, whereas most of her coworkers and clients do.
Michelle chooses to eat healthier than most of her coworkers and clients do.
Which of the following is TRUE of daily water intake?
Food intake provides a trivial amount of daily water.
As with other healthy habits, moderation is the best choice.
Water consumption should be kept to a minimum.
You can never drink too much water.
Which of the following vitamins does NOT have particularly significant effects on the skin?
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin B
vitamin A
If Camille, owner/manager of a busy beauty business, wants to keep her body healthy, which of the following is her BEST chance at doing so?
Avoid any use of antibiotics.
Take as many antibiotics as possible.
Take antibiotics responsibly and only as prescribed.
Self-medicate with antibiotics.
Dana has been a beauty professional for many years and is used to ending the day with a sore neck, back, and feet. What is likely the best option Dana can do to help with her pain and discomfort?
Take regular breaks during work
Wear footwear that offers support to all parts of the foot.
Consider an allergy medication.
Increase her daily water intake to avoid dehydration.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three most important factors that play a part in the health of the immune system?
not smoking
exercise
proper nutrition
adequate sleep
Marjorie, a dedicated beauty professional, has been suffering from hypersensitivity disorders of her immune system. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the cause of Marjorie's condition?
an infection
allergens
ergonomic issues
a virus
Karl is unsure as to whether he should report to work. He is aware of the virus passing through his workplace, carried both by coworkers and clients. Karl comes to you, his manager, and asks whether he is safe to work. He tells you he is certain he has an acquired immunity to the virus but is still nervous about coming down with the illness. If, in fact, Karl does have an acquired immunity to the virus, which of the following would be the most appropriate advice to give him?
“Karl, you should get vaccinated against the virus before coming back to work.”
“Karl, because you've already had the virus, your chances of catching it again are relatively small.”
“Karl, just because you've inherited an immunity to the virus does not mean you cannot catch it.”
“Karl, just because you've eaten healthy does not mean you are free of any risk.”
Which of the following are MOST important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement?
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
minerals
According to the formula in the text, how many cups of water per day does a 160-pound person need for maximum physical health?
10
6
12
18
Which of the following activities requires replenishing fluids lost during the day?
Breathing
Walking
Standing
all options
Paulina is a beauty pro who has been working at the same location for nearly 15 years. In this time, she has built a very loyal clientele. Among these clients is Francis, who has been seeing Paulina for the past seven years. During a recent service, Francis began to talk about concerns related to nutrition and Francis’s skin. Before long, Francis’s questions about nutrition became very detailed. Which of the following would be the BEST course of action for Paulina to take in responding to Francis?
Paulina should call her manager over to speak with Francis about nutrition.
Paulina should feel free to give Francis specific advice about nutrition.
Paulina should tell Francis to seek the advice of a physician or nutritionist.
Paulina should refer Francis to the various nutrition sites on the Internet.
Said has been working as a beauty pro for nearly 10 years. In many of his daily work duties, Said has to lift heavy objects. Recently, he has noticed greater difficulty with this lifting because of his noticeable muscle loss. If Said is going to try to regain some of the muscle he has lost, which of the following should he increase his daily intake of?
carbohydrates
proteins
Water
Vitamins
Geraldine's coworkers are constantly telling her that many of the neck and back pains she experiences are a result of her poor posture while she works on a client. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY true of Geraldine's standing posture?
She holds her shoulders level and relaxed.
She lifts her upper body so that her chest is up and out.
She holds her head down and her chin perpendicular to the floor.
She stands with her spine straight.
Darren is feeling a bit under the weather, but after consulting his doctor, wants to report to work. In order to make sure his manager is okay with him working, he calls and describes his symptoms. After hearing what Darren is experiencing, Igor tells him it is okay to report to work as long as he is careful around the clients. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY what Darren told his manager?
“I am vomiting.”
“I have diarrhea.”
“I have a cold.”
“I have a fever.”
Which of the following is the number one cause of daytime fatigue?
lack of protein
lack of water
lack of minerals
lack of vitamins
