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Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?
Number of different chemicals used in the workplace
Conduct of on-the-job training sessions
Crime statistics for the area
Which of the following is more likely to be regulated by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?
Number of different chemicals used in the workplace
Conduct of on-the-job training sessions
Crime statistics for the area
Which of the following would OSHA be most likely to be involved in regulating?
The sale of chemical products
The use of chemical products in the workplace
The storage of chemical products
Which of the following would be LEAST likely to be regulated by the state?
The sale of chemical products
The use of chemical products in the workplace
The storage of chemical products
Bacterial infections are most often spread through:
Abnormal conditions
Recent clients and adjoining stations
Poor sanitation and improper use of disinfectants
Pre-symptomatic spread of infections is difficult to control because:
The partial property is not always obvious
Symptoms are not always obvious
Symptoms are always obvious
Previous clients' impressions of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin:
When the management team greets them
When they enter the door
When they see the decor
The moment they open the door
What does a client's impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?
When the management team greets them
When they enter the door
When they see the decor
The moment they open the door
Which of the following BEST defines direct transmission?
The process by which an individual is exposed to a disease by touching contaminated objects or surfaces.
The process by which an individual is exposed to a disease by inhaling respiratory droplets.
The process by which an individual is exposed to a disease by direct contact with another person.
The process by which an individual is exposed to a disease by indirect contact with another person.
Which of the following is TRUE of indirect transmission?
Indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
Indirect transmission can live for short periods of time away from a host.
Indirect transmission cannot live for long periods of time away from a host.
Indirect transmission cannot live for short periods of time away from a host.
Which of the following is TRUE of disease spread by direct transmission?
Disease spread by direct transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
Disease spread by direct transmission can live for short periods of time away from a host.
Disease spread by direct transmission cannot live for long periods of time away from a host.
Disease spread by direct transmission cannot live for short periods of time away from a host.
Indirect transmission is spread by:
Breathing in respiratory droplets from another person.
Touching contaminated objects and surfaces.
Direct contact with an infected person.
Exposure to infected air particles.
The difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission is:
Respiratory droplets do not travel as far as airborne particles and do not remain suspended in the air for as long.
Airborne particles do not travel as far as respiratory droplets and do not remain suspended in the air for as long.
Respiratory droplets travel farther than airborne particles and remain suspended in the air for longer periods of time.
Airborne particles travel farther than respiratory droplets and remain suspended in the air for longer periods of time.
Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?
They must be bactericidal.
They must be virucidal.
They must be fungicidal.
They must be sporicidal.
When it comes to the spread of infectious disease, beauty professionals must be prepared to deal with all EXCEPT which type of potentially harmful organism?
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Parasites
Most bacteria are _________
pathogenic
nonpathogenic
parasites
saprophytes
What is metagenomics?
study of pathogenic bacteria
study of nonpathogenic bacteria
study of genetic composition of any given environment
study of human genome
There are four different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ________ primary type(s).
one
two
three
four
Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?
Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas pathogenic bacteria are not.
Pathogenic bacteria are harmless to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are not.
Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmless to humans, whereas pathogenic bacteria are not.
Pathogenic bacteria are harmless to animals, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are not.
Pathogenic bacteria can be found in all of the following EXCEPT ________.
the skin
the mouth
contaminated food
the bloodstream
healthy body tissue
The presence of pus is a sign of ________.
contagious disease
nonpathogenic organisms
pathogenic organisms
inflammation
Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.
redness
pain
heat
pus
swelling
There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of what?
nonpathogenic bacteria
pathogenic bacteria
pus
inflammation
Which of the following is TRUE of sterilization?
It is the highest level of decontamination.
It is the lowest level of decontamination.
It is the same as cleaning.
It is the same as disinfection.
The first step in infection control is
cleaning
sterilizing
disinfecting
sanitizing
When surfaces are properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is greatly reduced.
TRUE
FALSE
The second step of infection control is
cleaning
disinfection
sterilization
sanitizing
Which of the following is TRUE of the process of disinfection?
It kills all microorganisms.
It eliminates most microorganisms.
It eliminates all pathogens.
It eliminates all viruses.
Which of the following is NOT true of disinfectants?
They are very effective.
They usually require registration with the EPA.
They can be used on human skin.
They are used on nonporous surfaces.
Which of the following is NOT necessary to be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?
a contact time
a registration number
efficacy against pathogens
directions for use
If the contact time is not specified by the manufacturer of the disinfectant, for how long must a disinfectant be left on the surface?
10 seconds
1 minute
10 minutes
10 hours
How long does it usually take for quat solutions to disinfect implements?
10 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants?
They are known carcinogens.
They have a very high pH.
They are safe and useful for disinfecting implements.
They are less expensive to use than quats.
Each disinfectant used in the salon, spa or barbershop must be EPA registered as a:
hospital disinfectant
tuberculocidal disinfectant
virucidal disinfectant
fungicidal disinfectant
Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?
It is an effective disinfectant.
It is safe to use on all surfaces.
It is less expensive than quats.
It is safe to mix with other chemicals.
When using disinfectants, ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's recommendations for:
mixing
storing
disposing
all of the above
Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are:
antiseptics
sanitizers
sterilizers
cleansers
The CDC policy that guides guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human body fluid is potentially infectious is:
Standard Precautions
Universal Precautions
Specific Precautions
Routine Precautions
Often, clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection. These clients are said to be:
infected
allergic
symptomatic
asymptomatic
OSHA defines PPEs as specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard. PPEs include gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection. PPEs should be worn whenever there is a potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or other infectious materials.
Linens
PPEs
Surfaces
Instruments
How often should you change gloves?
After every client
After every single use
After every two clients
After every eight uses
Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair?
Clean the tools
Wash hands
Change clothes
Disinfect the mask
A nail of the foot is punctured with a nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious materials as a result of the performance of worker duties. This is called:
Routine incident
Cleaning incident
Exposure incident
Expected incident
Before applying warm or hot water to a client's skin, always test the water temperature on:
The inside of your wrist
The outside of your foot
The outside of your elbow
The inside of your elbow
What should you do if a tool or implement is dropped on the floor during a service?
Immediately use it
Disinfect prior to use
Use it for a different part of service
Store it in your pocket
What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?
Disinfect after use
Store it in your pocket
Send it out for maintenance
Store it properly
Which of the following is NOT true regarding ventilation and air-circulation systems inside of salons, spas, and barbershops?
The ventilation system should be able to remove or exhaust fumes, vapors, and chemicals from the work area.
The ventilation system should be able to remove or exhaust heat from the work area.
The ventilation system should be able to remove or exhaust odors from the work area.
The ventilation system should be able to remove or exhaust moisture from the work area.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding employees' use of disinfectants and other chemicals?
The product must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The product must be used according to the salon's instructions.
The product must be used according to the state board's instructions.
The product must be used according to the employee's own instructions.
Employees may wear beauty aprons, clothing, and other attire as long as they are out of the way and do not interfere with the performance of beauty services. Which of the following is TRUE for beauty professionals?
Attire should be loose and flowy.
Attire should be free of tears, holes, and dangling accessories.
Attire should be oversized and baggy.
Attire should be decorated with rhinestones and glitter.
When working with clients, your cellphone should be:
Used to take selfies with your client.
Used to record and post videos to social media.
Used to answer text calls while performing a service.
Put away and out of sight.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the work area adjacent to the salon, spa, or barbershop?
The work area adjacent to the salon, spa, or barbershop should be kept clean and free of dirt and debris.
The work area adjacent to the salon, spa, or barbershop should be used to store personal items.
The work area adjacent to the salon, spa, or barbershop should be used to store clean towels and linens.
The work area adjacent to the salon, spa, or barbershop should be used to store disinfected tools and implements.
After every service is performed, the beauty professional should:
Remove all dirt and debris off of her station and the surrounding area.
Leave the station as is for the next client.
Only clean the tools used during the service.
Only clean the station at the end of the day.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of soap and water?
Soap and water should be used to clean all tools and implements after each use.
Soap and water should be used to clean all surfaces after each use.
Soap and water should be used to clean all towels and linens after each use.
Soap and water should be used to clean all beauty aprons after each use.
After a beauty professional has just thoroughly washed all tools and implements with soap and water, the next step is to:
Disinfected
Cleaned
Sanitized
Sterilized
Gustavo only uses the highest level of infection control on his tools and implements. Which of the following describes Gustavo's tools?
They are sterilized.
They are sanitized.
They are disinfected.
They are cleaned.
Emily's client insists that her implements are sterile. Emily knows that her implements have NOT been through direct transmission. If this is true, in which situation could Emily's client have been infected?
By touching a contaminated countertop.
By breathing in contaminated air.
By eating food handled by an infected person.
By coming into contact with contaminated implements.
Which of the following statements is TRUE? If a disinfectant is effective against tuberculosis, it will also be effective against:
HIV
Hepatitis
Fungi
All of the above
If Heidi cancels the rest of her appointments for the day because her doctor told her she could have a contagious disease, this is an example of:
a spore
a sterilized client
a protocoled client
a self-imposed quarantine
Nancy's next client has a numb toe. It is most likely that the client has:
a spore
a sterilized client
a protocoled client
a noncontagious disease
Omar noticed that there was a small amount of blood on the tool from a cut on his finger. Which of the following implements should Omar use to clean the tool?
Tuberculocidal disinfectant
Fungicidal disinfectant
Sporicidal disinfectant
Sanitizer
Angie has concluded that the metal implements she used on her next client have a small amount of blood on them. Angie must set aside the metal implements until she is able to use them again. She will NOT be able to use them again until:
She must sterilize the blood on the tool.
She must disinfect the blood on the tool.
She must sanitize the blood on the tool.
She must clean the blood on the tool.
Daniel tells Horatio that since the tools became contaminated when they were used with a client, the tools must be sanitized before they are used with another client. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in this situation?
They were all disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant.
They were all cleaned with soap and water.
They were all autoclaved.
They were all cleaned with alcohol.
Valery is looking for a cleaning product that will destroy the highest level of infection control and reduce the number of organisms that will safely reduce the number of organisms on environmental surfaces. Which type of product should Valery use?
disinfectants
autoclaves
sanitizers
sterilizers
What should workers do if they have cuts, abrasions, or other injuries before starting work for the day?
Wear gloves until the cuts heal.
Use a product that will destroy all microorganisms.
Report the injury to their supervisor.
Not start work until the injury is healed.
Which federal agency that regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is OSHA?
Yes, because OSHA regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace.
No, OSHA does not regulate or enforce safety and health standards in the workplace.
Yes, OSHA regulates and enforces safety and health standards for all workers.
No, OSHA does not regulate or enforce safety and health standards for all workers.
Chemical products that destroy most bacteria (but not spores) on environmental surfaces are known as:
disinfectants
autoclaves
sanitizers
sterilizers
The use of cosmetics and perfumes in almost all cultures is an example of:
the influence of ancient civilizations on modern technology and science
the blending of ancient and modern ideas
the blending of ancient and modern religious beliefs
the influence of ancient civilizations on modern religious ceremonies
Why was the use of cosmetics related to status in ancient Egypt?
Knowledge of chemistry provided a deeper understanding of how cosmetics worked
Knowledge of chemistry was transmitted largely unchanged
Knowledge and products used by cosmetic manufacturers were available to the lower classes
Knowledge and products used by cosmetic manufacturers were available to the upper classes
What role did alchemists play in the development of cosmetics?
They provided ideas and products used by cosmetic manufacturers
They provided ideas and products used by religious leaders
They provided ideas and products used by the lower classes
They provided ideas and products used by the noble class
Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?
They colored their hair to indicate their social class
They colored their hair to indicate their profession
They colored their hair to indicate their marital status
They colored their hair to indicate their tribe
In the Zhou Dynasty of ancient China, what was the punishment for using royal colors on hair as depicted on statues?
Imprisonment
Death
Fines
Exile
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist introduce around 1000 CE?
The process for using gum arabic, beeswax, and egg whites to manufacture a hair styling product
The process for coloring hair with henna
The process for curling hair with hot tongs
The steam distillation process for extracting essential oils
Which cosmetology career opportunity would be of most interest to an experienced cosmetologist who enjoys working with trends and networks?
Product educator
Distributor sales consultant
Manufacturer educator
Creative director
During the Victorian Age, women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to ________.
induce a natural color
create a bold statement
avoid using cosmetics
imitate celebrities
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837 to 1901) did Queen Victoria reign?
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Victorian Age
Ancient Egypt
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup?
Max Factor
Charles Nessler
Marcel Grateau
Lawrence Gelb
Madam C. J. Walker, born to former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Sarah Breedlove
Charles Nessler
Max Factor
Gloria Swanson
In 1985, hairdresser ________ led by his passion for his craft and environment, revolutionized the beauty industry by inventing the world's first natural, environmentally friendly product line for hair care.
Vidal Sassoon
Trevor Sorbie
Paul Mitchell
Horst Rechelbacher
If you choose to specialize and work in a specific type of facility, which facility would be least appropriate for employment?
Day spa
Full-service salon
Photo studio
Massage clinic
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be fueled with personal dedication and passion.
True
False
All of the following EXCEPT one are reasons why cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding of their profession. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
To help build self-esteem
To achieve creative satisfaction
To have a strong understanding of past trends and influences
To have a strong understanding of the stylist's leading tools and design
Which of the five planning steps is the most critical?
Seek inspiration
Analyze inspiration
Determine key elements
Create a plan
Which planning step is defined as bringing the vision to life?
Create a plan
Seek inspiration
Analyze inspiration
Determine key elements
All of the following are planning steps EXCEPT:
Seek inspiration
Analyze inspiration
Determine key elements
Consult a mentor
