chapter 4: the healthy professional Flashcards
healthy professionals should do all the following EXCEPT ___
A) intake proper daily nutrients needed by the body to benefit both themselves and their clients
B) maintain a strong, healthy body so as to directly impact the health of their practice
C) avoid taking a sick day at all costs and whenever possible
D) avoid work related injuries through care and ergonomics
C
beauty professionals who are working woke pregnant should be aware of the unique challenges presented by their pregnancies ___
to ensure safety of themselves and their clients
and beauty professional should know that to take a sick day when they feel ill is an important responsibility regarding ___
their coworkers and clients
which of the following are ALL bodily functions, including the building of tissues, directly related to?
A) exercise
B) attitude
C) nutrition
D) work
C
which of the following is defined by the process involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them?
A) dieting
B) exercise
C) nutrition
D) work
C
__ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and replacing cells?
proteins
__ makes up for 50-70% of the body’s weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body
water
the USDA lists five basic food groups in the Myplate program;___ is NOT one of them
A) grains
B) fruits
C) protein foods
D) water
D
the USDA considers __ a protein in their MyPlate program
eggs
to assist people with achieving a balanced diet, the USDA and the United States Department of Health and Human Services establishes guidelines. among these guidelines is to ___
select a diet that is low in saturated fat
all EXCEPT which of the following vitamins has significant effects on the skin?
A) vitamin D
B) vitamin A
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin B
D
at any given time approximately ___ of americans are dehydrated
75%
__ is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue
lack of water
which of the following makes the amount of water needed by individuals vary so much?
A) the season
B) the time of the day
C) individuals body weight
D) individuals age
C
the human body requires approximately __ of fluid each day
2 liters
which of the following is TRUE of daily water intake?
A) water consumption should be kept to a minimum
B) you can never drink too much water
C) as with other healthy habits, moderation is the best choice
D) food intake provides a trivial amount of daily water
C
if an average size adult engages in tense aerobic and sporting exercises everyday, what should this person also do?
add 2 extra glasses of water to their daily intake
what is the human body’s way of resisting and destroying pathogens and responding to infections?
immunity
immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or ___
acquired
if you have received a vaccination for chicken pox, your immunity to chicken pox is said to be ___
acquired
the 3 most important factors that play a part in the health of the immune system include all EXCEPT which of the following?
A) avoid exposure to cold temperatures
B) adequate sleep
C) not smoking
D) proper nutrition
A
antibiotics ___
A) are the cure for all diseases
B) should only be used against viruses
C) widely overused today
D) should be used liberally
C
if the client tells you that they are on antibiotics or are experiencing skin sensitivity, you should ___
patch test any chemicals prior to a service
as a beauty professional, when you are feeling sick or under the weather it is BEST to ___
use your best judgment to determine whether or not you are healthy enough to work
if you are experiencing ___, it MIGHT be okay for you to report to work
A) minor cold symptoms
B) vomiting and nasusea
C) diarrhea
D) a high fever
A
if you do decide to go to work when you are feeling under the weather you should NOT____
shake hands with others
which of the following is the BEST advice when you are feeling sick?
A) wear a protective mask
B) stay home until you are well
C) avoid shaking hands with clients
D) sneeze into your elbow
B
which of the following are BEST defined as hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system?
A) infections
B) viruses
C) bacteria
D) allergies
D
the BEST method of prevention for many of the bone and joint pains associated with being a beauty professional is ___
A) adequate hydration
B) elbow sneezing
C) allergy prevention
D) proper ergonomics
D
if you are one who works long hours standing in one place, it is probably BEST to avoid ___
A) compression hose/stockings
B) proper ergonomics
C) flips flops
D) maintaining a healthy lifestyle
C
__ are nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body
carbohydrates
which of the following is NOT part of maintaining a more stress free standing posture?
A) shorten your neck
B) hold your shoulders level and relaxed
C) stand with your spine straight
D) hold your chin parallel to the floor
A
which of the following is the BEST way to help yourself sit in a balanced position?
A) keep your hips tilted either forward/backward
B) keep your knees locked and straight
C) keep the seat of the chair even with your knees
D) rest the weight of your torso on the end of your spine
C
