Exam 1: The Healthy Professional

Question 1

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?

A) protein
B) mineral
C) fat
D) water

Answer 1

D) water

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a protein food by the USDA in the MyPlate program?

A) Eggs
B) Wheat Bread
C) Bananas
D) Milk

Answer 2

A) Eggs

Question 3

Why should you be aware of the unique challenges presented by pregnancy in the salon, spa, or barbershop?

A) to ensure your clients’ safety
B) for reasons other than safety
C) to ensure your safety
D) to ensure your safety and that of your clients

Answer 3

D) to ensure your safety and that of your clients

Question 4

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?

A) Select a diet low in saturated fat.
B) Select a diet high in sugars.
C) Select a diet high in sodium.
D) Select a diet low in grain products.

Answer 4

A) Select a diet low in saturated fat.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true for healthy professionals?

A) Avoiding work-related injuries should be done through care and ergonomics.
B) Taking a sick day should be avoided at all costs whenever possible.
C) Intake of proper daily nutrients needed by the body is beneficial for practitioners and their clients.
D) Maintaining a strong, healthy body directly affects the health of one’s practice.

Answer 5

B) Taking a sick day should be avoided at all costs whenever possible.

Question 6

Which of the following are MOST important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement?

A) carbohydrates
B) minerals
C) fats
D) proteins

Answer 6

D) proteins

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic food groups as listed by the USDA in the MyPlate program?

A) fruits
B) water
C) protein foods
D) grains

Answer 7

B) water

Question 8

All bodily functions, including building tissues, are directly related to ______.

A) nutrition
B) work
C) exercise
D) attitude

Answer 8

A) nutrition

Question 9

Knowing when to take a sick day when you feel ill is an important responsibility regarding ______.

A) your coworkers
B) your clients
C) yourself
D) your coworkers and your clients

Answer 9

D) your coworkers and your clients

Question 10

______ refers to the processes involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and using them.

A) Exercise
B) Dieting
C) Nutrition
D) Work

Answer 10

C) Nutrition

Question 11

The amount of water needed by an individual ______.

A) is the same for all individuals
B) varies by season
C) varies depending on age
D) varies depending on body weight

Answer 11

D) varies depending on body weight

Question 12

Which of the following vitamins does NOT have particularly significant effects on the skin?

A) vitamin B
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin A

Answer 12

A) vitamin B

Question 13

According to the formula in the text, how many cups of water per day does a 160-pound person need for maximum physical health?

A) 10
B) 6
C) 12
D) 8

Answer 13

A) 10

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of Americans are chronically dehydrated?

A) 50 percent
B) 25 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 5 percent

Answer 14

C) 75 percent

Question 15

Approximately how much fluid does the human body require each day?

A) 2 liters
B) 2 gallons
C) 2 pints
D) 2 cups

Answer 15

A) 2 liters

Question 16

The average-sized adult should do which of the following if engaging in intense physical activity each day?

A) Add 2 extra glasses of water to their daily intake.
B) Subtract 10 glasses of water from their daily intake
C) Add 10 extra glasses of water to their daily intake.
D) Subtract 2 glasses of water from their daily intake.

Answer 16

A) Add 2 extra glasses of water to their daily intake.

Question 17

Because of ______, the human body is able to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection.

A) safety
B) immunity
C) tolerance
D) toxicity

Answer 17

B) immunity

Question 18

Which of the following is the number one cause of daytime fatigue?

A) lack of water
B) lack of minerals
C) lack of vitamins
D) lack of protein

Answer 18

A) lack of water

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE of daily water intake?

A) As with other healthy habits, moderation is the best choice.
B) Food intake provides a trivial amount of daily water.
C) You can never drink too much water.
D) Water consumption should be kept to a minimum.

Answer 19

A) As with other healthy habits, moderation is the best choice.

Question 20

Immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or ______.

A) unnatural
B) toxic
C) enhanced
D) acquired

Answer 20

D) acquired

Question 21

The BEST advice when you are feeling sick or under the weather is to ______.

A) stay home until you are well
B) sneeze into your elbow
C) wear a protective mask
D) avoid shaking hands with clients

Answer 21

A) stay home until you are well

Question 22

Which of the following is TRUE of antibiotics?

A) They should be used liberally.
B) They should be used only against viruses.
C) They are widely overused today.
D) They are the cure for all diseases.

Answer 22

C) They are widely overused today.

Question 23

As an employee of a salon, spa, or barbershop, when you are feeling sick or under the weather, you must ______.

A) always call out sick, no matter how minor the symptoms are or how strong you can be
B) exaggerate your symptoms to your manager so that they don’t fire you
C) always report to work, no matter how sick you are and no matter what illness you have
D) use your best judgment to determine whether you are healthy enough to work

Answer 23

D) use your best judgment to determine whether you are healthy enough to work

Question 24

______ are hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system.

A) Viruses
B) Infections
C) Bacteria
D) Allergies

Answer 24

D) Allergies

Question 25

Which of the following is the BEST prevention for many of the bone and joint pains associated with being a beauty professional?

A) elbow sneezing
B) adequate hydration
C) proper ergonomics
D) allergy prevention

Answer 25

C) proper ergonomics

Question 26

In which of the following situations MIGHT it be okay for you to report to work?

A) You have diarrhea but no other symptoms.
B) You have only minor cold symptoms.
C) You are vomiting but have no other symptoms.
D) You have a high fever but no other symptoms.

Answer 26

B) You have only minor cold symptoms.

Question 27

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?

A) washing your hands
B) shaking hands with others
C) increasing your fluid intake
D) sneezing into your elbow

Answer 27

B) shaking hands with others

Question 28

If you have received a vaccination for the flu, your immunity to that flu is said to be ______.

A) enhanced
B) acquired
C) natural
D) toxic

Answer 28

B) acquired

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most important factors that play a part in the health of the immune system?

A) proper nutrition
B) not smoking
C) exercise
D) adequate sleep

Answer 29

C) exercise

Question 30

Which of the following should you do if a client tells you that they are on antibiotics or are experiencing skin sensitivity?

A) Patch test any chemicals prior to a service.
B) Politely ask them if they’d consider seeing another professional.
C) Refuse to see them on that day.
D) Show them sympathy, but otherwise proceed as usual.

Answer 30

A) Patch test any chemicals prior to a service.

Question 31

What is the best defense against physical problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and legs?

A) sick time away from work
B) day surgery
C) prevention
D) physical therapy

Answer 31

C) prevention

Question 32

Why are beauty professionals susceptible to problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and legs?

A) Because they have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements.
B) Because they are exposed to dangerous chemicals.
C) Because their clientele changes regularly.
D) Because they often lift heavy and awkward objects.

Answer 32

A) Because they have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT part of maintaining a more stress-free standing posture?

A) Stand with your spine straight.
B) Shorten your neck.
C) Hold your chin parallel to the floor.
D) Hold your shoulders level and relaxed.

Answer 33

B) Shorten your neck.

Question 34

What should a beauty professional do if they experience a hair splinter?

A) Remove it immediately with warm water and tweezers.
B) Nothing, as this is just a minor nuisance.
C) Wait until there is time between clients to remove it.
D) Wait until the end of the day to remove it.

Answer 34

A) Remove it immediately with warm water and tweezers.

Question 35

To help you sit in a balanced position, you should ______.

A) distribute your body weight unevenly on both hips
B) keep your knees locked and straight
C) keep your hips tilted either forward or backward
D) keep the seat of the chair even with your knees

Answer 35

D) keep the seat of the chair even with your knees

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT recommended for those who work long hours standing in one place?

A) compression hose or stockings
B) proper ergonomics
C) maintaining a healthy weight
D) flip-flops or sandals

Answer 36

D) flip-flops or sandals

Question 37

Why is it important for beauty professionals to maintain a healthy weight?

A) The lower extremity joints were not designed to hold extra weight.
B) Overweight professionals will fall victim to improper ergonomics.
C) Overweight professionals are susceptible to dehydration.
D) A thin professional will attract more new clients.

Answer 37

A) The lower extremity joints were not designed to hold extra weight.

Question 38

When you or your client is pregnant, you should ______.

A) wear gloves during any chemical process, including cleaning
B) only sit at pedicure bowls adjacent to one being disinfected
C) avoid frequently washing your hands
D) spray products with the container held high above the waistline

Answer 38

A) wear gloves during any chemical process, including cleaning

Question 39

Which of the following is one of the safe lifting guidelines mentioned in the text?

A) Keep lifted objects a safe distance away from your body.
B) Keep feet about shoulder-width apart.
C) Lift with the back, not the legs.
D) Inhale when lifting.

Answer 39

B) Keep feet about shoulder-width apart

Question 40

Which of the following should you do when your client tells you they are pregnant?

A) Tell them that you can only continue their treatments at home until they deliver the baby.
B) Tell them they must produce a doctor’s note of permission in order to continue services.
C) Ask them not to return for any treatment until after they deliver the baby.
D) Review with them the chemicals being used in their services and allow them to read all labels

Answer 40

D) Review with them the chemicals being used in their services and allow them to read all labels

Question 41

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?

A) Raquel has become an assistant manager.
B) Raquel has begun jogging after work.
C) Raquel has gained a lot of weight.
D) Raquel’s daily physical activity at work has increased.

Answer 41

A) Raquel has become an assistant manager.

Question 42

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 ______.

A) understands that ergonomics is not the best way to avoid work-related joint pain
B) will insist that any pregnant staff members not return to work until after their pregnancy
C) understands that proper nutrients help the body to maintain optimum energy levels
D) will not tolerate any of her employees taking a sick day

Answer 42

C) understands that proper nutrients help the body to maintain optimum energy levels

Question 43

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?

A) carbohydrates
B) water
C) proteins
D) vitamins

Answer 43

C) proteins

Question 44

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?

A) It was inherited.
B) It came through proper nutrition.
C) It was developed through healthy living.
D) It came from a vaccination.

Answer 44

D) It came from a vaccination.

Question 45

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?

A) Self-medicate with antibiotics.
B) Avoid any use of antibiotics.
C) Take as many antibiotics as possible.
D) Take antibiotics responsibly and only as prescribed.

Answer 45

D) Take antibiotics responsibly and only as prescribed.

Question 46

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?

A) Michelle does not smoke, whereas most of her coworkers and clients do.
B) Michelle gets more sleep each night than most of her coworkers and clients do.
C) Michelle chooses to eat healthier than most of her coworkers and clients do.
D) Michelle exercises more than most of her coworkers and clients do.

Answer 46

D) Michelle exercises more than most of her coworkers and clients do.

Question 47

Harold has been trying to lose weight. Which of the following would MOST LIKELY curb his appetite and therefore help him to do so?

A) avoid drinking water
B) drink lots of water
C) drink only minimal amounts of water
D) drink double the amount of recommended water

Answer 47

B) drink lots of water

Question 48

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?

A) She was exposed to natural allergens that countered the illness.
B) She already had the illness earlier in the year.
C) She received a vaccination for the illness.
D) She inherited a resilience to the illness.

Answer 48

D) She inherited a resilience to the illness.

Question 49

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?

A) “I am vomiting.”
B) “I have diarrhea.”
C) “I have a fever.”
D) “I have a cold.”

Answer 49

D) “I have a cold.”

Question 50

Manager Ingrid has suggested that her team 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?

A) protein
B) water
C) vitamin C
D) carbohydrates

Answer 50

B) water

Question 51

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?

A) “Karl, because you’ve already had the virus, your chances of catching it again are relatively small.”
B) “Karl, just because you’ve eaten healthy does not mean you are free of any risk.”
C) “Karl, you should get vaccinated against the virus before coming back to work.”
D) “Karl, just because you’ve inherited an immunity to the virus does not mean you cannot catch it.”

Answer 51

A) “Karl, because you’ve already had the virus, your chances of catching it again are relatively small.”

Question 52

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?

A) an infection
B) allergens
C) ergonomic issues
D) a virus

Answer 52

B) allergens

Question 53

Donald weighs 240 pounds. How many 8-ounce glasses of water should Donald drink every day?

A) 15
B) 10
C) 12
D) 17

Answer 53

A) 15

Question 54

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?

A) shaking hands with others
B) increasing her liquid intake
C) sneezing into her elbow
D) washing her hands excessively

Answer 54

A) shaking hands with others

Question 55

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, ______.

A) sneeze into his elbow
B) sneeze into his hands
C) run outside
D) stop himself

Answer 55

A) sneeze into his elbow

Question 56

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?

A) increasing his daily fluid intake
B) practicing proper ergonomics
C) engaging in mental therapy
D) sneezing into his elbow

Answer 56

B) practicing proper ergonomics

Question 57

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?

A) She holds her head down and her chin perpendicular to the floor.
B) She holds her shoulders level and relaxed.
C) She stands with her spine straight.
D) She lifts her upper body so that her chest is up and out.

Answer 57

A) She holds her head down and her chin perpendicular to the floor.

Question 58

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?

A) thirsty
B) faint
C) dizzy
D) lightheaded

Answer 58

A) thirsty

Question 59

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?

A) Javier is greatly decreasing his intake of fluids.
B) Javier thoroughly washes his hands between each client.
C) Javier makes sure he sneezes into his tightly closed hands.
D) Javier is careful to shake hands with coworkers only, not clients.

Answer 59

B) Javier thoroughly washes his hands between each client.

Question 60

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?

A) Paulina should feel free to give Francis specific advice about nutrition.
B) Paulina should refer Francis to the various nutrition sites on the Internet.
C) Paulina should tell Francis to seek the advice of a physician or nutritionist.
D) Paulina should call her manager over to speak with Francis about nutrition.

Answer 60

C) Paulina should tell Francis to seek the advice of a physician or nutritionist.

Question 61

Dana is a beauty pro and has recently been complaining to you, her manager, about her sore neck, back, and feet. Although Dana has been a professional for many years, the discomfort and pain she is experiencing is a recent phenomenon, coinciding with installation of the new client treatment chairs, which are much larger than the previous ones. Other than the new chairs, nothing else has changed for Dana. As her manager, what is the BEST advice you can give Dana to help with her pain and discomfort?

A) “Dana, consider increasing your daily water intake, to avoid dehydration.”
B) “Dana, better ergonomics will most likely alleviate much of the pain and discomfort you’re feeling.”
C) “Dana, taking an allergy medication might help with your daily exposure to shop chemicals.”
D) “Dana, consider losing weight, as your frame might not be able to support your current weight.”

Answer 61

B) “Dana, better ergonomics will most likely alleviate much of the pain and discomfort you’re feeling.”

Question 62

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?

A) “Harriet, I’ve noticed that you hold your shoulders level and relaxed. You should try to keep more tension in them.”
B) “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.”
C) “Harriet, I’ve noticed that you stand with your spine straight. You should bend forward while you’re standing, in a slouched position.”
D) “Harriet, I’ve noticed you stand with your knees slightly flexed. You should keep your legs straight with tightly locked knees.”

Answer 62

B) “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.”