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1
Q

What is the approximate pH range of a cold wave?

a) 2.4-4.5
b) 4.5-6.9
c) 7.1-8.5
d) 8.2-6.9

A

8.2-6.9

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2
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What is the pH of a cold wave?

a) acid
b) base
c) neutral
d) alkaline

A

Alkaline

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3
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Reduction takes place during which phase of a permanent wave:

a) processing
b) oxidation
c) neutralization
d) none of the above

A

Processing

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4
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What is the approximate pH range of an ammonium thioglycolate solution?

a) 2.5-4.5
b) 4.5-6.9
c) 7.1-8.5
d) 8.2-9.6

A

8.2-9.6

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5
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What is ammonium thioglycolate?

A

Alkaline

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6
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What is the pH range of an alkaline permanent wave?

A

8.2-9.6

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7
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What is the pH range of neutralizer?

a) 3.5-4.5
b) 4.5-5.5
c) 7.1-8.5
d) 8.2-9.6

A

3.5-4.5

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8
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What is perm neutralizer?

A

Acid

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9
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the main active ingredient in acid-balanced waving lotion is:

A

glyceryl monothioglycolate

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10
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the reducing agent in an alkaline permanent wave is?

A

ammonium thiglycolate

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11
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oxidation takes place during which phase of a permanent wave?

A

neutralization

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12
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most common cutting position when giving a haircut with shears:

A

palms up

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13
Q

the half-moon whitish area located at the base of the nail:

A

lunula

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14
Q

how do you remove an acrylic nail?

A

soak in acetone for 20min

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15
Q

the thin membrane completely surrounding/enclosing the heart:

A

pericardium

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16
Q

pathogenic bacteria are:

A

disease producing

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17
Q

on the pH scale, human hair, skin, and nails are:

A

acid

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18
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what effect does acid have on human hair, skin, and nails:

A

harden and shrink

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19
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what effect does alkaline/base have on human hair, skin, and nails:

A

soften and swell

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20
Q

this is the technical term given to any electrical appliance:

A

load

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21
Q

which of the following is not an example of a load:

a) curling iron
b) Tesla high-frequency current
c) flat iron
d) electrical drill sander for nails

A

Tesla high-frequency current

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22
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human hair, skin, and nails are all made of a protein known as:

A

keratin

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23
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the technical term for a hangnail is:

A

agnail

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24
Q

an efficacy label will tell you

A

what pathogens a product will be effective against

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25
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a person who has a contagious disease, but displays no symptoms (appears healthy) is known as:

A

asymptomatic

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26
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an antiseptic can be used to:

A

sanitize

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27
Q

the lowest/weakest level of decontamination is known as:

a) sterilization
b) sanitation
c) immunization
d) disinfection

A

sanitation

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28
Q

to prepare the nail lacquer for use, it should be:

a) rolled between the palms of the hand
b) rolled between the finger tips
c) shaken gently
d) shaken vigorously

A

rolled between the palms of the hand

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29
Q

a sanitizer inadequate for use on implements/surfaces, but designed for use on human skin, and nails:

A

antiseptic

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30
Q

the matrix is

A

portion of the nail extending beneath the nail root and containing nerves, lymph, and blood vessels

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31
Q

a substance that will kill germs and microbes on contaminated tools and other non-porous surfaces:

A

disinfectant

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32
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a substance that will kill germs, microbes, and bacterial spores on contaminates tools and other non-porous surfaces:

A

sterilizer

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33
Q

the highest/strongest level of decontamination is known as:

A

sterilization

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34
Q

disinfectants must be approved by the

A

FDA

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35
Q

disinfectants must be approved by:

A

FDA

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36
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requires the use of predisposition tests, patch tests, and p.d. tests:

A

FDA

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37
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regulates and enforces health and safety standards in the workplace:

A

OSHA

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38
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a decontamination procedure designed to reduce the number of pathogens on surfaces and tools, or retard/slow down their growth:

A

sanitation

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39
Q

sets the requirements for universal precautions:

A

OSHA

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40
Q

requires manufacturers to provide you with a MSDS

A

OSHA

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41
Q

antiseptic solutions (including most shampoos, soaps, and alcohol) have what effect:

A

sanitize

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42
Q

the most common cutting position when giving a razor cut

A

palms down, razor over fingers

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43
Q

will kill all bacteria on a surface and most viruses:

A

disinfection

44
Q

hand sanitizers are:

a) disinfectants
b) sterilizers
c) both A and B
d) none of the above

A

none of the above

45
Q

level of decontamination required in the salon and spa:

A

disinfection

46
Q

the level of decontamination required in medical setting:

A

sterilization

47
Q

the pH scale measures the ____ or ____ of a product:

A

alkalinity or acidity

48
Q

the largest artery in the human body is known as:

49
Q

water (H2O) and olive oil are:

50
Q

the pH of water and olive oil is:

A

7 (neutral)

51
Q

this is the body’s first line of defense against infection:

A

unbroken skin

52
Q

paronychia:

a) the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail
b) inflammation of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the nail
c) extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail, partly overlaps the lunula
d) portion of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the entire nail border

A

inflammation of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the nail

53
Q

perionychium:
a) the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail
b) inflammation of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the nail
c) extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail, partly overlaps the lunula
d) portion of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the entire nail border

A

portion of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the entire nail border

54
Q

epionychium:
a) the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail
b) inflammation of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the nail
c) extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail, partly overlaps the lunula
d) portion of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the entire nail border

A

extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail, partly overlaps the lunula

55
Q

in electrical measurements Ohms indicate:

A

resistance

56
Q

hyponychium

A

the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail

57
Q

this is the technical term for the nail:

58
Q

the folds of skin overlapping the sides of the nails:

59
Q

a condition resulting in the forward growth of the cuticle over the nail plate or nail body:

60
Q

slits or tracks at each side of the nail upon which the nail moves/travels as it grows

61
Q

onychia is defined as:

A

inflammation of the matrix

62
Q

the technical/medical term for dandruff is:

A

pityriasis

63
Q

a highly contagious animal parasite referred to as the “itch-mite”

64
Q

a highly contagious condition commonly called “athletes feet”

A

tine pedis

65
Q

greasy or waxy dandruff is referred to as:

A

pityriasis steatoidas

66
Q

dry dandruff characterized by small, dry, white scales; often results from poor circulation, and is known as:

A

pityriasis capitis simplex

67
Q

a highly contagious condition usually spread by the use shared of hats, combs, and brushes:

A

pediculosis

68
Q

the portion of the haircut below the parietal ridge is known as:

69
Q

a substance able to dissolve another substance is known as a/an:

70
Q

FDA regulatory authority does not extend to the following:

71
Q

because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other solvent, ____ is often referred to as the universal solvent:

A

water/ H2O

72
Q

volts/voltage is a measurement of electrical:

73
Q

dandruff is thought to be:

A

contagious

74
Q

a safety device used to prevent the overloading/overheating of electrical wires:

A

circuit breaker and fuse

75
Q

a solution has at least two parts or components, the solvent and the solute; the part of the solution being dissolved is referred to as the:

76
Q

a solution has at least two parts or components, the solvent and the solute; the part of the solution dissolving the other part is referred to as the:

77
Q

used to convert alternating current to direct current

A

recitifier

78
Q

electrical current is defined as:

A

the movement of electrons along a path called a conductor

79
Q

the number of electrons flowing through a wire, in other words - the strength of an electrical current is measured by:

A

amps/amperes

80
Q

tinea refers to:

A

the highly contagious vegetable parasite known as ringworm

81
Q

tinea capitis refers to:

A

ringworm of the head

82
Q

tinea pedis refers to:

A

ringworm of the feet

83
Q

tinea ungium refers to:

A

ringworm of the nails

84
Q

the portion of the haircut above the parietal ridge is known as:

85
Q

the path followed by an electrical current; from its source, through the conductors, and back to its source is called a/an:

A

complete circuit

86
Q

a ____ is a substance that stops the flow of electrical current, or does not allow electrical current to pass through it easily:

87
Q

a ____ converts direct current into alternating current:

88
Q

this is a constant, even, uninterrupted flow of electricity

A

direct current

89
Q

this is a rapid and interrupted flow of electricity traveling in one direction:

A

alternating current

90
Q

the number of bones in the human body is:

91
Q

the number of bones in the human hand is:

92
Q

the number of bones in the human foot is:

93
Q

very weak or fragile nails that are easily bent or broken:

A

eggshell nails

94
Q

the metacarpus refers to:

95
Q

when removing nail polish or nail lacquer from artificial nails use:

A

non-acetite

96
Q

____ is/are the bones of the fingers and toes:

97
Q

there are ____ bones in the metacarpus of the hand:

98
Q

this is the small bone on the thumb side if the forearm:

99
Q

this is the large bone on the little finger side of the forearm:

100
Q

to clean under the free edge of the nail you should use:

A

a cotton-tipped orangewood stick

101
Q

inflammation of the matrix is defined as:

102
Q

the tissue beneath the edge of the nail is defined as

A

hyponychium

103
Q

extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail, partly overlaps the lunula

A

epionycium

104
Q

portion of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the entire nail border

A

perionychium

105
Q

inflammation of the tissue/skin/epidermis surrounding the nail

A

paronychia

Cosmetology (3 decks)

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