Foundations: The Healthy Professional Exam Review Flashcards
Word review:
Substances that kill or slow the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms
The answer is:
Antibiotics
Word review:
Nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body
The answer is:
Carbohydrates
Word review:
The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe
The answer is:
Ergonomics
Word review:
Nutrients needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K
The answer is:
Fats
Word review:
The ability of the body to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection
The answer is:
Immunity
Word review:
Nutrients used by cells to produce important biochemicals that have many body functions
The answer is:
Minerals
Word review:
A test for identifying a possible allergy in a client
The answer is:
Patch test
Word review:
Nutrients important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement
The answer is:
Proteins
Word review:
Nutrients required for many body functions to occur, including normal metabolism
The answer is:
Vitamins
Word review:
Makes up 50 to 70 percent of the body’s weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body
The answer is:
Water
Exam review:
What is true of water?
A) You should only drink water after you exercise
B) It can be refreshing but is not necessary for the bodys health
C) It is the one essential nutrient no person can live without
D) You should only drink water when it is hot outside
The answer is C:
It is the one essential nutrient no person can live without
Exam review:
It is beneficial for beauty professionals to have a working knowledge of nutrition because ____
A) Your license doubles as a dietician license
B) Good nutrition is necessary for healthy skin, hair, and nails
C) You will be tested heavily on nutrition at your practical exams
D) You will be tested heavily on nutrition on your written exams
The answer is B:
Good nutrition is necessary for healthy skin, hair, and nails
Exam review:
The _____ is the governmental agency that issues the recommended nutritional guideline MyPlate
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B) Federal Trade Commission
C) Unites States Department of Agriculture
D) Food and Drug Administration
The answer is C:
Unites States Department of Agriculture
Exam review:
To keep the body healthy, you must be sure that what you eat helps to ____
A) Prevent hydration
B) Cause fatigue
C) Delay the rate of aging
D) Regulate the overall function of your cells
The answer is D:
Regulate the overall function of your cells
Exam review:
A 2 percent drop in _____ can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty in focusing on a computer screen or printed page
A) Body water
B) Body fat
C) Weight
D) Client rebooking
The answer is A:
Body water
Exam review:
_____ aids in and accelerates the skins healing processes and is vitally important in fighting the aging process
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E
The answer is B:
Vitamin C
Exam review:
In a nutrition context, RDA stands for ______
A) Recommending diet authority
B) Reoccurring diarrhea ailment
C) Retroactive dietary allotment
D) Recommended daily allowance
The answer is D:
Recommended daily allowance
Exam review:
One of the best ways to follow a healthy diet is to read _____
A) Magazine articles
B) Food labels
C) Diet blogs
D) Legal guidelines
The answer is B:
Food labels
Exam review:
______ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body
A) Vitamins
B) Proteins
C) Carbohydrates
D) Fats
The answer is C:
Carbohydrates
Exam review:
The USDA recommends that people eat _____
A) No salt
B) Large amounts of sugar
C) Moderate amounts of salt and sugar
D) Only animal-based fats
The answer is C:
Moderate amounts of salt and sugar
Exam review:
Vitamins are considered ______
A) Nutritional requirements
B) Nutritional Supplements
C) Cosmetic Ingredients
D) Medications
The answer is B:
Nutritional supplements
Exam review:
Water makes up ____ percent of the body’s wight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body
A) 10 to 20
B) 20 to 30
C) 30 to 50
D) 50 to 70
The answer is D:
50 to 70
Exam review:
Lack of water is the principal cause of ______
A) Daytime fatigue
B) Daytime hunger
C) Daytime mood swings
D) Daytime memory loss
The answer is A:
Daytime fatigue
Exam review:
A 180-pound person needs about _____ 8-ounce glasses of water a day for maximum physical health
A) Eight
B) Nine
C) Eleven
D) Eighteen
The answer is C:
Eleven
Exam review:
______ is important for maintaining a healthy immune system
A) Eating a restricted diet
B) Getting adequate sleep
C) Smoking tobacco products
D) Taking antibiotics
The answer is B:
Getting adequate sleep
Exam review:
When prescribed antibiotics, you should _____
A) Only take them while your symptoms persist
B) Avoid wearing latex gloves
C) Be informed that they only work on viral infections
D) Complete the full course of treatment
The answer is D:
Complete the full course of treatment
Exam review:
If you are _____ or experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home from work until you have been cleared by a physician or your symptoms have disappeared
A) Running a fever
B) Excessively sleepy
C) Having an allergic reaction
D) Hungover
The answer is A:
Running a fever
Exam review:
Rather than using your hands, sneeze into _____ when on the job
A) A jar of disinfectant
B) Inside of your wrists
C) Your elbow
D) The air above your head
The answer is C:
Your elbow
Exam review:
_____ is highly effective at reducing the spread of illness-causing bacteria
A) UV sanitation
B) Air conditioning
C) Protective equipment
D) Vitamin E
The answer is C:
Protective Equipment
Exam review:
_____ is a common source of overexposure allergies among beauty professionals
A) LED lighting
B) Fragrance in products
C) The use of lotion
D) Smoking
The answer is B:
Fragrance in products
Exam review:
It is important to _____ your hands after taking off used gloves
A) Immediately re-glove
B) Change the bandages on
C) Apply lotion or cream to
D) Wash and thoroughly dry
The answer is D:
Wash and thoroughly dry
Exam review:
Hydrogen peroxide should ______ on an open cut
A) Always be used
B) Never be used
C) Be used sparingly
D) First be diluted when used
The answer is B:
Never be used
A _____ test should be used prior to a service if your client is on antibiotics
A) Drug
B) Patch
C) Resistance
D) Blood
The answer is B:
Patch
Exam review:
The way to counter the negative impact of repetitive motion or long periods spent in one position is by _____
A) Stretching and walking around at intervals
B) Wearing new, expensive shoes
C) Practicing regular body manipulation
D) Being aware of the body’s vascular system
The answer is A:
Stretching and walking around at intervals
Exam review:
Your shoulders should be relaxed and _____ when you are providing client services
A) Slightly hunched
B) Level
C) Slightly arched
D) Extended
The answer is B:
Level
Exam review:
The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe is called _____
A) Economics
B) Ergonology
C) Ergonomics
D) Ecology
The answer is C:
Ergonomics
Exam review:
Your shoes should have a low heel and have
A) Good arch support
B) A tight fit
C) A soft sole
D) A loose fit
The answer is A:
Good arch support
Exam review:
As you work, your neck should be _____
A) Bent over the client
B) Elongated and balanced above the shoulders
C) Leaning toward your dominant hand
D) Properly braced at all times
The answer is B:
Elongated and balanced above the shoulders
Exam review:
One goal of ergonomics is to make workplace tools safer and more ____
A) Attractive
B) Flexible
C) Economical
D) Efficient
The answer is D:
Efficient
Exam review:
An awareness of your posture and ____, coupled with good work habits, proper tools and equipment, will enhance your health and comfort
A) Height
B) Weight
C) Movements
D) Activity
The answer is C:
Movements
Exam review:
As you work, you should hold your elbows at no more than a ____ degree angle away from your body for extended periods of time
A) 15
b) 25
C) 60
D) 90
The answer is C:
60
Exam review:
Your wrists should be kept in a ____ position as much as possible when you work
A) Straight or neutral
B) Upright
C) Bent
D) Downward
The answer is A:
Straight or neutral
Exam review:
Repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on the muscles and ____
A) Bones
B) Joints
C) Tendons
D) Skins
The answer is B:
Joints
Exam review:
To avoid ergonomic-related injuries, consider using _____
A) A back brace
B) Knee braces
C) An anti-fatigue mat
D) A heated body wrap
The answer is C:
An anti-fatigue mat
Exam review:
Which of the following can prevent fatigue and many other physical problems?
A) Good posture
B) Movement therapies
C) Repetitive motions
D) Physical Therapy
The answer is A:
Good posture
Exam review:
To sit correctly in a balanced position, your back should be _____
A) Arched
B) Straight
C) In constant motion
D) Parallel to your feet
The answer is B:
Straight
Exam review:
What type of shoe is not safe to wear around electrical tools and sharp implements?
A) Sneakers
B) Closed toed
C) Open toed
D) Boots
The answer is C:
Open toed
Exam review:
_____ when lifting
A) Exhale
B) Inhale
C) Hold your breath
D) Move quickly
The answer is A:
Exhale
Exam review:
When working on a clients hands, _____
A) Reach across to your client
B) Have your client reach across to you
C) Sit beside your client
D) Lean over your client from behind
The answer is B:
Have your client reach across to you
Exam review:
You should _____ if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or working with a pregnant client
A) Avoid chemical procedures
B) Stay away from pedicure bowls
C) Invest in more sensible shoes
D) Pay attention to chemical labels
The answer is D:
Pay attention to chemical labels
