General Knowledge - ( Part Five) Flashcards

1
Q

Application of individual false eyelashes should begin:

A

At the center of the eye and move out words

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2
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The application of individual false eyelashes is often referred to as:

A

Eye tabbing

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3
Q

Another name for strip lashes is:

A) Banded lashes
B) individual lashes
C) attached lashes
D) none of the above

A

Correct D) None of the above

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4
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Eye tabbing is a process involving the application of:

A

Single individual lashes

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5
Q

When applying false eyelashes, because of the adhesive used, it is advisable to:

A

Give a PD test and wait 24 to 48 hours

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6
Q

In removing band/strip eyelashes:

A

Peel slowly and gently from outer corner

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7
Q

When shaping eyebrows using tweezers, and what direction should the hairs be removed?

A

In the direction of the hair growth

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8
Q

In a make up application, what is considered the “ideal” shaped face:

A

Oval

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9
Q

What facial shape our most professional make up artist trying to mimic or create?

A

Oval

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10
Q

In the “heart shaped” face, the greatest width will be found:

A

At the temples

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11
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In the “diamond shaped” face, the greatest width will be found:

A

At the cheekbones

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12
Q

In the “diamond shaped” face, the greatest width will be found:

A) At the zygomatic bone
B) at the cheekbones
C) at the malar bone
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

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13
Q

From highest to lowest, decontamination is as follows:

A) Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
B) sterilization, disinfection, sanitation
C) sanitation, sterilization, disinfection
D) sterilization, sanitation, disinfection

A

Correct B) sterilization, disinfection, sanitation

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14
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From lowest to highest, decontamination is as follows:

A) sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
B) disinfection, sanitation, sterilization
C) sanitation, sterilization, disinfection
D) sterilization, sanitation, disinfection

A

Correct A) sanitation, disinfection, sterilization

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15
Q

To reduce the width of an overly broad nose, you would apply:

A

Darker shade on sides of nose

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16
Q

Bacteriology is the science dealing with the study of:

A

Micro organisms

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17
Q

If a client has a round face, the professional make up artist will try to:

A

Make the face appear longer “oval” with less width at the center

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18
Q

Bacteria are also known as:

A

Germs and microbes

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19
Q

Decontamination refers to:

A) Sanitation
B) sterilization
C) disinfection
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

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20
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_________ is the highest form of decontamination:

A

Sterilization

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21
Q

__________ is the lowest form of decontamination:

A

Sanitation

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22
Q

_________ is the level of decontamination required in a spa or salon setting:

A

Disinfection

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23
Q

__________ is the level of decontamination required by doctors, hospitals, or dentist:

A

Sterilization

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24
Q

What is the recommended strength of quats for the salon and spa industry?

A

1 : 1000

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25
Q

How long must implements remain submerged in quats to be sanitized?

A

10 minutes

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26
Q

High quality quats (quaternary ammonium compounds) is/are:

A) Viracides
B) fungicides
C) bactericide
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

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27
Q

A hospital grade germicide must be a viracidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and:

A

Tuberculocidal

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28
Q

Which method of sterilization is commonly used in the salon and spa industry:

A) Chemical
B) dry heat
C) wet heat
D) high frequency

A

Correct A) Chemical

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29
Q

In addition to, or instead of, quats ; what other product will effectively sanitize tools:

A

Formalin

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30
Q

Implements that have been cleansed, and are ready for use, should be kept in a:

A

Dry sanitizer

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31
Q

Using darker foundation colors in corrective make up will do which of the following:

A

Undesirable features are less noticeable

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32
Q

To make a large prominent nose appear smaller, you would:

A

Apply a darker foundation at the bridge, tip, and sides of the nose

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33
Q

What is the level of decontamination required wherever blood is regularly drawn:

A

Sterilization

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34
Q

When stored together, sodium bromate and ammonia are combustible and may produce

A) Highly unpleasant odor‘s
B) fire
C) toxic fumes
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

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35
Q

Pediculosis refers to:

A

Lice

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36
Q

Pediculosis capitis refers to:

A

Head lice

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37
Q

Tinea refers to, or is also known as:

A

Ringworm

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38
Q

Tinea capitis refers to:

A

Ringworm of the scalp

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39
Q

A common affliction caused by tinea pedis or ringworm is:

A

Athletes foot

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40
Q

Products are often placed in cobalt blue or amber colored bottles for what reason:

A

Protect contents from light

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41
Q

Which of the following terms are used to mean unsanitary conditions?

A

Septic

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42
Q

Which of the following terms are used to mean sanitary conditions?

A

Aseptic

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43
Q

If the state board inspector gave you a failing grade because your implements were unclean and stored in an unsanitary manner, this would mean they were:

A

Septic

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44
Q

If an object is free from pathogenic bacteria, it is said to be:

A

Aseptic

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45
Q

Sodium hypochlorite, is more commonly known as:

A

Bleach

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46
Q

Caustic is a term that refers to:

A

Burn

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47
Q

Bleach is a very effective disinfectant for:

A

Laundry including towels and capes

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48
Q

Blood platelets are colorless cells that help with blood clotting, they are also known as:

A

Thrombocytes

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49
Q

This is a colorless/slightly yellow liquid found in blood plasma:

A

Lymph

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50
Q

Ultraviolet sanitizers are very effective when used in what capacity:

A

Store previously disinfected implements

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51
Q

The process that effectively kills any transmissible agents (fungi, spores, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc.) from food, surfaces or equipment:

A

Sterilization

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52
Q

The process where the body produces antibodies to fight infection is known as:

A

Active or natural immunity

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53
Q

When the body relies on the injection of antibodies from another source to fight infection:

A

Passive or acquired immunity

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54
Q

Hydrogen peroxide in different strengths has which of the following actions:

A) 2% is used to cleanse the skin
B) 10 volume is used as a deposit only
C) 6% and above is used to lift and deposit
D) All of the above

A

Correct D) all of the above

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55
Q

Plastic combs and metal shears should not be placed in bleach because bleach is:

A

Corrosive

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56
Q

Disinfection means to:

A

Kill / eliminate micro organisms on a surface

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57
Q

A disease which can be spread to others is known as:

A

Communicable

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58
Q

Bacteria may be broadly classified into two groups:

A

Pathogenic and non-pathogenic

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59
Q

The vast majority of bacteria are:

A

Non-pathogenic

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60
Q

Pathogenic bacteria are:

A

Harmful and disease producing

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61
Q

How many bones are found in the hand (fingers/digits and palm/carpus):

A

19

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62
Q

Which process of cleaning implements is generally not used by the stylist?

A

Sterilization

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63
Q

A person who has a disease, is contagious, and yet shows no symptoms of that disease:

A

Asymptomatic

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64
Q

Cocci bacteria are what shape:

A

Round

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65
Q

Bacilli bacteria are what shape:

A

Rod

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66
Q

Spirilla bacteria are what shape:

A

Spiral or a corkscrew

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67
Q

Of the three types of bacteria studied, which two are motile/mobile:

A

Bacilli & spirilla

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68
Q

Both motile, bacilli and spirilla are able to move about by the use of:

A

Cilia and flagella

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69
Q

3% H202 is used as a / an :

A

Anti-septic

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70
Q

Unclean implements, particularly brushes/combs, are likely to spread:

A

Pediculosis

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71
Q

Conjunctivitis, tinea, scabies, pediculosis, and the common cold are all conditions that will prevent the cosmetologist from working, these conditions are considered:

A

Contagious or communicable diseases

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72
Q

Bacteria that, do not cause/spread disease and live on dead matter, are called:

A

saprophytes

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73
Q

Bacteria that live on dead matter and use it for energy are called:

A

Nonpathogenic/Saphrophytes

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74
Q

Pimples, boils, and carbuncles that contain pus, are examples of:

A

A local infection

75
Q

A bacterial or viral infection, carried by the blood, throughout the body:

A

A general or blood borne infection

76
Q

When conditions are optimal for bacterial growth and reproduction (warm, damp, etc.) :

A

Active or a vegetative

77
Q

When conditions for growth and reproduction are poor, the bacteria will protect itself, and this stage is referred to as:

A

In active or spore forming

78
Q

Which bacterial forms can produce spores when survival conditions become difficult?

A

Bacilli

79
Q

Phalanges are:

A

The bones of the fingers and toes

80
Q

The term phalanges may also refer to:

A

Knuckles

81
Q

The eight bones of the wrist are called:

A

Carpal

82
Q

Carpal refers to:

A

The eight bones of the wrist 

83
Q

Refers to the growth of dark, coarse hair, in areas where usually hair does not grow:

A) alopecia aerate
B) hirsutism
C) hypertrichosis
D) both B & C

A

Correct D) both B & C

84
Q

Hypotrichosis and hirsutism both describe the condition of superfluous hair wherein :

A

There is excessive growth of unwanted hair

85
Q

The study that deals with the structure of the body is:

A

Anatomy

86
Q

The study that deals with the functions of the body is:

A

Physiology

87
Q

Voluntary muscles are also referred to as:

A

Striated

88
Q

Which of the following is not a section of a muscle:

A

Distal

89
Q

The fixed/non-movable attachment of a muscle is called:

A

Origin

90
Q

The portion of the muscle attached to the bone (known as the “fixed” attachment):

A

Origin or proximal

91
Q

The portion of the muscle furthest from the “fixed” attachment/bone, is the :

A

Insertion or distal

92
Q

Two or more cells working together to perform a specialized function:

A

Tissue

93
Q

Two or more types of tissues working together to perform a specialized function:

A

Organ

94
Q

Involuntary muscles are also referred to as:

A

Non-striated

95
Q

Greasy/waxy dandruff is known as:

A

Pityriasis steatoidas

96
Q

Dry and/or flaky dandruff is known as:

A

Pityriasis capitis simplex

97
Q

The nerves that carry impulses towards the brain or known as:

A

Afferent nerves

98
Q

Nerves that carry impulses away from the brain to the targeted muscles are known as:

A

Efferent nerves

99
Q

A perm rod is also known as a:

A

Tool

100
Q

Alkaline waves should be applied with:

A

No heat

101
Q

On which part of your razor does your little finger rest?

A

Tang

102
Q

On which part of your cutting shears does your little finger rest?

A

Finger brace/guard

103
Q

The brain and spinal cord or a part of what nervous system?

A

Central

104
Q

In a waxing procedure, the cold/hardened wax should be removed:

 A) in the same direction as hair growth
B) rapidly
C) in the opposite direction of hair growth
D) both B and C

A

Correct D) both B and C

105
Q

Another name for the zygomatic or mallar bone is the:

A

Cheekbone

106
Q

Myology is the study of:

A

Muscles and muscle tissue

107
Q

The fixed attachment of a muscle is called:

A

Origin

108
Q

Osteology refers to the study of:

A

Bones

109
Q

The blood vessels caring blood away from the heart and out towards the body:

A

Arteries

110
Q

Involuntary muscles (heart, lungs, etc.) are controlled by what nervous system?

A

Autonomic

111
Q

The growth pattern of hair is determined in the:

A

Follicle

112
Q

Another term for alkaline is:

A

Base

113
Q

What effect does acid have on the hair?

A

Shrink and harden

114
Q

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension, or emulsion is called:

A

PH

115
Q

If a solution has less hydroxy atoms then it has hydrogen Atoms , it is a / an :

A

Acid

116
Q

If a solution has more hydroxy atoms than it has hydrogen atoms, it is a / an :

A

Alkali

117
Q

If the cuticle of the hair is closed, what effect for this create?

A

Shiny

118
Q

If the cuticle of the hair is open, this will create what effect?

A

Dull

119
Q

Which of the following products are acids?

A) Ammonium thioglycolate
B) sodium hydroxide
C) vinegar
D) sodium hypochlorite

A

Correct C) vinegar

120
Q

A vinegar rinse will remove residual soap from the hairs cuticle and:

A

Close it and add shine/Luster

121
Q

An acid rinse can be used to do which of the following:

A) Open the cuticle and add volume
B) close the cuticle and add shine
C) close the cuticle to add volume
D) will have different affect on different hair

A

Correct B) Close the cuticle and add shine

122
Q

An oxidizing solution might contain all the following except:

A) Sodium hydroxide
B) H2O2
C) conditioners
D) H2O

A

Correct C) Conditioners

123
Q

A humectant might best be described as:

A

substance that attracts and absorbs water

124
Q

A common example of a widely used humectant is:

A) Propylene glycol
B) sorbitol
C) glycerin
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

125
Q

A commonly used ingredient in skin care products used to moisturize the skin is:

A

Glycerin

126
Q

A substance which dissolves another substance is referred to as a / an :

A

Solvent

127
Q

The term “solute” refers to:

A

The dissolved substances

128
Q

A mixture of two or more immiscible substances, joined together with the aid of a binder:

A

Emulsion

129
Q

Another name for a “binder” holding two or more immiscible substances together:

A

Emulsifier

130
Q

Common salon emulsions include:

A) Hydrogen Peroxide
B) conditioners
C) bleach
D) hair color

A

Correct B) Conditioners

131
Q

Common salon emulsions include:

A) H202
B) creams
C) bleach
D) H2O

A

Correct B) Creams

132
Q

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension, or emulsion is called:

A

PH

133
Q

If a solution has less hydroxy atoms then it has hydrogen atoms, it is a / an : 

A

Acid

134
Q

If a solution has more hydroxy atoms than it has hydrogen atoms, it is a / an :

A

Alkali

135
Q

A blended mixture containing particles that often settle to the bottom upon standing:

A

Suspension

136
Q

Common “oil and vinegar” salad dressing is an example of a / an :

A

Suspension

137
Q

Miscible is another term for :

A

Mixable

138
Q

If liquids cannot be mixed, they are said to be: 

A

Immiscible

139
Q

And example of immiscible liquids is :

A

Oil and water

140
Q

The term “surfactant” is short for :

A

Surface active agent

141
Q

Surfactants function as:

A

Emulsifiers

142
Q

The term “hydrophilic” most nearly means:

A

Attracted to water or water loving

143
Q

The term “lipophilic” most nearly means:

A

Attracted to oil or oil loving

144
Q

This change occurs from a blow dry, a curling iron, a hot iron, or a hair press:

A

Physical

145
Q

A permanent hair color followed by a wet set, as an example of what type of change/s :

A

Chemical and physical

146
Q

A change in the way of product looks without the formation of a new product is a:

A

Physical change

147
Q

The change in the composition of a substance wherein a new substance is formed :

A

Chemical change

148
Q

The change in water from a liquid to a solid or to a gas, is an example of:

A

physical change

149
Q

Permanent hair color change is an example of what type of change?

A

Chemical

150
Q

In and “oil in water” emulsion, the ratio of oil to water would be:

A

Small amount of oil, large amount of H2O

151
Q

In a “water and oil” emulsion, the ratio of oil to water would be:

A

Large amount of oil, small amount of H2O

152
Q

Often used in place of ammonia to raise the pH of products (no unpleasant odor)?

A

Alkalonamines

153
Q

What is considered to be the universal solvent?

A

H2O water

154
Q

Water, acetone, and alcohol are all common salon examples of:

A

Solvents

155
Q

A mixture of two or more substances, where the particles dissolve and remain dissolved:

A

Solution

156
Q

The study of matter that is alive, or was alive at some point in time, it’s called :

A

Organic chemistry

157
Q

Machine made wigs are:

A

Capless

158
Q

Common salon examples of colloids are :

A

Creams

159
Q

If a mixture contains particles larger than those found in a solution, it is referred to as :

A

Colloid

160
Q

When you shake a bottle and watch as some of its contents settle to the bottom, this is a:

A

Suspension

161
Q

Common emulsions used in the salon and spa industry are :

A

Oil and water

162
Q

Face cream is a good example of :

A

An emulsion

163
Q

A common reducing agent found in the salon is :

A

Thio

164
Q

Antioxidants are often added to prevent spoilage in : A) Hair care products
B) food stuff
C) cosmetics
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

165
Q

The chemical element, the presence of which, separates organic from inorganic, is:

A

Carbon

166
Q

One easy way to test for the presence of carbon is that carbon:

A

Will burn

167
Q

The study of matter that is alive, or was alive at some point in time, is called:

A

Organic chemistry

168
Q

The study of matter that is not alive, nor was ever alive, is called:

A) Biology
B) chemistry
C) organic chemistry
D) inorganic chemistry

A

Correct D) inorganic chemistry

169
Q

Matter Containing Carbon is studied by which branch of science?

A) Inorganic chemistry
B) zoology
C) microchemistry
D) organic chemistry

A

Correct D) Organic chemistry

170
Q

A softening and swelling of the hair will occur when which of the following is applied:

A) Acid
B) base
C) H202
D) vinegar

A

Correct B) base

171
Q

Which of the following is another term for alkaline?

A) Alkali
B) base
C) acid
D) both A & B

A

Correct D) both A & B

172
Q

Which of the following is another term for a base product?

A) Alkali
B) alkaline
C) acid
D) both A&B

A

Correct D) both A&B

173
Q

Which of the following is another term for an alkali?

A) Alkali
B) alkaline
C) acid
D) both A&B

A

Correct D) both A&B

174
Q

NaCI (table salt) is a compound formed by:

A) The joining of an acid and a base
B) the joining of an acid and an alkali
C) the joining of an acid and an alkaline
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

175
Q

A common compound form by an acid and a base is:

A

NaCI

176
Q

This type of change occurs when you change the way matter looks (water into steam) :

A

Physical

177
Q

This type of change occurs when you change the matter to form a new substance:

A

Chemical

178
Q

Which of the following should not be used on a pregnant client?

A) Tesla/high frequency/violet ray
B) red light
C) blue light
D) white light

A

Correct A) Tesla/high frequency/Violet Ray

179
Q

When matter is altered in such a way that it produces a totally new substance, this is a:

A

Chemical change

180
Q

One matter is altered such that it looks different (water into ice or steam), this is a:

A

Physical change

181
Q

Which of the following is not a form of high frequency current:

A) Oudin
B) Tesla
C) auricular
D) d’arsonval

A

Correct C) auricular

182
Q

When used in skin care, high frequency will produce a:

A

Germicide affect

183
Q

Because of its germicidal affect, high frequency may be useful in the treatment of:

A

Acne

184
Q

In a facial, high frequency current produces germicidal affects (good for acne), but it should not be used on the skin in excess of:

A

Five minutes