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1
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created as part of which federal agency?

A

Department of Labor

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The form required from manufacturers that lists handling, disposal, and first-aid information for a product is known as a(n):

A

Safety data sheet

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3
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Which term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes it incapable of carrying on normal function?

A

Disease

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4
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Which term refers to the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens?

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Infection

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5
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Disinfectants used in salons must be:

A

bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal

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6
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A virucidal disinfectant is capable of destroying:

A

Viruses

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7
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One-celled microorganisms with plant and animal characteristics are called:

A

Bacteria

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8
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Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in another organism are called:

A

Parasites

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9
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Which of the following is NOT a classification of pathogenic bacteria?

A

Virus

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10
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Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters and can cause abscesses, pustules, and boils are:

A

Staphylococci

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11
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The spherical bacteria that cause diseases such as pneumonia are:

A

Diplococci

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12
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The most common bacteria are

A

bacilli

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13
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Which bacteria are transmitted in the air, in dust, or within the substance in which they settle?

A

Cocci

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14
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Bacilli and spirilla bacteria use slender, hair-like extensions called:

A

Flagella

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15
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Bacteria consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:

A

Protoplasm

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16
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The process of bacteria dividing into two cells is called:

A

binary fission

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17
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When a bacteria cell grows and splits into two new cells, the new cells are called:

A

daughter cells

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18
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The inactive growth stage of bacteria is also known as the:

A

spore-forming stage

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19
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Pus contains _____, bacteria, and dead cells.

A

White blood cells

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20
Q

The presence of which of the following is a sign of a bacterial infection?

  • blood
  • pus
  • epithelial cells
  • platelets
A

Pus

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21
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A local infection confined to a particular part of the body is indicated by:

A

a lesion containing pus

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22
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Which of the following is a type of staph infection that is highly resistant to antibiotics?

  • strep throat
  • pneumonia
  • tinea pedis
  • MRSA
A

MRSA

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23
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The most common way that infections spread in a salon is:

A

Dirty hands

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24
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Which of the following is NOT a common contagious disease that will prevent a salon from servicing a client?

  • diabetes
  • pinkeye
  • common cold
  • ringworm
A

diabetes

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25
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A disease that affects the body as a whole, often due to under- or overfunctioning is called:

A

systemic

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26
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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a(n):

A

Virus

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27
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What is given to prevent viruses from growing in the body?

A

Vaccines

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28
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The microorganisms that cause hepatitis and HIV are called:

A

bloodborne pathogens

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29
Q

Hepatitis is a bloodborne virus that can damage which part of the body?

A

Liver

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30
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:

A

AIDS

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31
Q

All of the following are examples of fungi EXCEPT:

  • mold
  • mildew
  • yeast
  • lice
A

Lice

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32
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A skin disease caused by an infestation of head lice is called:

A

pediculosis capitis

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33
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The ability of the body to recognize, destroy, and resist infection is:

A

Immunity

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34
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Acquired immunity is NOT obtained through:

A

Inheritance

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35
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The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface is called:

A

Decontamination

36
Q

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n):

A

Allergy

37
Q

Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:

A

Diluted

38
Q

The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores, is:

A

Sterilization

39
Q

Effective sterilization typically requires the use of _____ to complete.

A

an autoclave

40
Q

How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements?

A

Weekly

41
Q

The amount of time the surface must stay moist with disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective is called:

A

Contact time

42
Q

Which term refers to the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions?

  • sterilization
  • decontamination
  • efficacy
  • disinfection
A

Efficacy

43
Q

When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:

A

add the disinfectant to the water

44
Q

Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:

A

10 min

45
Q

Phenolic disinfectants have:

A

A high pH

46
Q

When using disinfectants, you should NOT:

A

submerge implements using your bare hands

47
Q

Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids, are called:

A

Multiuse

48
Q

All of the following are examples of single-use items EXCEPT:

  • wooden sticks
  • shears
  • cotton balls
  • gauze
A

Shears

49
Q

For proper client protection, linens and cloth materials should be:

A

Used once and properly laundered

50
Q

Which of the following work surfaces should be disinfected daily?

  • styling stations
  • tables
  • doorknobs and handles
  • shampoo sinks
A

doorknobs and handles

51
Q

How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for pedicures?

A

After every pedicure

52
Q

Which of the following is used to remove the residue of pedicure products from a foot spa?

  • chelating detergents
  • salt
  • UV sanitizers
  • disinfectants
A

chelating detergents

53
Q

Chemical germicides that are formulated for use on skin and are registered and regulated by the FDA are called:

A

Antiseptics

54
Q

A client with hepatitis B who does not appear ill is said to be:

A

Asymptomatic

55
Q

Your first step when an exposure incident occurs is to:

A

Stop the service

56
Q

When washing your hands, you should rub them together in a lather for at least:

A

20 seconds

57
Q

​The term _____ is defined as a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.

​

A

sanitizing

58
Q

​On which part of an SDS would you find information about the symptoms and effects of exposure to the chemical substance?

A

First-aid measures

59
Q

Hospital disinfectants can be used on _____ surfaces in the salon.​

A

Nonporous

60
Q

​Tuberculocidal disinfectants:

-are also known as hospital disinfectants
-may require special methods of disposal
-​should always be used in the salon
​-should never be used in the salon

A

may require special methods of disposal

61
Q

A state regulatory agency can issue penalties against:​

-​neither the salon owner nor the cosmetologist
​-both the salon owner and the cosmetologist
-​the salon owner
-​the cosmetologist

A

both the salon owner and the cosmetologist

62
Q

Which statement about rules is correct?

​-Rules establish specific standards of conduct.
-​Rules are written by federal and state legislatures.
​-Rules are also known as statutes.
​-Rules are less specific than laws.

A

​Rules establish specific standards of conduct.

63
Q

​A fungicidal disinfectant is capable of destroying:

A

Fungi

64
Q

Most bacteria are:​

​-spirilla

  • ​cocci
  • ​pathogenic
  • ​nonpathogenic
A

Nonpathogenic

65
Q

Which type of bacteria cause blood poisoning?​

​-streptococci
-​spirilla
​-staphylococci
​-bacilli

A

Streptococci

66
Q

​Which type of bacteria cause Lyme disease?

  • ​streptococci
  • ​diplococci
  • ​spirilla
  • ​bacilli
A

​spirilla

67
Q

​The term _____ refers to colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as to the human body, and secrete a sticky protective coating that cements them together.

A

Biofilms

68
Q

Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a salon surface?

A

Hepatitis B

69
Q

​Which of these is a ringworm fungus of the foot?

​-folliculitis barbae
-​tinea capitis
-​tinea pedis
​-tinea barbae

A

Tinea pedis

70
Q

​What are the two steps of infection control?

A

Cleaning then disinfecting

71
Q

​Which of these is NOT a method of cleaning your tools or implements?

​using a cleaning solvent
​using an ultrasonic unit
​soaking them in disinfectant
​washing them with soap and water and then scrubbing them with a clean, disinfected brush

A

Soaking them in disinfectant

72
Q

​The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as:

A

Bleach

73
Q

Which of the following is an example of a single-use item?​

-​pumice stone
​-metal pusher
-​nippers
-​permanent wave rod

A

pumice stone

74
Q

Which of these CANNOT be immersed in liquid disinfectant?​

-​shears
-​nail drill
​-combs
​-metal pushers

A

Nail drill

75
Q

A(n) _____ uses impellers to circulate water.​

A

​pipeless foot spa

76
Q

Which type of foot spa does NOT circulate water?​

A

Non-whirlpool foot basin

77
Q

​You should wash your hands thoroughly:

  • ​only after using the restroom
  • ​at least once every hour
  • ​only when they are visibly dirty
  • ​before and after every service
A

​before and after every service

78
Q

The CDC guidelines that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are currently called the:​

A

Standard Precautions

79
Q

​OSHA defines ___ as “specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard.”

A

PPEs

80
Q

​You should _____ once a week.

-​disinfect work surfaces
​-vacuum carpets
-​sweep hair off the floor
-clean fans and ventilation systems​

A

clean fans and ventilation systems​

81
Q

​When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with

A

Warm water

82
Q

​When disinfecting a foot spa, how long should you let the disinfectant circulate through the basin?

A

10 min

83
Q

​When cleaning a foot spa at the end of the day, you should fill the basin with _____ and chelating detergent.

A

Warm water

84
Q

When performing the weekly cleaning of a foot spa, how long should you leave the disinfectant in the basin?​

A

Overnight

85
Q

What should you do first when preparing to clean and disinfect a basic foot basin?​

A

​Put on gloves and safety glasses.

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