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

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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):

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Safety data sheet

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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?

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Disease

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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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Disinfectants used in salons must be:

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bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal

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A virucidal disinfectant is capable of destroying:

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Viruses

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

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Bacteria

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

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Parasites

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

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Virus

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

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Staphylococci

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The spherical bacteria that cause diseases such as pneumonia are:

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Diplococci

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The most common bacteria are

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bacilli

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

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Cocci

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

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Flagella

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

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Protoplasm

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The process of bacteria dividing into two cells is called:

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binary fission

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

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daughter cells

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

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spore-forming stage

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Pus contains _____, bacteria, and dead cells.

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White blood cells

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

  • blood
  • pus
  • epithelial cells
  • platelets
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Pus

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

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a lesion containing pus

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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
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MRSA

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

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Dirty hands

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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
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diabetes

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A disease that affects the body as a whole, often due to under- or overfunctioning is called:
systemic
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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a(n):
Virus
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What is given to prevent viruses from growing in the body?
Vaccines
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The microorganisms that cause hepatitis and HIV are called:
bloodborne pathogens
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Hepatitis is a bloodborne virus that can damage which part of the body?
Liver
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
AIDS
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All of the following are examples of fungi EXCEPT: - mold - mildew - yeast - lice
Lice
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A skin disease caused by an infestation of head lice is called:
pediculosis capitis
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The ability of the body to recognize, destroy, and resist infection is:
Immunity
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Acquired immunity is NOT obtained through:
Inheritance
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The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface is called:
Decontamination
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A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n):
Allergy
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Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Diluted
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The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores, is:
Sterilization
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Effective sterilization typically requires the use of _____ to complete.
an autoclave
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How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements?
Weekly
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The amount of time the surface must stay moist with disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective is called:
Contact time
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Which term refers to the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions? - sterilization - decontamination - efficacy - disinfection
Efficacy
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When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
add the disinfectant to the water
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Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
10 min
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Phenolic disinfectants have:
A high pH
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When using disinfectants, you should NOT:
submerge implements using your bare hands
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Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids, are called:
Multiuse
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All of the following are examples of single-use items EXCEPT: - wooden sticks - shears - cotton balls - gauze
Shears
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For proper client protection, linens and cloth materials should be:
Used once and properly laundered
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Which of the following work surfaces should be disinfected daily? - styling stations - tables - doorknobs and handles - shampoo sinks
doorknobs and handles
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How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for pedicures?
After every pedicure
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Which of the following is used to remove the residue of pedicure products from a foot spa? - chelating detergents - salt - UV sanitizers - disinfectants
chelating detergents
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Chemical germicides that are formulated for use on skin and are registered and regulated by the FDA are called:
Antiseptics
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A client with hepatitis B who does not appear ill is said to be:
Asymptomatic
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Your first step when an exposure incident occurs is to:
Stop the service
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When washing your hands, you should rub them together in a lather for at least:
20 seconds
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​The term _____ is defined as a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. ​
sanitizing
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​On which part of an SDS would you find information about the symptoms and effects of exposure to the chemical substance?
First-aid measures
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Hospital disinfectants can be used on _____ surfaces in the salon.​
Nonporous
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​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
may require special methods of disposal
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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
both the salon owner and the cosmetologist
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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.
​Rules establish specific standards of conduct.
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​A fungicidal disinfectant is capable of destroying:
Fungi
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Most bacteria are:​ ​-spirilla - ​cocci - ​pathogenic - ​nonpathogenic
Nonpathogenic
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Which type of bacteria cause blood poisoning?​ ​-streptococci -​spirilla ​-staphylococci ​-bacilli
Streptococci
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​Which type of bacteria cause Lyme disease? - ​streptococci - ​diplococci - ​spirilla - ​bacilli
​spirilla
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​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.
Biofilms
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Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a salon surface?
Hepatitis B
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​Which of these is a ringworm fungus of the foot? ​-folliculitis barbae -​tinea capitis -​tinea pedis ​-tinea barbae
Tinea pedis
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​What are the two steps of infection control?
Cleaning then disinfecting
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​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
Soaking them in disinfectant
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​The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as:
Bleach
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Which of the following is an example of a single-use item?​ -​pumice stone ​-metal pusher -​nippers -​permanent wave rod
pumice stone
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Which of these CANNOT be immersed in liquid disinfectant?​ -​shears -​nail drill ​-combs ​-metal pushers
Nail drill
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A(n) _____ uses impellers to circulate water.​
​pipeless foot spa
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Which type of foot spa does NOT circulate water?​
Non-whirlpool foot basin
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​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
​before and after every service
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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:​
Standard Precautions
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​OSHA defines ___ as "specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard."
PPEs
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​You should _____ once a week. -​disinfect work surfaces ​-vacuum carpets -​sweep hair off the floor -clean fans and ventilation systems​
clean fans and ventilation systems​
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​When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with
Warm water
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​When disinfecting a foot spa, how long should you let the disinfectant circulate through the basin?
10 min
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​When cleaning a foot spa at the end of the day, you should fill the basin with _____ and chelating detergent.
Warm water
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When performing the weekly cleaning of a foot spa, how long should you leave the disinfectant in the basin?​
Overnight
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What should you do first when preparing to clean and disinfect a basic foot basin?​
​Put on gloves and safety glasses.

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