Cosmetology State Board – Questions & Verified
Answers
Bioburden Right Ans - number of viable organisms in or on the object or
surface or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination or
sterilization
toxins Right Ans - various poisonous substances produced by some
microorganisms
Spirilla Right Ans - spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Sterilization Right Ans - process that completely destroys all microbial life
including spores
Anticeptics Right Ans - chemical germicides formulated for use on skin,
registered and regulated by the FDA
Cocci Right Ans - round shaped bacteria that shows very little movement
Disinfectants Right Ans - chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi,
and viruses but no spores on surfaces
bacilli Right Ans - short rod shaped bacteria
federal agencies Right Ans - set guidelines for the manufacturing, sale, and
use of equipment and chemical ingredients.
Binary Fission Right Ans - Bacteria cell division
state regulatory agencies Right Ans - licensing agencies, board of
cosmetology, health departments
Infection Right Ans - result of invasion of body tissues by disease causing
pathogenic bacteria
clean Right Ans - remove all visiable dirt and debris using soap and water
, bacteria Right Ans - one celled microorganism with both plant and animal
characteristics
protoplasm Right Ans - bacteria generally consists of an outer wall
containing a liquid called
life cycle of bacteria Right Ans - together the active and inactive stage, or
spore forming stage of bacteria are referred to as
local infection Right Ans - a pimple or an abscess
parasite Right Ans - a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and
resides in the cells of a biological organism
bloodborne pathogens Right Ans - disease causing microorganisms that are
carried in the body by blood or body fluids
hepatitis Right Ans - disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver
damage
fungi Right Ans - microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews,
and yeasts
mildew Right Ans - fungi that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects
but doesnt cause human infections in the salon
tinea pedis Right Ans - the most frequently encountered infection on the
foot resulting from nail services
parasites Right Ans - organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a
host organism
efficacy Right Ans - the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills
germs when used according to the label instructions
quaternary ammonium compounds Right Ans - QUATS
sodium hypochlorite Right Ans - bleach
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