What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes the body incapable of
carrying on normal function? - Answer - Disease
What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities have? - Answer -
Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
What type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils? - Answer - Staphylococci
What is the most common type of bacteria? - Answer - Bacilli
What are the two new cells created through binary fission called? - Answer - Daughter cells
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread? - Answer - Dirty hands
What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts? - Answer - Clusters of
small black dots on the bottom of the foot
What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does NOT cause human
infections in the salon? - Answer - Mildew
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas? - Answer - Dry-heat
sterilization
What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come into contact with
blood? - Answer - 10 percent
What should you do when using disinfectant? - Answer - Follow the instructions on the label for
diluting it
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true? - Answer - They are a form of formaldehyde
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants? - Answer - Place them in unmarked containers
When should you wash your hands? - Answer - Before and after a service
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and scarring? - Answer -
Third degree
How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product gets into them? - Answer - 15 minutes
What do you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best? - Answer - Clean fans and
humidifiers at least once a week
, What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin? - Answer - Skin histology
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues? - Answer - Proteins
What is a characteristic of healthy skin? - Answer - Slightly acidic
What is NOT a method by which the body contains thermoregulation? - Answer - Absorption
What is the bottom layer of the epidermis? - Answer - Stratum germinativum
What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate? - Answer - 28 days
What stimulates melanin production? - Answer - Exposure to sunlight
What color is Eumelanin? - Answer - Dark brown to black
What percentage of hair is compromised of hard keratin? - Answer - 90
What type of gland secrete oil? - Answer - Sebaceous
What is NOT a function of lymph? - Answer - Supplying nutrients to the skin
What type of ultraviolet radiation is known as the burning rays? - Answer - UVB
What effect does nicotine have on the body? - Answer - Contraction of the blood vessels
Where do phytoestrogens come from? - Answer - Plants
What can cause skin conditions? - Answer - Both internal and external factors
Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin? - Answer - Lack of lipids
What beverage can cause dehydrated skin? - Answer - Coffee
What skin type is indicated by larger, visible follicles over most of the face? - Answer - Oily
What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness? - Answer - Sensitive
What statement about Fitz Patrick type three skin is true? - Answer - The hair and eye color for this skin
type vary
What Fitz Patrick skin type is commonly among people of Middle Eastern descent? - Answer - Type V
What skin type on the Glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest and is specific to people in their 40s and 50s?
- Answer - Type III
What Rubin classification includes superficial pigment and changes in the epidermis? - Answer - Level 1
What is NOT one of the most common skin conditions estheticians see today? - Answer - Vitiligo
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