The body’s first line of defense against infection
What is healthy, uncompromised skin
Which of these is considered a multiuse product; wooden stick, nippers, gauze ,cotton balls?
What are Nippers
Scientific study of the structure, function and pathology of the nervous system is called
What is Neurology
A longer nail matrix produces what type of nail plate
What is thicker
Most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services
What is Tinea Pedis
Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
What is sterilization
Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each use must be
What is discarded
Nervous system that controls the voluntary functions of the 5 senses
What is central
Nail growth rates increase dramatically during this
What is The last trimester of pregnancy
As a person ages, parts of the nail matrix begin to permanently slow down production, causing
what is the nail plate to develop a series of narrow grooves running down the length of the plate
Acceptable way to clean tools or instruments
What is using a cleaning solvent
Best describes UV sanitizers
What is they do not disinfect nor do they sterilize
The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions
What is Three
The ability of hair to absorb moisture is hair
Porosity
What is local infection
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions
What is efficacy
These gloves are considered the best choice for nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate possibility of an allergy
What is nitrile
Muscles that turn the hand inward so the palm faces downward are the
What are pronators
Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require what solution
What is more alkaline
How might a cosmetologist notice a change in a clients thyroid function
What is Changes in Growth rate, quality, or texture of hair or nails
Foot spa that has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside
What is Whirlpool Foot Spa
Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is
What is PPE (personal protective equipment )
Muscle that can easily be damaged during makeup application
Levator palpebrae superioris
Hair flowing in the same direction, as the result of follicles sloping in the same direction is known as a
what is hair stream
When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed
what is Straight across with rounded corners