Infection Control
Which of the following destroys all microbial life?
1. disinfection
2. sterilization
3. sanitation
4. cleaning
2. sterilization
Which element of hair design relates to the mass or general outline of a hairstyle?
1. space
2. form
3. line
4. texture
2. form
The technical term for beaded hair is ______________.
1. monilethrix
2. trichorrehexis nodosa
3. fragilitas crinium
4. hypertrichosis
1. monilethrix
Which of the following is an example of a secondary lesion?
1. macule
2. nodule
3. fissure
4. papule
3. fissure
The overlapping layers or scales of natural bristle brushes are used to?
1. Dry the hair shaft
2. Clean and add luster to the hair
3. Loosen scales from the scalp
4. Strip the hair in preparation for coloring
2. clean and add luster to the hair
Which of the following is not caused by a virus?
1. HIV
2. influenza
3. rabies
4. strep throat
4. strep throat
How is the hair design element space defined?
1. Space is the area the hairstyle occupies.
2. Space is the mass of the hairstyle.
3. Space is what defines the mass of the hairstyle and the area the hairstyle occupies.
4. Space is what gives the illusion of motion in the hair.
1. Space is the area the hairstyle occupies.
The technical term for split ends is
1. trichorrhexis nodosa
2. trichoptilosis
3. monilethrix
4. hypertrichosis
2. trichoptilosis
Which type of disorder occurs when a hair follicle fills with keratin and sebum and is exposed to oxygen in the environment?
1. blackheads
2. milia
3. whiteheads
4. acne
1. blackheads
What should you do if a client requests a dry scalp treatment, and you notice that he or she has reddened scalp irritations?
1. apply an antibacterial ointment
2. refer the client to a physician
3. use a gentle shampoo and conditioner
4. recommend an oily scalp treatment instead
2. refer the client to a physician
When an individual’s immune system prevents transmission, it ______.
1. prevents the spread of disease
2. prevents illness
3. causes illness
4. spreads disease
2. prevents illness
Which design lines are repeating lines in a hairstyle that can be curved or straight?
1. contrasting lines
2. transitional lines
3. parallel lines
4. directional lines
3. parallel lines
The technical term for dandruff is _____.
1. canities
2. alopecia
3. pityriasis
4. hirsuties
3. pitryriasis
Which sebaceous glands condition is not considered a medical condition?
1. milia
2. talangiectasia
3. seborrheic dermatitis
4. rosacea
2. talangiectasia
When performing a shampoo, the most important rule regarding posture is to always:
1. relax you abdomen
2. use only your fingertips
3. keep your wrists flexed
4. keep your shoulder back
4. keep your shoulder back
Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
1. sterilization
2. cleaning
3. disinfection
4. sanitization
2. cleaning
Which design element is the directional wave patterns or illusion of motion in the hair?
1. design lines
2. design texture
3. form
4. space
2. design texture
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a ___.
1. bacteria
2. parasite
3. virus
4. fungus
4. fungus
Your client comes to see you after spending time at the beach, where it is 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The client has an itching, burning rash on the neck. What is your advice?
1. the client should see a doctor immediately
2. the client should apply an over the counter nonfatty oil lotion
3. the client should cool down, and the rash should heal shortly
4. the client should recieve a laser treatment
3. the client should cool down, and the rash should heal shortly
Hair that has been lightened, colored, or permed is categorized as:
1. normal
2. oily
3. chemically treated
4. dry
3. chemically treated
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?
1. setting guidelines for the manufacturing of equipment and chemicals
2. setting guidelines for the sale of equipment and chemicals
3. setting guidelines for licensing and enforcing conduct on the job
4. setting guidelines for the use of equipment and chemicals
3. setting guidelines for licensing and enforcing conduct on the job
A stylist is designing a hairstyle with an interesting focal point that the stylist wishes to highlight. Which design element could the stylist consider to draw the eye to the style’s focal point?
1. design lines
2. form
3. space
4. design texture
1. design lines
A sever form of dandruff is called ____.
1. medulla
2. pitryiasis steatoides
3. monilethrix
4. pityriasis capitis simplex
2. pitryisasis steatoides
Which of the following is true about rosacea?
1. Rosacea is aggravated by eating spicy foods in some people.
2. Rosacea forms pocketlike cysts filled with keratin.
3. Rosacea can appear due to an injury
4. Rosacea leads to stubborn dandruff
1. Rosacea is aggravated by eating spicy foods in some people.
A shampoo with a pH of _____ closely matches the ideal pH of hair.
1. 10
2. 3
3. 8
4. 6
4. 6