Infection control
A point to remember about cleaning is:
cleaning requires a mechanical process that causes microbes to loosen for removal
The science that looks at how individuals perform work and what body movements, tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the salon professional and client is called:
ergonomics
Distilled water with a pH of 7 is considered:
neutral
The scientific study of small organisms called microbes is known as:
microbiology
How do you test the temperature of wax prior to applying it to your client?
on the inside of your wrist
Always store disinfectants in containers that are:
labeled
A recommendation to prevent foot and leg problems would be:
change positions frequently
In what pH range is skin and hair?
4.5 to 5.5
Bacteriology is the study of:
bacteria
Used hard wax should be disposed of after:
every client
Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be:
discarded or disinfected
How many hours of sleep do most people need to function properly?
6 to 8
On the pH scale, numbers less than 7 indicate a(n):
acidic solution
Corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells are called:
spirilla
Which temporary hair removal service is beneficial for removing hair from both large and small areas of the body?
waxing
Infection control is divided into what categories
cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
Preventing shoulder problems can be accomplished by:
swiveling the chair when you work on a client
Substances of acidic or alkaline nature dissolve in water and/or contain:
water
One-celled micro-organisms are called germs or:
bacteria
The term used to describe the removal of hair from the follicle is:
epilation
This informs the user about what the product is "effective in fighting against."
efficacy label
The shoes that are recommended to be worn to practice good posture when standing for long periods of time are:
low, broad-heeled shoes
A solution that has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions is:
acidic
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections, such as pneumonia, are known as:
diplococci
Chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair by:
disolving the hair