infection control
What is the next step after removing all the hair from a brush during a disinfection procedure?
Wash brush with soap and water
The most common form of bacterial cells is
Bacilli
The heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee is called the
Fibula
Which layer of the hair is located directly beneath the cuticle layer and is responsible for the incredible strength and elasticity of human hair?
Cortex
The living tissue under the free edge of the nail is the:
Hyponychium
To destroy or kill certain microbes on nonporous surfaces, is referred to as
Disinfection
The common cold is caused by a(n)
Filterable virus
Which muscle can be easily damaged during makeup application?
Levator palpebrae superioris
Which layer of hair is the innermost layer of the hair, and often called the pith or core of the hair?
Medulla
What is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail?
Mantle
To be an effective disinfectant, bleach needs to contain which of the following ingredients?
Chlorine bleach
Another term for head lice
Pediculosis capitis
The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and lungs is the
Sternum
In the restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with a strong compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is
Highly Alkaline
The nail disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is
Onychomychosis
An example of a cleaning guideline is
Sweep or vacuum all hair clippings from the floor after each service
Eileen’s client has developed pneumonia. Which type of bacteria is the cause of this disease?
Diplococci
Which gland plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, and metabolism?
Pituitary
_____ gives you the ability to permanently change the hair’s natural wave and curl pattern, thereby offering clients a variety of styling options that would not otherwise be possible
Chemical texture services
Which of the following conditions refers to an excess of living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth?
Pterygium
What is NOT a method used to ventilate the salon for a healthy environment?
Maintain an average room temperature of about 60° Fahrenheit (15.5° Celsius)
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is
Viruses can not be treated with antibiotics
Blood is generally bright red in the arteries and dark red in the veins. What accounts for the difference in color?
The substitution of carbon monoxide for oxygen
The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is
Ammonium thioglycolate
The location of the cuticle is described as
Overlapping tissue around the nail