Sterilization is the highest level of infection control and destroys:

all living organisms including bacterial spores

Infection control procedures are divided into which of the following three levels?

sanitation, disinfection and sterilization

Which of the following statements is NOT a guideline for proper disinfection of implements?

dry the implement with the same towel used during the service

Body support and balance are results of good posture and wearing:

properly fitted, low, broad-heeled shoes

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PRACTICE TEST - COVERS ALL 10 CHAPTERS OF THE SALON FUNDAMENTALS TEXTBOOK FOR NAIL TECHNOLOGY -- PART 1 OF 3

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1
Which type of muscles separate the fingers outward?
arteries
opponens
adductor
abductor
2
A business owned by two or more persons is called a:
corporation
franchise
partnership
sole proprietorship
3
What should be used when removing implements from the disinfection solution?
orangewood stick
bare hand
tongs or gloved hand
towel
4
Overexposure in the salon can occur in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
ingestion
inhalation
absorption
wearing protective equipment
5
A sample compensation package can include all of the following EXCEPT:
vacation
sick days
health insurance
a new home
6
Which of the following terms describes a highly infectious disease that affects the liver?
PSW
rheumatic fever
HBV
HIV
7
Which triangle-shaped muscle covers the shoulder and helps lift the arm?
cytoplasm
deltoid
humerus
tricep
8
Which nutrient should account for 45-65% of your daily intake?
carbohydrates
proteins
water
fats
9
Nondisease-producing bacteria are called:
virus
pathogenic bacteria
microbes
nonpathogenic bacteria
10
Sterilization is the highest level of infection control and destroys:
bacteria and viruses only
bacterial spores only
all living organisms including bacterial spores
debris only
11
Having positive or negative feelings or emotions toward someone or something refers to:
attitude
personality
ethics
communication
12
Promoting and preserving the health of the community is referred to as:
ergonomics
halitosis
public hygiene
personal hygiene
13
During which stage of the growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly?
active stage
spore-forming stage
inactive stage
mitosis stage
14
Which of the following machines uses UV light to kill bacteria in a dry setting?
UV light sterilizer
ultrasonic cleaner
chemiclave
autoclave
15
All of the following are steps to be taken in the event of a cut, scratch or embedded object to the eye EXCEPT:
place a gauze pad or cloth over both eyes
secure gauze pad or cloth with a bandage
get to an eye specialist or emergency room immediately
try to remove embedded object
16
All of the following are organs of the body EXCEPT:
skin
stomach
brain
hands
17
The three parts of a muscle are the:
femur, patella and tibia
origin, belly and tendon
insertion, ligament and tendon
origin, belly and insertion
18
Which science studies the organs and systems of the body?
chemistry
histology
anatomy
physiology
19
When a bank provides a reserve of cash for a salon to use, it is known as a(n):
line of credit
rental agreement
operating expense
track record
20
All of the following are important to include in an appointment book EXCEPT for the:
client name
client phone number
appointment time
cost service
21
Which organ controls all body functions?
brain
skin
liver
eyes
22
The 14 bones that form the toes are called:
tarsals
tibias
phalanges
femurs
23
The level and tone of voice, inflection and rate of speech all play an important role in:
grammar
nonverbal communication
verbal communication
two-way communication
24
All salon products used for retail is known as stock in quantity or:
line of credit
income
inventory
records
25
The lowest level of infection control is known as:
efficacy
sanitation
disinfection
sterilization
26
Lack of sleep can result in all of the following except:
slow reaction time
headaches
low energy
better job performance
27
Which type of immunity occurs through vaccinations, which stimulate the body’s immune response?
active immunity
parasitic immunity
passive immunity
natural immunity
28
Once a week, a disinfection solution should be left in the pedicure basin:
15 minutes
overnight
for four hours
for one hour
29
RDA stands for:
Required Day Allowance
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Required Dietary Allowance
Requested Daily Allotment
30
A machine that uses pressurized steam to sterilize critical implements is referred to as a(n):
UV light sterilizer
autoclave
ventilation table
chemiclave
31
A sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts is called a:
flagella
virus
parasite
cilia
32
The body’s ability to destroy infectious agents is called:
general infection
local infection
immunity
inflammation
33
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that affects the:
wrist
brain
feet
legs
34
Which type of ethics studies deal with proper conduct in relationships among employers, co-workers and clients?
professional ethics
service ethics
personal ethics
personality ethics
35
The science that studies the relationship between people and their work environment is called:
ergonomics
public hygiene
posture
personal hygiene
36
Touch, facial expression and gestures all describe which type of communication?
tact
nonverbal
grammar
verbal
37
The spread of bacteria by contaminated equipment, surfaces and food is known as:
infection
efficacy
immunity
cross-contamination
38
Bacilli and spirilla are able to move by themselves by using hair-like projections known as:
spores
spirals
waves
flagella
39
If a nail technician receives only a set income on a weekly basis, the technician is being paid:
salary
salary-plus-commission
credit
commission
40
Energy from food is measured in:
proteins
nutrition
carbohydrates
calories
41
Which type of infection occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body?
natural infection
passive infection
local infection
general infection
42
The type of insurance that covers the salon in case of a natural disaster or fire is called:
malpractice
product liability
property insurance
worker’s compensation
43
Spherical or round-shaped bacterial cells that appear singularly or in groups are called:
spirilla
bacilli
cocci
saprophytes
44
Head lice, itch mites, ringworm and nail fungus are diseases caused by a(n):
virus
external parasite
infection
white blood cell
45
Infection control that uses products that kill or destroy bacteria and viruses, but not bacterial spores, is called:
sanitation
disinfection
sterilization
tuberculocidal
46
A condition characterized by inflammation & redness of the skin due to contact with an irritant or allergen is known as:
chemical burn
absorption
wound
contact dermatitis
47
Groups of cells of the same kind make up:
bones
glands
organs
tissues
48
Infection control procedures are divided into which of the following three levels?
sanitation, disinfection and sterilization
prevention, microbiology and immunity
bacteriology, ecology and first aid
contamination, immunity and sanitation
49
Which of the following statements is NOT a guideline for proper disinfection of implements?
sanitize and dry all nonporous implements
remove items from disinfection solution using tongs or gloved hand
dry the implement with the same towel used during the service
immense implement in a disinfection solution
50
Which of the following is the most common form of bacterial cells?
bacilli
diplococci
spirilla
staphylococci
51
Body support and balance are results of good posture and wearing:
sandals
old, stretched-out shoes
properly fitted, low, broad-heeled shoes
high-heeled shoes
52
An infection present in a small, confined area indicated by pus-filled boil, pimple or inflammation is a:
natural infection
systemic infection
general infection
local infection
53
A salon’s sued by a client who claims injury from using a salon product, which insurance will help protect the salon?
property or premise
malpractice
product liability
worker’s compensation
54
All of the following are ways an employee can be paid EXCEPT:
credit
salary-plus-commission
salary
commission
55
A bleeding wound should be treated by:
applying a tourniquet
applying a cold water compress to the wound
covering the wound and applying pressure
applying hot water to the wound
56
If you are exposed to a client’s blood during a service, the first thing you should do is:
throw away the used implement
cover the client’s wound with a bandage
disinfect the used implement
stop the service and wash your hands
57
The majority of the salon’s operating expenses will go to:
rent
supplies
salaries and commission for employees
maintenance
58
The basic units of life are:
tissues
organs
cells
systems
59
What is the first course of action taken if it is suspected that a client is choking?
make a thumbless fist with one hand
determine if the victim can talk or cough
perform an upward thrust by pulling the client quickly toward you
wrap your arms around the victim’s stomach
60
The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are:
origin
involuntary
voluntary
cardiac
61
All of the following are basic parts of a cell EXCEPT:
cell membrane
nucleus
tissue
cytoplasm
62
Which of the following terms describes the 8 small bones held together by ligaments that form the wrist?
clavicle
carpals
metacarpals
phalanges
63
Which US government agency was created to enforce safety and health standards in the workplace?
HBV
EPA
HIV
OSHA
64
Bathing regularly and washing your clothes are examples of:
personal hygiene
ergonomics
halitosis
public hygiene
65
The control center of the cell is known as the:
cell membrane
tissue
nucleus
cytoplasm
66
The professional nail care business recommends that a nail technician’s hair be:
highlighted
pulled back from the face if shoulder length or longer
styled with lots of volume
touching your face when you tilt forward
67
A rental agreement is also known as a(n):
line of credit
lease
track record
insurance
68
Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?
nerve tissue
liquid tissue
muscular tissue
connective tissue
69
Correct posture while performing a service involves sitting with the back straight and:
legs crossed
feet up on the table
feet flat on the floor
slouched in the chair
70
When one type of person is in complete control of a business, it is known as this type of ownership:
corporation
partnership
franchise
sole proprietorship
71
The type of rent for which you pay a set amount every month is a:
premise rent
fixed rent
variable rent
capital rent
72
Which of the following descriptions does NOT identify a function of the skeletal system?
allows body movement
surrounds and protects internal organs
provides a frame to which muscles attach
eliminates waste
73
Skin, hair and nails are mostly made up of this type of nutrient:
proteins
carbohydrates
fats
calories
74
The average number of hours of sleep needed per night to function properly is:
two to three hours
six to eight hours
nine to eleven hours
four to five hours
75
All of the information listed below could be found on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) EXCEPT:
product combustion levels
hazards associated with the product
product ingredients
product pricing requirements
76
One of the most effective ways to build a clientele is to ask clients to make a future appointment, also known as:
rebooking
comparison shopping
business cards
word-of-mouth
77
Which body system circulates blood throughout the body?
digestive system
circulatory system
nervous system
skeletal system
78
It is important to change disinfection solutions:
daily
once a week
once a month
twice a week
79
The act of repeating out loud what was heard, processed and reported is referred to as:
whole body listening
nonverbal communication
reflective listening
active listening
80
A set dollar amount plus a percentage of the total monthly income paid to the landlord is known as which type of rent?
premise rent
variable rent
fixed rent
capital rent
81
Washing your hands with liquid soap and water is an example of which level of infection control?
disinfection
sanitation
sterilization
efficacy
82
The process referred to as “double bagging” is performed when a(n):
blood spill occurs
implement is disinfected
MSDS is consulted
antiseptic is used
83
A verbal or nonverbal exchange of thoughts, feelings or ideas is called:
communication
professional ethics
active listening
reflective listening
84
Which chemical process turns nutrients into energy for the body to store for later use?
catabolism
reproductive
anabolism
metabolism
85
The growth of a parasitic organism within the body is known as a(n):
immunity
external parasite
PSW
infection
86
Human cells reproduce by a process referred to as:
catabolism
metabolism
anabolism
mitosis
87
Providing and recommending products for client purchase is called:
impulse buying
retailing
comparison shopping
rebooking
88
The talus bone refers to which bone in the body?
ankle bone
leg bone
wrist bone
arm bone
89
An outline that lists your educational and professional background is called a:
resumé
bulletin board
business card
cover letter
90
Handling clients with tact is:
not important in building professional relationships
a form of nonverbal communication
offensive to the client
very important in building professional relationships
91
If your employer agrees to pay you a salary plus commission, you will receive:
a set amount plus additional income for building a clientele
only a percentage of the income you bring to the salon
a fixed amount
the same amount of pay each pay period
92
One-celled microorganisms that are classified as either disease-producing or nondisease-producing are called:
immunity
bacteria
parasites
virus
93
Creating a positive business impression & attracting attention to your salon or spa to gain business is an act known as:
advertising
inventory
record keeping
networking
94
Which type of burn is usually the result of faulty equipment or improper use of equipment?
electrical burn
heat burn
chemical burn
exfoliant burn
95
The effort to prevent the spread of disease and kill microbes are referred to as:
general infection
passive immunity
cross-contamination
infection control
96
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as:
cocci
saprophytes
spirilla
bacilli
97
Developing relationships with others who can put you in contact with potential employers or clients is called:
word-of-mouth
compensation
customer service
networking
98
Which type of pathogenic bacteria grows in pairs and can cause certain infections such as pneumonia?
diplococci
streptococci
staphylococci
spirilla
99
Which bone is the largest bone in the upper arm area?
clavicle
ulna
humerus
phalanges
100
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called:
science
microbiology
ecology
bacteriology

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