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1
Subsections that are used when preforming a chemical relaxer retouch are...
1/8 to 1/16 inch
1-2 inches
3-4 inches
1/4 to 1 1/2 inch
2
which of the following is the depression in the skin where hair grows?
arrector pili
shaft
papilla
follicle
3
the shape, width, and thickness of the nail is determined by...
nail plate
matrix
nail folds
nail bed
4
Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin?
nervous
integumentary
excretory
endocrine
5
Which layer of the skin protects from the environment?
granular
spiny
basal cell
Horny
6
the cuticle, the cortex, and the medulla are three main layers of the...
arrector pili
hair shaft
hair bulb
hair follicle
7
while preforming a haircut, cosmetologist nips the ear. what is the SECOND safety step that the stylist should follow
stop the bleeding
bandage the cut
put on gloves
clean and disinfect the workstation
8
what type of form would result from using a 45 degree angle cut?
solid
graduated
long layers
layered
9
long strips of hair with a threaded edge are...
knots
wefts
lengths
tips
10
The cuticle attached to the nail plate is considered a
tissue
matrix
blood vessel
nerve
11
which type of base placement causes less stress and tension during a permanent waving service?
vertical
horizontal
spiral
half off
12
Which of the following should be used to disinfect metal tools?
antiseptics
detergents
EPA-registered solutions
antibacterial soaps
13
What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect?
tapotement
vibration
petrissage
effleurage
14
which of the following determines the texture of the hair?
elastisty
porosity
density
diameter
15
what is the highest level of decontamination?
sterilization
disinfection
cleaning
sanitation
16
increased curvature nail plates have deep or sharp curves at the free edge. this shape is determined by...
a bruised nail
beaus lines
the nail bed
the matrix
17
Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit?
bromhidrosis
hyperhidrosis
anhidrosis
seborrhea
18
which of the following tests is preformed before a lightener to determine the end results?
finger
patch
match
strand
19
which part of the cell is responsible for controlling reproduction, growth, and metabolism?
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell membrane
organelles
20
a lightener retouch is applied to the...
midshaft
hair ends
new growth
hair follicle
21
the line that makes a hair style appear long or narrow is...
diagonal
vertical
horizontal
curved
22
when consulting with a client with an agnail, the proper consultation care advice would be...
advise client to consider nail enhancements
cut surrounding skin
receive a hot oil manicure
carefully buff the nail plate
23
which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber?
patch
strand
finger
match
24
which of the following is the watery material found between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane?
nucleolus
cytoplasm
nucleus
centrioles
25
the section of the pin curl that is the stationary foundation of the curl is the...
base
circle
stem
shaping
26
when giving a pedicure, what solution should never be added while the client's feet are in the spa bath?
foot soak
antiseptic
disinfectant
liquid soap
27
during the processing time in chemical waving, the solution causes the wrapped hair to...
contract
expand
harden
neutralize
28
Which one of the following is the active ingredient in a relaxer that softens&swells the hair to form lanthionine bonds
sodium hypochlorite
sodium hydroxide
hydrogen peroxide
aniline derivative
29
which of the following will reinforce and reconstruct the hair shaft?
protein conditioner
hair brushing
scalp treatment
balancing shampoo
30
fungal infections are destroyed by which of the following procedures in facial areas?
cleaning
decontamination
disinfecting
draping
31
what is a color that is formulated to deposit but not lighten color, and is mixed with a low volume developer?
permanent color
temporary color
semi-permanent color
demi-permanent color
32
what is the average pH of the skin?
7
above 7
below 4
4.5-5.5
33
which of the following can cause hair breakage during a lightener retouch?
toning
overlapping
grabbing
under processing
34
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat?
hyperhidrosis
bromhidrosis
anhidrosis
osmidrosis
35
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet?
tinea
scabies
lice
furuncle
36
which of the following is the animal parasite that burrows under the skin and causes severe itching?
tinea
lice
scabies
dermatitis
37
Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing technique?
using pprtowel,turnonwarmH2O,lather&scrubhands w/liquid antibacsoapfor15sec
using a paper towel, turn cold water on and start lathering with bar soaps
using ppr towel,turn on warm water,lather&scrub hands w bar soap for 15sec
using a paper towel, turn the cold water on
38
what helps adhere the tip adhesive to secure the tip to the clients natural nails?
repair patch
adhesive bonding agent
primers
curette
39
A hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that may be related to the thyroid is
chloasma
lentigines
vitiligo
albinism
40
many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following?
blood tests
sexual contacts
potential symptoms
sharing blood with others
41
which of the following is a retouch?
refers to the first time the hair is colored
overlapping on previously colored hair
haircolor applied to new growth
chemical process involving the diffusion of the natural hair color pigment
42
which of the following parts contains cell dna?
organelle
membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
43
Which of the following is the study of all aspects of the muscles?
neurology
physiology
myology
osteology
44
which of the following tissues is the fat located just below the skin surface?
epithelial
connective
nerve
muscular
45
high elevation cutting will provide which of the following effects?
add weight
add bulk
create layers
thin hair
46
a chemical disinfectants efficacy is its ability to provide which of the following?
kill bacteria and other pathogens
decontamination
clean and sterilize implements
cleaning
47
which of the following are white spots on the nails?
onychophagy
onychocryptosis
leuconychia
onychauxis
48
Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following?
sudoriferous glands
melanin cells
collagen cells
sebaceous glands
49
the definition of porosity is...
hair that forms a circular pattern on the crown of the head
the ability to absorb moisture
hair flowing in the same direction, resulting from follicle slopping
ability for hair to stretch and return to original length w/o breaking
50
which of the following is a facial shape with a long, narrow face with hollow cheeks?
oblong
square
inverted triangle
round
51
Which of the following chemical germicides can be used on the skin?
fungicide
astringent
liquid soap
antiseptic
52
what tissue protects other body parts?
muscular
epithelial
nerve
connective
53
what color should be used to neutralize unwanted green tones in a clients hair?
yellow
orange
red
blue
54
the outline or silhouette of the design that verifies the identity of a hairstyle is...
parallel line
form
horizontal line
space
55
what type of hair color has the largest pigment molecules ?
semi permanent hair color
permanent hair color
demi permanent hair color
temporary hair color
56
natural wave patterns:straight,wavy,curly&extremely curly that you must consider when styling hair refers to
line
space
design texture
emphasis
57
an autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control?
sterilization
cleaning
disinfection
decontamination
58
which of the following parts of a cell is responsible for its growth and reproduction?
nucleus
cytoplasm
organelle
membrane
59
The application in which individual eyelashes are attached directly to the client's own lashes is
eyeliner
strip lashes
eye tabbing
eyebrow shadows
60
If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily, the hair is...
normal
resistant
fine
coarse
61
which tissue serves as a protective covering for the body's surfaces and organs?
epithelial
connective
nerve
muscular
62
disulfide bonds are broken by which of the following processes?
winding
neutralizing
shampooing
processing
63
Which of the following pieces of equipment is recommended to sterilize implements in the facial spa?
autoclave
electric sterilizer
bead sterilizer
UV light
64
reusable forms are made of aluminum or...
plastic
ABS
paper
mylar
65
Which of the following is a bone of the cranium located above the nape area?
parietal
sphenoid
occipital
temporal
66
A condition caused by an infestation of head lice is
tinea barbae
scabies
tinea capitis
pediculosis capitalis
67
the ability of the hair to absorb moisture is hair...
elasticity
density
texture
porosity
68
which one of the following is the peak of a finger wave?
trough
ridge
stem
shaping
69
which of the following precautions should be taken to protect a sensitive scalp during a hydroxide relaxer retouch?
use an astringent of scalp
use a mild shampoo
apply conditioner to hair
apply a protective base
70
a disease that can affect the nail bed causing: yellowish to reddish spots under the nail plate called salmon patches is
paronychia
onychocryptosis
nail psoriasis
onycholysis
71
what is it called when a contagious disease spreads from one person to another?
hepatitis
parasites
inflammation
communicable
72
which of the following determines the mobility of a pin curl?
circle
base
shaping
stem
73
what is the cause of onychomycosis?
inflammation
keratin
bacteria
fungus
74
permanent wave rods in a panel that move the same direction and are positioned on equal sized bases is a...
spiral perm
wave perm
brick lay perm
basic perm
75
Which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures?
shaving the face
tweezing the eyebrows
removing comedones
touching non- intact skin
76
which of the following should be applied to stop the bleeding of a minor cut?
pressure
vinyl gloves
antiseptic wipe
adhesive bandage
77
Which type of light therapy is used for hair and scalp treatments and to heat the skin and increase the blood flow?
blue light- emitting diode (LED)
red light- emitting diode (LED)
high- frequency current
infrared light
78
Which of the following infection control procedures is used in the salon to kill most bacteria?
sterilization
cleaning
disinfection
decontamination
79
Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following procedures?
disinfection
sterilization
cleaning
decontamination
80
nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail...
cuticle
lunula
plate
bed
81
By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear
diminished
darkened
emphasized
contoured
82
which of the following is a government agency the requires and enforces safety and health standards?
universal precautions
enviormental protection agency
occupational safety and health administration
material safety data sheets
83
A coiled, corkscrew- shaped bacteria cell that causes syphilis is
mycobacterium fortuitum
streptococci
bacilli
spirilla
84
The inner layer of the skin, also known as true skin, is the
dermis
stratum lucidum
epidermis
horny layer
85
the massage movement should be perfected and expertly used for the purpose of relaxing during a pedicure is called...
effleurage
tapotement
friction
petrissage
86
what action should a practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client?
wear gloves for the service
refer the client to a physician
disinfect the scalp
double draping
87
which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure for bleeding wounds?
cover wound, elevate, apply pressure, use tourniquet
cover wound, apply pressure, apply bandage, elevate
cover wound, apply pressure, elevate, apply bandage
elevate, cover wound, apply pressure
88
which is considered a parasite and can be spread easily to a noninfected area by means of improperly disinfection?
hepatitis
chickenpox
tinea capitis
tuberculosis
89
what type of product is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
cuticle remover
hand cream
nail hardener
nail oil
90
a client with which of the following nil conditions should be referred to a physician?
leukonychia
onychomycosis
onychophagy
melanonychia
91
the nail plate extends from the matrix to the...
nail bed
cuticle
lunula
free edge
92
when preforming a pedicure its important not to push back the eponychium. This is especially important when a client has
tines pedis
diabetes
onychosis
agnail
93
Which of the following describes a pear or triangular face shape?
narrow forehead, wide jaw and chin line
long, narrow face with hollow cheeks
wide forehead and narrow chin
wide at the temples,narrow@the middle third of the face,squared off@the jaw
94
Which of the following is the result of the sudoriferous gland's failure to provide perspiration?
anhidrosis
seborrhea
bromhidrosis
hyperhidrosis
95
what are the three basic parts of the cell?
muscle, nerve, bone
nucleus, protoplasm, cell membrane
nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm
nucleus, organelle, cell membrane
96
Which of the following is an electrical current modality that produces chemical changes in the skin?
light- emitting diode
galvanic current
tesla high- frequency
alternating current
97
Which body system is made up of three subsystems?
digestive
skeletal
muscular
nervous
98
which level of cleaning is recommended for all esthetic implements and surfaces?
EPA
sterilization
sanitation
disinfection
99
Who regulates and enforces safety and health standards to protect the employees?
OSHA
EPA
MSDS
FDA