COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM ARKANSAS 1.0 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
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cleaning - (ANSWER)Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing germs with soap and
water or detergent and water
Bacteria - (ANSWER)One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some
are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection - (ANSWER)Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on environmental surfaces
Decontamination - (ANSWER)The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's
surface
efficacy - (ANSWER)the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious - (ANSWER)Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection - (ANSWER)confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic - (ANSWER)Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
pathogenic - (ANSWER)Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when
they invade the body.
Phenolics - (ANSWER)Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies - (ANSWER)contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin - (ANSWER)a poisonous substance
,COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM ARKANSAS 1.0 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Department of Labor - (ANSWER)The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created as part
of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet - (ANSWER)Form that provides printed information regarding the hazards of materials
that contain chemicals
disease - (ANSWER)An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
infection - (ANSWER)Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal - (ANSWER)Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted - (ANSWER)Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization - (ANSWER)The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Autoclave - (ANSWER)Effective sterilization typically requires the use of ______ to complete
Weekly - (ANSWER)How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are
properly sterilizing implements?
Contact time - (ANSWER)The amount of time the surface must stay moist with disinfectant in order for
the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water - (ANSWER)When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes - (ANSWER)Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
, COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM ARKANSAS 1.0 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Multiuse - (ANSWER)Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids
after every pedicure - (ANSWER)How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for pedicures?
chelating detergents - (ANSWER)Which of the following is used to remove the residue of pedicure
products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics - (ANSWER)Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service - (ANSWER)What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting - (ANSWER)Two steps of infection control
bleach - (ANSWER)The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as
warm water - (ANSWER)When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:
Bulla - (ANSWER)Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
Crust - (ANSWER)Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing
fissure - (ANSWER)A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule - (ANSWER)Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule - (ANSWER)small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
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cleaning - (ANSWER)Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing germs with soap and
water or detergent and water
Bacteria - (ANSWER)One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some
are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection - (ANSWER)Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on environmental surfaces
Decontamination - (ANSWER)The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's
surface
efficacy - (ANSWER)the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious - (ANSWER)Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection - (ANSWER)confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic - (ANSWER)Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
pathogenic - (ANSWER)Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when
they invade the body.
Phenolics - (ANSWER)Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies - (ANSWER)contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin - (ANSWER)a poisonous substance
,COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM ARKANSAS 1.0 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Department of Labor - (ANSWER)The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created as part
of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet - (ANSWER)Form that provides printed information regarding the hazards of materials
that contain chemicals
disease - (ANSWER)An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
infection - (ANSWER)Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal - (ANSWER)Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted - (ANSWER)Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization - (ANSWER)The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Autoclave - (ANSWER)Effective sterilization typically requires the use of ______ to complete
Weekly - (ANSWER)How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure they are
properly sterilizing implements?
Contact time - (ANSWER)The amount of time the surface must stay moist with disinfectant in order for
the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water - (ANSWER)When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes - (ANSWER)Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
, COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM ARKANSAS 1.0 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Multiuse - (ANSWER)Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids
after every pedicure - (ANSWER)How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for pedicures?
chelating detergents - (ANSWER)Which of the following is used to remove the residue of pedicure
products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics - (ANSWER)Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service - (ANSWER)What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting - (ANSWER)Two steps of infection control
bleach - (ANSWER)The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as
warm water - (ANSWER)When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:
Bulla - (ANSWER)Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
Crust - (ANSWER)Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing
fissure - (ANSWER)A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule - (ANSWER)Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule - (ANSWER)small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
