NEVADA COSMETOLOGY 2026 EXAM MANUAL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Bacteria Size - ✔✔They can travel easily from place to place through air or water
because of their tiny size.
✔✔Flagella - ✔✔AKA: Cilia
Hair-like projections that help bacilli and spirilli move by themselves.
✔✔Virus - ✔✔A sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of
living hosts. They cannot live on their own and need a "host" to survive.
✔✔Virus Size - ✔✔They are smaller than bacteria but cause more serious diseases
such as herpes, influenza, other respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, chickenpox,
mumps, measles, smallpox, yellow fever, rabies, AIDS, hepatitis, and polio.
✔✔HBV (Human Hepatitis B Virus) - ✔✔A highly infectious disease that affects the liver.
✔✔AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) - ✔✔A highly infectious disease
caused by HIV, which interferes with the body's natural immune system and causes it to
break down.
✔✔External Parasites - ✔✔Organisms that grow and feed on other living organisms and
cause contagious diseases. I.e., head lice (pediculosis capitis) or itch mites (scabies).
✔✔Parasitic Plants (Fungi) - ✔✔Molds and yeast that produce such contagious
diseases as ringworm, honeycomb ringworm, and nail fungus.
✔✔Infection - ✔✔The growth of a parasitic organism within the body. These
microorganisms are referred to as pathogens and include viruses, bacteria, protozoa,
and fungi.
✔✔Bloodborne Pathogens - ✔✔These are transmitted through blood or bodily fluids
and cause infectious diseases (HBV and HIV).
✔✔Contagious Infections - ✔✔AKA: Communicable diseases
These are caused by airborne pathogens (tuberculosis).
✔✔Local Infection - ✔✔An infection present in a small, confined area often indicated by
a pus-filled boil, pimple, or inflammation.
✔✔General Infection - ✔✔AKA: Systemic Infection
Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the
body.
, ✔✔Immunity - ✔✔The body's ability to destroy infections agents that enter it.
✔✔Natural Immunity - ✔✔Partially inherited, natural resistance to disease.
✔✔Passive Immunity - ✔✔Acquired immunity that occurs through vaccinations or the
injection of antigens which stimulate the body's immune response.
✔✔Choking First Aid: Heimlich Maneuver - ✔✔1) Determine if they can talk.
2) Wrap your arms around victim and form a thumbless fist
3) Perform an upward thrust.
✔✔Fainting action if unconscious: - ✔✔1) Turn victim on their back for fresh air.
2) If vomiting, roll victim onto side to clear windpipe.
3) When reconscious, reassure and apply cold compress to the face.
4) Call 9-1-1 if victim does not regain consciousness.
✔✔Eye Injury (Cut, Scratch, or Embedded Object) - ✔✔Place gauze pad or cloth over
both eyes and secure with bandage. Do not try to remove embedded object. Get victim
to an eye speciality or emergency room ASAP.
✔✔Eye Injury (Chemical Injury) - ✔✔Hold the eyelids apart and flush the eyes with
lukewarm water for 15-30 minutes. Place a gauze or cloth over both eyes and secure
with bandage. Get the victim to a specialist or emergency room immediately.
✔✔Blood Spill Procedure - ✔✔1) Stop service and wash hands.
2) Cover hands with protective gloves.
3) Supply appropriate styptic powder or spray and dressing to cover wound.
4) Don't allow containers, brushes, nozzles or styptic container to touch or come in
contact with wound.
5) Disinfect station and implements with broad-spectrum disinfectant.
6) Double bag all disposable, blood soiled articles and discard, making certain it is
sealed to prevent contact.
If injured, stop service and wash would with anti-septic, cover wound with bandage and
wear protective gloves if wound is on hand, and continue service.
✔✔Steps for a Bleeding Wound: - ✔✔1) Cover wound and apply pressure.
2) Elevate injured limb above heart.
3) When bleeding stops, apply bandage.
4) Never apply a tourniquet.
✔✔Perform a patch to prevent: - ✔✔Chemical Burn
✔✔Wearing protective gloves: - ✔✔Is an effective safety response to client injury.
To protect from exposure of harsh chemicals.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Bacteria Size - ✔✔They can travel easily from place to place through air or water
because of their tiny size.
✔✔Flagella - ✔✔AKA: Cilia
Hair-like projections that help bacilli and spirilli move by themselves.
✔✔Virus - ✔✔A sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of
living hosts. They cannot live on their own and need a "host" to survive.
✔✔Virus Size - ✔✔They are smaller than bacteria but cause more serious diseases
such as herpes, influenza, other respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, chickenpox,
mumps, measles, smallpox, yellow fever, rabies, AIDS, hepatitis, and polio.
✔✔HBV (Human Hepatitis B Virus) - ✔✔A highly infectious disease that affects the liver.
✔✔AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) - ✔✔A highly infectious disease
caused by HIV, which interferes with the body's natural immune system and causes it to
break down.
✔✔External Parasites - ✔✔Organisms that grow and feed on other living organisms and
cause contagious diseases. I.e., head lice (pediculosis capitis) or itch mites (scabies).
✔✔Parasitic Plants (Fungi) - ✔✔Molds and yeast that produce such contagious
diseases as ringworm, honeycomb ringworm, and nail fungus.
✔✔Infection - ✔✔The growth of a parasitic organism within the body. These
microorganisms are referred to as pathogens and include viruses, bacteria, protozoa,
and fungi.
✔✔Bloodborne Pathogens - ✔✔These are transmitted through blood or bodily fluids
and cause infectious diseases (HBV and HIV).
✔✔Contagious Infections - ✔✔AKA: Communicable diseases
These are caused by airborne pathogens (tuberculosis).
✔✔Local Infection - ✔✔An infection present in a small, confined area often indicated by
a pus-filled boil, pimple, or inflammation.
✔✔General Infection - ✔✔AKA: Systemic Infection
Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the
body.
, ✔✔Immunity - ✔✔The body's ability to destroy infections agents that enter it.
✔✔Natural Immunity - ✔✔Partially inherited, natural resistance to disease.
✔✔Passive Immunity - ✔✔Acquired immunity that occurs through vaccinations or the
injection of antigens which stimulate the body's immune response.
✔✔Choking First Aid: Heimlich Maneuver - ✔✔1) Determine if they can talk.
2) Wrap your arms around victim and form a thumbless fist
3) Perform an upward thrust.
✔✔Fainting action if unconscious: - ✔✔1) Turn victim on their back for fresh air.
2) If vomiting, roll victim onto side to clear windpipe.
3) When reconscious, reassure and apply cold compress to the face.
4) Call 9-1-1 if victim does not regain consciousness.
✔✔Eye Injury (Cut, Scratch, or Embedded Object) - ✔✔Place gauze pad or cloth over
both eyes and secure with bandage. Do not try to remove embedded object. Get victim
to an eye speciality or emergency room ASAP.
✔✔Eye Injury (Chemical Injury) - ✔✔Hold the eyelids apart and flush the eyes with
lukewarm water for 15-30 minutes. Place a gauze or cloth over both eyes and secure
with bandage. Get the victim to a specialist or emergency room immediately.
✔✔Blood Spill Procedure - ✔✔1) Stop service and wash hands.
2) Cover hands with protective gloves.
3) Supply appropriate styptic powder or spray and dressing to cover wound.
4) Don't allow containers, brushes, nozzles or styptic container to touch or come in
contact with wound.
5) Disinfect station and implements with broad-spectrum disinfectant.
6) Double bag all disposable, blood soiled articles and discard, making certain it is
sealed to prevent contact.
If injured, stop service and wash would with anti-septic, cover wound with bandage and
wear protective gloves if wound is on hand, and continue service.
✔✔Steps for a Bleeding Wound: - ✔✔1) Cover wound and apply pressure.
2) Elevate injured limb above heart.
3) When bleeding stops, apply bandage.
4) Never apply a tourniquet.
✔✔Perform a patch to prevent: - ✔✔Chemical Burn
✔✔Wearing protective gloves: - ✔✔Is an effective safety response to client injury.
To protect from exposure of harsh chemicals.
