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2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) - ANSWER ✔✔a
disease in which the immune system is weakened
acquired immunity - ANSWER ✔✔Immunity that the body develops
after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu
vaccinations), or through exposure to natural allergens, such as pollen,
cat dander, and ragweed.
,antiseptics - ANSWER ✔✔Chemical germicides formulated for use
on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
asymptomatic - ANSWER ✔✔Showing no symptoms or signs of
infection.
autoclave - ANSWER ✔✔A device for sterilization by steam under
pressure.
bacilli - ANSWER ✔✔Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most
common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw),
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
bacteria - ANSWER ✔✔One-celled microorganisms that have both
plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
bactericidal - ANSWER ✔✔Capable of destroying bacteria
binary fission - ANSWER ✔✔The division of bacteria cells into two
new cells called daughter cells.
bioburden - ANSWER ✔✔The number of viable organisms in or on
an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object before
decontamination or sterilization.
,bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER ✔✔Disease-causing
microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as
hepatitis and HIV.
body substance isolation (BSI) precautions - ANSWER ✔✔A system
of precautions developed by a Seattle hospital in 1987 to prevent
contact with bodily substances and fluids by using protective apparel to
prevent the spread of contamination.
chelating soaps - ANSWER ✔✔AKA chelating detergents; detergents
that breakdown stubborn films and remove the residue of products such
as scrubs, salts, and masks.
clean - ANSWER ✔✔A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap
and warm water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris,
and many other disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible
debris that interferes with disinfection.
cocci - ANSWER ✔✔Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly
(alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci,
streptococci, and diplococci.
contagious disease - ANSWER ✔✔AKA communicable disease; a
disease that is spread from one person to another person.
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, contamination - ANSWER ✔✔The presence, or the reasonably
anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on
an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and
skin.
cross-contamination - ANSWER ✔✔Contamination that occurs when
you touch one object and then transfer the contents of that object to
another, such as touching skin, then touching a product without washing
your hands.
decontamination - ANSWER ✔✔The removal of blood or other
potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of
visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.
dermatophytes - ANSWER ✔✔A type of fungi that causes skin, hair,
and nail infections.
diagnosis - ANSWER ✔✔Determination of the nature of a disease
from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit
salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
diplococci - ANSWER ✔✔Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and
cause diseases such as pneumonia.
2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) - ANSWER ✔✔a
disease in which the immune system is weakened
acquired immunity - ANSWER ✔✔Immunity that the body develops
after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu
vaccinations), or through exposure to natural allergens, such as pollen,
cat dander, and ragweed.
,antiseptics - ANSWER ✔✔Chemical germicides formulated for use
on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
asymptomatic - ANSWER ✔✔Showing no symptoms or signs of
infection.
autoclave - ANSWER ✔✔A device for sterilization by steam under
pressure.
bacilli - ANSWER ✔✔Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most
common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw),
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
bacteria - ANSWER ✔✔One-celled microorganisms that have both
plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
bactericidal - ANSWER ✔✔Capable of destroying bacteria
binary fission - ANSWER ✔✔The division of bacteria cells into two
new cells called daughter cells.
bioburden - ANSWER ✔✔The number of viable organisms in or on
an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object before
decontamination or sterilization.
,bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER ✔✔Disease-causing
microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as
hepatitis and HIV.
body substance isolation (BSI) precautions - ANSWER ✔✔A system
of precautions developed by a Seattle hospital in 1987 to prevent
contact with bodily substances and fluids by using protective apparel to
prevent the spread of contamination.
chelating soaps - ANSWER ✔✔AKA chelating detergents; detergents
that breakdown stubborn films and remove the residue of products such
as scrubs, salts, and masks.
clean - ANSWER ✔✔A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap
and warm water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris,
and many other disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible
debris that interferes with disinfection.
cocci - ANSWER ✔✔Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly
(alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci,
streptococci, and diplococci.
contagious disease - ANSWER ✔✔AKA communicable disease; a
disease that is spread from one person to another person.
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, contamination - ANSWER ✔✔The presence, or the reasonably
anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on
an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and
skin.
cross-contamination - ANSWER ✔✔Contamination that occurs when
you touch one object and then transfer the contents of that object to
another, such as touching skin, then touching a product without washing
your hands.
decontamination - ANSWER ✔✔The removal of blood or other
potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of
visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.
dermatophytes - ANSWER ✔✔A type of fungi that causes skin, hair,
and nail infections.
diagnosis - ANSWER ✔✔Determination of the nature of a disease
from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit
salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
diplococci - ANSWER ✔✔Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and
cause diseases such as pneumonia.
