Texas Cosmetology Written Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing
cleaning
germs with soap and water or detergent and water
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and ani-
Bacteria
mal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on en-
Disinfection
vironmental surfaces
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious mate-
Decontamination
rials on an item's surface
eflcacy the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infec-
pathogenic
tion in humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin a poisonous substance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was
Department of Labor
created as part of which federal agency?
Form that provides printed information regarding the haz-
Safety Data Sheet
ards of materials that contain chemicals
An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning
disease
normally
Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic
infection
organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal Disinfectants in a salon must be
, diluted Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
The process that completely destroys all microbial life,
Sterilization
including spores.
Ettective sterilization typically requires the use of
Autoclave
to complete
How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested
Weekly
to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements?
The amount of time the surface must stay moist with dis-
Contact time
infectant in order for the disinfectant to be ettective.
Add disinfectant to water When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Items that can be used again, even after exposure to
Multiuse
bodily fluids
How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for
after every pedicure
pedicures?
Which of the following is used to remove the residue of
chelating detergents
pedicure products from a foot spa?
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; regis-
Antiseptics tered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
What should you do FIRST when responding to an expo-
Stop the service
sure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting Two steps of infection control
The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known
bleach
as
When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them
warm water
with:
Bulla
, Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle
but larger.
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is
Crust
healing
fissure A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center
pustule containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the
"head" of the pimple.
scale Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
tumor Any type of abnormal mass varying in size, shape and color
ulcer open sore or lesion in the skin
Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin
wheal
allergy reaction, or stings
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflamma-
sebaceous glands
tion of the:
Chronic condition that is characterized by redness on the
Rosacea
cheeks and nose
red, flaky skin Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by
Broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of
Dermatitis
the skin
Herpes simplex 1 What condition often presents as fever blister or cold sore?
Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weep-
Impetigo
ing lesions
vitiligo
Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing
cleaning
germs with soap and water or detergent and water
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and ani-
Bacteria
mal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on en-
Disinfection
vironmental surfaces
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious mate-
Decontamination
rials on an item's surface
eflcacy the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infec-
pathogenic
tion in humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin a poisonous substance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was
Department of Labor
created as part of which federal agency?
Form that provides printed information regarding the haz-
Safety Data Sheet
ards of materials that contain chemicals
An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning
disease
normally
Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic
infection
organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal Disinfectants in a salon must be
, diluted Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
The process that completely destroys all microbial life,
Sterilization
including spores.
Ettective sterilization typically requires the use of
Autoclave
to complete
How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested
Weekly
to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements?
The amount of time the surface must stay moist with dis-
Contact time
infectant in order for the disinfectant to be ettective.
Add disinfectant to water When preparing a disinfectant solution, you should:
10 minutes Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Items that can be used again, even after exposure to
Multiuse
bodily fluids
How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for
after every pedicure
pedicures?
Which of the following is used to remove the residue of
chelating detergents
pedicure products from a foot spa?
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; regis-
Antiseptics tered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
What should you do FIRST when responding to an expo-
Stop the service
sure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting Two steps of infection control
The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known
bleach
as
When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them
warm water
with:
Bulla
, Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle
but larger.
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is
Crust
healing
fissure A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center
pustule containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the
"head" of the pimple.
scale Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
tumor Any type of abnormal mass varying in size, shape and color
ulcer open sore or lesion in the skin
Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin
wheal
allergy reaction, or stings
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflamma-
sebaceous glands
tion of the:
Chronic condition that is characterized by redness on the
Rosacea
cheeks and nose
red, flaky skin Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by
Broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of
Dermatitis
the skin
Herpes simplex 1 What condition often presents as fever blister or cold sore?
Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weep-
Impetigo
ing lesions
vitiligo
