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NIC - cosmetology practice exam
Which tissue protects other body parts?



epithelial

connective

nerve

muscular ANS: epithelial



a fungal organism that can be spread by skin or hair is known as?



furuncle

pityriasis

scabies

tinea ANS: tinea - medical term for ringworm



which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters?



measles

herpes simplex

pneumonia

influenza ANS: herpes simplex



which of the following muscles move the foot up and extends the toes?



soleus

,extensor digitorum

tibialis anterior

peroneus longus ANS: extensor digitorum



which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures?



removing comedones

touching non-intact skin

shaving the face

tweezing the eyebrows ANS: touching non-intact skin



a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that may be related
to the thyroid is



vitiligo

lentigines

chloasma

albinism ANS: vitiligo



the technical term for head lice is?



trichoptilosis

hirsuties

canities

pediculosis capitis ANS: pediculosis capitis

,which of the following are the surfactants used in skin cleanser?



lipids

detergent

exfoliants

humectants ANS: detergents



an autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control?



decontamination

disinfection

cleaning

sterilization ANS: sterilization



which of the following precautions should be taken to protect a sensitive scalp during a hydroxide
relaxer retouch?



use an astringent on scalp

apply a protective base

use a mild shampoo

apply a condition to hair ANS: apply a protective base



the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the



arrector pili

epidermis

, papillary layer

reticular layer ANS: epidermis



permanent wave rods within a panel that move in the same direction and are positioned on equal sized
bases is a?



spiral technique wrap

weave technique wrap

brick lay permanent wrap

basic permanent wrap ANS: basic permanent wrap



which massage movement is intended to soothe muscles?



petrissage

tapotement

friction

effleurage ANS: effleurage



what is the cause of onychomycosis?



keratin

fungus

bacteria

inflammation ANS: fungus



Which type of base placement causes less stress and tension during a permanent waving service?

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