Cosmetology: State Board: Mock Exam Part 1
This flashcard set covers essential concepts related to infection signs, systems of the human body, nail disorders, and skin anatomy. It's designed to help learners quickly review foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and basic pathology.
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
a. lesions
b. tissue
c. pus
d. blood
c. pus
Key Terms
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
a. lesions
b. tissue
c. pus
d. blood
c. pus
The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
b. 3
The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of:
a. onychomadesis
b. nail psoriasis
c. eggshell nails
d. onycholysis
d. onycholysis
The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones connected by joints is the:
a. nervous system
b. skeletal system
c. muscular system
d. endocrine system
b. skeletal system
The bones in the fingers or digits are called:
a. phalanges
b. metacarpus
c. scapula
d. carpus
a. phalanges
The deeper the layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:
a. papillary layer
b. subcutaneous layer
c. reticular layer
d. basal layer
c. reticular layer
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of: a. lesions | c. pus |
The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions? a. 2 | b. 3 |
The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of: a. onychomadesis | d. onycholysis |
The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones connected by joints is the: a. nervous system | b. skeletal system |
The bones in the fingers or digits are called: a. phalanges | a. phalanges |
The deeper the layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the: a. papillary layer | c. reticular layer |
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n): a. infection | a. infection |
Muscles that are attached to bones and are voluntary or consciously controlled are: a. nonstriated muscles | b. striated muscles |
The nervous system that controls the voluntary functions of the five senses is the: a. peripheral | c. central |
If an exposure incident should occur discard all disposable contaminated objects in a: a. trash bag | b. contaminated waste container |
The word integument means: a. skin | c. natural covering |
The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the: a. papillary layer | b. cuticle layer |
The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger, is called: a. humerus | c. ulna |
Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp? a. tinea capitis | c. tinea favosa |
The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are: a. protein | c. melanin |
An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color and shape is a: a. tumor | a. tumor |
A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp is: a. herpes | d. psoriasis |
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers us: a. palm-to-palm | c. over fingers |
A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a: a. comdeo | a. comdeo |
The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the: a. nail bed | b. nail plate |
The nail plate is constructed of many layers of nail cells? a. 50 | d. 100 |
Elements differ from one another because of the difference in the structure of their: a. atoms | a. atoms |
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the: a. eponychium | c. hyponychium |
A nail condition in which blood clots from under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is: a. bruised nails | a. bruised nails |
Prior to a full-color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a(n): a. elasticity test | b. strand test |
Nails with a noticeable thin, white nail plate that more flexible that normal nails are: a. ingrown nails | d. eggshell nails |
In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a: a. yellow-green spot | a. yellow-green spot |
Any deformity or disease of the nail in general is called: a. onyx | c. onychosis |
Permanent waving and hair relaxers change the shape of hair by chemically altering the hair's: a. hydrogen bonds | c. disulfide bonds |
Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them to: a. lanthionine bonds | a. lanthionine bonds |
The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones is: a. catabolism | a. catabolism |
The condition of abnormal hair growth of terminal hair is referred to as: a. monilethrix | c. hypertrichosis |
Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the client's hair is blended are: a. wiglets | c. integration |
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is: a. porosity | a. porosity |
The medical term used to describe dandruff is: a. alopecia | c. pityriasis |
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called: a. pyrithione | d. malassezia |
Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by: a. seborrheic dermatitis | d. fungal organisms |
The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred to as hair: a. dryness | b. texture |
The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is the: a. ligament | c. cuticle |
Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of 3-D hair design? a. form | d. creativity |
Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a: a. 45- degree angle | b. 90-degree angle |
When using hear on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be: a. low | a. low |
Dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged or raised may be a warning sign of: a. malignant melanoma | a. malignant melanoma |
The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies is: a. texture | d. space |
A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is: a. pityriasis capitis | d. pityriasis steatoides |
A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the: a. head shape | d. facial bones |
Shampooing encompasses 3 different processes, including all of the following EXCEPT: a. conditioning | d. blowdrying |
A substance that is a particularly good conductor of electricity is: a. rubber | d. copper |
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to the hair are: a. natural | a. natural |
Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is: a. slithering | a. slithering |