Hair Chemistry: Hair Chemistry Final Exam
This flashcard set focuses on key concepts of infection control, proper cleaning procedures, and safety standards in professional salon environments. It includes terminology, OSHA requirements, and classifications of bacteria to ensure a hygienic and legally compliant practice.
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) __________.
a. infection
b. antitoxin
c. abrasion
d. contusion
a. infection
Key Terms
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) __________.
a. infection
b. antitoxin
c. abrasion
d. contusion
a. infection
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
a. decontaminating
b. disinfecting
c. scrubbing
d. cleaning
d. cleaning
OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDS’s be ________.
a. kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
b. provided to all employees in bound form
c. updated at least every six months
d. discussed with clients prior to services being rendered
a. kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon
Nonpathogenic bacteria are __________.
a. harmful
b. harmless
c. disease-producing
d. toxic
b. harmless
State regulatory agencies __________.
a. can take action against salon and spa owners, but not against individual license holders
b. have no real authority, and must refer violations to the court system
c. act independently of statutes
d. create the rules that determined how laws are applied
d. create the rules that determined how laws are applied
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as ____________.
a. antiseptics
b. disinfectants
c. sterilizers
d. sanitizers
b. disinfectants
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) __________. | a. infection |
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water? | d. cleaning |
OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDS’s be ________. | a. kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon |
Nonpathogenic bacteria are __________. | b. harmless |
State regulatory agencies __________. | d. create the rules that determined how laws are applied |
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as ____________. | b. disinfectants |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a __________. | a. skin infection |
A person’s body mounts a strong defense against viruses and bacteria, so the individual rarely gets sick. Which body system is primarily responsible for this characteristic? | b. lymphatic system |
Why should cosmetologists understand anatomy and physiology? | b. to recognize when to refer clients to a healthcare professional |
A client with diabetes is receiving cosmetology services. Which complication is most likely to occur because of this illness? | d. burns from water that is too hot during a pedicure |
While receiving a shampoo service, the client perceives that the water is warm and comfortable. Which part of the client’s body carries this information about the water temperature to the brain? | b. sensory nerves |
Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles? | b. arteries |
What is the primary function of the integumentary system? | b. protection from outside elements |
The basic units of all living things, from bacteria to plants to animals, including human beings, are _____. | c. cells |
Which substance is produced by an exocrine gland? | a. sweat |
A cosmetologist notices during a haircut that their longtime client’s hair is thinning. When asked if anything has changed since the last visit, the client tells the cosmetologist about starting hormone replacement therapy. In order to understand whether these two situations may be connected, the cosmetologist should be knowledgeable about what body system? | c. endocrine system |
The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the __________. | b. epidermis |
A person with very fair skin has less activity in the __________. | c. melanocytes |
The tiny grains of pigment deposited into cells of the epidermis and dermis are called __________. | b. melanin |
Both collagen and elastin are mostly composed of __________. | d. protein |
Nerve fibers that convey impulses from the spinal cord to muscles or glands are called __________ nerve fibers. | a. motor |
The skin’s absorption function allows the skin to absorb some ingredients __________. | d. between the cells and through the hair follicles |
Which of the following correctly identifies the layers of the skin and fat from the outermost layer to the innermost layer? | d. epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous |
What causes elastin and collagen to weaken over time? | b. gravity |
A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails is __. | b. a dermatologist |
Fatty tissue found below the dermis is __ tissue. | c. subcutaneous |
A fatty or oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair is __. | a. sebum |
Cosmetologists need a thorough understanding of skin disorders and diseases because | c. recommending suitable skin care preparations to clients requires complete knowledge of the skin and potential disorders. |
The body’s largest organ is the | b. skin |
Identify examples of secondary lesions called crusts. | a. Scabs and sores |
Lesions that are in the initial stages of development or change are called | b. primary lesions |
Which of the following is defined as a deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat and is often caused by damage to autonomic nerves? | d. anhidrosis |
Which of the following is a generalized term for any inflammatory skin condition? | c. dermatitis |
__ is a contagious bacterial skin infection that is characterized by weeping lesions. | d. Impetigo |
Which of the following statements is true about the skin? | c. It offers the body protection from harmful organisms. |
Conjunctivitis is | c. an eye infection and may be caused by a virus or a bacterium |
__, a hereditary skin condition, causes hypopigmented skin splotches and spots that are often milky white in appearance. | d. Vitilgo |
According to the American Cancer Society, professionals should use the ABCDE Cancer Checklist to spot signs of change in an existing mole. Which of the following is a sign included in this checklist? | c. The mole’s edges are ragged or notched. |
To prevent contact dermatitis, | d. use implements or gloves when you need to work with irritating chemicals |
Which of the following statements is true of the hair bulb? | b. It contains living cells that form the hair strand. |
Which of the following refers to the study of the hair, including its diseases and care? | c. trichology |
The __ is an involuntary muscle in the dermis that attaches to the hair follicle. | c. arrector pili muscle |
Identify the part of the hair that is located below the surface of the epidermis. | a. the hair root |
Which of the following types of hair always contains a medulla? | c. beard hair |
The __ is the fibrous protein layer of the hair. | d. cortex |
__ is the diameter of an individual hair strand. | a. Hair texture |
In the context of the COHNS elements that make up human hair, __ makes up 51 percent of a typical hair strand. | a. carbon |
The loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp is known as __. | d. alopecia universalis |
Ringed hair is __. | c. a variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the hair strand’s length |
Which of the following is an example of congenital canities? | d. albinism |