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Head scratching, redness or small bite marks on the scalp usually indicate the presence of:

cilia
cocci
head lice
nail fungus
Head lice.
Bacteria can be classified into two types - pathogenic and:

viruses
microbes
saprophytes
nonpathogenic
Nonpathogenic.
Which of the following would be considered a local infection?

flu
rheumatic fever
pus-filled boil
AIDS
Flu.
Ingredients, associated hazards and storage requirements for a specific product are listed on the product's:

MSDS
RDA
EPA
registration number
MSDS
What product is applied to the skin to reduce microbes?

water
shampoo
lotion
antiseptic
Antiseptic.
The pus-forming cocci group that form into long chains and can cause strep throat or blood poisoning is called:

bacilli
staphylococci
streptococci
spirilla
Streptococci.
What level of infection control is the most effective in destroying all microbes?

sanitation
disinfection
immunization
sterilization
Sterilization.
What is the second level of infection control?

sanitation
disinfection
immunity
sterilization
Disinfection.
All of the following are ways HIV can be transmitted from one person to another EXCEPT:

blood
semen
breast milk
holding hands
Holding hands.
Infection control is divided into three main categories: sanitation, disinfection and:

immunity
sterilization
cleaning
hand washing
Sterilization.
Two important regulations that OSHA requires from product manufacturers are the MSDS and the:

product formulas
labeling of products
where the product is created
how the product is created
Labeling of products.
Spiraled or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause highly contagious diseases like syphilis, cholera and lyme disease are called:

bacilli
spirilla
diplococci
streptococci
Spirilla.
Where can the information about the effectiveness of infection control products be found?

efficacy label
name
directions
OSHA comments
Efficacy label.
What is the name of the activity that occurs when cells divide to create new cells?

mitosis
active stage
inactive stage
reproduction
Mitosis.
A highly infectious disease that infects the liver is known as:

HBV
AIDS
common cold
chicken pox
HBV.
Applying the same infection control procedures on all clients is a practice known as:

immunity
sanitation
universal precautions
hand washing
Universal precautions.
A contagious or communicable infection is one that can:

fight other diseases
obtain nutrients from living organisms
live on dead matter and are harmless
be transmitted from one person to another
Be transmitted from one person to another.
Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as:

cocci
bacilli
sprillia
staphylococci
Bacilli.
Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and:

moist or dry heat
cold, freezing air
disinfectant
antiseptic
Moist or dry heat.
AIDS is a disease that is caused by:

HBV
HIV
cilia
bacteria
HIV.
If you suspect someone is choking, what is the first step to take to determine the course of action?

make a thumbless fist
apply a cold compress
lay the victim down on his/her back
determine if the victim can speak or cough
Determine if the victim can speak or cough.
The process of double-bagging blood-soiled or decontaminated articles is called:

blood procedure
blood spill procedure
bloodborne pathogen process
bloodborne procedure
Blood spill procedure.
Which organization approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?

RDA
EPA
HBV
OSHA
EPA.
Chemical products used to destroy or kill bacteria and some viruses (except bacterial spores) are called:

soap
disinfectants
antiseptics
fungicidals
Disinfectants.
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as pneumonia are known as:

bacilli
diplococci
sprillia
staphylococci
Diplococci.
How do bacterial cells enter the body?

through a break in the skin
through one's nose and throat
through the mouth
all of the above
All of the above.
Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike clusters and are present in abscesses are called:

staphylococci
streptococci
diplococci
spirilla
Staphylococci.
Washing your hands is an example of:

decontamination
disinfection
sanitation
ventilation
Sanitation.
One-celled microorganisms are called germs or:

bacteria
fungi
ringworm
external parasites
Bacteria.
What part of a product's label ensures that the product is both safe and effective?

manufacturer number
directions for use
ingredient list
registration number
Directions for use.
All of the following statements describe a way an infection can be spread in a salon EXCEPT:

coughing or sneezing
unclean hands and implements
common use of towels and drinking cups
disinfecting all implements after each use
Disinfecting all implements after each use.
The term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill certain or all microbes is:

immunity
sanitation
infection control
universal precautions
Infection control.
What is recommended right before immersing a brush into a disinfecting solution?

remove hair from the brush
wash the brush with soap and water
store the brush in a warm, moist place
wash the brush with water only
Wash the brush with soap and water.
The type of bacteria that is round-shaped that appear singularly or in groups is known as:

cocci
bacilli
spirilla
saprophytes
Cocci.
Which type of bacteria does NOT produce diseases?

viruses
external parasites
nonpathogenic
pathogenic
Nonpathogenic.
What percentage of all bacteria is nonpathogenic and live on the surface of the skin?

30%
50%
70%
90%
70%.
What type of nonpathogenic bacteria live on dead matter and do not produce disease?

fungi
viruses
pathogenic
saprophytes
Saprophytes.
Which type of bacteria can be found in dairy products and can have health-enhancing properties?

fungi
microbes
pathogenic
nonpathogenic
Nonpathogenic.
It is recommended that the cosmetologist wash his or her hands with this before each service:

bar soap
disinfection solution
liquid soap
sterilizing solution
Liquid soap.
The scientific study of small organisms called microbes is known as:

ecology
microbiology
bacteriology
ergonomics
Microbiology.
A general infection occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and toxins to:

the brain
all parts of the body
the skin area
a small, confined area only
All parts of the body.
Bacilli and spirilla have the ability to move by themselves by using hair-like projections called:

flagella
cocci
pathogens
spores
Flagella.
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is easily:

vaccinated
immunized
not spread from one person to another
spread from one person to another
Spread from one person to another.
Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from other organisms are called:

viruses
bacteria
external parasites
staphylococci
External parasites.
What is developed through the injection of antigens that stimulate the body's immune system?

natural immunity
active immunity
passive immunity
parasitic immunity
Passive immunity.
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as:

cocci
mites
fungi
bloodborne pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens.
Sanitation practices apply to:

killing bacteria
killing viruses
killing parasites
removing dirt
Removing dirt.
What is the first level of infection control?

disinfection
sanitation
sterilization
hand washing
Sanitation.
The common cold, hepatitis, and measles are examples of:

beneficial diseases
harmless diseases
communicable diseases
non-pathogenic diseases
Communicable diseases.
What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and pseudomonas and are known as hospital-grade or hospital-level disinfectants?

sanitizers
bactericidals
registered disinfectants
broad spectrum disinfectants
Broad spectrum disinfectants.
Parasitic fungi are molds and yeasts that produce contagious diseases such as:

ringworm
mites
AIDS
HBV
Ringworm.
After applying pressure to a bleeding wound on an arm and calling 9-1-1, it is advised that you:

elevate the arm
use a tourniquet
wash the wound
stitch up the wound
Elevate the arm.
The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body is referred to as:

immunity
sanitation
disinfection
universal precautions
Immunity.
The regulating agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is known as:

EPA
RDA
OSHA
MSDS
OSHA.
Implements that are nonporous must be:

discarded
thrown away
disinfected
sanitized
?
Which type of bacteria can be harmful and cause infection and disease?

saprophytes
pathogenic
nonpathogenic
microbes
Pathogenic.
Which of the following statements is NOT a method used to ventilate the salon for a healthy environment?

positioning fans toward the client
keeping all bottles capped
installing air conditioners
using local ventilation where chemicals are being used
Positioning fans toward the client.
Bacteriology is the scientific study of:

bacteria
personal hygiene
toxins
disease
Bacteria.