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Who approves the efficacy of products used for infection control and registers all disinfectants?
EPA
Which organization regulates and enforces safety and health standards to protect employees at work?
OSHA
For how long should implements be disinfected?
10-15 minutes
A wet sanitizer should contain what?
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What guidelines does OSHA set?
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What does MRSA stand for?
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Public hygiene is also known as what?
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Metal implements/non-porous items should be disinfected with what?
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Tools and equipment should be disinfected how often?
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What is the effectiveness with which a disinfectant kills organisms according to manufacturers' directions?
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What is the most effective level of infection control?
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What are chemicals formulated to be used on the skin?
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What is used to thoroughly disinfect a whirlpool foot spa?
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Porous items are ________ and should be kept __________.
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Who inspects salons for client safety and sanitation?
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When a cape comes in contact with clients' skin, it should be laundered with what?
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What is the second step in hand washing?
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Stage bacteria that can't be killed are?
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Give an example of non-pathogenic bacteria.
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What type of bacteria causes strep throat?
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Which type of bacteria causes Lyme disease?
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Round bacteria that grow in pairs, groups, or single?
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What is a one-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics?
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What does hepatitis damage?
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Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci is called what?
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What type of fungal infection has red papules or spots at the base of the hair follicle on the scalp?
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Seborrhea is a condition affecting what?
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Layer of skin with no capillaries?
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Absence of melanin in the skin is known as?
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Psoriasis is characterized by what?
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What is a birthmark also called?
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Boils are a sign of what?
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What is the basal layer of the epidermis called?
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What is the lack of perspiration called?
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What is excessive perspiration called?
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What relates to the ability of hair to absorb moisture?
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What is abnormal hair loss called?
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What type of alopecia is hereditary?
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What is the sudden falling out of hair in round patches called?
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What water is best for lathering shampoo?
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What type of water prevents hair from lathering?
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What pH of shampoo is best to use?
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Hair is primarily composed of what?
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What is the pH of hair?
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How many hairs are shed in a day?
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What melanin gives hair dark color?
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What melanin gives hair red color?
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Asians tend to have what kind of hair?
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Hair texture is classified as what?
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What are the three components of hair?
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The growing stage of hair (Anagen) lasts for how long?
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Center parts are best for what face shapes?
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What is the best tool to use when giving a flat top?
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What tool is used to remove hair around ears and neckline?
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What tool is used to give a softer effect?
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What attachment causes airflow to be softer and provides textural definition?
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What is the first step in hair cutting?
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Uniform layered hair cut is held at what angle?
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What makes hair chunky?
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What is the best base to prevent splits around the hairline?
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Styling with a blow dryer should be done on hair that is?
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What determines the texture of hair?
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What is the highest point on the top of the head called?
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How many bones are in the cranium, face, foot, and entire body?
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What is the large, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder?
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What is the largest cranial nerve?
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What is a guideline that doesn't move and is used for blunt, zero elevation hair cuts?
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What is a moving guideline used in layering?
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In hair cutting, projection is known as what?
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What person makes all activities of the salon run smoothly?
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What pumps blood through the body?
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What system breaks food into nutrients?
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What bones are not affected by facial massage?
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What system controls the involuntary muscles?
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What protects the heart and lungs?
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What bones are in the fingers and toes?
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What protects the brain and sensory nerves?
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What chemical process nourishes cells and allows them to function?
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What is the study of the functions of muscles called?
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Fulling is a form of what?
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What is the most relaxing massage movement?
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What system is responsible for hair, skin, and nails?
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What function of the skin deals with the environment?
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What are the three main subdivisions of the nervous system?
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What nerve affects the forehead and eyebrows?
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What is the basic unit of all living things?
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What is it called when nails are bitten?
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What are white spots on nails called?
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Bacterial inflammation surrounding the nails is known as?
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What is periodic shedding of one or more nails called?
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Where does nail growth start?
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What type of manicure is best for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
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Ingrown nails can be caused by what?
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Nail fungi can be transmitted through what?
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What is the nail shape that is a square free edge with rounded corners?
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How do you remove oil and debris from the nail plate?
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What is a massage movement with light, continuous pressure or contact called?
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Nail tips are made of what?
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What are small containers that hold monomer and polymer?
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Natural oils and shine are removed from the nail plate with a?
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Study Notes
Infection Control and Safety Regulations
- EPA approves efficacy of infection control products and registers disinfectants.
- OSHA regulates workplace safety and health standards, protecting employees.
- Tools must be disinfected before and after each use for safety.
- Implements need to be sanitized for 10-15 minutes using a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Universal Precautions guidelines are set by OSHA to ensure safety standards.
- MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a harmful bacteria.
Disinfection and Sterilization
- Public hygiene is synonymous with sanitation.
- Disinfectants must be hospital-grade for metal and non-porous items.
- Efficacy refers to how well a disinfectant kills organisms according to manufacturer instructions.
- Sterilization is the most effective level of infection control.
- Antiseptics are chemicals designed for skin application.
Bacterial and Fungal Infections
- Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) is used to disinfect whirlpool foot spas.
- Porous items are one-time-use and should be stored in a clean, closed container.
- Carbuncle is an inflammation of subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci.
- Tinea Capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red spots.
Skin and Hair Structure
- The outer skin layer, the epidermis, has no capillaries and is vital for protection.
- Leukoderma refers to the absence of melanin, affecting skin color.
- Psoriasis presents as red patches with silver-white scales, indicating skin condition.
- Hair primarily consists of keratin protein and has a pH of 4.5-5.5.
Hair Care and Treatments
- Soft water is best for lathering shampoo, while hard water can prevent it.
- Hair loss types: Alopecia is abnormal hair loss, while Alopecia Areata causes round patches of baldness.
- The growing stage of hair, anagen, can last for several years.
- Eumelanin gives hair a dark color, while pheomelanin gives it a red hue.
Hair Cutting Techniques
- A client consultation is the first step in hair cutting.
- A stationary guide is used for blunt cuts, while a traveling guide is for layering.
- Tools for hair cutting include clippers, trimmers, and razors for different effects.
Anatomy and Physiology
- The cranium has 8 bones, the face 14, and the entire body consists of 206 bones.
- The heart pumps blood, while the digestive system processes food into nutrients.
- The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary muscles.
Nail Structure and Care
- Nails grow from the matrix and can suffer from conditions like paronychia due to bacterial infections.
- Onychorrhexis is characterized by brittle nails, while onychoptosis refers to shedding nails.
- Oil manicures are best for dry cuticles and brittle nails.
- Nail shape squoval has a square free edge with rounded corners.
Massage Techniques
- Effleurage is the most relaxing massage movement, characterized by light, continuous pressure.
- Petrissage includes techniques like fulling, providing deeper muscle stimulation.
Summary
- Safety, sanitation, and proper hair and nail care techniques are essential in cosmetology.
- Understanding infection control, anatomy, and effective use of tools enhances client care and service.
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