Cosmetology stimulated Exam 6

In terms of porosity of hair, hair that has a cuticle that is lying close

to the hair shaft would have which of the following levels of porosity?

poor

Contraindications that restrict treatments of manicures are all of

the following EXCEPT:

fatigue

Rules for sanitation and safety in general include all but which of the following?

Sharp instruments shall be store upright with the points

up.

What is the first thing a cosmetologist should do before disinfecting tools?

clean them with warm soapy water

Which of the following is NOT considered a warm tone?

green

Which of the following statements about cutting curly hair is least accurate?

In general, a razor should be used for a curly hair cut.

Most manufacturers of chemical waving products market different strengths. Which of the following types of hair would require a stronger strength?

resistant hair

An increased curvature of the nails is known as which of the

following?

onychogryphosis

Which type of end wrapping will provide the most control over the hair ends?

double flat wrap

How often should you clean a whirlpool footbath with disinfectant by leaving it overnight?

once a week

Naturally curly hair with an uneven curl pattern can usually be successfully permed with

An alkaline waving lotion

Each of the following is an appropriate ergonomic suggestion for cosmetologists EXCEPT:

Keep legs straight and feet together when doing a

shampoo.

Which of the following types of permanent waves would use an endothermic heat source?

true acid wave

Which of the following would NOT be considered a cool color?

Red-violet

The small root area at the base of hair, which receives the nutrients from the follicle needed for hair growth is the:

papilla

Which is the most stimulating type of massage?

tapotement

OSHA has established a set of guidelines to be used for dealing with infectious or bloodborne pathogens. These are known as which of the following?

Universal precautions

Which of the following statements about hair porosity is NOT accurate?

Chemical-services performed on hair with low porosity

require a more acidic-solution than those on hair with high porosity.

Which of the following statements about the nail plate is NOT true?

It is less porous than normal skin of an equal thickness.

During a routine visit, the esthetician notices that the client's condition matches that of a highly contagious ringworm, called tinea corporis. The esthetician should:

direct the client to a physician for treatment

All of the following are ways of decontaminating and removing microbes from a surface EXCEPT:

rinsing

Which of the following statements about hair and hair growth is least accurate?

Hair grows more slowly during the day than at night.

The color of perm rod that is the usual "all purpose" thickness is:

gray

Which of the following relaxers are you most likely to use on color

treated, damaged, or fine hair?

low pH

Which of the following would NOT be a barrier to effective communication?

く

seeking clarification

Hydroxide relaxers remove which of the following from the disulfide bond?

sulfur atom

The active ingredient in thio relaxers is which of the following?

ammonium thioglycolate

Which of the following types of permanent waving should be used to restructure coarse, resistant hair?

alkaline/cold wave

The tube-like depression in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is the:

hair follicle

Colors that neutralize each other are called:

complementary colors

For a blunt cut you would use which degree of elevation?

O degrees

If you use a dry sanitizer in the salon, it must comply with which of the following?

contain an active fumigant

Demi-permanent hair color is ideal for all but which of the following?

highlighting the hair

The purposes of using an alkaline solution in permanent waving include all of the following EXCEPT:

keep the solution from penetrating the cortex

A boil or a pimple is classified as which of the following?

local infection

Dry, flaky skin and calluses can be softened during a pedicure by using...

Scrubs

In permanent waving, when the hair is wrapped at an angle other than perpendicular to the length of the rod, it is which type of wrap?

spiral perm wrap

Using a concave rod for a perm will do which of the following?

create a curl that is tighter at the center of the hair strand

There are two basic types of electric current: direct current and

alternating current. Which of the following is an apparatus that changes AC to DC?

rectifier

There is a distinct difference between sheen and shine. Sheen has all

of the following attributes EXCEPT:

brighter than shine

Which of the following products covers the skin to even out the skin tone and mask imperfections?

foundation

The three basic steps in chemical relaxing include all but which of the following?

cutting

Which of the following statements about natural immunity is false?

It is acquired only after a specific challenge is

encountered.

How can you apply makeup to make your client's receding chin

appear more prominent?

use a lighter foundation on the chin

Each of the following is one of the design elements in the styling of hair. Which one refers to the direction in which the hairstyle draws the eye?

line

The first step in doing a body wave perm for a client is which of the following?

shampoo twice with a clarifying shampoo

What is the average length of nail growth each month for an adult?

one-tenth inch

Excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands will cause which of the following skin conditions?

seborrhea

A pH over 7.0 would indicate which type of solution?

alkaline

The type of relaxer that requires a protective cream to be applied to the scalp prior to the application of the relaxer is which of the following?

base relaxer

This face shape requires a hairstyle that creates volume around the areas between the temples and jaw, by adding width around the ear area.

Square

How many coats of nail polish should be applied during a manicure or pedicure?

four

Which of the following is the least appropriate guideline in terms of permanent waving?

Place the client under a very warm dryer just prior to cold

waving.

To neutralize an unwanted green tone in hair, which color should you apply?

red

If you apply relaxer to a part of the hair that has been previously relaxed, this is known as which of the following?

overlapping

If you or a client come in contact with infectious materials as a result of an employee's performance or duties, this is known as which of the following?

exposure incident

Chemicals in hair relaxation and straightening are strong. Any illness caused by overexposure to these chemicals in products or ingredients is considered a(n):

occupational disease

The core of a hair strand is the:

medulla

Hard water has certain elements that prevent an effective shampooing. All of the following are reasons why hard water is not good for hair EXCEPT

promotes too much lather

Creating the ideal eyebrow shape includes measuring all of the following EXCEPT:

nose length

Bacteria move in different ways. Cocci are usually transmitted in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

through movement of flagella

The element of a hairstyle that makes everything in the style blend well is known as which of the following?

harmony

The hair's ability to absorb moisture is known as its:

porosity

Which of the following types of hair coloring agents can be removed most easily!

temporary

The club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is which of the following?

bulb

When a client is dissatisfied with a service, the end goal is which of the following?

to make the client happy enough to pay for the service and

return in the future

What is required to be readily available for review or reference when working with chemicals?

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms with both animal and plant characteristics. Bacteria have different shapes to help identify them. Which of the following is a round-shaped bacteria?

cocci

In terms of thermal styling, different types of hair require different types of heat. Which of the following is accurate?

Use lukewarm heat when curling white hair.

The triangular section of hair that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is which of the following?

fringe

In terms of color theory, the prime colors include all but which of the following?

green

Henna is a natural haircolor derived from a plant which grows throughout Asia and north Africa. It should not be used on:B

All of the answers given are true

All of the following are foam boosters for a shampoo EXCEPT:

ammonium laurel

What type of infection affects one area on/in the body?

local infection

Which of the following is the main ingredient in all shampoos?

water

All of the following are proper shampoo procedures EXCEPT:

Turn on hot water first and slowly bring down to warm

temperatures.

Lice are parasitic insects that can be found on people's heads and bodies. Human lice survive by feeding on:

human blood

The comb-out technique which is used to build two or more curl patterns to a uniform comb-out is which of the following?

wavy and voluminous hairstyles

In terms of oxidative hair color without ammonia, which of the following statements is least accurate?

It will make the hair feel thinner.

Bangs are best cut while the stylist is in which position?

standing in front of the client

Which of the following products removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp treatment and before styling?

scalp astringent lotion

Standards of practice for cosmetologists include which of the following?

All of the answers given are true

When the same rhythm of a hairstyle is created throughout the style, this is which of the following types of rhythm?

tight curls

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATS) are most commonly used as:

low-level disinfectants

If a client is injured in your salon and sheds blood, which of the following should NOT be done?

Escort the client out of the salon immediately.

In terms of safety measures, all of the following are good practices

EXCEPT:

Estheticians may attempt to treat skin or nail disease of a

client.

The oxidizing agent in the hair coloring process is known as which of the following?

developer

Which of the following products will add gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition?

silicone

Which area of the head refers to the sections of the head from the

occipital bone to the bottom hairline of the neck and extends to the

hairlines on each side behind the ears?

nape

Which of the following types of layering creates an outwardly curving silhouette specifically in the area shaped by the layer?

Correct

convex layering

Tinea corporis, or ringworm, is caused by which of the following?

fungus

A hairstyle that curves under at the ends is accomplished by using

which of the following techniques?

undercutting

Techniques used to add depth and dimension to the existing hair color are:

weaving and slicing

The technique of cutting around the hairline to create a clean line or a design within a haircut is which of the following?

edging

Which of the following is NOT a sterilization method?

germicides

The point at which revenue covers cost is known as which of the following?

break-even point

Which of the following laws requires that a notice be posted in the workplace when toxic substances are being used?

Right to Know Law

When hair cuticle scales are flat, causing minimal liquid absorption, they are considered:

resistant

Powdered persulfate salts added to hair color to increase its lightening ability are which of the following?

activator