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Pivot point final exam

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Communication
The exchange of thoughts ideas or feelings with someone is called
Professional ethics
Proper conduct in relationships with an employer coworkers and clients is known ass
Spread from one person to another
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is easily:
Healthy skin
Bacterial cells enter the body through all the following ways EXCEPT:
Break down
Human immunodeficiency virus causes immune system to:
Local infection
An infection located in a small, confined area is classified as a
Antiseptics
Products used to reduce the growth of microbes, but not destroy them
Disinfectants
Chemical products used to destroy bacteria and some viruses (except bacterial spores) are called
EPA registration number
This is given to a product along with approval of the efficiency claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective
Blood spill occurs
The process referred to as "double-bag" is performed when a
Decontaminated
If a surface is free from dirt, oil and/or microbes, it has been:
Disposable
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be
Skeletal system
Which system is the physical foundation of the body
Thick
Bones are described in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
Bones
Osteology is the study of
Origin
The nonmoving portion of the muscle attached to bone or other fixed muscle is the
Cardiovascular system
Which system involves the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries
Trifacial
The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain is the
Contains mucus membranes that filter out dust
Breathing through the nose is healthier than breathing through the mouth because the nose
Growth, reproduction and health of the body
The endocrine system is comprised of a group of specialized ductless glands that regulate and control
Conductors
Since silver and copper transmit electricity, they're called
Galvanic
The direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is
Slightly separating electrode from the skin
What will produce a mild stimulating sensation while using high frequency current
Infrared rays
Pure heat rays are produced by
Ultraviolet light
Bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by
Cleansed
Before using ultraviolet light on the client the skin or scalp should be
Chemical change
A change in a substance that creates a new substance with properties or characteristics different from the original substance is a
Amino acids
Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen form the basis of
Keratin
Hair is primarily composed of
4.5 to 5.5
In what pH range is skin, hair and scalp?
Ointments
Mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are
the manufacturer
The best source of specific information about a product can be found on material safety data sheets which come from
Corporation
Stockholders are not generally liable for the debts or losses of a
The market need in the area
What should be the most important factor when selecting a location for a salon
120 to 150
In general how many square feet per designer does it take to create an efficient working space
Malpractice
Which type of insurance protects the salon owner from financial loss due to employees negligence
5 to 7 years
It is wise to keep all records of your daily sales and services for
Handling the complaint tactfully
Always handle a phone call complaint by
Half an inch per month
Human hair, on average, grows about
Texture
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fibers is referred to as
Resistant
Which process condition describes hair that is able to absorb the least amount of moisture, usually due to the closeness of the cuticle layers
Ringworm
A red, circular patch of small blisters caused by a vegetable parasite is also known as tinea or
Alopecia areata
Sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as
Immediately prior to chemical service
Avoid performing a scalp treatment
Longer hair
Tall and lanky clients generally need volume and/or
Pear
Which facial shape would require width at the forehead
Angle and direction the hair grows
The natural hair growth pattern determines the
Create
Ensuring the clients comfort during the service and demonstrating use of the product describes which service essential
Uniformly layered form
Layered cut or 90° cut is known as a
Damp throughout
For the comfort of the client and ease in sculpting when using the razor the hair should be
High projection
Sculpting at a 90° or above projection is using what level projection
Layer the hair
Projecting below 90° to reduce weight while projection angle of 90° and above
Coarse hair
To maintain control of the hair, which of the following hair types should be texturized the greater distance from the scalp
Dry
To allow for more control and shrinkage factor, curly hair should be texturized while it is
One and a half inches from the scalp
As a general rule, coarse hair should be texturized at least
Base texturizing
Which type of texturizing technique is used to create expansion and fullness while removing weight at the base area
Size of the circle
The diameter of the tool or pincurl will determine the
Chemical relaxing
Which of the following is NOT associated with wet design
Straight
Straight volume pin curls are used with which type of shape
Flat pincurls
Which type of pincurls is used for closeness
Closeness and mobility
The off-base (full stem) pincurl offers
Skip wave
Wave pattern that combines finger waves and flat pincurls is called a
Melt or burn rapidly
When distinguishing synthetic wigs from human-hair wigs by testing a strand with a match, a synthetic fiber will
Wiglet
Which hair addition is made up of hair fibers 6 inches or less in length attached to a round shaped, flat base
Fall
Hairpiece with a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape areas is called a
Toupee
A hairpiece worn by men to cover bald or thinning hair spots, particularly on top of the head is called a
Perm rod size
What determines the different degrees of curl activation
Do not perm hair if there are scalp abrasions present
Which of the following statements about perming is true
Thio product
What product should not be applied to hair that has been previously treated with sodium hydroxide
Elasticity
The pull test is a method used to check for
Brush
The primary method for applying the relaxer is the
Processing time
The porosity of the hair affects the
Spread toward scalp
Relaxers are usually applied away from the scalp due to the products tendency to
A preliminary strand test
A good predictor of how clients hair will react to the chemical rearranger, booster and neutralizer is
Yellow
An unequal mixture of blue with what color produces green
Across from each other
Where on the color wheel would you find complementary colors
Uneven porosity
What factor could complicate color procedures for clients with long hair?
More levels of lift
What would be the result of applying higher volume of developer
Three years
What is the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide
Result in breakage
Overlapping lightener during a double process retouch service could
Incomplete keratinization
Hair processes faster at the base of the scalp because of two factors body heat and
Tint to desired color
Following a color removal procedure, the designer generally should
Matrix or nail bed
Damage to which portion of the nail could cause permanent distortions
Ingrown nails
Trimming nails straight across can help avoid
Onychophagy
Which of the following is caused by a nervous habit
Refer client to physician
Upon discovery of nail fungus on the clients hands or feet, you must
Disinfect implements with a broad-spectrum disinfectant
How should implements that have been involved in a blood spill incident be handled
Apply anticeptic in or liquid or spray styptic
Which of the following identifies a proper reaction to a blood spill
The shinbone
During the massage portion of a pedicure service apply pressure to the muscular tissue on either side of
Sculptured nails
Only use non-acetone polish remover on
Before applying a nail form
When should a dehydrating product be applied to the nail
Helps to regulate body temperature
What is the major function of the sudoriferous gland
Itching
An example of a subjective symptom would be
It may become calloused
What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction
A mole
Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with
Asteatosis
What condition is characterized by dry, scaly skin caused by decreased production of sebum
In the direction of hair growth
In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed
In the opposite direction of the hair growth
In what direction should removal strips be pulled during hot wax treatments
Thermolysis
Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is call shortwave electrolysis or
Extend the brows past the inside corner of the eyes
One method to make wide-set eyes appear closer together
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