10 Hour Continuing Education Course for Florida Cosmetology Professionals Quiz

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1. What is HIV short for?
HintHIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus
- Human Immunodeficiency virus
- Human Immune virus
- Hostile Immunodeficiency verse
- Host In Vitro
2. True or False. You can get a Hepatitis B vaccine shot to keep you safe from contracting Hep B.
HintThere are vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B; however, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
- True
- False
3. What are the three ways HIV can be spread to another person?
HintHIV is spread mainly by anal or vaginal sex with someone who has HIV, sharing needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding.
- Sex, kissing, breast feeding
- Unprotected Sex, Mother to child during birth, Needle Sharing
- Eating after someone with HIV, while donating blood, holding hands
- Kissing, oral sex, needle sharing
4. True or False. Keeping a salon or place of business clean and free from germs not only ensures a great environment for clients but is essential as it minimizes chances of a possible spread of infection.
HintKeeping a salon or place of business clean and free from germs not only ensures a great environment for clients but is essential as it minimizes chances of a possible spread of infection.
- True
- False
5. True or False. There are two required cleaning methods used in a salon, disinfect and sterilize.
HintThere are two methods to clean or decontaminate. One, is to clean and disinfect and two, is to clean and sterilize.
- True
- False
6. _________ is the killing a high percentage of the germs or rendering them incapable of reproducing by use of a chemical agent.
HintCleaning is the removal of foreign material, sterilizing destroys microbes with heat and pressure, disinfecting destroys microbes with chemical agents.
- Disinfecting
- Cleaning
- Sterilization
- Air drying
7. True or False. The use of a brush, comb or other article on more than one patron without being disinfected is prohibited.
HintEach salon is required to have sufficient combs, brushes, and implements to allow for adequate disinfecting practices.
- True
- False
8. True or False. All salons shall be equipped with and utilize disinfecting solutions with hospital level disinfectant or EPA approved disinfectant.
HintAll salons shall be equipped with and utilize disinfecting solutions with hospital level disinfectant or EPA approved disinfectant.
- True
- False
9. True or False. MRSA is a disease caused by bacteria.
HintMRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a type of staph bacteria.
- True
- False
10. True or False. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain the products salon owners buy that show the hazardous chemicals in these products.
HintEmployers must make these SDSs available to you.
- True
- False
11. What should you do if you have an accident or are injured on the job?
HintTell your employer, see authorized doctor, have insurance contacted, receive info packet.
- You must see a doctor authorized by your employer or the insurance company
- Within 3-5 business days after you or your employer report the accident, you should receive an informational brochure explaining your rights and obligations.
- Tell your employer you have been injured
- All of the above
12. True or False. Florida licensed cosmetologists are required to practice under the laws and rules of Florida to ensure the health, safety and well-fare of the public.
HintThe reason you can not practice without a license.
- True
- False
13. True or False. “Cosmetologist” means a person who is licensed to engage in the practice of cosmetology in this state under the authority of this chapter.
HintReference Florida Statutes 477.013 Definitions
- True
- False
14. True or False. Five members of the board shall be licensed cosmetologists and shall have been engaged in the practice of cosmetology in this state for not less than 5 years.
HintReference Florida Statutes 477.015 Board of Cosmetology
- True
- False
15. An applicant shall be eligible for licensure by examination to practice cosmetology if the applicant_________.
HintReference Florida Statutes 477.019 Cosmetologists; qualifications
- Pays the required application and examination fee
- Is at least 16 years of age or has received a high school diploma
- Has received a minimum of 1,200 hours of training at a school for cosmetology, or cosmetology program within the public school system as established by the board.
- All of the above
16. True or False. The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements not to exceed 10 hours biennially.
HintReference Florida Statutes 477.019 Cosmetologists; qualifications
- True
- False
17. What is the first layer of the skin?
HintThe outer layer is called the epidermis; it is a tough protective layer that contains the melanin-producing melanocytes.
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
- Papilla
18. True or False. The color of a person’s hair is determined by the amount and distribution of melanin in the cortex of each hair.
HintThe color of a person’s hair is determined by the amount and distribution of melanin in the cortex of each hair.
- True
- False
19. True or False. pH is the measure of how acidic or alkaline an aqueous solution.
HintpH is short for ‘potential to free hydrogen ions’ and is a measure of how acidic, alkaline, or neutral an aqueous solution.
- True
- False
20. What are the two important laws pertaining to cosmetics?
HintThe two most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.
- FD&C and FPLA
- Florida Laws and Osha
- BBB and FBA
- FDI and FPLA
21. True or False. “Misbranding” refers to violations involving improperly labeled or deceptively packaged products.
Hint“Misbranding” refers to violations involving improperly labeled or deceptively packaged products.
- True
- False
22. True or False. Cosmetic products labeled with organic claims must comply with both USDA regulations for the organic claim and FDA regulations for labeling and safety requirements for cosmetics.
HintThe term “organic” is not defined in the regulations that FDA enforces, but labeling and safety requirements are. The USDA oversees the National Organic Program (NOP).
- True
- False
23. Which of the following products may contain formaldehyde?
HintA group of keratin hair straightening products may contain formaldehyde.
- Hair Straighten products
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Body Wash
24. True or False. For any product used, read the label and Safety Data Sheet to know what is in the product and its health effects.
HintFor any product used, read the label and Safety Data Sheet to know what is in the product and its health effects.
- True
- False
25. True or False. Consumers and salon professionals are urged to report adverse experiences of cosmetic products such to the FDA.
HintConsumers and salon professionals are urged to report adverse experiences to FDA in either of the following ways:
1. Report to the nearest FDA district office. The Phone number for the FL State Complaint Coordinator. 866-337-6272.
2. Report online to FDA’s MedWatch
- True
- False

1. What is HIV short for?

2. True or False. You can get a Hepatitis B vaccine shot to keep you safe from contracting Hep B.

3. What are the three ways HIV can be spread to another person?

4. True or False. Keeping a salon or place of business clean and free from germs not only ensures a great environment for clients but is essential as it minimizes chances of a possible spread of infection.

5. True or False. There are two required cleaning methods used in a salon, disinfect and sterilize.

6. _________ is the killing a high percentage of the germs or rendering them incapable of reproducing by use of a chemical agent.

7. True or False. The use of a brush, comb or other article on more than one patron without being disinfected is prohibited.

8. True or False. All salons shall be equipped with and utilize disinfecting solutions with hospital level disinfectant or EPA approved disinfectant.

9. True or False. MRSA is a disease caused by bacteria.

10. True or False. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain the products salon owners buy that show the hazardous chemicals in these products.

11. What should you do if you have an accident or are injured on the job?

12. True or False. Florida licensed cosmetologists are required to practice under the laws and rules of Florida to ensure the health, safety and well-fare of the public.

13. True or False. “Cosmetologist” means a person who is licensed to engage in the practice of cosmetology in this state under the authority of this chapter.

14. True or False. Five members of the board shall be licensed cosmetologists and shall have been engaged in the practice of cosmetology in this state for not less than 5 years.

15. An applicant shall be eligible for licensure by examination to practice cosmetology if the applicant_________.

16. True or False. The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements not to exceed 10 hours biennially.

17. What is the first layer of the skin?

18. True or False. The color of a person’s hair is determined by the amount and distribution of melanin in the cortex of each hair.

19. True or False. pH is the measure of how acidic or alkaline an aqueous solution.

20. What are the two important laws pertaining to cosmetics?

21. True or False. “Misbranding” refers to violations involving improperly labeled or deceptively packaged products.

22. True or False. Cosmetic products labeled with organic claims must comply with both USDA regulations for the organic claim and FDA regulations for labeling and safety requirements for cosmetics.

23. Which of the following products may contain formaldehyde?

24. True or False. For any product used, read the label and Safety Data Sheet to know what is in the product and its health effects.

25. True or False. Consumers and salon professionals are urged to report adverse experiences of cosmetic products such to the FDA.