Hair Chemistry: Foundations Chapter 4: The Healthy Professional

Healthy professionals should do all of the following, EXCEPT __________.
a. maintain a strong, healthy body so as to directly impact the health of their practice
b. avoid taking a sick day at all costs and whenever possible
c. avoid work-related injuries through care and ergonomics
d. intake proper daily nutrients needed by the body to benefit both themselves and their clients

Beauty and wellness professionals who are working while pregnant should be aware of the unique challenges presented by their pregnancies __________.
a. for reasons other than safety
b. to ensure their clients’ safety
c. to ensure their own safety
d. to ensure the safety of themselves and their clients

All beauty and wellness professionals should know that to take a sick day when they feel ill is an important responsibility regarding __________.
a. their coworkers and their clients
b. their clients
c. their coworkers
d. themselves

Which of the following are ALL bodily functions, including the building of tissues, directly related to?
a. Exercise
b. Nutrition
c. Work
d. Attitude

Which of the following is defined by the process involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them?
a. Dieting
b. Nutrition
c. Work
d. Exercise

__________ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and replacing cells.
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Minerals
d. Fats

__________ make(s) up 50 to 70 percent of the body’s weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and the body.
a. Minerals
b. Fat
c. Protein
d. Water

The USDA lists five basic food groups in the MyPlate program; __________ is NOT one of them.
a. fruits
b. protein foods
c. water
d. grains

The USDA considers _________ a protein food in their MyPlate program.
a. milk
b. wheat bread
c. bananas
d. eggs

To assist people with achieving a balanced diet, the USDA and the United States Department of Health and Human Services establishes guidelines. Among these guidelines is to __________.
a. select a diet that is low in saturated fat
b. select a diet that is high in sodium
c. select a diet that is low in grain products
d. select a diet that is high in sugars

All EXCEPT which of the following vitamins has significant effects on the skin?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin B

__________ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body.
a. Vitamins
b. Proteins
c. Carbohydrates
d. Fats

At any given time, approximately __________ of Americans are dehydrated.
a. 75 percent
b. 5 percent
c. 25 percent
d. 50 percent

__________ is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue.
a. Lack of water
b. Lack of vitamins
c. Lack of protein
d. Lack of minerals

Which of the following makes the amount of water needed by individuals vary so much?
a. The individual’s body weight
b. The season
c. The time of day
d. The individual’s age

The human body requires approximately __________ of fluid each day.
a. 2 pints
b. 2 cups
c. 2 gallons
d. 2 liters

According to the formula in the text, a 192 lb. person needs how many 8 oz. glasses of water per day for maximum physical health?
a. Eight
b. Six
c. Ten
d. Twelve

Which of the following is TRUE of daily water intake?
a. As with other healthy habits, moderation is the best choice.
b. Water consumption should be kept to a minimum.
c. You can never drink too much water.
d. Food intake provides a trivial amount of daily water.

If an average size adult engages in intense aerobic and sporting activities every day, what should this person also do?
a. Subtract ten glasses of water from their daily intake.
b. Add ten extra glasses of water to their daily intake.
c. Subtract two glasses of water from their daily intake.
d. Add two extra glasses of water to their daily intake.

Which of the following is the human body’s way of resisting and destroying pathogens and responding to infections?
a. Safety
b. Immunity
c. Toxicity
d. Tolerance

Immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or __________.
a. toxic
b. acquired
c. unnatural
d. enhanced

If you have received a vaccination for chicken pox, your immunity to chicken pox is said to be __________.
a. acquired
b. enhanced
c. toxic
d. natural

The three most important factors that play a part in the health of the immune system include all EXCEPT which of the following?
a. Not smoking
b. Proper nutrition
c. Adequate sleep
d. Avoid exposure to cold temperatures

Antibiotics __________.
a. only work against bacterial infections
b. are the cure for all diseases
c. should only be used against viruses
d. should be used liberally

If a client tells you that they are on antibiotics or are experiencing skin sensitivity, you should __.
a. patch test any chemicals prior to a service
b. refuse to see them on that day.
c. politely ask them if they'd consider seeing another professional
d. show them sympathy, but otherwise proceed as usual

As a beauty and wellness professional, when you are feeling sick or under the weather it is BEST to __.
a. exaggerate your symptoms to your manager so that they don't fire you
b. use your best judgment to determine whether or not you are healthy enough to work
c. always call out sick, no matter how minor the symptoms are or how strong you can be
d. always report to work, not matter how sick you are and no matter what illness you have

If you are experiencing __, it MIGHT be okay for you to report to work.
a. diarrhea, but no other symptoms
b. a high fever, but no other symptoms
c. minor cold symptoms
d. vomiting and nausea, but have no other symptoms

If you do decide to go to work when you are feeling under the weather or slightly sick, you should NOT __.
a. shake hands with others
b. sneeze into your elbow
c. wash your hands
d. increase your fluid intake

Which of the following is the BEST advice when you are feeling sick or under the weather?
a. Avoid shaking hands with clients.
b. Stay home until you are well.
c. Wear a protective mask.
d. Sneeze into your elbow.

Which of the following are BEST defined as hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system?
a. Allergies
b. Infections
c. Bacteria
d. Viruses

The BEST method of prevention for many of the bone and joint pains associated with being a beauty and wellness professional is __.
a. allergy prevention
b. elbow sneezing
c. proper ergonomics
d. adequate hydration

If you are one who works long hours standing in one place, it is probably BEST to avoid __.
a. proper ergonomics
b. flip-flops or sandals
c. maintaining a healthy lifestyle
d. compression hose or stockings

Which of the following is NOT part of maintaining a more stress-free standing posture?
a. Shorten your neck.
b. Hold your shoulders level and relaxed.
c. Stand with your spine straight.
d. Hold your chin parallel to the floor.

Which of the following is the BEST way to help yourself sit in a balanced position?
a. Rest the weight of your torso on the end of your spine.
b. Keep your knees locked and straight.
c. Keep your hips tilted either forward or backward.
d. Keep the seat of the chair even with your knees.

As a beauty and wellness professional, you are likely to be susceptible to problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet and legs. Why is this so?
a. Because, as a beauty and wellness professional, your clientele changes regularly.
b. Because, as a beauty and wellness professional, you will often have to lift heavy and awkward objects.
c. Because, as a beauty and wellness professional, you have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements
d. Because, as a beauty and wellness professional, you are exposed to dangerous chemicals

The BEST defense against physical problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and legs is __.
a. prevention
b. physical therapy
c. sick time away from work
d. day surgery

One of the safe lifting guidelines mentioned in the chapter is to __.
a. lift with the back, not the legs
b. keep lifted objects a safe distance away from your body
c. keep feet about shoulder width apart
d. inhale when lifting

If a client tells you they are pregnant, you should __.
a. ask the client not to return for any treatment until after delivering the baby
b. request a doctor's note of permission in order to continue services
c. only continue their treatments at home until delivering the baby
d. review the chemicals being used in the services and allow them to read all labels

When you or your client are pregnant, you should __.
a. only sit at treatment tables that are adjacent to one being disinfected
b. avoid frequently washing your hands
c. wear gloves during any chemical process, including cleaning
d. spray products with the container help high about the waistline