The Healthy Professional

Which of the following is NOT true for healthy professionals?

Maintaining a strong, healthy body directly affects the health of one's practice.
Intake of proper daily nutrients needed by the body is beneficial for practitioners and their clients.
Taking a sick day should be avoided at all costs whenever possible.
Avoiding work-related injuries should be done through care and ergonomics.

Why should you be aware of the unique challenges presented by pregnancy in the salon, spa, or barbershop?

to ensure your safety
to ensure your clients' safety
to ensure your safety and that of your clients
for reasons other than safety

Knowing when to take a sick day when you feel ill is an important responsibility regarding ______.

your coworkers
your clients
yourself
your coworkers and your clients

All bodily functions, including building tissues, are directly related to ______.

work
nutrition
attitude
exercise

______ refers to the processes involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and using them.

Nutrition
Exercise
Work
Dieting

Which of the following are MOST important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and
replacement?

carbohydrates
minerals
proteins
fats

Which of the following makes up 50 to 70 percent of the body’s weight and is necessary for virtually every
function of the cells and body?

water
mineral
protein
fat

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic food groups as listed by the USDA in the MyPlate
program?

grains
fruits
protein foods
water

Which of the following is considered a protein food by the USDA in the MyPlate program?

milk
bananas
eggs
wheat bread

Which of the following is among the guidelines established by the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services to assist people with achieving a balanced diet?

Select a diet high in sugars.
Select a diet high in sodium.
Select a diet low in saturated fat.
Select a diet low in grain products.

Which of the following vitamins does NOT have particularly significant effects on the skin?

vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin D

Approximately what percentage of Americans are chronically dehydrated?

10 percent
25 percent
50 percent
75 percent

Which of the following is the number one cause of daytime fatigue?

lack of protein
lack of minerals
lack of vitamins
lack of water

The amount of water needed by an individual ______.

is the same for all individuals
varies by season
varies depending on body weight
varies depending on age

Approximately how much fluid does the human body require each day?

2 cups
2 pints
2 liters
2 gallons

According to the formula in the text, how many cups of water per day does a 160-pound person need for
maximum physical health?

6
8
10
12

Which of the following is TRUE of daily water intake?

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

The average-sized adult should do which of the following if engaging in intense physical activity each day?

Add 2 extra glasses of water to their daily intake.
Add 10 extra glasses of water to their daily intake.
Subtract 2 glasses of water from their daily intake.
Subtract 10 glasses of water from their daily intake

Because of ______, the human body is able to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection.

tolerance
immunity
safety
toxicity

Immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or ______.

acquired
unnatural
toxic
enhanced

If you have received a vaccination for the flu, your immunity to that flu is said to be ______.

acquired
natural
toxic
enhanced

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most important factors that play a part in the health of the
immune system?

proper nutrition
adequate sleep
not smoking
exercise

Which of the following is TRUE of antibiotics?

They are the cure for all diseases.
They are widely overused today.
They should be used liberally.
They should be used only against viruses.

Which of the following should you do if a client tells you that they are on antibiotics or are experiencing skin
sensitivity?

Refuse to see them on that day.
Politely ask them if they'd consider seeing another professional.
Patch test any chemicals prior to a service.
Show them sympathy, but otherwise proceed as usual.

As an employee of a salon, spa, or barbershop, when you are feeling sick or under the weather, you must
______.

always call out sick, no matter how minor the symptoms are or how strong you can be
always report to work, no matter how sick you are and no matter what illness you have
exaggerate your symptoms to your manager so that they don't fire you
use your best judgment to determine whether you are healthy enough to work

In which of the following situations MIGHT it be okay for you to report to work?

You have a high fever but no other symptoms.
You have diarrhea but no other symptoms.
You are vomiting but have no other symptoms.
You have only minor cold symptoms.

If you do decide to go to work when you are feeling under the weather or slightly sick, which of the
following should you AVOID doing?

washing your hands
shaking hands with others
sneezing into your elbow
increasing your fluid intake

The BEST advice when you are feeling sick or under the weather is to ______.

sneeze into your elbow
wear a protective mask
avoid shaking hands with clients
stay home until you are well

______ are hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system.

Allergies
Infections
Viruses
Bacteria

Which of the following is the BEST prevention for many of the bone and joint pains associated with being a
beauty professional?

adequate hydration
allergy prevention
proper ergonomics
elbow sneezing

Which of the following is NOT recommended for those who work long hours standing in one place?

flip-flops or sandals
compression hose or stockings
maintaining a healthy weight
proper ergonomics

Why is it important for beauty professionals to maintain a healthy weight?

A thin professional will attract more new clients.
The lower extremity joints were not designed to hold extra weight.
Overweight professionals are susceptible to dehydration.
Overweight professionals will fall victim to improper ergonomics.

What should a beauty professional do if they experience a hair splinter?

Nothing, as this is just a minor nuisance.
Wait until the end of the day to remove it.
Wait until there is time between clients to remove it.
Remove it immediately with warm water and tweezers.

Which of the following is NOT part of maintaining a more stress-free standing posture?

Stand with your spine straight.
Hold your chin parallel to the floor.
Shorten your neck.
Hold your shoulders level and relaxed.

To help you sit in a balanced position, you should ______.

keep your hips tilted either forward or backward
keep your knees locked and straight
keep the seat of the chair even with your knees
distribute your body weight evenly on both hips

Why are beauty professionals susceptible to problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and
legs?

Because they are exposed to dangerous chemicals.
Because their clientele changes regularly.
Because they have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements.
Because they often lift heavy and awkward objects.

What is the best defense against physical problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and legs?

prevention
physical therapy
day surgery
sick time away from work

Which of the following is one of the safe lifting guidelines mentioned in the text?

Keep feet about shoulder-width apart.
Inhale when lifting.
Keep lifted objects a safe distance away from your body.
Lift with the back, not the legs.

Which of the following should you do when your client tells you they are pregnant?

Ask them not to return for any treatment until after they deliver the baby.
Tell them that you can only continue their treatments at home until they deliver the baby.
Review with them the chemicals being used in their services and allow them to read all labels.
Tell them they must produce a doctor’s note of permission in order to continue services.

When you or your client is pregnant, you should ______.

wear gloves during any chemical process, including cleaning
avoid frequently washing your hands
spray products with the container held high above the waistline
only sit at pedicure bowls adjacent to one being disinfected

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