Chapter 4- The healthy professional

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Darren is feeling a bit under the weather, but after consulting his doctor, wants to report to work. In order to make sure his manager is okay with him working, he calls and describes his symptoms. After hearing what Darren is experiencing, Igor tells him it is okay to report to work as long as he is careful around the clients. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY what Darren told his manager?

"I have a cold."

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

10

Donald weighs 240 pounds. How many 8-ounce glasses of water should Donald drink every day?

15

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

2 liters

Approximately what percentage of Americans are chronically dehydrated?

75 percent

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.

__________ are hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system.

Allergies

Which of the following is TRUE of daily water intake?

As with other healthy habits, moderation is the best choice.

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

Because they have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements.

Nadine, a business owner and manager, has been reassured by her employee Stanley that he is immune to the virus spreading through the town. "I have an acquired immunity to it," Stanley insists. If this is true, which of the following BEST describes Stanley's immunity?

It came from a vaccination

Javier came to work with a slight cold. However, he is taking all precautions necessary to keep his coworkers and clients from getting sick. Which of the following have you MOST LIKELY witnessed to come to this conclusion?

Javier thoroughly washes his hands between each client.

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

Keep feet about shoulder-width apart?

Michelle, a 10-year beauty pro, gets sick much less frequently than many of her coworkers and clients. Michelle contends that the reason she stays so healthy is her "super-duper immune system." If, in fact, her immune system is more helpful to her than those of her coworkers and clients, which of the following is LEAST LIKELY the reason?

Michelle exercises more than most of her coworkers and clients do.

_________ refers to the process involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and using them.

Nutrition

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

Patch test any chemicals prior to a service.

During a recent appointment, one of Paulina's frequent clients, Francis, began to talk about concerns related to nutrition and his skin. Before long, Francis's questions about nutrition became very detailed. Which of the following would be the best course of action for Paulina to take in responding to Francis?

Paulina should tell Francis to seek the advice of a physician or nutritionist.

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

Remove it immediately with warm water and tweezers.

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

Review with them the chemicals being used in their services and allow them to read all the labels.

Which of the following is among the guidelines established by the USDA and the U.S Department of Health and Human Services?

Select a diet low in saturated fat.

Geraldine's coworkers are constantly telling her that many of the neck and back pains she experiences are a result of her poor posture while she works on a client. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY true of Geraldine's standing posture?

She holds her head down and her chin perpendicular to the floor.

Although Theresa does not realize it, she has a natural immunity to the illness affecting so many of her colleagues and clients. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the reason Theresa is not getting sick?

She inherited a resilience to the illness.

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

Shorten your neck.

If Camille, owner/manager of a busy beauty business, wants to keep her body healthy, which of the following is her BEST chance at doing so?

Take antibiotics responsibly and only as prescribed.

Which of the following is NOT true for healthy professionals?

Taking a sick day should be avoided at all costs whenever possible.

Which of the following is TRUE of antibiotics?

They are widely overused today.

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

Vitamin B

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

You have only minor cold symptoms.

Marjorie, a dedicated beauty professional, has been suffering from hypersensitivity disorders of her immune system. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the cause of Marjorie's condition?

allergens

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

aquired

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

aquired

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

eggs

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

exercise

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

flip-flops or sandals

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

immunity

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

keep the seat of the chair even with your knees

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

lack of water

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

nutrition

Samuel has owned and worked at his own business for more than 20 years. All of his long days of work have taken their toll, however, and Samuel suffers from frequent foot, back, and joint pain. Which of the following would be MOST beneficial to Samuel in alleviating his pain?

practicing proper ergonomics

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

prevention

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

proper egronomics

Said has been working as a beauty pro for nearly 10 years. In many of his daily work duties, Said has to lift heavy objects. Recently, he has noticed greater difficulty with this lifting because of his noticeable muscle loss. If Said is going to try to regain some of the muscle he has lost, which of the following should he increase his daily intake of?

proteins

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

proteins

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?

shaking hands with others

With mild cold symptoms, Harriet decides she is well enough to report to work. While she is there among coworkers and clients, which of the following should she AVOID doing?

shaking hands with others

Fabio's cold, though mild, has him sneezing excessively. While he works with clients during his day, every time he sneezes, Fabio should, if at all possible, ______.

sneeze into his elbow

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

stay home until you are well

Gail has been too busy to drink water today and is beginning to feel the very first sign of dehydration. Which of the following is Gail MOST LIKELY beginning to feel?

thirsty

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

to ensure your safety and that of your clients

Jaqueline is opening her own business. Her business partner is confident that Jaqueline has a thorough understanding of what it takes to be a healthy professional because he knows she ________.

understands proper nutrients help the body to maintain optimum energy levels

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

use your best judgement to determine whether you are healthy enough to work

The amount of water needed by an individual ___________.

varies depending on body weight

Manager Ingrid has suggested that her team take in plenty of the most essential nutrient for their bodies throughout each day at work. Which of the following does Ingrid want her team to consume plenty of?

water

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

water

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

water

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

wear gloves during any chemical process, including cleaning

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

your coworkers and your clients


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