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for Natural Henna Arts A Voluntary
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Certification Program for Henna Artists Basic Henna
Certification Exam 1) The henna paste least likely to cause skin irritation is made of: A) Henna and rainwater B) Henna and lemon juice C) Henna, lemon juice and lavender oil D) Pre-made henna paste from India 2) Some people, and some companies, add walnut powder to their henna for a fast, dark stain. Can someone have an allergic reaction to henna with walnut powder added? A) Nobody is allergic to walnuts: they are natural and vegetarian B) Henna will counteract the walnuts and make them safe C) People who are allergic to walnuts may have a serious reaction to walnut powder on their skin D) They will only have an allergic reaction if they eat the paste containing the walnut powder 3) Lemon juice can irritate the skin of a person who: A) Is sensitive to citrus B) A person with very thin, fragile skin C) Is having henna applied to their genitals D) All of the above 4) If a pregnant or nursing woman wants to have henna applied, you should: A) Use only certified organic ingredients B) Ask her to check with her doctor first, and give him a list of what you put in the henna paste C) Work in a dark room lit only by candlelight so she will be relaxed D) Not tell the woman what is in the henna paste, so she doesn’t worry 5) If you put coffee into your henna paste, your client may: A) Have caffeine jitters B) Hallucinate C) Have nearly black henna stains D) Have vivid red henna stains 6) Some people are allergic to henna and have: A) Intense itching B) Wheezing similar to an asthma attack C) Onset of symptoms within 3 hours D) All, or any of the above E) This is a trick question; nobody is allergic to henna 7) If a client has intense itching the day after a henna application, you should: A) Tell them to not scratch it because that will mess up the pattern B) Give them a list of everything that’s in your henna paste and sealer, and advise them to go to their doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen C) Tell them to put ice on the itch D) Refuse to answer their emails; they’re just faking it 8) Can a person have an allergic reaction to stencils? A) Yes, many people are allergic to the adhesives used to keep the stencils tight on the skin B) No, though people break out in a stress reaction to really ugly henna C) Only stencils from the USA cause problems because the US uses petrochemicals D) Stencils from India are safe because they’re made for brides 9) Liquid latex is an effective seal for henna. Liquid latex is: A) A natural product, so it doesn’t hurt anybody B) The best seal for ankles and places that bend C) The best seal for hairy places D) A substance that causes serious allergic reactions in some people 10) Bedouin women traditionally hennaed their infants. Hennaing infants is: A) A safe and sacred tradition B) Potentially life threatening for an infant C) A safe way to welcome a child into the world D) So blessed that nothing can go wrong 11) Henna can cause a life-threatening hyperbilirubinemia in children with a particular genetic problem. This genetic disorder is called: A) G6PD deficiency B) Phenylketonuria C) Tays-Sachs Disease D) Grave’s Disease 12) Unless you are certain a child does not have G6PD deficiency, you should not apply henna unless the child is in robust health and is at least: A) 30 days old B) 1 year old C) 3 years old D) 6 years old 13) If you henna over broken skin, a cut, or a scratch, it will: A) Leave a permanent stain that looks like a blurred freckle B) Make the cut heal faster C) Not make any difference D) Make the cut much worse 14) Henna has been demonstrated in published medical papers to be an effective cure for: A) Ringworm in calves B) Tuberculosis C) Infertility D) Depression 15) What contagious diseases can be passed from client to artist to more clients in an all-day henna gig? A) Gryphoemia B) HIV C) Airborne diseases like colds and flu D) Herpes 16) How can you deter contagious diseases from being passed from clients to the henna artist to more clients? A) Wash or cleanse your hands between clients B) Wipe the work area and tools between clients with rubbing alcohol or other disinfectant C) Both of the above are useful D) Burn incense E) This is a trick question; you can’t catch a contagious disease by just being next to a person. 17) Can a blood-borne infection be passed between a henna artist, their tools, and a client? A) Never B) Yes, blood borne infections may be spread if the artist, tools, or client have contact with open wounds, genital fluids, or saliva C) Yes, if the person looks really dirty D) No, not if the artist wipes the tool on their sleeve between clients Back to the Practice Exam Index
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