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Advanced Esthetics & Infection Control Flashcards

1
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The word spa comes from what language?

A

Latin

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2
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Other words used for the term ‘spa therapy’

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balneotherapy and hydrotherapy

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3
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In which ancient culture did spa treatments begin?

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Greece

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4
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Which roman term means ‘at home baths’

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balnea

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5
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After the fall of Rome, how long would people go between baths?

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years

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6
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After the fall of Rome, what happened to the bath houses?

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they were destroyed

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7
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What medieval procedure did phlebotomy practice?

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bloodletting

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8
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At what time in history did natural mineral springs become popular?

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the 16th century and Renaissance period

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9
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When were physicians incorporated into the spa experience?

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When the french became involved in the spa movement in the 17th century

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10
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When did the resort spa become popular in the U.S.?

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mid-1800’s

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11
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Spas lost their popularity during the great depression. When was it regained?

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After World War II

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12
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Name some common qualifications for estheticians seeking employment in a medical setting

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  • knowledge of research methods and resources
  • understanding methodology behind products & procedures
  • problem solving skills
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13
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What are the most common services offered by permanent makeup artists?

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eyebrows, eyeliner, lipliner

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14
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What type of physicians do estheticians most commonly work with?

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Dermatologist

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15
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What are some common services offered on cruise ships or resorts by estheticians?

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facials, brow shaping, waxing, skin treatments

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16
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Describe the job of a manufacturer representative

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calling on salons, spas, medical offices, and hotels to build clientele and increase product sales

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17
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When working as a department store cosmetic representative what needs to be one of your strongest skills

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makeup application and knowledge

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18
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What are some things cosmetic buyers commonly do

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travel frequently, visit trade shows, keep records of purchases and sales

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19
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What are some common duties of a manager or sales person

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keeping records of sales and inventory
demonstrating products
cashiering

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20
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What profession would require knowledge of the industry, computer skills and strong writing skills?

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beauty columnist

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21
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Who investigates state board complaints?

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State examiner

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22
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Name some characteristics of a good esthetician

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develop your problem solving skills
improve your ability to share information and communicate with others
have good decision making skills

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23
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What is the first step in critical thinking

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Clarify the concern/problem

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24
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What comes after establishing the evidence in the critical thinking model

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define solutions and outcomes

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25
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What SOAP step involves details of what you observed and stating what the client told you?

A

Assessment

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26
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What SOAP step involves identifying the steps to take for the desired outcome for treatment, home care and additional services?

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Procedure

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27
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Example of a soft skill

A

educating clients on how to achieve their goals

28
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What does holistic refer to

A

treating the whole-person

29
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What is very important when providing holistic treatments

A

consider the person’s mood

30
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What is something you can do to manage negative emotions

A

ask yourself what is really going on

31
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What federal agency developed HIPPA

A

Department of health and human services

32
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What are some components of HIPPA

A

notice of privacy practices
confidential communications
access to medical records

33
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Name some esthetics industry organizations

A

International Spa Association (ISPA)
Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists (SDSS)
Day Spa Association

34
Q

OSHA was established to protect whom

A

workers/employees by regulating safe work environments

35
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What are standard precautions

A

treating all tissue and bodily fluids as hazardous and protecting yourself accordingly

36
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Name some information included in an exposure incident report

A

route of exposure
identity of the person who was the source of exposure
circumstances surrounding the event

37
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What other virus must be present with a Hepatitis D infection

A

Hepatitis B

38
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What two viruses have similar symptoms?

A

Hepatitis B and C

39
Q

How long does TB live in the air? and how long does it live on surfaces

A

20 minutes in the air and 6 months on surfaces

40
Q

What are some risks for acquiring MRSA

A

abrasions or open cuts
participating in contact sports
IV drug use
not practicing good hand washing

41
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How can you help prevent the spread of MRSA

A

properly dispose of materials that come on contact with blood or bodily fluids
proper handwashing
good sanitation practices

42
Q

What shape are cocci, spirilla and bacilli

A

round, spiral, rod

43
Q

Give an example of an arhropod

A

lice

44
Q

Name the first link in the chain of infection

A

infectious agent

45
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Where is the most common place that surgical asepsis is practiced

A

operating room

46
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What is the most important means of preventing the spread of infection

A

proper hand washing

47
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What is a symptom of Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity

A

anaphylaxis

48
Q

What are some reasons to remove gross debris from equipment as soon as possible

A

to decrease the number of microorganisms
reduce material that might support microbial growth
minimize damage to the device from residue

49
Q

What is an ideal characteristic of effective cleaning agents

A

free-rinsing

50
Q

Name some things good detergants do

A

decrease surface tension
suspend small particles in cleaning fluid
remove soil and dirt clumps
are not corrosive to implements

51
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in reference to autoclave-when is instrument lubrication performed

A

before sterilizing

52
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do surfaces have to come into direct contact with the disinfectant for it to work

A

yes

53
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Name semi critical items

A

work surface, counter tops, handles

54
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What is the preferred method of disinfection in the esthetic/skin care environment

A

intermediate level disinfection

55
Q

What must packaging be able to do to be appropriate for steam sterilization

A

packaging material must be able to dry properly

56
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What needs to appear on the sterilization package

A

date of sterilization
lot control number
description of the contents

57
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What temperature must be maintained in the sterilizer to kill ALL organisms

A

274 degrees farenheit

58
Q

What relative humidity has to be reached for the steam autoclave to be effective

A

100%

59
Q

name the 3 types of monitoring in the sterilization process

A

mechanical, chemical and biological

60
Q

What is barrier film used for

A

preventing cross contamination

61
Q

define parenteral hazards

A

risks involved with a route of entry through a break in mucous membranes or the skin

62
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What are things you can do to prevent the transmission of disease

A

use disposables
clean and disinfect systematically
dispose of infected material promptly
proper hand washing

63
Q

name things that do not go in sharps containers

A

packaging
gloves
linens
cotton swabs

64
Q

how long should the eyes be flushed if there is an accident of exposure to irritating substances

A

15-20 minutes

65
Q

What are some reasons an OSHA inspector would visit

A

There is immediate danger to employees
a random inspection was assigned associated with risk factors
someone filed a complaint

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