Big Test Flashcards
Body tissues come from the basic building blocks known as
Proteins
Photo estrogens are created by the chemical processes of
Plants
The white blood cell that digests and kills bacteria and parasites with an enzyme is called a
Leukocyte
What term encompasses the protective layer that is comprised of cells mechanisms and nerve endings?
Epidermis
Virus infected cells foreign cells and cancer cells are all combated by
T cells
What is an Apocrine Gland?
A coiled structure attached to hair follicles in the under arm and general area that secretes sweat.
What does the term subcutaneous layer refer to?
A protective cushion and energy storage for the body
What is the water loss caused by evaporation on the skin surface?
Trans epidermal water loss
What is Telangiectasia?
A condition in which capillaries have been damaged and are now larger blood vessels.
The most sensory nerve fibers in the skin are located in
The fingertips
Abel is shivering with cold and goose bumps appear on his arms. This is an example of what part of the body working?
Arrector pili muscles
What condition, related to circulation, causes the skin under the nails to turn purpleish or blue?
Cyanosis
Sarah is feeling hot and her forehead is sweaty which is a result of her
Eccrine Glands
What is true of collagen and elastin production overtime?
Collagen and elastin levels both decrease
What is true of psoriasis?
It is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.
What does hyperkeratosis refer to
The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
What is Miliaria Rubra?
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
What characterizes primary lesions?
Flat non-palpable changes in skin color
Black or dark patches on the skin that are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised, characterizes the condition known as
Malignant melanoma
Grade II acne is characterized by
Many closed comedones more open comedones and occasionally papules and pustules
A small elevation on the skin that contains fluid but may develop into a pustule is a
Papule
What is true of Seborrhea?
It is an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland
The largest external cause of pigmentation disorders is
Sun exposure
A small, flat colored spots on the skin is known as
A Macule
A Malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as
A Nevus
The fungal condition that inhibits melanin production is called
Tinea Versicolor
Disorders of the skin are
Difficult to categorize
An Esthetician might be able to help a client to treat symptoms connected with
Rosacea
What is a medical condition that would prevent treatment by an Esthetician?
Active herpes lesions
Preventing the spread of infection is
Easy when you know the proper procedures to follow
When an individuals immune system prevents transmission, it
Prevents illness
Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?
Direct transmission requires contact with another person whereas indirect transmission does not
Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
Pus
The first step in infection control is
Cleaning
When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is
Greatly reduced
The second step of infection control is
Disinfecting
Which of the following is true of the process of disinfection?
It eliminates most micro organisms
How long does it usually take for Quat solutions to disinfect implements?
10 minutes
Which of the following is true of phenolic disinfectants?
They are known carcinogens
When handling disinfectants NEVER
Place them in unmarked containers
Guidelines that employees and employers agreed to with the assumption that any human blood or bodily fluids are potentially infectious published by the CDC is called
Standard Precautions
Often clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection. These clients are considered
Asymptomatic
Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves it in before putting on a new pair?
Wash hands
Which of the following is not true of exit in salons, spas, and barbershops
They should be randomly located at the owners discretion
Considered an expert in this field, Wilma has worked for the last 22 years at the federal agency that registers all types of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and used by salons spas and barbershops nationwide. For which of the following federal agencies does Wilma work?
The US Environmental Protection Agency
Franco has recently committed a major offense against her license. If she does in fact have her license revoked, who among the following is MOST LIKELY to revoke it?
The state agency
Jasmine’s manager has pointed out there might be mold forming in one of the bathrooms. He has requested that Jasmine mix a solution that will destroy the mold. Which of the following will be MOST effective in doing so?
A fungicidal
Omar has asked his client to please sit and wait while he tends to one of his tools. He didn’t want to alarm the client, but he noticed that there was a small amount of blood on the tool from a cut on his finger. Which of the following is TRUE of Omar‘s implement?
It is contaminated
Walter is your coworker, and is a bit confused as to what type and level of infection control he must employ in cleaning tools, as he has been asked to do by your manager Carlos. Walter tells you, “I have no idea what to do. Carlos told me to clean these tools and make sure I use the highest level of infection control so that I completely destroy EVERYTHING.”
As Walter’s coworker, what level of infection control should you recommend that he use, and why?
Walter should sterilize the tools because it will destroy all microbial life
What is the primary source of skin disorders?
Both internal and external factors
Whiteheads are a condition also known as
Closed comedones
A T-zone is
The center area of the face corresponding to the T shape
What is true of actinic keratoses?
It can be pre-cancerous
What scale is used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate sun exposure?
The Fitzpatrick scale
Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin type burns MOST readily?
Type 1
What is true of an Esthetician’s analysis of skin?
It should make the Esthetician aware of services that might harm the client.
Skin type is first determined by observing
The T-zone
Differences in the T-zone from other areas of the face are characteristic of what kind of skin type?
Combination
The two skin types which have similar levels of hydration are
Oily and Combination
What is a characteristic of Telangiectasia?
Broken capillaries
When treating Fitzpatrick skin type five and six,
It is difficult to determine adverse reactions
What is the main extrinsic cause of aging?
Sun damage
One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is
Drinking plenty of water
A client may not choose to reveal what on an intake form?
Their age
What form releases the Esthetician from liability resulting from treatment?
Consent form
The medical history of a client is noted on the
Intake form
All of the following are other names for the intake form EXCEPT
Service record card
When performing a skin analysis, a clients normal state of dryness might not be visible
After cleansing
An astringent is
A water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin
What is meant by the term functional ingredient?
An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product formulation
When it comes to products and ingredients, the first responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients is
Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of any products or ingredients
The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the
Diagnosis of disease
An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with
Coldwater and cold compresses
An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyper pigmentation is
Kojic acid
What is not ideal for combination skin?
Ceramides
What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation?,
Aging skin
One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliants is
Rice Bran
What is another term for Roll-off mask?
Gommage
Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with
Massage cream
The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil free is called
Hydrators