ch 14 - the treatment room Flashcards

1
Q

what should you wash your hands with before touching clean supplies

a. soap and warm water
b. chemical disinfectant
c. autoclave steam
d. harsh exfoliant

A

soap and warm water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what should you do with single-use items as you prepare for a treatment

a. place them on a countertop in descending size order
b. set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used
c. place them on a countertop in ascending size order
d. set them on a clean towel in order of importance

A

set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

when should you clean and disinfect the nail brush you keep in your room to scrub your nails and hands

a. after each use
b. twice each day
c. whenever you take a break
d. only at the end of each day

A

after each use

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what should you do to accommodate the fact that some clients have never received facial or waxing treatments before

a. remain silent while clients figure out for themselves how to do things
b. ask the receptionist to educate clients before treatments
c. prepare a brochure explaining what you expect from each client
d. explain to the client where to put belongings and how to put on the wrap

A

explain to the client where to put belongings and how to put on the wrap

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

why should you wear gloves for all decontamination procedures

a. only to prevent contamination
b. only to protect your skin from strong chemicals
c. to prevent contamination and protect your skin from strong chemicals
d. it is not necessary to wear gloves for all decontamination procedures

A

to prevent contamination and protect your skin from strong chemicals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what is true of butterfly pads

a. they are superior to round pads in all respects
b. they will not fall off the eyes as easily as round pads
c. butterfly pads are only useful for clients with sensitive skin
d. butterfly pads are only useful for clients with couperose skin

A

they will not fall off the eyes as easily as round pads

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

when I’m the procedure for making cleansing pads do you squeeze out excess water

a. at the beginning
b. at the end
c. in the middle
d. anytime you wish

A

at the end

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

how many facial treatments can you perform with four to size cleansing pads

a. one
b. three
c. five
d. seven

A

one

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

when should you consider using a roll of cotton to make cleansing pads

a. when you are too tired to make a trip to the supply room
b. when your client has oily skin
c. when prepackaged esthetic wipes or sponges are unavailable
d. when your client has dry skin

A

when prepackaged esthetic wipes or sponges are unavailable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what should happen before the client leaves your treatment area

a. payment
b. rebooking
c. retail purchases
d. product recommendations

A

product recommendations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

when in your end-of-day procedure should you put on a fresh pair of gloves

a. at the beginning
b. at the end
c. whenever you realize you’re about to touch something dirty
d. whenever you realize you’re about to touch something wet

A

at the beginning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what can you do to prevent mildew from growing in the laundry hamper

a. leave the hamper open so fresh air circulates
b. take wet laundry out of the hamper once each day
c. disinfect the hamper after removing all dirty laundry
d. spray the hamper with disinfectant whenever it gets full

A

disinfect the hamper after removing all dirty laundry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what should you do once you’ve escorted the client to the reception desk

a. hold out your hand for a tip
b. write up a service ticket
c. watch the client make payment
d. ensure the client buys retail products

A

write up a service ticket

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what do paper towels, tissues for blotting the face, and vinyl gloves have in common

a. they are multi-use items
b. they are single-use items
c. they are disinfecting products
d. they are cleansing products

A

they are single-use items

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what piece of salon furniture is also known as an operator’s stool

a. receptionist’s chair
b. esthetician’s chair
c. manager’s chair
d. client’s chair

A

esthetician’s chair

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

what is a sharps container

a. disinfectant-filled jar in which fresh hair shears are stored
b. plastic case in which unused injectables are stored
c. biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp
d. special wastebasket for breakable items such as glass

A

biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp

17
Q

what is a dispensary

a. drawer at the reception desk for storing retail products
b. printing machine at your station that produces service tickets
c. room or area used for mixing products and strong supplies
d. another name for the pharmacy closet to your salon

A

room or area used for mixing products and strong supplies

18
Q

what are implements

a. tools used by technicians
b. ingrown hairs
c. contraindications
d. garnements worn by clients

A

tools used by technicians

19
Q

what does the “S” stand for in the acronym LOHAS

a. superiority
b. seniority
c. sustainability
d. susceptibility

A

sustainability

20
Q

what does “sustainability” mean

a. acquiring enough goods to provide services for one year
b. meet the needs of the present without compromising the future
c. building a client base that ensures an annual increase of profits
d. compromising the future to ensure that present needs are met

A

meet the needs of the present without compromising the future

21
Q

what is facilitated by planning and preparing a well-stocked and organized treatment room

a. only functioning efficiently
b. only providing good service
c. perfect treatment results
d. functioning efficiently and providing good service

A

functioning efficiently and providing good service

22
Q

why is it important for estheticians/students to maintain clean treatment rooms

a. only client safety
b. only compliance with laws
c. client safety and compliance with laws
d. cleaning treatment rooms is not the job of estheticians/students

A

client safety and compliance with laws

23
Q

what is a benefit of being prepared

a. you never encounter surprises
b. you never have problems at work
c. you project a calm, confident image
d. you do everything well

A

you project a calm, confident image

24
Q

when in the process of performing services do you plan and prepare the treatment room

a. at the beginning
b. at the end
c. once the client arrives
d. once the treatment is underway

A

at the beginning

25
Q

what are criteria for determining that a treatment table is large enough

a. large enough to accommodate clients, suitable for body waxing
b. any size that fits into the treatment room is acceptable
c. the only criteria is being large enough to accommodate clients
d. the only criteria is being suitable for body waxing

A

large enough to accommodate clients, suitable for body waxing

26
Q

what is the function of a magnifying lamp or light

a. directing LED beams
b. analyzing the skin and performing detail work such as tweezing
c. heating up product for deeper penetration into the dermis
d. blocking LED beams

A

analyzing the skin and performing detail work such as tweezing

27
Q

what can you do to accommodate walk-ins or unexpected requests

a. keep massage oil on your hands
b. keep water running all day
c. keep wax heaters on all day
d. avoid taking breaks or lunches

A

keep wax heaters on all day

28
Q

what is NOT a salon area in which supplies are regularly kept

a. work station
b. treatment room
c. reception desk
d. dispensary

A

reception desk

29
Q

what should you use to disperse product from jars

a. fingers
b. scissors
c. tongs
d. spatulas

A

spatulas

30
Q

what should you have among your facial supplies in order to provide neck support for the client

a. wood block the size of a brick
b. pillow or rolled hand towel
c. medical neck brace
d. thick turtleneck sweater

A

pillow or rolled hand towel

31
Q

what should you NEVER put beneath the bed linens

a. plastic sheeting
b. Paper for hygienic protection
c. electric blankets
d. clients

A

electric blankets

32
Q

how long, approximately, is required for pre-hearing of towel warmers and steamers

a. five minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 60 minutes

A

15 minutes

33
Q

when should you check the water level on the steamer

a. before preheating and regularly thereafter
b. only before preheating
c. only regularly throughout the day
d. checking the water level is unnecessary

A

before preheating and regularly thereafter

34
Q

what is true of distilled water

a. it should never be used in steamers
b. it is the only type of water that should be used in steamers
c. it is no better for steamers than any other type of water
d. it should only be used in steamers if tap water is unavailable

A

it is the only type of water that should be used in steamers

35
Q

why should you place a blanket over the clean linens that you place on the treatment table

a. only in order to keep the client warm
b. in order to keep the client warm and comfortable
c. only in order to keep the client comfortable
d. in order to cut down how often linens must be cleaned

A

in order to keep the client warm and comfortable