ch 14 - the treatment room Flashcards
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
soap and warm water
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
set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used
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
after each use
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
explain to the client where to put belongings and how to put on the wrap
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
to prevent contamination and protect your skin from strong chemicals
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
they will not fall off the eyes as easily as round pads
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
at the end
how many facial treatments can you perform with four to size cleansing pads
a. one
b. three
c. five
d. seven
one
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
when prepackaged esthetic wipes or sponges are unavailable
what should happen before the client leaves your treatment area
a. payment
b. rebooking
c. retail purchases
d. product recommendations
product recommendations
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
at the beginning
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
disinfect the hamper after removing all dirty laundry
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
write up a service ticket
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
they are single-use items
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
esthetician’s chair
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
biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp
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
room or area used for mixing products and strong supplies
what are implements
a. tools used by technicians
b. ingrown hairs
c. contraindications
d. garnements worn by clients
tools used by technicians
what does the “S” stand for in the acronym LOHAS
a. superiority
b. seniority
c. sustainability
d. susceptibility
sustainability
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
meet the needs of the present without compromising the future
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
functioning efficiently and providing good service
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
client safety and compliance with laws
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
you project a calm, confident image
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
at the beginning
