ch 16 - facial massage Flashcards by tricia y

what action should you NOT use on the center do the neck

a. pressing down
b. stroking gently
c. applying lotion
d. touch

pressing down

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what part of the body should you avoid tapping because tapping in that area will feel unpleasant to the client

a. forehead
b. cheeks
c. neck
d. jawbone

jawbone

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what is feathering

a. use of feathers for soft touching during a massage
b. use of quick, bird-like movements during a massage
c. term for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage
d. practice of resting a client on a feather pillow during a massage

term for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage

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what is true about the décolleté

a. that is where you end your massage procedure
b. this area of the body should be avoided during massage
c. this is the single most important area during a massage
d. that is where you begin your massage procedure

that is where you begin your massage procedure

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how many milliliter of product should you use on the facial area

a. five
b. 10
c. 15
d. 25

five

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what is acupuncture

a. use of needles to stimulate parts of the body
b. oriental technique of applying pressure to specific body points
c. use of measuring tools to ensure precise massage movements
d. use of a blood-pressure gauge during massage to monitor health

oriental technique of applying pressure to specific body points

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what is chucking

a. application of pressure to specific points of the body
b. light, continuous stroking movement applied with fingers
c. deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin
d. grasping flesh on one hand while the other had holds the limb

grasping flesh on one hand while the other had holds the limb

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why is the Dr. Jacquet movement beneficial to oily skin

a. it presses sebum deeper into the follicles, away from the surface
b. it helps more sebum out of the follicles and up to the skin’s surface
c. the friction of the movement normalizes the skin’s pH
d. it causes the body to stop producing sebum

it helps more sebum out of the follicles and up to the skin’s surface

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what is effleurage

a. use of needles on pressure points
b. movement involving grasping flesh firmly with one hand
c. light, continuous stroking movement
d. deep rubbing movement

light, continuous stroking movement

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what is friction

a. light, continuous stroking movement
b. deep rubbing movement
c. movement involving grasping flesh firmly with one hand
d. use of needles on pressure points

deep rubbing movement

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what is NOT a variation of friction

a. chucking
b. rolling
c. wringing
d. effleurage

effleurage

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what is fulling

a. form of petrissage
b. form of effleurage
c. variation of acupressure
d. variation of shiatsu

form of petrissage

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what is hacking

a. deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin
b. light, continuous stroking movement applied with fingers
c. movement involving grasping flesh firmly with one hand
d. chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands

chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands

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what is a characteristic of manual lymph drainage

a. aggressive, irregular pressure
b. gentle, rhythmic pressure
c. strong chopping motions
d. hard kneading movements

gentle, rhythmic pressure

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what is the term for the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by using movements to increase metabolism and circulation, among other effects

a. massage
b. acupuncture
c. physical therapy
d. reconditioning

massage

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what improves overall metabolism and activates sluggish skin

a. caffeine
b. massage
c. sun exposure
d. sugar

massage

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what should be performed for approximately 10 to 15 minutes during a facial

a. extractions
b. facial massage
c. streaming
d. manucure/pedicure

facial massage

what must estheticians be in order to perform deep tissue work

a. licensed message therapists (LMTs)
b. emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
c. licensed medical technicians (LMTs)
d. emergency massage technicians (EMTs)

licensed message therapists (LMTs)

where should massage movements begin

a. insertion
b. origin
c. joint
d. any point along the muscle

insertion

what do inflamed acne, open lesions, and sunburn have in common

a. clients with these conditions are badly in need of massage
b. massage is contraindicated for clients with these conditions
c. clients with these conditions should only receive gentle massage
d. clients with these conditions should only receive vigorous massage

massage is contraindicated for clients with these conditions

when should you avoid vigorous massage

a. when you are too tired to perform vigorous massage
b. when you don’t feel a client deserves vigorous massage
c. when a client has arthritis or other pain
d. when a client has oily skin

when a client has arthritis or other pain

when should you advise a client with reservations about facial massage to speak with a physician

a. after the first massage session
b. before performing massage
c. after a month of regular massage
d. after a year of regular massage

before performing massage

what type of movements are used in petrissage

a. kneading
b. chopping
c. poking
d. tapping

kneading

where do you apply pressure when performing reflexology

a. hands
b. shoulders
c. legs
d. feet

feet

what is rolling a. pressing and twisting tissues using a back-and-forth movement b. pressing but not twisting tissues c. twisting but not pressing tissues d. pressing and twisting tissues using a special tool similar to a rolling pin

pressing and twisting tissues using a back-and-forth movement

what is NOT a type of movement characteristic of tapotement a. tapping b. slapping c. kneading d. hacking

kneading

what is a form of acupressure a. effleurage b. petrissage c. Dr. Jacquet movements d. shiatsu

shiatsu

what part of the esthetician’s body must be kept flexible during slapping to ensure that the palms come into proper contact with the body a. wrists b. elbows c. shoulders d. hips

wrists

what type of movements are used in vibration a. rapid striking b. rapid shaking c. slow striking d. slow shaking

rapid shaking

when do the body’s reflex receptors increase blood and lymph flow, resulting in a state of relaxation a. when touch is sensed by the body b. when heat is sensed by the body c. when cold is sensed by the body d. when moisture is sensed by the body

when touch is sensed by the body

what does the central nervous system trigger when affected by massage a. rapid heartbeat b. “fight-or-flight” reaction c. stress d. relaxation

relaxation

to whom should you refer a client who wants a full body massage a. physical therapist b. nurse practitioner c. licensed massage therapist d. chiropractor

licensed massage therapist

what information can be found by referring to licensing regulations a. product ingredients b. pricing scales c. scope of practice d. customer demographics

scope of practice

what should you do during effleurage in order to avoid scratching the client a. avoid using lotions that might make the work surface slippery b. avoid using the ends of your fingertips c. avoid working in a warmth that might induce client perspiration d. wear thick gloves to ensure your skin doesn’t touch the client’s skin

avoid using the ends of your fingertips

what is true of tapotement a. it is the most significant form of massage b. it is the least stimulating form of massage c. it is not a stimulating form of massage d. only licensed massage technicians can perform tapotement

it is the most significant form of massage

how long should vibration be used in any one spot of the body a. no more than a few seconds b. no more than a minute c. it is not a stimulating form of massage d. only licensed massage technicians can perform tapotement

no more than a few seconds

what is true of the left and right sides of the areas being massaged a. left side should receive more vigorous massage b. right side should receive more vigorous massage c. both sides of the body should be massaged simultaneously d. movements should be duplicated on both the right and left sides

movements should be duplicated on both the right and left sides

what everyday movement is somewhat similar to the Dr. Jacquet movement a. squeezing the peel of an orange to make juice spray out b. plucking seeds from a watermelon c. peeling an apple d. cracking open a walnut

squeezing the peel of an orange to make juice spray out

why should the Dr. jacquet movement be avoided on areas of the skin that are infected or irritated a. client will experience piercing pain in those areas b. client will experience sudden bleeding in those areas c. too much pressure will rupture follicle walls d. will cause an infection or irritation or rapidly spread all over the body

too much pressure will rupture follicle walls

what type of movements are appropriate when massaging the area of beard growth on male clients a. downward b. upward c. sideways d. diagonal

downward