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Ch 23 Flashcards

1
Q

A(n) _____, also known as a facial treatment, is a professional skin treatment that improves the condition and appearance of the skin.

a. facial
b. mask
c. exfoliation
d. wrap

A

a. facial

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Any important observations or contraindications should be recorded _____ in the client’s record card.

a. in ink
b. with a highlighter
c. in bold
d. in colored pen

A

d. in colored pen

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3
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When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid and _____.

a. circular on the lower lid
b. inward on the lower lid
c. outward on the lower lid
d. down on the lower lid

A

b. inward on the lower lid

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4
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What tool provides a magnifying lens surrounded by a circular light, providing a well-lit, enlarged
view of the skin? 
a.  Fluorescent lamp 
b.  Magnifying lamp 
c.  60-watt magnifying bulb 
d.  LED lamp
A

b. Magnifying lamp

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5
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_____ is determined by how oily or dry the skin is.

a. Hair type
b. Skin chemistry
c. Skin type
d. Skin color

A

c. Skin type

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6
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Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by the skin _____.

a. texture
b. scrubbing
c. analysis
d. type

A

d. type

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7
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The term _____ means lack of lipids, and describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores.

a. texture
b. alipidic
c. dehydrated
d. oily

A

b. alipidic

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8
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Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup, also known as blackheads?

a. Comedones
b. Open comedones
c. Closed comedones
d. Acne

A

b. Open comedones

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9
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Which term describes follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell buildup that appear as small bumps just underneath the skin’s surface?

a. Comedones
b. Open comedones
c. Closed comedones
d. Acne

A

c. Closed comedones

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10
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The difference between open and closed comedones is the size of the follicle opening, called the _____.

a. comedo
b. follicle
c. pore
d. ostium

A

d. ostium

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11
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The cosmetologist must receive _____ instruction in order to properly perform extraction of clogged pores and comedones.

a. ongoing
b. hands-on
c. theoretical
d. remedial

A

b. hands-on

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12
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_____ is considered a skin type because the tendency to develop this condition is hereditary.

a. Acne
b. Rosacea
c. Wrinkled
d. Mottled

A

a. Acne

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13
Q

Acne bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, and therefore, are _____.

a. pustules
b. solidified
c. alipidic
d. anaerobic

A

d. anaerobic

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14
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What term describes dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance?

a. Dehydration
b. Hyperpigmentation
c. Hypertrichosis
d. Albinism

A

b. Hyperpigmentation

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15
Q

Which term describes rosacea conditions with dilated surface blood vessels?

a. Telangiectasias
b. Hyperpigmentation
c. Couperose
d. Varicose veins

A

a. Telangiectasias

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16
Q

Which term describes rosacea conditions with areas of skin with distended capillaries and diffuse redness?

a. Telangiectasias
b. Hyperpigmentation
c. Couperose
d. Varicose veins

A

c. Couperose

17
Q

_____ are cleaners containing surfactants that cause the product to foam and rinse off easily.

a. Soap
b. Cleansing milks
c. Moisturizing cleansers
d. Foaming cleansers

A

d. Foaming cleansers

18
Q

Foaming cleansers that wash off easily contain a detergent that is also known as a(n) _____.

a. astringent
b. enzyme
c. tonic
d. surfactant

A

d. surfactant

19
Q

What products are used to physically remove dead cell buildup?

a. Chemical exfoliants
b. Mechanical exfoliants
c. Dermabrasions
d. Scrubs

A

b. Mechanical exfoliants

20
Q

Exfoliants that dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between cells are _____.

a. gommages
b. tonic lotions
c. alpha hydroxy acids
d. aluminum oxide crystals

A

c. alpha hydroxy acids

21
Q

Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as _____.

a. astringents
b. mechanical exfoliants
c. gommages
d. peels

A

d. peels

22
Q

An enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the _____.

a. cream form
b. gommage
c. emulsifying form
d. powder form

A

d. powder form

23
Q

Shielding the skin from _____ is probably the most important habit to benefit the skin.

a. sun exposure
b. dryness
c. aging
d. dirt

A

a. sun exposure

24
Q

Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are _____.

a. masks
b. lotions
c. serums
d. tonics

A

c. serums

25
Q

What is a lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to penetrate the skin?

a. face freshener
b. face serum
c. night treatments
d. massage cream

A

d. massage cream

26
Q

Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are _____.

a. clay-based masks
b. alginate masks
c. gel masks
d. paraffin wax masks

A

c. gel masks

27
Q

Every massage should begin and end with which movement?

a. Pétrissage
b. Friction
c. Effleurage
d. Kneading

A

c. Effleurage

28
Q

What is a deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure?

a. Kneading
b. Tapotement
c. Friction
d. Rubbing

A

c. Friction

29
Q

Pressing and twisting the tissues with a fast back-and-forth movement is a form of friction known as _____.

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

A

b. rolling

30
Q

What is a chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands whereby both wrists and hands move alternatively in fast, light, firm, and flexible motions against the skin?

a. Kneading
b. Slapping
c. Hacking
d. Vibration

A

c. Hacking

31
Q

The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of the muscle is the _____.

a. motor point
b. muscle connection
c. relaxation center
d. stimulator

A

a. motor point

32
Q

To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or _____.

a. paraffin
b. moisturizer
c. astringent
d. gauze

A

b. moisturizer

33
Q

High-frequency electrotherapy machines have how many electrodes?

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

A

a. One

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