CH. 7 The Treatment Room

Question 1

What time should you arrive at your shift in order to prepare your treatment room?

Answer 1

30 minutes early.

Question 2

What is essential to the functioning of a treatment room from the perspective of safety?

Answer 2

The room’s cleanliness.

Question 3

What will increase your performance and value as a skin care professional the most?

Answer 3

Practicing pre & post service techniques.

Question 4

How should your hair be kept as a professional esthetician?

Answer 4

Up and away from your clients.

Question 5

What is essential about the appearance of your nails?

Answer 5

Must be kept short.

Question 6

The size of the treatment room has to…

Answer 6

Allow the esthetician to move comfortably in the space.

Question 7

What type of flooring would be unacceptable in the treatment room?

Answer 7

Carpet.

Question 8

A treatment room should have a minimum of how many separate electrical outlets?

Answer 8

4.

Question 9

What item in a treatment room is used for sterilization?

Answer 9

Autoclave.

Question 10

A rolling cart that holds supplies is known as a…

Answer 10

Trolley.

Question 11

What is the purpose of engaging the senses in the setup of a spa?

Answer 11

To get the clients to relax.

Question 12

Waste containers in the treatment room must be…

Answer 12

Closed & covered.

Question 13

When budgeting for treatment room supplies, what investment will provide the longest lasting benefits for the esthetician?

Answer 13

A stool.

Question 14

First and foremost, an ideal treatment room should be furnished based on…

Answer 14

Health & safety.

Question 15

What equipment will promote the endurance of an esthetician?

Answer 15

A stress ball.

Question 16

A steamer is not a necessary part of a facial procedure for…

Answer 16

Clients with sensitive skin.

Question 17

What are SDSs?

Answer 17

Information forms about products.

Question 18

What is the name of the room where supplies are stored when they are not in the treatment room or at workstations?

Answer 18

Dispensary.

Question 19

The tools to perform services are known as…

Answer 19

Implements.

Question 20

What product or supply would NOT be used at a facial bar? :
Astringent.
Disinfectant.
Robe.
Headband.

Answer 20

Robe.

Question 21

How and when should wet disinfectants be filled and changed?

Answer 21

According to manufacturer’s instructions.H

Question 22

How high should the esthetician’s chair be is relation to the facial bed?

Answer 22

At waist height to the facial bed.

Question 23

Where should the technician’s hands be during a facial treatment?

Answer 23

Below chest level.

Question 24

A treatment area, usually located 20 feet away from the front door, for maximum visibility is called a…

Answer 24

Facial station.

Question 25

What treatment would typically be performed at a facial bar? : Full body massage. Sheet masks. Extensive extractions. Intensive peels.

Answer 25

Sheet masks.

Question 26

Where should the esthetician's supply cart be in relationship to the facial table?

Answer 26

As close to the table as possible.

Question 27

What should a busy esthetician with many clients do in between treatments in order to maintain good ergonomics?

Answer 27

Stretch & take deep breaths.

Question 28

How long does it generally take to set up before a facial service?

Answer 28

10 minutes.

Question 29

How should single use supplies be set up before a facial service?

Answer 29

On a clean towel, in the order of use.

Question 30

In order to assist the client in the treatment room, the technician should...

Answer 30

Explain how to prepare for the procedure.

Question 31

What is an example of an activity which would be performed FIRST in a technician's day? : Turning on the wax heater. Setting up the trolley. Checking the schedule to see what clients will be coming in. Washing hands.

Answer 31

Checking the schedule to see what client's will be coming in.

Question 32

How long should you plan for a towel warmer & wax heater to heat up?

Answer 32

15 minutes.

Question 33

When towels are put in the towel warmer they should be...

Answer 33

Wet.

Question 34

Where should the steamer water level be set before preheating?

Answer 34

Slightly below the fill line.

Question 35

When preparing a treatment room, how many hand towels should you have ready at a minimum?

Answer 35

2.

Question 36

What size & number of sheets should you use to prepare a treatment room?

Answer 36

2 twin size flat sheets.

Question 37

How long does it generally take to clean up after a facial service?

Answer 37

10-15 minutes.

Question 38

After single use supplies are used, they must be...

Answer 38

Disposed of in a covered waste receptacle.

Question 39

When disinfecting, what is necessary to prevent contamination & protect your hands?

Answer 39

Wearing gloves for all procedures.

Question 40

How should soiled linens be handled after a service?

Answer 40

They should be rolled inward.

Question 41

Where should disposable lancets be placed after a service?

Answer 41

In a sharps disposal container.

Question 42

How should wet brushes be handled after a service?

Answer 42

They should be laid out to dry.

Question 43

What supply or equipment might create extra time when cleaning the floor at the end of the day?

Answer 43

Wax heater.

Question 44

What part of the treatment room are you responsible to clean at the day's end even if it is not directly connected to the service.

Answer 44

Door knobs.

Question 45

After supplies are placed on a clean & disinfected workstation before treatment, they should be...

Answer 45

Covered with another towel.

Question 46

At the end of the day, equipment should be...

Answer 46

Switched off & unplugged.

Question 47

How should the towel warmer be cleaned at the end of the day?

Answer 47

The door should be left open before cleaning & disinfection begins.

Question 48

Sharps should be handled based on...

Answer 48

State & OSHA rules.