Chapter 14: Estheticians In The Medical Field

Question 1

A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin and nails is known as a(n):

Answer 1

Dermatologist

Question 2

All of the following are properties of desquamation of the stratum Corneum EXCEPT: 
A) peeling
B) shedding
C) coming off in scales
D) reduction of pore size

Answer 2

D) reduction of pore size

Question 3

Which type of peel can be performed by an Esthetician in a skin care center?

Answer 3

Light peel

Question 4

The agency that has established procedural guidelines to ensure safety and consistency in the use of AHAs for chemical peels is referred to as:

Answer 4

EMDA

Question 5

Regardless of the type of peel performed, direct sun exposure should be avoided for:

Answer 5

One month

Question 6

Chemical peels are recommended for which of the following descriptive statements? 
A) dry, dark-colored skin
B) dry, light-colored skin
C) moist, light-colored skin
D) fair skin with superficial wrinkles

Answer 6

D) fair skin with superficial wrinkles

Question 7

Deep peels are recommended for treating deep facial wrinkles, sun-damaged skin and:

Answer 7

Uneven pigmentation

Question 8

Which of the following treatments fill in creased, furrowed or sunken facial skin, lines, and wrinkles?

Answer 8

Collagen or fat injections

Question 9

Collagen or fat injections usually last for how many months?

Answer 9

3-6 months

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a result of collagen or fat injections?
A) addition of fullness to lips
B) plumping up of facial skin
C) evening out pigmentation
D) decreasing of indentations in the skin

Answer 10

C) evening out pigmentation

Question 11

Which of the following procedures is used to treat sunken cheeks, laugh lines, skin depressions or indentations, forehead wrinkles, or to enlarge lips?

Answer 11

Fat injections

Question 12

What surgical procedure improves uneven skin textures by mechanically scraping off the top layers of the skin?

Answer 12

Dermabrasion

Question 13

Dermabrasion is used to treat all of the following EXCEPT:
A) acne scars
B) pigmentation
C) deep wrinkles
D) sunken cheeks

Answer 13

D) sunken cheeks

Question 14

Which of the following, known as eyelid surgery, is used to remove excess fat, skin, or muscle from the upper and lower eyelids?

Answer 14

Blepharoplasty

Question 15

All of the following are side-effects of Blepharoplasty EXCEPT:
A) tightness of lids
B) excessive tearing
C) reduction of jowls
D) temporary blurred vision

Answer 15

C) reduction of jowls

Question 16

Which type of cosmetic surgery is recommended for patients with drooping upper eyelids or puffy bags below the eyes?

Answer 16

Blepharoplasty

Question 17

Which of the following can improve visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and re-draping the skin of the face and neck?

Answer 17

Rhytidectomy

Question 18

Which type of cosmetic surgery is recommended for individuals whose face and neck have begun to sag but still have some elasticity in their facial skin and good bone structure?

Answer 18

Rhytidectomy

Question 19

Results from Rhytidectomy include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) reduction of jowls
B) making loose neck skin more taut
C) improvement of sagging facial skin
D) improvement of irregularities from acne scars and wrinkles

Answer 19

D) improvement of irregularities from acne scars and wrinkles

Question 20

Which type of cosmetic procedure uses a beam of highly focused light to vaporize the upper lays of damaged skin at specific and controlled levels of penetration?

Answer 20

Laser resurfacing

Question 21

Which type of laser removes the affected portion of the epidermis to heat the papillary dermis to regenerate collagen?

Answer 21

Ablative

Question 22

Laser resurfacing is recommended for patients seeking treatment for:

Answer 22

Fine lines

Question 23

Following a laser resurfacing treatment, how long should a patient wait before normal activities can be resumed?

Answer 23

2 weeks

Question 24

Which type of post-operative complication develops when microbes invade an injured, open, or wounded part of the body?

Answer 24

Bacterial infection

Question 25

What are superficial fungal infections occurring on moist areas of the skin called?

Answer 25

Yeast infections

Question 26

A highly contagious viral infection that is triggered when the body or skin is placed under extreme stress, such as a laser treatment, is known as:

Answer 26

Herpetic infection

Question 27

Which post-operative complication has undesirable side-effects such as having red, itchy, and watery eyes that may develop a significant amount of pus?

Answer 27

Conjunctivitis

Question 28

What post-operative complication includes extreme symptoms of redness and clusters or large patches of pustules which can later develop into scaly patches?

Answer 28

Yeast infection

Question 29

The clinical term for bruising of the skin is:

Answer 29

Ecchymosis

Question 30

What is the clinical term for redness?

Answer 30

Erythema

Question 31

Which of the following degree of burns is the least sever and only damages to the epidermis?

Answer 31

First-degree

Question 32

Damage from which type of burn penetrates to the dermis, resulting in redness, swelling, and blistering?

Answer 32

Second-degree

Question 33

To care for a second-degree burn, the burned area should be:

Answer 33

Immersed in cool water

Question 34

The most severe burn which damages or destroys underlying tissue, exposes nerve endings, and may burn fat, muscle, and bone is known as a:

Answer 34

Third-degree burn

Question 35

Taking a section of healthy skin from an unburned area of the body and surgically reattaching it to cover the burned area is called:

Answer 35

Skin grafting

Question 36

Third-degree burns are frequently treated with a(n):

Answer 36

Antimicrobial dressing

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT an example of a topical medication? 
A) isotretinoin
B) keratolytic medications
C) antibacterial medications
D) anti-inflammatory medications

Answer 37

A) isotretinoin

Question 38

Which of the following is a topical medication used to treat inflammatory conditions such as dermatitis?

Answer 38

Anti-inflammatory medications

Question 39

Crémes or ointments used to promote rapid cell turnover and exfoliation are referred to as:

Answer 39

Keratolytic medications

Question 40

Which type of medication is used to kill bacteria and prevent them from reproducing?

Answer 40

Antibacterial medications

Question 41

What is the name given to medications that are taken orally and travel through the body in the bloodstream?

Answer 41

Systemic

Question 42

Which type of systemic medication is used to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria?

Answer 42

Antibiotic

Question 43

The medication that is frequently prescribed to relieve uncomfortable skin conditions such as itching and hives is a(n):

Answer 43

Antihistamine

Question 44

Which of the following treatments would most likely require an Esthetician to seek additional training and/or work under a physician's supervision? 
A) leg waxing
B) basic facial
C) light chemical peel
D) TCA chemical peel

Answer 44

D) TCA chemical peel

Question 45

The procedures that may be legally performed, as defined by a local regulatory agency are referred to as the:

Answer 45

Scope of practice