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Chapter 14: Estheticians In The Medical Field Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Dermatologist

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2
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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
A

D) reduction of pore size

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3
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Which type of peel can be performed by an Esthetician in a skin care center?

A

Light peel

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4
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The agency that has established procedural guidelines to ensure safety and consistency in the use of AHAs for chemical peels is referred to as:

A

EMDA

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5
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Regardless of the type of peel performed, direct sun exposure should be avoided for:

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One month

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6
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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
A

D) fair skin with superficial wrinkles

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7
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Deep peels are recommended for treating deep facial wrinkles, sun-damaged skin and:

A

Uneven pigmentation

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8
Q

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

A

Collagen or fat injections

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9
Q

Collagen or fat injections usually last for how many months?

A

3-6 months

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10
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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

A

C) evening out pigmentation

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11
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Which of the following procedures is used to treat sunken cheeks, laugh lines, skin depressions or indentations, forehead wrinkles, or to enlarge lips?

A

Fat injections

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12
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What surgical procedure improves uneven skin textures by mechanically scraping off the top layers of the skin?

A

Dermabrasion

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13
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Dermabrasion is used to treat all of the following EXCEPT:
A) acne scars
B) pigmentation
C) deep wrinkles
D) sunken cheeks
A

D) sunken cheeks

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14
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Which of the following, known as eyelid surgery, is used to remove excess fat, skin, or muscle from the upper and lower eyelids?

A

Blepharoplasty

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15
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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
A

C) reduction of jowls

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16
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Which type of cosmetic surgery is recommended for patients with drooping upper eyelids or puffy bags below the eyes?

A

Blepharoplasty

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17
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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?

A

Rhytidectomy

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18
Q

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?

A

Rhytidectomy

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19
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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

A

D) improvement of irregularities from acne scars and wrinkles

20
Q

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?

A

Laser resurfacing

21
Q

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

A

Ablative

22
Q

Laser resurfacing is recommended for patients seeking treatment for:

A

Fine lines

23
Q

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

A

2 weeks

24
Q

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

A

Bacterial infection

25
Q

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

A

Yeast infections

26
Q

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:

A

Herpetic infection

27
Q

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

A

Conjunctivitis

28
Q

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

A

Yeast infection

29
Q

The clinical term for bruising of the skin is:

A

Ecchymosis

30
Q

What is the clinical term for redness?

A

Erythema

31
Q

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

A

First-degree

32
Q

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

A

Second-degree

33
Q

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

A

Immersed in cool water

34
Q

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

A

Third-degree burn

35
Q

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

A

Skin grafting

36
Q

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

A

Antimicrobial dressing

37
Q 
Which of the following is NOT an example of a topical medication? 
A) isotretinoin
B) keratolytic medications
C) antibacterial medications
D) anti-inflammatory medications
A

A) isotretinoin

38
Q

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

A

Anti-inflammatory medications

39
Q

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

A

Keratolytic medications

40
Q

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

A

Antibacterial medications

41
Q

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

A

Systemic

42
Q

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

A

Antibiotic

43
Q

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

A

Antihistamine

44
Q 
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
A

D) TCA chemical peel

45
Q

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

A

Scope of practice

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