Comprehensive Exam Flashcards
What is not a common result of extreme weight loss?
Abnormal hair growth.
Can result in loss of muscle tone & lined & sagging skin, which in turn gives the skin an “aged” appearance.
Extreme weight loss.
Your interview outfit should be fashionable & flattering, as well as similar to the establishment’s…
Style culture.
The scientific study of the hair & its diseases.
Trichology.
Rusting iron & burning wood are examples of a change in what type of properties?
Chemical.
Most stimulating form of massage.
Tapotement.
What is the correct order of products for an application procedure?
Cleanser, massage cream or lotion, mask, toner, moisturizer, other products.
The tail of a surfactant molecule is ___ or oil loving.
Lipophilic.
When purchasing new equipment, what is not a consideration?
Space needed & costs to clients.
What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?
Pathogenic.
What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet & professional matter?
Relax.
Term for colors that are formed by mixing equl amounts of a secondary color & its neighboring primary color.
Tertiary colors.
How fast does hair grow?
6 inches per year.
How can you prevent cross-contamination with a paraffin wax heater?
Use a plastic sleeve.
What should you do at the end of the service?
Book the client’s next appointment.
Puncture-proof biohazard container for disposal of lancets, syringes, needles, & other sharp objects that can be used during procedures.
Sharps container.
New phenomenon caused by looking down at a cell phone or other electronic device.
has created a demand for specialty topical treatments that include antioxidants, growth factor serums, & additional measures.
Tech neck.
___ when lifting.
Exhale.
When should you check the water level on the steamer?
Before pre-heating & regularly thereafter.
You should be true to your word by choosing your words carefully &…
Honestly.
Specialized organs that produce chemicals, including hormones necessary for various body systems to function optimally.
Glands.
Specialized organs that remove & convert elements from the blood.
Glands.
The application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or unwanted hair.
Light therapy.
Water makes up ___ percent of the body’s weight & is necessary for virtually every function of the cells & body.
50 to 70.
What is an esthetician’s primary focus?
Preserving, protecting, & nourishing the skin.
Where is the hair bulb located?
Base of the follicle.
If your client is allergic to aspirin, then you should not use products derived from…
Willow bark.
What causes transepidermal water loss?
Evaporation.
When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?
Only at the end.
Salt is an example of a…
Pure substance.
What is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle.
Macule.
When waxing the lip, where are there often nuisance hairs that bother the client?
The vermillion border.
What culture frequently bathed in olive oil?
Ancient greek.
What is another name for threading?
Banding.
Disinfection is not effective against…
Bacterial spores.
What are liposomes?
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres.
What is anhidrosis?
Deficiency in perspiration.
As part of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) categories, first-aid measures include important symptoms/effects, as well as…
First aid instructions.
The binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule.
Glycation.
Professional service designed to improve & rejuvenate the skin.
Facial.
Disinfectants are ___ & can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Pesticides.
What is a likely trend in the esthetics industry?
More male clients.
The basic question or problem in a test question is known as a…
Stem.
What typeof magnificent public buildings were the ancient romans famous for constructing?
Bathhouses.
What causes the body to produce its own vitamin D?
Exposure to the sun.
…keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful & inhibits healing.
Biofilms.
Anchors hair to the skin cells & is part of the hair located at the bottom of the follicle below the surface of the skin.
Hair root.
What is papaya used for?
Exfoliation.
Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp & facial treatments.
Tesla high-frequency current.
Do not affect the appearance of skin but are necessary for product formulation.
They can act as vehicles that allow products to spread, give products body & texture, & give products a specific form such as a lotion, cream, or gel.
Functional ingredients.
typically oil-free products formulated with humectants to attract water to the skin.
Hydrators.
What is another name for foundation?
Base makeup.
Which face shape has long been considered the ideal?
Oval.
Mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without cell matter.
Sebaceous filaments.
Breast surgery that enlarges the breasts or reconstructs them.
Mammoplasty.
Microcurrent can be used to…
Increase muscle tone & restore elasticity.
AKA alkalis, compounds made of hydrogen, a metal, & oxygen.
Bases.
Used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate ultraviolet exposure.
Fitzpatrick scale.
What is sometimes known as a “loupe”?
Magnifying lamp.
An apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current is an..
Inverter.
Largest & most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body.
The brain.
What effect does sclerotherapy have on varicose veins?
Minimizes them.
Owning your own business or renting a botth in an existing salon, spa, barbershop requires…
A strong line of credit.
What function does the rotary brush perform?
Light exfoliation.
The vast majority of contaminants & pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools & implements through proper…
Cleaning.
Inflammatory & vascular disorder with multiple causes that are not completely understood.
Progressive disorder that starts w/ flushing & increasing bouts of redness.
Visible vessels & skin sensitivity are symptoms.
Rosacea.
Has been linked to disfiguring infections associated w/ pedicure bowls.
Mycobacterium.
Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin.
Is acute or chronic in nature.
Has dry or moist lesions.
Eczema.
Classifications that describe a person’s genetic skin attributes.
Skin type.
It takes most new shops ___ to begin operating at full capacity.
6 months.
As you work, your neck should be…
Elongated & balanced above the shoulders.
What hue does sallow skin sallow skin have?
Yellowish.
Redness caused by inflammation.
Erythema.
What must estheticians be in order to perform deep tissue work?
Licensed massage therapists (LMTs).
Ingredients that originate from from a plant, including herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, leaves, & seeds.
Botanicals.
The muscle extending alongside the skin that pulls down the corners of the mouth.
Triangularis.
Largest organ of the body & the first line of defense against infection & water loss.
Regulates water temp, perceives sensation, produces vitamin D, & has absorption capabilities.
Integumentary system.
What does the central nervous system trigger when affected by massage?
Relaxation.
