E9 Test (Facial Massage)

Question 1

Describe massage (3)

Answer 1

mechanical manipulation, manual manipulation, stimulates metabolism and circulation

Question 2

Stimulating muscle and nerve motor points during a massage

Answer 2

contract the muscles

Question 3

Massage benefits include (3)

Answer 3

reduction in puffiness and sinus congestion, product absorption, improvement of overall metabolism

Question 4

A basic facial massage is performed for appx

Answer 4

10 to 20 minutes

Question 5

Using deep pressure on the face

Answer 5

can weaken elastin fibers

Question 6

Hand exercises help to strengthen your hands and

Answer 6

prevent repetitive motion problems

Question 7

Contraindications for facial massage include (3)

Answer 7

diabetes (uncontrolled), inflamed acne, and sunburn

Question 8

The areas of the body that an esthetician can massage include:

Answer 8

face, neck, shoulders, and decollete

Question 9

Which type of massage involves the use of soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms

Answer 9

effleurage

Question 10

Petrissage includes

Answer 10

pinching the skin with a light, firm, pressure

Question 11

Massage involving a rubbing movement is called

Answer 11

friction

Question 12

The circular friction movements are done on the

Answer 12

scalp, arms, and hands

Question 13

Tapotement is also called

Answer 13

percussion

Question 14

The therapist’s body and shoulders are used to perform

Answer 14

vibration

Question 15

What type of massage helps to reduce swelling and is used before and after surgery?

Answer 15

manual lymph drainage massage

Question 16

When massaging a male client, in which direction of the beard should you massage

Answer 16

the direction of hair growth

Question 17

Essential oils are applied to the skin when performing which type of massage?

Answer 17

aromatherapy

Question 18

Which of these methods of massage is designed to help detoxify the body and remove waste more quickly?

Answer 18

manual lymph drainage massage

Question 19

Consecutively repeating all movements how many times is a good rule of thumb?

Answer 19

three to six

Question 20

What does rhythmic flow promote?

Answer 20

relaxation

Question 21

Massage movements are directed from the

Answer 21

insertion to origin point to prevent muscle damage

Question 22

Which massage technique is the most stimulating and should only be used carefully and with discretion

Answer 22

tapotement

Question 23

If you need to lift your hands during a facial massage, use the slow and gentle feather like movements called

Answer 23

feathering

Question 24

How much product is typically needed for the facial massage?

Answer 24

1 teaspoon

Question 25

IN which direction are all massage movements done in the side of the neck?

Answer 25

downward (down on one side and up the middle)