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Estheticians License Flashcards

1
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Massaging in the wrong direction can result in?

A

Sagging of the skin

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2
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A client taking which of the following substance should NOT receive waxing hair removal treatments?

A

Accutane

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3
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High frequency machines utilize what type of currents?

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Oscillating

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4
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Which type of disinfectant is BEST used for cleaning tables and countertops?

A

Quats

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5
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High frequency machines should NOT be used on clients who have

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Couperose skin

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6
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When waxing the eyebrows, the wax should be spread…

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In the same direction of the hair growth

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7
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Astringent are BEST used on…

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Acne prone skin

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8
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Peels improve skin

A

Thickness

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9
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Peels make skin..

A

Softer

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10
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Which massage technique described as deep and kneading stimulates the skins underlying tissues?

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Petrissage

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11
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If a client is sensitive to waxing, tweezing is a useful method for removing hair from the…

A

Chin

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12
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Intake of which of the following substance is known to aggravate rosacea?

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Dairy Products

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13
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If a blood spill occurs, floors and counters affected by the blood spill should be cleaned with…

A

A tuberculocidal disinfectant

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14
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Of the following supplies, which is MOST effective for blotting excess mascara? Spatula, cotton swab, lash curler, tweezers

A

Cotton swab

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15
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True or false : Bacteria can be found in the air

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True

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16
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High frequency electrodes should NOT be placed in…

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An autoclave

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17
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Steam applied as part of a facial should NOT be applied for too long as this may cause…

A

Capillary Damage

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18
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The part of the hair that is located above the skin is the…

A

Shaft

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19
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Which of the following information about chemicals do material safety data sheets provide?

A

Active ingredients

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20
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Galvanic current is used to liquefy…

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Sebum

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21
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Salon disinfectants are characterized as all of the following EXCEPT: virucidal, bactericides, fungicidal, pesticidal

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Pesticidal

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22
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The TDLR may suspend a license if

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A threat to public safety exists

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23
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If a clients skin becomes red and the client complains of burning this may indicate the…

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Client is having an allergic reaction

24
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A cosmetology salon MUST have…

A

70% alcohol available to each workstation

25
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Objective symptoms of skin disorders are those that are…

A

Visible to the licenseee, such as pustules or inflammation

26
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Which types of bacteria is harmless?

A

Non-pathogenic

27
Q

An open comedone has a black tip because the

A

Sebum as oxidized

28
Q

L-Ascorbic acid, an antioxidant used in many skin care products, is more commonly known as Vitamin…

A

C

29
Q

Materials that come into contact with blood should be…

A

Discarded

30
Q

The uppermost layer of facial skin may be removed for the purpose of beautification is called the…

A

Epidermis

31
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The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria and have gained entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as…

A

Immunity

32
Q

What are the stages of hair growth?

A

Anlagen, Cartagena, and telogen

33
Q

In chemical exfoliation, dead skin cells are dissolved by…

A

Alphaydroxy acids

34
Q

Subcutaneous skin tissue contains…

A

Fat

35
Q

Which of the following supplies is necessary for applying artificial eyelashes? Spatula, mascara, tweezers, orange wood stick

A

Tweezers

36
Q

The tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that provide natural color to the hair are composed of…

A

Melanin

37
Q

Fresheners are beneficial for…

A

Dry skin

38
Q

Facial steaming opens pores so they may be cleansed of…

A

Oil

39
Q

Depilatories are generally NOT used on the…

A

Nasal hair

40
Q

Which mask is designed to draw impurities to the surface of the skin as the mask dries and tightens?

A

Clay

41
Q

Round bacteria that produced pus are classified as

A

Cocci

42
Q

During extractions, one should apply pressure to the skin around the

A

Follicular wall

43
Q

Facial specialists may perform peels using all of the following chemicals EXCEPT: glycolic acid, phenol, Jessners solution, lactic acid

A

Phenol

44
Q

Which of the following procedures MOST effectively increases blood circulation? Spraying, brushing, vacuuming, steaming

A

Vacuuming

45
Q

Cosmetology operator and specialist licenses should be displayed…

A

At the licenseees place of employment

46
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Clients with skin that is too sensitive for glycolic acid peels may be good candidates for…

A

Enzyme Peels

47
Q

Which of the following levels of decomtamination is characterized by destroying all living organisms on a surface by using dry heat or steam?

A

Sterilization

48
Q

After epilation, if the skin is torn or bleeds, one should apply a small amount of..

A

Tea tree oil

49
Q

What MUST a licensee do to renew his license?

A

Submit a license renewal form

50
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Before a cosmetology licensee begins work on a client, he MUST

A

Wash his hands with soap & water

51
Q

Which of the following products should be applied after a facial mask is removed?

A

Toner

52
Q

The end point of an eyebrow should from a straight line with the…

A

Nostril and outer corner of the eye

53
Q

A licensee is NOT permitted to perform cosmetology services on a client of the licensee knows the…

A

Licensee has an infectious disease

54
Q

When performing disincrustation, the positive electrode should be placed…

A

In the clients hand

55
Q

Which of the following is an example of an invasive procedure that should NOT be performed?

A

Removing hair from moles

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