Esthetics ch 8

Question 1

What should you do for about 15 minutes after the first treatment with a new client?

perform a client consultation
explain why tips affect your income
demonstrate high-priced products
explain proper homecare

Answer 1

perform a client consultation
explain why tips affect your income
demonstrate high-priced products
explain proper homecare*

Question 2

What should you do after cleansing the client’s skin?

show the client where to change into a robe for the service

complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp

get the client comfortable on the treatment table

perform a client consultation to identify which service to perform

Answer 2

show the client where to change into a robe for the service

complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp*

get the client comfortable on the treatment table

perform a client consultation to identify which service to perform

Question 3

What should female clients be instructed to remove before a facial treatment?

garter belt
stockings
panties
bra

Answer 3

garter belt
stockings
panties
bra*

Question 4

What causes pseudofolliculitis?

use of hair dye
use of Rogaine
poor sleep habits
improper shaving

Answer 4

use of hair dye
use of Rogaine
poor sleep habits
improper shaving*

Question 5

During an acne treatment, why is it important to soften the outmost layer of the skin prior to beginning any extraction?

because the skin is tight and dehydrated
because the skin oily and loose
because the skin is firm and dry
because the skin is thin and elastic

Answer 5

because the skin is tight and dehydrated*
because the skin oily and loose
because the skin is firm and dry
because the skin is thin and elastic

Question 6

What can be caused by smoking, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease?

albinism
hypopigmentation
couperose skin
accelerated skin aging

Answer 6

albinism
hypopigmentation
couperose skin
accelerated skin aging*

Question 7

What is not among the reasons you should remove rings, bracelets, and other jewelry before performing services?

Your nice jewelry will make clients jealous.
Jewelry might inhibit your movements during the service.
Jewelry might injure the client.
Jewelry might cause a distraction from the service.

Answer 7

Your nice jewelry will make clients jealous.*
Jewelry might inhibit your movements during the service.
Jewelry might injure the client.
Jewelry might cause a distraction from the service.

Question 8

What step can be dropped when a client is receiving a mini-facial instead of a basic facial?

product application
extractions
draping
moisturizers

Answer 8

product application
extractions*
draping
moisturizers

Question 9

What is not among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointments?

help you prep the treatment room
fill out the consultation form
prepare for their treatment
get into a robe

Answer 9

help you prep the treatment room*
fill out the consultation form
prepare for their treatment
get into a robe

Question 10

What us not a recommended treatment for dry skin?

harsh exfoliation
sunscreen finish
antioxidants
moisturizing cream with an oil base

Answer 10

harsh exfoliation*
sunscreen finish
antioxidants
moisturizing cream with an oil base

Question 11

What is not a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin?

gentle cleansers
minimal steam
freeze-dried colagen masks
harsh cleansers

Answer 11

gentle cleansers
minimal steam
freeze-dried colagen masks
harsh cleansers*

Question 12

What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week?

enzyme peel
clay mask
aggressive massage
therapeutic sun exposure

Answer 12

enzyme peel
clay mask*
aggressive massage
therapeutic sun exposure

Question 13

What is the use for cool towels?

calming sensitive skin
preventing pseudofolliculitis
stimulating sensitive skin
preventing folliculitis

Answer 13

calming sensitive skin*
preventing pseudofolliculitis
stimulating sensitive skin
preventing folliculitis

Question 14

What is not one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on the skin?

promotes effective cleansing
decreases circulation
prepares skin for extractions
softens the follicles

Answer 14

promotes effective cleansing
decreases circulation*
prepares skin for extractions
softens the follicles

Question 15

What is the approximate length of a full basic facial?

25 minutes
45 minutes
10 minutes
60 minutes

Answer 15

25 minutes
45 minutes
10 minutes
60 minutes*

Question 16

What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin?

enzyme peels should not be used on dry skin
medium
harsh
gentle

Answer 16

enzyme peels should not be used on dry skin
medium
harsh
gentle*

Question 17

When during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation?

at the beginning
at the end
in the middle
anytime

Answer 17

at the beginning*
at the end
in the middle
anytime

Question 18

What is folliculitis?

excessive hair around the face
goose bumps
abnormally low number of hair follicles
inflammation of the hair follicles

Answer 18

excessive hair around the face
goose bumps
abnormally low number of hair follicles
inflammation of the hair follicles*

Question 19

What should you do at the end of the service?

perform the client consultation
perform skin analysis
book the client’s next appointment
show the client around the salon

Answer 19

perform the client consultation
perform skin analysis
book the client’s next appointment*
show the client around the salon

Question 20

What should you do if you are having a bad day?

keep it to yourself
call in sick to work
avoid needy clients
vent to your coworkers

Answer 20

keep it to yourself*
call in sick to work
avoid needy clients
vent to your coworkers

Question 21

What is not among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid?

dirt
humidity
grease
water-based products

Answer 21

dirt
humidity
grease
water-based products*

Question 22

What is responsible for instructing the client on how to get comfortable on the facial bed?

manager
esthetician
client
receptionist

Answer 22

manager
esthetician*
client
receptionist

Question 23

What is not a common result of extreme weight loss?

abnormal hair growth
loss of muscle tone
sagging skin
lined skin

Answer 23

abnormal hair growth*
loss of muscle tone
sagging skin
lined skin

Question 24

What is a food or drink that does not aggravate rosacea?

heavily spiced food
milk
wine
beer

Answer 24

heavily spiced food
milk*
wine
beer

Question 25

What is not contraindicated for sensitive skin? gentle cleansers hot steam or towels microdermabrasion vigorous massage

Answer 25

gentle cleansers* hot steam or towels microdermabrasion vigorous massage

Question 26

What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily? hypopigmentation albinism hyperpigmentation vitiligo

Answer 26

hypopigmentation albinism hyperpigmentation* vitiligo

Question 27

What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production? oil skin couperose skin dry skin damaged skin

Answer 27

oil skin couperose skin dry skin* damaged skin

Question 28

What is true of facial treatments? They are the core treatments that estheticians perform. Clients with damaged skin are beyond the help of facial treatments. Only clients with damaged skin truly benefit from facial treatments. They are minor elements of the services performed by estheticians

Answer 28

They are the core treatments that estheticians perform.* Clients with damaged skin are beyond the help of facial treatments. Only clients with damaged skin truly benefit from facial treatments. They are minor elements of the services performed by estheticians

Question 29

Why should you offer clients water after performing a service? to increase tip to advertise the brand of water to facilitate rehydration to add an item to the client's bill

Answer 29

to increase tip to advertise the brand of water to facilitate rehydration* to add an item to the client's bill

Question 30

When should the client be shown the area where they can change clothes and store any belongings? only when the client asks to see the area only if the treatment room is too small for these purposes immediately upon arrival in the salon at the end of the appointment

Answer 30

only when the client asks to see the area only if the treatment room is too small for these purposes immediately upon arrival in the salon* at the end of the appointment

Question 31

What is a facial? application of makeup to make the client's face more attractive medical procedure involving the use of injected chemicals surgical procedure more commonly known as a face lift professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin

Answer 31

application of makeup to make the client's face more attractive medical procedure involving the use of injected chemicals surgical procedure more commonly known as a face lift professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin*

Question 32

When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied? never anytime only at the beginning only at the end

Answer 32

never anytime only at the beginning only at the end*

Question 33

What is not one of the functions of a treatment mask? drawing out impurities rejuvenating the skin hydrating the skin loosening the skin

Answer 33

drawing out impurities rejuvenating the skin hydrating the skin loosening the skin*

Question 34

What is true of a mini-facial? it has fewer steps than a basic facial it has more steps than a basic facial it had no treatment benefits it is the same as a basic facial

Answer 34

it has fewer steps than a basic facial* it has more steps than a basic facial it had no treatment benefits it is the same as a basic facial

Question 35

What is an extraction? plucking hairs with tweezers reducing excess hair from nostrils with a nose trimmer manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles chemically extracting pigment

Answer 35

plucking hairs with tweezers reducing excess hair from nostrils with a nose trimmer manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles* chemically extracting pigment

Question 36

Astringent application is critical for all of the following reasons except ______. cleansing the skin rehydrating the skin rehydrating the skin reducing secondary infections soothing the skin

Answer 36

cleansing the skin rehydrating the skin rehydrating the skin reducing secondary infections soothing the skin*

Question 37

Who can issue prescriptions? salon managers physicians estheticians receptionists

Answer 37

salon managers physicians* estheticians receptionists

Question 38

What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis? sunburn goosebumps wind burn razor bumps

Answer 38

sunburn goosebumps wind burn razor bumps*

Question 39

Why should comedogenic products be avoided for clients with acne? clients with acne bleed easily after exposure to comedogenic products clients with acne experience pain from comedogenic products these products are typically water based these products tent to aggravate or produce acne symptoms

Answer 39

clients with acne bleed easily after exposure to comedogenic products clients with acne experience pain from comedogenic products these products are typically water based these products tent to aggravate or produce acne symptoms*

Question 40

When in the process of draping the hair do you place the towel on the headrest? at any time throughout the process at the end of the process whenever the client specifically requests you do so at the beginning of the process

Answer 40

at any time throughout the process at the end of the process whenever the client specifically requests you do so at the beginning of the process*

Question 41

What is desincrustation? another name for extractions process sued to soften oil and comedones in follicles process of removing the "crust" that gathers around the eyes during sleep another name for exfoliation

Answer 41

another name for extractions process sued to soften oil and comedones in follicles* process of removing the "crust" that gathers around the eyes during sleep another name for exfoliation

Question 42

What is not a beneficial treatment for mature skin? massage UV lamp treatment firming products deep-penetrating serum

Answer 42

massage UV lamp treatment* firming products deep-penetrating serum

Question 43

What is true of home care? it is probably the least important factor in successful skin care. home care has no impact whatsoever on overall skin care. it is probably the most important factor in successful skin care. very few clients perform any type of home care on their skin.

Answer 43

it is probably the least important factor in successful skin care. home care has no impact whatsoever on overall skin care. it is probably the most important factor in successful skin care.* very few clients perform any type of home care on their skin.

Question 44

What are considered vasoconstricting? hot towels paraffin masks steam treatments cold towels

Answer 44

hot towels paraffin masks steam treatments cold towels*

Question 45

What do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation? improving the skin's health changes in skin type stimulated hair growth weight loss

Answer 45

improving the skin's health* changes in skin type stimulated hair growth weight loss

Question 46

When during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen at the beginning anytime at the end in the middle

Answer 46

at the beginning anytime at the end* in the middle

Question 47

When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial? after all the extractions are done the day after extractions before any extractions begin midway through the extractions

Answer 47

after all the extractions are done* the day after extractions before any extractions begin midway through the extractions

Question 48

When should you apply warm towels? after the dry skin analysis during the skin analysis before dry skin analysis at the end of the facial treatment

Answer 48

after the dry skin analysis* during the skin analysis before dry skin analysis at the end of the facial treatment

Question 49

What sort of fabric is most likely to collect lint from sheets? satin silk dark light

Answer 49

satin silk dark* light

Question 50

What is a good description of the way you should work with clients? fast and aggressively casually and haphazardly quietly and efficiently loudly and slowly

Answer 50

fast and aggressively casually and haphazardly quietly and efficiently* loudly and slowly

Question 51

What service should you recommend that all clients receive once a month? Botox injection acupuncture facial proactive treatment

Answer 51

Botox injection acupuncture facial* proactive treatment

Question 52

What is the approximate length of a mini-facial? 10 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes

Answer 52

10 minutes 30 minutes* 5 minutes 20 minutes

Question 53

How often should you attend an esthetic class or conference in order to improve your potential career success? every few years at least once a year never, because classes and conferences are only for beginners at least once a month

Answer 53

every few years at least once a year* never, because classes and conferences are only for beginners at least once a month

Question 54

What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the various follicles in the different locations on the skin? product application extractions clay masks enzyme peels

Answer 54

product application extractions* clay masks enzyme peels

Question 55

What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet and professional manner? take all of your advice believe everything you say sleep relax

Answer 55

take all of your advice believe everything you say sleep relax*