Final Review Extras Flashcards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of
DISINFECTANTS
An example of a local infection is
AN ABCESS
The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on non-living surfaces is called
DISINFECTION
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in curved lines resembling a string of beads are known as
STREPTOCCI
The effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label is known as
EFFICACY
Quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS
The protoplasm of a cell except that found in the nucleus is the
CYTOPLASM
The process of breaking down of larger substances or molecules into smaller ones is called
CATABOLISM
During ________________ , energy can be stored by special molecules and used for muscle contraction, secretion, or heat production.
CATABOLISM
The protective covering on body surfaces, such as the skin; mucous membranes; linings of the heart; digestive and respiratory organs; and glands, is __________________ tissue.
EPITHELIAL
The bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are called
PARIETAL
Another name for voluntary muscles that can be controlled by the will is
STRIATED
The broad muscle that extends from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin and is responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip is called
PLATYSMA
The muscles located at the base of each digit that separate the fingers are called
ABDUCTOR
A combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than chemical ties is called a
MIXTURE
The separating of a substance into ions is known as
IONIZATION
An alteration of the properties of a substance without the formation of a new substance is a
PHYSICAL CHANGE
A permanent mixture of two or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder is
AN EMULSION
Substances that act as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify are
SURFACTANTS
When two or more elements combine chemically, they form a new substance called a
COMPOUND
The formation of a new product by the uniting of two or more elements is known as
A COMPOUND
Redox is a contraction for
OXIDATION-REDUCTION
The negative or positive state of an electric current is known as
POLARITY
Thirty-five percent of natural sunlight is made up of
VISIBLE LIGHT
Invisible ultraviolet rays make up _________% of natural light and are also referred to as cold rays or actinic rays.
5
A light-emitting diode for use on clients in the stimulation of blood circulation and collagen and elastin production is called
RED LIGHT
The distance between two successive peaks of electromagnetic waves is known as
WAVE LENGTH
A deficiency in Inositol (no RDA) may indicate a(n)
ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL LEVEL
What is the role of sodium in the body?
TRANSPORTS MATERIALS THROUGH THE CELL MEMBRANES AND REGULATES WATER LEVELS
The production of ____________ AND _________________is aided by iron.
HEMOGLOBIN AND OXYGENATION
Which glands excrete perspiration and detoxify the body?
SUDORIFEROUS
Estheticians are licensed to work on
THE EPIDERMIS ONLY
Keratin and intercellular lipids are formed in the
STRATUM GRANULOSUM
The two layers of the dermis are the
PAPILLARY AND RETICULAR
The primary cause of wrinkles is the damage and loss of
ELASTIN
Free radicals
ARE “SUPER” OXIDIZERS;
ATTACK CELL MEMBRANES;
STEAL ELECTRONS FROM OTHER ATOMS OR MOLECULES
The medical term for freckles is
MACULES
Vascular lesions are
TERTIARY LESIONS
Darker skin types suffer from ___________________________ due to trauma, extractions, sun damage or exfoliation.
POST INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION
MED measures
HOW LONG IT TAKES TO BECOME RED FROM SUN EXPOSURE
Ingredients that are beneficial to dry skin are
FATTY ACIDS
What are carbomers used for?
TO THICKEN CREAMS
Surfacants
IMPROVE SPREADABILITY
Closed lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific tissues of the skin, and control their releases are called
LIPOSOMES
What is the benefit of using peppermint?
IT REDUCES IRRITATION AND ITCHING
Compared with products available in drug stores and supermarkets, professional products are generally
MORE CONCENTRATED
For each client receiving a facial treatment, you need a minimum of how many cleansing pads?
8-10
In business, sustainability refers to a balance of three different aspects as follows:
PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT
When are high-performance products most effective?
AT THE END OF A SERVICE
What causes skin to become dry?
INACTIVITY OF THE SEBACEOUS GLANDS
The areas of the body that an esthetician can massage include
FACE, NECK, SHOULDERS, DECOLLETE
Which form of friction massage involves the use of vigorous movement with the hands placed a small distance apart on both sides of the arm?
WRINGING
The therapist’s body and shoulders are used to perform
VIBRATION
Massage movements are directed from the _________________ to avoid muscle damage.
INSERTION POINT TOWARD THE ORIGIN OF THE MUSCLE
A thick corneum layer appears as _________________________ when viewed through a Wood’s lamp
WHITE FLUORESCENCE
Healthy appears ______________________ when viewed through a Wood’s lamp.
BLUE-WHITE
When using a Wood’s lamp, dehydrated skin will appear
LIGHT VIOLET
The two significant reactions caused by galvanic current are
CHEMICAL AND IONIC
When performing desincrustation, before you turn on the galvanic current, you should make sure the electrode you will use on the client’s face is
DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN
What does galvanic current do for the skin?
AIDS IN PENETRATION OF PRODUCTS
What is the other name for a pilosebaceous follicle?
HAIR FOLLICLE
A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells, extending down into the dermis and forming what?
TUBE
What is the “falling out” stage of hair growth?
TELOGEN
What do you have to take into account when waxing a man’s back?
THE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT GROWTH PATTERNS
Light emitting diode (LED) devices _______________.
TREAT ACNE
Which of the following technologies is non-thermal: LED, IPL, Laser, or, All of them produce heat.
LED
To repair cellulite, cells and connective tissue need to be strengthened and
HYDRATED
In regard to skin tone, olive skin is considered
BLUE-GREEN
The natural color of the iris appears _________________ when you use a darker color.
LIGHTER
Primary colors
CANNOT BE OBTAINED FROM A MIXTURE OF COLORS
What do you mix to form tertiary colors?
EQUAL AMOUNTS OF A SECONDARY COLOR AND ITS NEIGHBORING PRIMARY COLOR
Cool colors have a ________________ undertone.
BLUE, GREEN, VIOLET OR BLUE-RED
What is the focus of a wellness spa?
MAINTAINING OPTIMAL HEALTH
You can become part of your salon’s goal to have a productive business day by
KEEPING A SCHEDULE THAT BENEFITS THE SALON’S CLIENTS
To be successful in retail sales, you must be
MOTIVATED AND COMMITTED TO THEIR VALUE
What is the first step in the process of breaking down product knowledge into more manageable categories?
FIND OUT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER’S PHILOSOPHY
