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Junior Pre-test Flashcards

1
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What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?

A

5 diopters

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2
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How long can a properly maintained magnifying lamp last ?

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10 years

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3
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What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a woods lamp ?

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light violet

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What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a woods lamp?

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normal, healthy skin

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5
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How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face ?

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3 times for about 3-5 seconds

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6
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What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics ?

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steamer

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7
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How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer ?

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15-18 inches

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8
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How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer ?

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white or yellow crusty film on the heating element

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9
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What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service ?

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massage

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10
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How should the vacuum be used on clients ?

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slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

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11
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What are the 2 most common types of electrodes use with the galvanic machine ?

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flat and roller

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12
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What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis ?

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baking soda in water

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13
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What does cataphoresis do ?

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calm and soothe nerve endings?

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14
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What is not a benefit of the high frequency machine?

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helps prevent coagulation

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15
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What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high frequency machine on normal to oily skin ?

A

violet

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16
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What is not a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished ?

A

biologically

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17
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What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?

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42-84 days

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18
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A pH of less than —– is not recommended for salon peels

A

3.0

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19
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What is not a contraindication for chemical exfoliation ?

A

oily skin

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20
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What is an example of beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?

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aloe vera

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21
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How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to clients ?

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every three to four months

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22
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How many times do you rinse the skin after removing chemical exfoilant during a mini procedure ?

A

at least six times

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23
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What is photdynamic therapy primarily used to treat ?

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actinic keratosis

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24
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What class of medical device are lasers and IPL machines ?

A

class IV

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25
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What type of LED light is used for rejuvenation ?

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infrared

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26
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What color light is considered stimulation when using theraputic lamps for color therapy ?

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red

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27
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What condidion is a contraindication for microcurrent?

A

epilepsy

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28
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Pitta is a combinnation of what 2 elements?

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fire and water

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29
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Where are most body products applied first when performing a body scrub?

A

legs

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30
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What statement about preoperative care is correct ?

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Part of the estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm

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31
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body mask

A

treatment that remineralizes and detoxifies the body using primarily clay mud or seaweed mixtures

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32
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body wrap

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treatment where product is applied on the body and then covered or wrapped up

33
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body scrub

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treatment that uses friction to exfoliate and hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish skin using a combination of ingredients

34
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hydrotherapy

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treatment that uses water in its 3 forms, ice,,steam, liquid

35
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balneotherapy

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treatment of physical ailments useing theraputic water baths

36
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stone massage

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technique of using hot stones and cold stones in massage or other treatments

37
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reflexology

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technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body

38
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ayuveda

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indian philosophy of balancing life and the body through various methods, based on 3 doshas

39
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reiki

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japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing

40
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endermology

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treatment for cellulite that helps stimulate the reduction of adipose tissue by a vacuum massage that combines vigorous massage along with suction

41
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electrotherapy

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use of electrical devices for theraputic benefits

42
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hot towels

A

these are used for both face and body treatments

43
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magnifying lamp

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also referred to as a loup

44
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diopters

A

various powers of magnification on a mag lamp

45
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woods lamp

A

filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterical disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin problems

46
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skin scope

A

Larger skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an interior mirror

47
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rotary brush

A

this is used to lightly exfoliate the skin

48
Q

vacuum machine

A

device that sucks dirt and impurities from the skin and stimulates the dermal layer and lymphatic and blood circulation

49
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galvanic current

A

this is used to create chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis

50
Q

saponification

A

chemical reaction that transforms sebum into soap

51
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iontophoresis

A

process of introducing ions of water soluable products into the skin by using an electric current

52
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desincrustaion

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use of galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifies of liquefies sebum and debris

53
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ion

A

atom or molecule that carries and electrical charge

54
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cataphoresis

A

infusion of a positive product

55
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anaphoresis

A

infusion of a negative product

56
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high-frequency machine

A

apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces and heat effect

57
Q

cell renewal factor

A

rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis

58
Q

jessner’s peel

A

this contains lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol in an ethanol base

59
Q

glycolic acid

A

strong AHA derived from sugar cane

60
Q

microdermabraision

A

form of mechanical machine exfoliation that uses a powerful electonic vacuum.

61
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laser

A

medical device used for hair removal and skin treaments

62
Q

light therapy

A

application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal

63
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microcurrent

A

devie that mimics the way the brain relays messages to the muscles

64
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ultrasound

A

form of technology used for product penetration and cellulite production

65
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cellulite

A

this is caused primarily by female hormones and genetics

66
Q

nonablative

A

type of wrinkle treatment that uses intense pulse light to bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis

67
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rhytidectomy

A

removes excess fat at the jawline

68
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blepharoplasty

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removes fat and skin from the upper and lower eyelids, making them less baggy and crinkled looking

69
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transconjunctival blepharoplasty

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performed inside the lower eyelid to remove bulging fat pads

70
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mammoplasty

A

surgery that enlarges the breasts or reconstructs them

71
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laser resurfacing

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used to smooth wrinkles or lighten acne scars

72
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liposuction

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surgically removes pockets of fat

73
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TCA peel

A

deep peel used for sun damage and wrinkles

74
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phenol peel

A

strongest peel available

75
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sclerotherapy

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minimizes varicose veins and other varicosities by injecting chenical agents into the affected area

76
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rhinoplasty

A

makes a nose smaller or changes the appearance in some way

77
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manual lymph drainage

A

stimulates lymph fluid to flow through the lymphatic system

78
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dermabraision

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strong exfoliation method that uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis

79
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abdominoplasty

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removes fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten the skin

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