Medical Esthetics

Question 0

Which type of peel uses Trichloracetic acid( TCA)

Answer 0

Medium depth

Question 1

Which type of laser removes the affected portion of the epidermis to heat the papillary dermis to regenerate collagen?

Answer 1

Ablative

Question 2

The six signs of infection include pain,swelling, redness, local fever and?

Answer 2

Pus

Question 3

What is the maximum percentage of acid that the EMDA allows estheticians to use in AHA’S

Answer 3

30%

Question 4

The depth of penetration and the result achieved from using chemical peels depend upon all the following except?
A) type of peel
B) Ph of the product
C) temperature of the skin
D) concentration of chemical

Answer 4

Temperature of the skin

Question 5

Regardless of the type of peel, direct sun exposure should be avoided for at least?

Answer 5

One month

Question 6

Which is not a property of desquamation of the stratum Corneum?
A) peeling
B) shedding
C) coming off in scales 
D) reduction of pore size

Answer 6

Reduction of pore size

Question 7

Which is NOT true about dermabrasion?
A) requires client to be anesthzed
B) must be preformed by a physician 
C) removes several layers of epidermis
D) Is not as invasive as exfoliation

Answer 7

D

Is not as invasive as exfoliation

Question 8

What is the primary purpose for the surgical procedure called dermabrasion?
A) add fullness to lips
B) plumps up facial skin
C) lifts drooping eyelids
D) Improves uneven skin textures

Answer 8

D

Improves uneven skin textures

Question 9

Cosmetic surgery preformed to reshape the nose is called?

Answer 9

Rhinoplasty

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of dermabrasion?
A) redess
B) excess fullness
C) formation of Milia
D) lightening of treated skin

Answer 10

B

Excess Fullness

Question 11

Collagen and fat injections are recommended for which type of skin?
A) dry, light colored
B) dry, dark colored
C) oily
D) normal

Answer 11

A

Dry, light colored

Question 12

Does a TCA chemical peel require additional training and work under a physician’s supervision?

True or False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Which of the following descriptions of care would be recommended for a first degree burn?
A) apply butter
B) apply Aloe Vera
C) break the blister
D) perform skin graft

Answer 13

B

Apply Aloe Vera

Question 14

Conjunctivitis is characterized by all of the following symptoms except?
A) ready eyes 
B) dry eyes
C) itchy eyes
D) watery eyes

Answer 14

B

Dry eyes

Question 15

Which is NOT a topical medication?
A) antibiotic
B) keratolytic
C) antibacterial
D) anti-inflammatory

Answer 15

A

Antibiotic

Question 16

How long are the results of a collagen or fat injection expected to last?

Answer 16

3-6 months

Question 17

The use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface of the skin , promote cell turnover, and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum is called a?
A) fat injection
B) collagen peel
C) chemical peel

Answer 17

C

Chemical peel

Question 18

The EMDA does not allow estheticians to use an AHA with a Ph lower than?

Answer 18

3.0

Question 19

All of the following are common side-effects of collagen are fat injections except?
A) swelling
B) nausea
C) mild redness
D) excess fullness

Answer 19

B

Nausea

Question 20

Which type of cosmetic surgery is recommended for individuals whose face and neck have begun to sag?

Answer 20

Rhtidectomy

Question 21

The clinical term for bruising of the skin is?
A) scarring
B) erythema
C) ecchymosis
D) conjunctivitis

Answer 21

C

Ecchymosis

Question 22

Which type of peel often causes the skin to lose it's ability to create pigment?
A) TCA 
B) Phenol
C) light peel
D) collagen

Answer 22

B

Phenol

Question 23

An extremely contagious bacterial infection that affects the membrane that lines the eyelids is known as?

Answer 23

Conjunctivitis

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT the result of collagen or fat injection?
A) fuller lips
B) plumped up facial skin
C) even pigmentation
D) decreased skin indentations

Answer 24

D

Even Pigmentation