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Soft waxes are removed by an esthetician who

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uses strips to remove wax while its warm

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what is a defining characteristic of grade 3 acne?

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pustules, papules, inflammation, redness, comadones

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What is the second, transitional stage of hair growth called?

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Antigen

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Manual Lymph Drainage is most frequently used

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after surgery

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What should you never do with a tool or implement?

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put in your pocket

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uneven skin is observed when touching ____ skin/

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oily

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In order to sterilize Implements, a treatment room should have a(n) _____

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Autoclave

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What does massage directly stimulate?

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circulation and metabolism

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Technicians should keep their hair _____.

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pulled back and away from client

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Which of the following is more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?

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Licensing and enforcing conduction on the job

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What is true of telangiectasia?

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Broken/ damaged capillaries

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12
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What type of massage involves a soft, continuous stroking movement?

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efflerauge

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13
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Most basic facials take about

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30 min

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14
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The second step of infection control is _____

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Disinfection

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15
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Which part of the pilosebaceous unit produces the hair matrix?

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The follicular canal

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16
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soft wax is best used on _____.

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large areas

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17
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what is an apocrine gland?

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A coiled structure attached to hair follicles that are located under arms and groin and have a scent.

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18
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Pathogenic bacteria ______.

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cause disease or infection

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19
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an esthetician who incorporates flow in a facial massage is demonstrating ______.

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good technical skills

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20
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All of the following are benefits of facial treatment except ______.

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diagnosis of cystic acne

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21
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sunburn and cancer are cause by ______ rays.

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UVB Rays

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22
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indirect transmission of a disease _____.

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Happens through touching contaminated surfaces.

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The best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be _____.

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A reliable steamer

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An example of someone who Should not receive electrotherapy is _____.

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pregnant women, pacemakers, epilepsy, any metal implants.

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During a facial treatment , the technicians hands should be _____.
below chest level
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squamous cell carcinoma is defined as _____.
red/pink, scaly papules and nodules
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body tissues come from the basic building blocks known as _____.
proteins
28
what is the primary source of skin disorders?
internal and external
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facial massage would likely be contraindicated with a client who ______.
have open lesions, contagious diseases, wind burn, sun burn
30
Which of the following will not necessarily be on the label of an EPA- registered disinfectant?
the word concentrated
31
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
work place, safety and disposing of chemicals
32
what is the use of electrical devices of therapeutic benefits called?
electrotherapy
33
The use of a steamer should take _____.
10 min
34
What is generally treated with a comb electrode?
scalp
35
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as _____.
acupressure
36
chemical disencrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a ______
galvanic machine
37
Hard waxes should be applied with an applicator ______.
45 degrees to the skin in a thick layer
38
What term encompasses the protective layer that is comprised of cells, mechanisms, and nerve endings?
Epidermis
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Desincrustation is a technique that is used _____.
to treat blackheads
40
oil is secreted by _____.
Sebaceous gland
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There are _____ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into _____ primary types
1,000s, 2
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Pseudofolliculitis barbaen(PFB) is usually caused by _____.
Shaving
43
The temperature of a hot towel should be tested _____.
on estheticians wrist
44
when performing a facial, the correct order of steps is ______
mask, toner, eye, and lip treatments
45
What would be a symptom of someone who had herpes simplex virus 1?
open sores, lesions on the lips
46
The lightest skin fitzpatrick skin type ____
1
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What technique involves kneading , squeezing, and pinching
Petrissage
48
Hair is anchored to skin cells by the ______
hair root
49
The ambiance of a spa should be set up in order ______
to relax the client
50
Poor elasticity is ______
skin laxity due to sun damage, aging, 0 sunscreen, 0 hat
51
vascular lesions are a condition of the ______system.
circulatory
52
What is the name for tools that perform services?
implements
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hyperkeratinization is defined as _____
an excessive build up of dead skin cells
54
Which of the following is not true of disinfectants?
Kills all bacteria and microbes
55
What two methods are combined int he hair removal method known as the blend
thermalosis and glavanic
56
Who would not typically need a steamer during a facial procedure
sensitive skin
57
Does facial massage have an effect on sebum?
Yes
58
In classic swedish massage, there are _____
5 forms of manipulation
59
the first stage of hair growth is known as ______
antigen
60
A paraffin mask is used for ______
hydration
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Anhidrosis is ______
deficiency on perspiration due to failure of sweat glands
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what is true of an esthetician's analysis of skin?
finding if services might harm skin aka contraindications
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in order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive ______
30 min early
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How often should one change gloves?
after every client of contamination

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