Midterm Flashcards
Soft waxes are removed by an esthetician who
uses strips to remove wax while its warm
what is a defining characteristic of grade 3 acne?
pustules, papules, inflammation, redness, comadones
What is the second, transitional stage of hair growth called?
Antigen
Manual Lymph Drainage is most frequently used
after surgery
What should you never do with a tool or implement?
put in your pocket
uneven skin is observed when touching ____ skin/
oily
In order to sterilize Implements, a treatment room should have a(n) _____
Autoclave
What does massage directly stimulate?
circulation and metabolism
Technicians should keep their hair _____.
pulled back and away from client
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?
Licensing and enforcing conduction on the job
What is true of telangiectasia?
Broken/ damaged capillaries
What type of massage involves a soft, continuous stroking movement?
efflerauge
Most basic facials take about
30 min
The second step of infection control is _____
Disinfection
Which part of the pilosebaceous unit produces the hair matrix?
The follicular canal
soft wax is best used on _____.
large areas
what is an apocrine gland?
A coiled structure attached to hair follicles that are located under arms and groin and have a scent.
Pathogenic bacteria ______.
cause disease or infection
an esthetician who incorporates flow in a facial massage is demonstrating ______.
good technical skills
All of the following are benefits of facial treatment except ______.
diagnosis of cystic acne
sunburn and cancer are cause by ______ rays.
UVB Rays
indirect transmission of a disease _____.
Happens through touching contaminated surfaces.
The best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be _____.
A reliable steamer
An example of someone who Should not receive electrotherapy is _____.
pregnant women, pacemakers, epilepsy, any metal implants.
During a facial treatment , the technicians hands should be _____.
below chest level
squamous cell carcinoma is defined as _____.
red/pink, scaly papules and nodules
body tissues come from the basic building blocks known as _____.
proteins
what is the primary source of skin disorders?
internal and external
facial massage would likely be contraindicated with a client who ______.
have open lesions, contagious diseases, wind burn, sun burn
Which of the following will not necessarily be on the label of an EPA- registered disinfectant?
the word concentrated
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
work place, safety and disposing of chemicals
what is the use of electrical devices of therapeutic benefits called?
electrotherapy
The use of a steamer should take _____.
10 min
What is generally treated with a comb electrode?
scalp
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as _____.
acupressure
chemical disencrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a ______
galvanic machine
Hard waxes should be applied with an applicator ______.
45 degrees to the skin in a thick layer
What term encompasses the protective layer that is comprised of cells, mechanisms, and nerve endings?
Epidermis
Desincrustation is a technique that is used _____.
to treat blackheads
oil is secreted by _____.
Sebaceous gland
There are _____ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into _____ primary types
1,000s, 2
Pseudofolliculitis barbaen(PFB) is usually caused by _____.
Shaving
The temperature of a hot towel should be tested _____.
on estheticians wrist
when performing a facial, the correct order of steps is ______
mask, toner, eye, and lip treatments
What would be a symptom of someone who had herpes simplex virus 1?
open sores, lesions on the lips
The lightest skin fitzpatrick skin type ____
1
What technique involves kneading , squeezing, and pinching
Petrissage
Hair is anchored to skin cells by the ______
hair root
The ambiance of a spa should be set up in order ______
to relax the client
Poor elasticity is ______
skin laxity due to sun damage, aging, 0 sunscreen, 0 hat
vascular lesions are a condition of the ______system.
circulatory
What is the name for tools that perform services?
implements
hyperkeratinization is defined as _____
an excessive build up of dead skin cells
Which of the following is not true of disinfectants?
Kills all bacteria and microbes
What two methods are combined int he hair removal method known as the blend
thermalosis and glavanic
Who would not typically need a steamer during a facial procedure
sensitive skin
Does facial massage have an effect on sebum?
Yes
In classic swedish massage, there are _____
5 forms of manipulation
the first stage of hair growth is known as ______
antigen
A paraffin mask is used for ______
hydration
Anhidrosis is ______
deficiency on perspiration due to failure of sweat glands
what is true of an esthetician’s analysis of skin?
finding if services might harm skin aka contraindications
in order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive ______
30 min early
How often should one change gloves?
after every client of contamination
