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Midterm Flashcards

1
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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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2
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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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3
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What is the second, transitional stage of hair growth called?

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Antigen

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4
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Manual Lymph Drainage is most frequently used

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after surgery

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5
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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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6
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uneven skin is observed when touching ____ skin/

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oily

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7
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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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8
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What does massage directly stimulate?

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circulation and metabolism

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9
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Technicians should keep their hair _____.

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pulled back and away from client

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10
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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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11
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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During a facial treatment , the technicians hands should be _____.

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below chest level

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26
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squamous cell carcinoma is defined as _____.

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red/pink, scaly papules and nodules

27
Q

body tissues come from the basic building blocks known as _____.

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proteins

28
Q

what is the primary source of skin disorders?

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internal and external

29
Q

facial massage would likely be contraindicated with a client who ______.

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have open lesions, contagious diseases, wind burn, sun burn

30
Q

Which of the following will not necessarily be on the label of an EPA- registered disinfectant?

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the word concentrated

31
Q

Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?

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work place, safety and disposing of chemicals

32
Q

what is the use of electrical devices of therapeutic benefits called?

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electrotherapy

33
Q

The use of a steamer should take _____.

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10 min

34
Q

What is generally treated with a comb electrode?

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scalp

35
Q

Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as _____.

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acupressure

36
Q

chemical disencrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a ______

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galvanic machine

37
Q

Hard waxes should be applied with an applicator ______.

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45 degrees to the skin in a thick layer

38
Q

What term encompasses the protective layer that is comprised of cells, mechanisms, and nerve endings?

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Epidermis

39
Q

Desincrustation is a technique that is used _____.

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to treat blackheads

40
Q

oil is secreted by _____.

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Sebaceous gland

41
Q

There are _____ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into _____ primary types

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1,000s, 2

42
Q

Pseudofolliculitis barbaen(PFB) is usually caused by _____.

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Shaving

43
Q

The temperature of a hot towel should be tested _____.

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on estheticians wrist

44
Q

when performing a facial, the correct order of steps is ______

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mask, toner, eye, and lip treatments

45
Q

What would be a symptom of someone who had herpes simplex virus 1?

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open sores, lesions on the lips

46
Q

The lightest skin fitzpatrick skin type ____

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1

47
Q

What technique involves kneading , squeezing, and pinching

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Petrissage

48
Q

Hair is anchored to skin cells by the ______

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hair root

49
Q

The ambiance of a spa should be set up in order ______

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to relax the client

50
Q

Poor elasticity is ______

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skin laxity due to sun damage, aging, 0 sunscreen, 0 hat

51
Q

vascular lesions are a condition of the ______system.

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circulatory

52
Q

What is the name for tools that perform services?

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implements

53
Q

hyperkeratinization is defined as _____

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an excessive build up of dead skin cells

54
Q

Which of the following is not true of disinfectants?

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Kills all bacteria and microbes

55
Q

What two methods are combined int he hair removal method known as the blend

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thermalosis and glavanic

56
Q

Who would not typically need a steamer during a facial procedure

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sensitive skin

57
Q

Does facial massage have an effect on sebum?

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Yes

58
Q

In classic swedish massage, there are _____

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5 forms of manipulation

59
Q

the first stage of hair growth is known as ______

A

antigen

60
Q

A paraffin mask is used for ______

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hydration

61
Q

Anhidrosis is ______

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deficiency on perspiration due to failure of sweat glands

62
Q

what is true of an esthetician’s analysis of skin?

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finding if services might harm skin aka contraindications

63
Q

in order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive ______

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30 min early

64
Q

How often should one change gloves?

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after every client of contamination

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