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Milady Chapter 13: Advanced Topics and Treatments Exam Review Flashcards

1
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As a spa owner, it is important to encourage your staff to continue their education in advanced skin care topics because ______.

a) advanced machine technology is always evolving
b) if they don’t you could lower their salaries
c) many techniques have remained the same for decades
d) it will keep your spa up-to-date with legal regulation

A

The answer is a:

Advanced machine technology is always evolving

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Which of these statements about LED light is true?

a) LED light is used for skin rejuvenation.
b) Different colors of LED light produce different effects on the skin.
c) LED light can help improve acne.
d) All of the answers are correct.

A

The answer is d:

All of the answers are correct

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What is a TCA peel used for?

a) lightening highly pigmented skin
b) darkening lightly pigmented skin
c) diminishing sun damage and wrinkles
d) preventing collagen and elastin production

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The answer is c:

Diminishing sun damage and wrinkles

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What happens to the cell renewal factor as you age?

a) it improves
b) it becomes more efficient
c) it speeds up
d) it slows down

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The answer is d:

It slows down

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What is a normal pH for skin?

a) 0-2
b) 4.5-5
c) 7-8
d) 9.5-10.15

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The answer is b:

4.5-5

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What is true of open sores and suspicious lesions?

a) they have no bearing on the choice to perform chemical exfoliation
b) they can be covered with gauze as you exfoliate the skin
c) they should never be mentioned on the clients intake form
d) these conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation

A

The answer is d:

These conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation

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What is NOT something that clients should be adviced to avoid for at least 24-48 hours in advance of a chemical exfoliation procedure?

a) showering
b) sun exposure
c) benzoyl peroxide applications
d) waxing

A

The answer is a:

Showering

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A person with what condition would be a better candidate for microdermabrasion versus other forms of exfoliation?

a) oily skin
b) dry skin
c) loose skin
d) inability to tolerate acids

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The answer is d:

Inability to tolerate acids

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What treatment can have the effects of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and/or sensitivity if administered improperly?

a) paraffin masks
b) clay masks
c) extraction
d) microdermabrasion

A

The answer is d:

microdermabrasion

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10
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A client wants to relax and detoxify her entire body. What would you recommend?

a) a seaweed body wrap
b) microdermabrasion
c) endermology
d) dermal fillers

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The answer is a:

Seaweed body wrap

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You are recommending a microcurrent treatment to a client. Which of the following is NOT a result your client should expect?

a) improved circulation
b) boosted cellular activity
c) cellulite reduction
d) firm muscles

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The answer is c:

Cellulite reduction

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12
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What are commonly used in balneotherapy body treatments?

a) powerful water jets
b) Dead Sea salts
c) hot stones
d) cold stones

A

The answer is b:

Dead Sea salts

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What is NOT a benefit of body scrubs?

a) reduced adipose tissue
b) increased circulation
c) exfoliation
d) hydration

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The answer is a:

Reduced adipose tissue

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What PRIMARILY determines the effect of a body wrap?

a) material used to wrap the client
b) type of product used
c) length of time the client is wrapped
d) positioning of the client while wrapped

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The answer is b:

Type of product used

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What is Botox?

a) highly acidic cream
b) neuromuscular-blocking serum
c) type of acne medication
d) surgical procedure for removing fat from the abdomen

A

The answer is b:

Neuromuscular-blocking serum

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16
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A client has an upcoming surgery. What procedure might the client undergo before and after the surgery to enhance cell metabolism?

a) injectable fillers
b) manual lymph drainage
c) microdermabrasion
d) light therapy

A

The answer is b:

Manual lymph drainage

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17
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Which of the following is good advice for your clients after receiving a spa treatment?

a) to lay down for the rest of the day and recharge her body
b) to drink lots of water
c) not to eat for several hours after treatment
d) not to drive herself home

A

The answer is b:

To drink lots of water

18
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What does the aesthetician use to move congestion, water, and waste in the lymphatic vessels out of the body when performing MLD?

a) massage
b) microcurrent
c) galvanic current
d) reiki

A

The answer is a:

Massage

19
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What device mimics the body’s natural electrical energy to re-educate and tone facial muscles?

a) laser machine
b) steamer
c) microcurrent machine
d) microdermabrasion machine

A

The answer is c:

Microcurrent machine

20
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What is a form of mechanical exfoliation?

a) mammoplasty
b) microdermabrasion
c) manual lymph drainage
d) microcurrent

A

The answer is b:

Microdermabrasion

21
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What type of treatment would be considered nonablative?

a) a treatment that causes excessive skin friction
b) a treatment that does not remove tissue
c) a treatment that exfoliates
d) a treatment that is injectable

A

The answer is b:

A treatment that does not remove tissue

22
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What treatments employ the use of phenol (carbolic acid)?

a) peels
b) extractions
c) exfoliations
d) massages

A

The answer is a:

Peels

23
Q

Which of the following is NOT an option for treating cellulite?

a) ultrasound
b) exfoliation
c) endermology
d) reiki

A

The answer is d:

Reiki

24
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What is a rhytidectomy?

a) tummy tuck
b) breast enhancement
c) face lift
d) nose job

A

The answer is c:

Face lift

25
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Which type of light is used for relaxation and the heating of muscles?

a) infared light
b) UV light
c) white light
d) visible light

A

The answer is a:

Infared light

26
Q

What condition does endermology treat?

a) acne
b) albinism
c) sensitive skin
d) cellulite

A

The answer is d:

Cellulite

27
Q

What is the technical term for an eye lift?

a) rhinoplasty
b) blepharoplasty
c) oculoplasty
d) hippoplasty

A

The answer is b:

Blepharoplasty

28
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What is the term for spa treatments that use water?

a) aqua therapy
b) hydrotherapy
c) liquid therapy
d) immersion therapy

A

The answer is b:

Hydrotherapy

29
Q

What purpose do injectable fillers serve?

a) skin lightening
b) stress relief
c) skin darkening
d) skin plumping

A

The answer is d:

Skin plumping

30
Q

What is the term for the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, and hair removal?

a) sclerotherapy
b) endotherapy
c) ultrasonic therapy
d) light therapy

A

The answer is d:

Light therapy

31
Q

Which layer of the skin may be affected by a deep peel?

a) dermal layer
b) epidermis
c) stratum corneum
d) all of the answers are correct

A

The answer d:

All of the answers are correct

32
Q

Which of the following treatments may increase collagen production during the wound healing process, but may not be permitted in some states?

a) microneedling
b) a medium peel
c) a body wrap
d) balneotherapy

A

The answer is a:

Microneedling

33
Q

What is NOT an ingredient of a jessners peel?

a) citric acid
b) lactic acid
c) salicylic acid
d) resorcinol

A

The answer is a:

Critic acid

34
Q

Which is true about crystal microdermabrasion?

a) a mask is not needed during this treatment
b) crystals are sprayed onto the skin
c) there is no need for additional clean up
d) eyewear is not required

A

The answer is b:

Crystals are sprayed onto the skin

35
Q

Lasers are designed to _____.

a) focus all the light-power with same color, traveling to a specific depth, in one direction
b) have multiple colors, depths, and wavelengths
c) have the same wavelength regardless of the component of the skin being treated
d) use a low intensity electromagnetic radiation of multiple wavelengths

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The answer is a:

Focus all the light-power with same color, traveling to a specific depth, in one direction

36
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Ultrasound is known to ____.

a) promote hair growth
b) penetrate deeply
c) be extremely abrasive
d) keep dead skin cells intact

A

The answer is b:

Penetrate deeply

37
Q

Which of the following should be encouraged to help avoid hyperpigmentation after exfoliation?

a) a deep chemical peel
b) rubbing the skin
c) applying sunscreen daily
d) applying a scrub

A

The answer is c:

Applying sunscreen daily

38
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What should you suggest to your client to help achieve maximum results before, during, and even after receiving their treatment?

a) avoid products containing AHAs or vitamin C
b) avoid all cleansers
c) follow a home care regimen
d) schedule a peel for every day of the week

A

The answer is c:

Follow a home care regimen

39
Q

This treatment is noninvasive and uses a needle-free micro needling hand piece.

a) nano infusion
b) sclerotherapy
c) reflexology
d) dermabrasion

A

The answer is a:

Nano infusion

40
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This treatment uses a mechanical brush to physically remove tissue down to the dermis

a) dermabrasion
b) enzyme mask
c) laser therapy
d) micro needling

A

The answer is a:

Dermabrasion

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