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Physiology is most accurately described as the study of:

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functions of body structures

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The largest organ of the body is the

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skin

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Appendages of the skin include:

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hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands, and sensory nerves.

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What removes and depletes lipids?

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exfoliation

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What does the skin protect against?

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outside elements and microorganisms

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The barrier function of the skin includes:

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the acid mantle

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What is the average PH of the acid mantle?

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5.5

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What does TEWL stand for?

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transepidermal water loss

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The intercellular cement between epidermal cells is made up of:

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lipids

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The immune cells that mature in the thymus gland and attack virus infected cells, foreign cells and cancer cells are the

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T-cells

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Sensory nerve fibers are most abundant in the

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fingertips

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The average body’s internal thermostat is set at:

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98.6 degrees

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13
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Which glands excrete perspiration?

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sudoriferous

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What does OSHA stand for?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of _______.

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disinfectants

The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and the environment.

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Single-celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called _______.

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bacteria

Bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms that can be found in various environments.

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Pathogenic bacteria may produce _______.

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disease

Antitoxins are substances that counteract the effects of toxins produced by bacteria.

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What is a condition, characterized by redness, heat, and pain, with which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection?

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inflammation

Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system.

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Which statement is true of MRSA?

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Clients who appear completely healthy may bring MRSA into your shop, where it can infect others.

MRSA can exist in healthy individuals without causing symptoms.

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Examples are the common cold, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, measles, mumps, chicken pox, smallpox, rabies, yellow fever, hepatitis, polio, influenza, HIV

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viruses

These diseases are caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

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What are colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces called?

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Biofilms

Biofilms can form on a variety of surfaces, including medical devices and natural environments.

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How is the HIV virus mainly spread?

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Sharing needles by intravenous drug users

HIV is not spread through casual contact such as holding hands or sharing food.

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What are single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts?

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Fungi

Fungi can be beneficial or harmful, playing roles in decomposition and disease.

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What are organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism known as?

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Parasites

Parasites can cause harm to their host and include various forms such as worms and protozoa.

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What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite?
Scabies ## Footnote Scabies causes intense itching and is spread through close physical contact.
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What is the term for completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores?
Sterilizing ## Footnote Sterilization is critical in medical settings to prevent infection.
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Professionalism includes which three things?
being prepared, providing excellent customer service, and being dependable
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To ensure your physical well being, the basic esthetician's stool must be
ergonomically correct
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What is a steamer used for?
to cleanse the skin deeply
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What is an example of something that would discredit your professional image?
wearing multiple dangling necklaces that touch the client
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What is the function of an autoclave?
sterilizes implements
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Where are supplies stored?
in clean, covered, labeled containers
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When performing a facial, you should use a metal spatula to
disperse products from jars
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When should you skip using a facial steamer?
when the client has rosacea-prone or sensitive skin
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Is an esthetician's stool considered a supply?
no
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You should stock vinyl gloves in your treatment room because
a client may be allergic to latex
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Where should you place the bolster during the facial?
under the knees
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If you need to retrieve additional supplies during a service, you should remove them from the container using
forceps or tongs
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Where should you set your single use items when preparing the treatment room?
on a clean towel
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When setting out the treatment products, you should do so
in the order of the procedure application
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What should you explain to clients before they get on your treatment table?
how to get on the table and where to position the head.
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When preparing the treatment table, what step comes after placing one sheet lengthwise?
Place one hand towel lengthwise on top of the sheet at the head
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Ergonomics is
the study of adapting work conditions to suit the worker
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Which of these is a recommended exercise for strengthening the hands and/or wrists?
squeeze a stress ball for two to three seconds, relax, and repeat
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During which step do you preheat the steamer?
equipment preperation
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Which of the following is acceptable if running water in the treatment room is not an option?
having two bowls of water and a hot towel cabinet
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Describe massage (3)
mechanical manipulation, manual manipulation, stimulates metabolism and circulation
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Stimulating muscle and nerve motor points during a massage
contract the muscles
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Massage benefits include (3)
reduction in puffiness and sinus congestion, product absorption, improvement of overall metabolism
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A basic facial massage is performed for appx
10 to 20 minutes
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Using deep pressure on the face
can weaken elastin fibers
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Hand exercises help to strengthen your hands and
prevent repetitive motion problems
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Contraindications for facial massage include (3)
diabetes (uncontrolled), inflamed acne, and sunburn
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The areas of the body that an esthetician can massage include:
face, neck, shoulders, and decollete
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Which type of massage involves the use of soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms
effleurage
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Petrissage includes
pinching the skin with a light, firm, pressure
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Massage involving a rubbing movement is called
friction
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The circular friction movements are done on the
scalp, arms, and hands
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Tapotement is also called
percussion
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The therapist's body and shoulders are used to perform
vibration
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What type of massage helps to reduce swelling and is used before and after surgery?
manual lymph drainage massage
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When massaging a male client, in which direction of the beard should you massage
the direction of hair growth
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Essential oils are applied to the skin when performing which type of massage?
aromatherapy
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Which of these methods of massage is designed to help detoxify the body and remove waste more quickly?
manual lymph drainage massage
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Consecutively repeating all movements how many times is a good rule of thumb?
three to six
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What does rhythmic flow promote?
relaxation
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What term refers to anything that occupies space, has physical and chemical properties, and exists in a solid, liquid, or gas form?
Matter
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Substances that cannot be reduced to simpler substances
elements
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A basic unit of matter that cannot be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.
atom
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When two or more atoms are joined together chemically, what is created?
molecule
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A new substance formed by chemically combining two or more atoms of different elements
compound
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When a substance gains oxygen, the substance is
oxidized
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Redox is a contraction for
oxidation reduction
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A substance that adds hydrogen to a chemical compound or subtracts oxygen from the compound.
reducing agent
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A combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than chemical means
physical mixture
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A preparation made by dissolving a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance in another substance
solution
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Has the ability to dissolve more substances than any other solvent; is known as the universal solvent
water
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Liquid that mix easily are
miscible
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Nail polish containing glitter is an unstable physical mixture of undissolved particles in a liquid which is known as a
suspension
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A mixture of two or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder
emulsion
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Substances that act as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify are called
surfactants
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The tail of a surfactant molecule is __________ meaning oil loving
lipophilic
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The dose of a substance that determines whether it will have a poisonous effect on the body is called
the overexposure principle
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The separating of a substance into ions is called
ionization
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Only products containing ____________ can have a pH.
water
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Pure water with a pH of seven is considered to be
neutral
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Diagnosing skin conditions is not in an esthetician's scope of
practice
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Lesions that are in the initial stages of development are what kind of lesions?
primary
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What is a pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough around the edges?
actinic keratosis
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Vascular lesions are known as
tertiary lesions
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A pustule is an example of what kind of lesion?
primary
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What is a keloid?
a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
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What variety of acne located in the dermis causes depressed and raised scars and should be treated by a medical professional?
cystic acne
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A blackhead is a
open comedo
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Milia are most common in which skin types?
dry
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A sebaceous cyst or a subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum that usually appears on the scalp, neck, and back that is also known as a wen is called
steatoma
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Sebaceous hyperplasia growths tend to be
doughnut shaped
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What form of eczema is characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting and/or itching?
seborrheic dermatitis
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Warts are caused by
a virus
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A condition characterized by bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is called
bromhidrosis
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Pruritis is also condition characterized by
itching
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When excessive heat exposure causes an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, it is called
miliaria rubra
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Red patches covered with white-silver scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back are characteristics of
psoriasis
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Swelling occurs when the skin is damaged by an irritating substance because the body is trying to
dilute the irritant
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A port wine stain is a type of
vascular nevus
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Why does the skin tan when it is exposed to the sun?
to defend against UV radiation

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