PART 4: ESTHETICS/ CHAPTER 14: The Treatment Room Flashcards
What should you wash your hands with before touching clean supplies?
Soap and warm water
What should you do with single-use items as you prepare for a treatment?
Set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used.
When should you clean and disinfect the nail brush you keep in your room to scrub your nails and hands?
After each use
What should you do to accommodate the fact that some clients have never received facial or waxing treatments before?
Explain to the client where to put belongings and how to put on the wrap.
Why should you wear gloves for all decontamination procedures?
To prevent contamination and protect your skin from strong chemicals.
What is true of butterfly pads?
They will not fall off the eyes as easily as round pads.
When in the procedure for making cleansing pads do you squeeze out excess water?
At the end
How many facial treatments can you perform with four to six cleansing pads?
One
When should you consider using a roll of cotton to make cleansing pads?
When prepackaged esthetic wipes or sponges are unavailable.
What should happen before the client leaves your treatment area?
Product recommendations.
When in your end -of-day procedure should you put on a fresh pair of gloves?
At the beginning
What can you do to prevent mildew from growing in the laundry hamper?
Disinfect the hamper after removing all dirty laundry.
What should you do once you’ve escorted the client to the reception desk?
Write up a service ticket
What do paper towels, tissues for blotting the face, and vinyl gloves have in common?
They are single-use items
What piece of salon furniture is also known as an operator’s stool?
Esthetician’s chair
What is a sharp’s container?
Biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp
What is a dispensary?
Room or area used for mixing products and storing supplies
What are implements?
Tools used by technicians
What does the “S” stand for in the acronym LOHAS?
Sustainability
What does “sustainability “ mean?
Meeting the needs of the present w/o compromising the future
What is facilitated by planning and preparing a well-stocked and organized treatment room?
Functioning efficiently and providing good service.
Why is it important for estheticians/students to maintain clean treatment rooms?
Client safety and compliance with laws
What is a benefit of being prepared?
You project a calm, confident image
When in the process of performing services do you plan and prepare the treatment room?
At the beginning
What are criteria for determining that a treatment table is large enough?
Large enough to accommodate clients, suitable for body waxing
What is the function of a magnifying lamp or light?
Analyzing the skin and performing detail work such as tweezing.
What can you do to accommodate walk-ins or unexpected requests?
Keep wax heaters on all day
What is NOT a salon area in which supplies are regularly kept?
Reception desk
What should you use to disperse products from jars?
Spatulas
What should you have among your facial supplies in order to provide neck support for the client?
Pillow or rolled hand towel.
What should you never put beneath the bed linens?
Electric blankets
How long, approximately, is required for pre-heating of towel warmers and steamers?
15 minutes
When should you check the water level on the steamer?
Before preheating and regularly thereafter
What is true of distilled water?
It is the only type of water that should be used in steamers.
Why should you place a blanket over the clean linens that you place on the treatment table?
In order to keep the client warm and comfortable.
