Practice Exam Flashcards
What type of client would benefit most from microcurrent?
A client who has sagging skin.
The ___ contains sensory receptors.
Integumentary system.
What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an esthetician?
A peel w/ strong TCA concentrations.
What would be an alkaline pH?
Anything above 7.
What type of skin condition is indicated by redness & is the result of distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls?
Couperose skin.
Aka telangiectasia.
Redness in the skin w/ no visible vascularity because the matting of blood vessels is so small & fine.
Telangiectasia
AKA couperose skin.
A client release form should be signed…
At the start of every appointment.
What is the overexposure principle used to describe?
How overexposure determines toxicity.
Where is the diamond face shape the widest?
Cheekbones.
What are the glands that excrete perspiration, regulate body temp, & detoxify the body?
Sudoriferous glands.
Help to regulate body temp & eliminate minute amounts of waste products by excreting sweat.
Suderiferous glands.
The face that is widest at its jawline is shaped like a..
Triangle.
What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?
Pathogenic.
What is the main extrinsic cause of aging?
Sun damage.
What would be unusual for the client to experience during a light glycolic peel?
Moderate Erythema.
Should you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to…
Stop the service immediately.
What is the only safe type of pencil to use on a client?
One that can be sharpened.
What is the process that destroys all microbial life, including spores?
Sterilization.
What is a characteristic of erythema?
Redness caused by inflammation.
What happens in the stratum germinativium?
Cells divide.
Aka basal cell layer.
Located above the dermis & is comprised of a single layer of basal cells laying on a “basement membrane.”
In this active layer, stem cells undergo continuous cell division (mitosis) to replenish the skin cells that are regularly shed from the surface.
Stratum Germinativium.
Clients put themselves at the most risk if they wish to schedule a chemical peel in…
The summer.
What is the best choice of a product’s pH for use in salon peels?
A pH between 3 - 5.5
What are detergents a type of?
Surfactant.
The middle part of the muscle is known as…
The belly.
Always refill a steamer w/…
Distilled water.
What technique involves a rapid shaking movement that involves the esthetician’s shoulders & body?
Vibration.
How should a makeup artist brace for applying eye shadow?
They should brace w/ the back side of the dominant hand, just above the client’s brow.
Support layer below the epidermis.
Dermis.
What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to work?
A diamond-tip applicator.
The final stage of hair growth is called…
Telogen.
What is the result of the contraction of the arrector pili muscle?
Goose bumps.
The first stage of hair growth is known as…
Anagen.
Electric wires can be covered w/ a material that does not transmit electricity, such as rubber or plastic coating. This material is known as…
An insulator.
What is the pH scale used to measure?
Acidity & Alkalinity.
Esthetician’s are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of…
Gloves.
Disinfection is not affective against…
Bacterial spores.
What does dehydrated skin lack?
Water.
What term is used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality?
Lesion.
The system in the human body which controls & coordinates all other systems is the…
Nervous system.
When is the salon responsible for a client’s allergic reaction to a product?
When the product is purchased in bulk & repackaged by the salon.
A wavelength is the distance between successive peaks of…
Electromagnetic waves.
Under active sebaceous glands typically result in…
Dry skin.
Understanding pH is important for the esthetician because…
It affects the hair, skin, & nails.
The study of hair & diseases is called…
Trichology.
What supply is used the most when performing extractions?
Gauze.
What is another name for the acute inflammatory diorder miliaria rubra?
Prickly heat.
Under what conditions should a client receiving cancer treatments receive facial massage?
Only is the esthetician is trained in oncology.
Seizures or epilepsy are a contraindication for which treatment?
Electrical & light-based treatments that pulsate.
What part of the eye should never be covered w/ an eyebrow pencil?
The inner rim of the eyes.
The function of epithelial tissue is to..
Provide a protective covering for body cavities & the surfaces of organs.
The negative electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a…
Cathode.
What AHA penetrates the epidermis most effectively?
Glycolic Acid.
What type of massage involves a soft, continuous stroking movement?
Effleurage.
A successful skin care program depends the most on..
Home care.
The movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor is called…
Electricity.
What does massage directly stimulate?
Circulation & metabolism.
What is the strongest bone of the face?
Mandible.
What is the soft & downy hair called that grows on a fetus?
Lanugo.
One of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another.
Proper hand washing.
How should a makeup artist transfer products from their containers?
With a disposable spatula.
What type of infection occurs when the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body, rather than staying in one area or organ?
Systemic.
The vast majority of contaminants & pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools & implements through proper…
Cleaning.
The device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is called a…
Fuse.
The chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve hair at the surface of the skin is called a…
Depilatory.
What is the name for artificial eyelashes that are applied on top of the upper lashes one at a time?
Individual lashes.
Which products are less likely to cause allergic reactions?
Hypoallergenic.
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold & used in the United States?
EPA.
What is hypertrophy?
Abnormal growth.
What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?
Skin’s ability to tolerate UV exposure.
What are liposomes?
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres.
What function do sebaceous glands perform?
Protect the surface of the skin.
What type of massage aka percussion, & resembles playing the piano, is known as…
Tapotement.
What should you never mix w/ bleach?
Detergents.
What part of the skin provides a protective cushion & energy storage for the body?
Subcutaneous layer.
What are performance ingredients?
Ingredients that cause actual change in the appearance of the skin?
What technique involves kneading, squeezing, & pinching?
Pétrissage.
Where should the client look while the makeup artist is applying mascara to the lower lashes?
Up.
Involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face.
Sebaceous hyperplasia.
What direction should massage flow from?
Insertion to origin.
Because of the way it is used, what type of product is most vulnerable to contamination?
Testers.
What is pH an abbreviation of?
Potential hydrogen.
…aka horny layer, is the top, outermost layer of the epidermis.
Startum Corneum.
How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?
By maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin.
What is the least severe type of skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma.
Most common & least severe type of skin cancer, which often appears as light, pearly nodules.
Characteristics include : sores, reddish patches, or a smooth growth w/ an elevated border.
Basal cell carcinoma.
Desincrustation is a technique that is used…
To treat blackheads.
Tap water is considered…
A good conductor.
If European-style massage is not possible during a facial, an acceptable alternative might be…
Leaving a mask on longer.
The two skin types which have the most similar treatment goals are…
Dry & aging skin.
What is the first step in performing a professional makeup application?
Determining a client’s needs.
___ is the simplest form of chemical matter.
An element.
What is true of UV lamps in towel warmers?
They are not effective for disinfection.
What is the most stimulating form of massage?
Tapotement.
The peels that typically have the lowest pH are..
Physician peels.
A client that would most likely benefit from laser hair removal would be…
A client w/ pale skin & dark hair.
Joints come in two types :
Movable & immovable.
Capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproductive function.
Viruses.
What should never be used on a client who has epilepsy?
Electrotherapy.
The most changes in aging skin are caused by…
Sunlight.
The process of a cell dividing into two identical daughter cells.
Mitosis.
What is the second, transitional stage of hair growth called?
Catagen.
