Prometric Flashcards
1
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What happens when you apply too much pressure during a facial?
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Weakens or break down elasticity
2
Q
What color shows under the Wood’s Lamp for hyperpigmentation?
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Brown
3
Q
If an esthetician/practitioner leaves a drawer open during a service, what must be done to maintain
sanitation?
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Remove contents and re-sanitize them
4
Q
Where is the hair root located?
A
Bottom of the follicle, below the surface of the skin
5
Q
What is the Fitzpatrick scale?
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Estimates how skin reacts to UV light
6
Q
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation’s cosmetics?
A
FDA
7
Q
Where can you find pathogenic bacteria?
A
Everywhere except on sterilized items
8
Q
During the active stage, bacteria…
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Grow and reproduce
9
Q
What is considered the outer layer of a cell?
A
Cell Membrane
10
Q
If an accidental blood spill happens, after stopping the bleeding what is the next step
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When the bleeding has stopped, clean injury with an antiseptic wipe.
11
Q
What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin
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Adipose tissue
12
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What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin
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Adipose tissue
13
Q
Name the agency who registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.
A
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
14
Q
Spongy tissue composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air is exchanged for carbon dioxide during one respiratory cycle.
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Lungs
15
Q
Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be?
A
Oxygenated (cleaned, purified)
16
Q
The study of substances that contain Carbon is called
A
Organic Chemistry
17
Q
Protective barrier of lipids and secretions on the surface of the skin is known as?
A
Acid Mantle
18
Q
Without _____ oil and water would separate into layers.
A
Emulsifiers
19
Q
Examples of insulators
A
Rubber. Glass. Pure water. Oil. Air. Diamond. Dry wood. Dry cotton.
20
Q
What color LED light reduces hyperpigmentation or detoxifying?
A
Green
21
Q
What color LED light increases stimulation and improves the collagen and elastin production in the skin?
A
Red
22
Q
What color LED lights helps with acne and fighting bacteria?
A
Blue
23
Q
What color LED light helps with lymphatic swelling and inflammation?
A
Yellow
24
Q
Proteins are chains of _____
A
Amino Acids
25
Collagen and elastin are made from _____
Proteins
26
Retinol is made from what vitamin?
Vitamin A
27
Name the vitamin you receive from the sun.
Vitamin D
28
Ascorbic acid is also known as what vitamin?
Vitamin C
29
What ingredients are commonly found in a physical sunscreen?
Zinc oxide & Titanium oxide
30
Sudoriferous glands are also known as what glands
Sweat glands
31
What does the lymphatic system do?
Detox/drain the body, works with immune system to destroy disease causing microorganisms
32
Chemical combinations of two or more atoms is known as?
Molecule
33
What effect does nicotine have on the body?
causes contraction and weakening of the blood vessels and small capillaries,breaks down elastin, dulls the skin, ...
34
Where do phytoestrogens come from?
Plants
35
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders
Sun
36
What is the proper way to clean and disinfect a mechanical exfoliating brush?
soap and water, rinse completely, submerge in EPA disinfectant for time, remove and rinse, dry
37
What is the highest dollar amount a second offense from the Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Cosmetology could be?
20,000
38
What is Tinea Corporis
Fungal wingworm
39
How is a gommage mask removed?
Hold skin taut and roll off
40
What can cause inflammation?
Infection, irritation, injury
41
Name the movement that is slow rhythmic and promotes relaxation.
Effluerage
42
Name the kneading movement and where is it performed
Petrissage, on the cheeks and jaw
43
Percussion is another term for what movement
Tapotment
44
When doing extractions, the cotton should be moistened with what product?
Astringent or any toner
45
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells is known as?
Hyperkeratosis
46
When hair is removed from the papilla, how long does it take to grow back to the surface of the skin?
depends on the area of the body but average 6-8 weeks
47
When you remove hair during the anagen phase, what are the characteristics of the new hair growth?
takes longer to grow back and grows back finer
48
What is the function of the liver?
detoxify the body, discharge bile
49
What therapy is used for cellulite?
Endermolgy
50
What is malic acid derived from?
Apples
51
What is the reason for paraffin masks?
product penetration, increased circulation, relaxation
52
Who would be the best candidate to receive a paraffin mask?
Dry/mature skin
53
The structures that assist in holding cells together; Intercellular connections made of proteins.
Desmosomes
54
Fibrous connective tissue made from protein found in the reticular layer of the dermis; gives skin its firmness.
Collagen
55
Chains of amino acids that stimulate fibroblasts, cell metabolism, collagen, and improve skin’s firmness are known as?
Peptides
56
What is possible if microdermabrasion is performed incorrectly?
Hypo and hyperpigmentation
57
How long must you wait to wax a client who has an inflamed ingrown hair?
A week
58
The main benefit of microcurrent is?
Tone, firm, stimulate facial muscles
59
Where is reflexology performed?
Hands, feet, ears
60
acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
Milaria Rubria aka prickly heat
61
Acne-like condition around the mouth
Perioral Dermatitis
62
Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silvery scales.
psoriasis
63
What is derived from papain, bromelain and pancreatin
Enzymes
64
Deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands is known as
Anihidrosis
65
The best option before trying a new product would be?
Patch test
66
Tinea versicolor can be confused for
Vitiligo
67
condition of abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in the areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair
Hypetrichosis aka Hirtutism
68
Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
Complementary
69
Study of the functions & activities performed by the body structures
Physiology
70
Study of the structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye
Anatomy
71
Where does cell mitosis take place?
Stratum Germinatavium aka Basal layer
72
During the anagen phase, the hair is _________.
Growing, New keratinized cells are manufactured in the hair follicle
73
visible broken or distended capillaries that are now larger and can be seen under the skin
Telangiectasia
74
Also known as the hypodermis
Subcutaneous
75
Clear transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum.
Stratum Lucidum
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Separation of molecule into positive and negative ions
Ionization
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Also known as bases.
Alkaline
78
Ion with a positive electrical charge
Cation
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Ion with a negative electrical charge
anion
80
Another word for the Adams Apple
Hyoid
81
The stationary/immovable part of the muscle is known as
Origin
82
Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion?
Egyptians
83
Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum. also called a wen
Steatoma
84
What do cells release to fight allergies?
Histamines
85
What type of infection is tinea capitis?
a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts
86
What is an open comedo?
A black head
87
What are thickeners in products?
Carbomers
88
What gives smoothness and contour to the body?
Adipose tissue
89
Why does the human body need sunlight
Synthesize vitamin D
90
What is another name for inflammation?
Edema(swelling caused by excessive fluid)
91
A gel mask is beneficial for what type of skin?
sensitive,dry,dehydrated
92
Another name for a macule is
freckle,birth mark, age spot
93
Name the gland that does not typically produce an offensive odor.
Eccrine Gland
94
When disposing of the cotton wrapped around your fingertips for extractions, it should be handled as if it is a ___________ pathogen
Bloodborne
95
Appocrine glands produce chemicals known as
Pheromones (produce the smelly sweat)
96
Cells that contain lipids to maintain the barrier function.
Lamellar granules
97
What do performance ingredients do ?
Provide the "treatment". Cause the actual changes in the appearance of the skin.
98
What do functional ingredients do ?
allow the products to spread, give them body and texture, and give them a specific form
99
What is the minimum size requirement for a shop? How many workstations are allowed in that space?
350; 2
100
What color does normal skin show up as under the Wood’s Lamp?
White/blue
101
Name the primary colors
Yellow, red and blue
102
What are keratinocytes composed of
Keratin (keratinized cells)
103
A client with couperose skin is contraindicated for what services/machinery ?
Steam, rotary brush, anything with heat (paraffin or electric mask)
104
What color shows under the Wood’s Lamp for thin or dehydrated skin?
Violet
105
What are melanocytes and where are they located ?
Cells that produce skin pigment granules, in the basal layer
106
What is conjunctivitis ?
Pinkeye
107
What color indicates oily/acne skin under the Wood’s Lamp?
Orange
108
What does it mean if skin is alipidic?
Lacks oil
109
What makes up 95% of the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
110
What function do keratinocytes serve in the epidermis?
Protect the cells from water loss and dehydration.
111
List layers of the skin from surface level to deepest:
stratum corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, germinativum
112
Define Lango hair
the hair on a fetus; soft and downy hair
113
What’s another name for eyelash hair
Cilia
114
How can you make steam antibacterial?
Ozone
115
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
Impetigo
116
The term for part of the body that contains hair follicle and its appendages
Pilosebaceous Unit
117
Malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
Nevus
118
A mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube, or canal is known as
Hair Follicle
119
Acne breakouts come from stimulated...
Sebaceous Glands
120
Alternating current is____
is rapid, interrupted current
121
The lymphatic & immune systems DON'T contain the
Pineal Gland (part of the excretory system)
122
An inflammatory condition of the skin?
Dermatitis
123
What is NOT an accessory to the skin?
Exocrine Gland
124
What is a sweat gland found all over the body w/ openings on the skins surface through pores?
Eccrine Gland
125
Biofilms are NOT...
Highly susceptible to the body defense mechanisms
126
Type of energy most associated with nuclear power plants
Gamma Rays
127
What does adrenaline do?
Help cope with stress
128
Both the lymphatic & circulatory systems
Carry fluid
129
The negative electrode is called
Cathode
130
Exfoliation removes and depletes
Lipids
131
Light therapy is also known as
Phototherapy
132
Running warm oil on the center of the forehead is part of...
Ayurvedic treatments
133
When performing light glycolic peels its NOT expected for client to experience
Moderate erythema
134
How much time to discuss home care after facial?
15 mins
135
What contains insulin and glucagon production
Pancreas
136
Protein fiber found in the dermis; gives skin its elasticity and firmness
Elastin
137
UV light...
has a long wavelength & is visible
138
Saunas, steam rooms & vichy showers all considered?
Hydrotherapy
139
What comes immediately after extractions?
Massage
140
Alters protein structures and decreases biological activity
Glycation
141
Closed to lipid bi-layer spheres that encapsulate ingredients and target their delivery to specific tissue?
Liposomes
142
What happens when individuals immune system prevents transmission?
It prevents illness
143
NOT required that disinfectants in shops be
Hypo-allergenic
144
Only master estheticians are allowed to perform
Manual lymphatic drainage
145
Age spots may begin to appear as early as your
Fifties
146
White, brown or salmon colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin
Tinea Versicolor
147
The positive electrode is called
Anode
148
Where does hair grow during cell division
Hair Bulb
149
Process of moving food along the digestive tract is called
Peristalsis
150
When using anaphoresis you can expect
Stimulation of nerves (infusing)
151
Light therapy that targets spider veins
IPL
152
A melanoma has a diameter that is at least as large as
Pencil Eraser
153
How long to set up before a service
10 mins
154
What is photodynamic therapy used for
Spider veins
155
The papillary layer does not contain`
Lymph vessels
156
Part of the body that is a large lymph node
Spleen
157
Products that are incompatible...
Should not be stored next to each other
158
When removing mummy mask, start with the ...
Forehead
159
Evaporation,perspiration, radiation and insualtion are part of what function
Heat regulation
160
How much massage product should be dispensed?
1 teaspoon
161
Part of the pilosebaceous unit which produces the hair matrix?
Follicular canal
162
What percent of sunlight is visible?
35
163
Fungal condition that inhibits melanin production?
Tinea Versicolor
164
Part of the excretory system, the skin is responsible for
Eliminating perspiration
165
Client taking oral steroids should avoid
Waxing
166
Deficiency in perspiration due to the failure of the sweat glands
Anihidros
167
Fluid infection or other matter under the skin that is encapsulated into a firm mass of varying size?
Cyst
168
Area treated first during glycolic peel
Forehead
169
Acute inflammatory disorder of the swear glands
Milaria Rubria aka prickly heat
170
Cleanser used for combo skin
Mousse
171
Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line?
Herpes Zoster
172
Gland connected to skin melanization?
Adrenal Gland
173
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus
Verucca
174
Another name for motor nerves
Efferent Nerves
175
Enzyme peel would not be used before
Chemical peel
176
Human body tissues are built from
Proteins which are built from amino acids
177
Isotretenoin must be completed at least ___ before skin treatment
6 months
178
Someone with sensitive skin could benefit from
Azulene
179
How long towel warmer and wax heater to warm up
15 min
180
How long to clean up after service?
10-15 mins
181
Portion of the muscle attached to another muscle or joint
Insertion
182
Process by which pathogens move between individuals
Transmission
183
What type of lesions are depressions in the skin?
Secondary
184
Overexposure principle used to describe?
How exposure determines toxicity
185
Appearance of two hairs in the same follicle may occur
Telogen & new anagen phase
186
Causes the itchy feeling that accompanies contact dermatitis?
Histamines
187
Facial has the benefit of relaxing all except
Circulation
188
Vegan client would NOT receive treatment made from
Trypsin
189
Oil and sweat glands are also called
Exocrine Glands
190
When waxing axilla hair should be ___
Trimmed to half an inch
191
Part of pilosebaceous unit responsible for healthy looking hair
Hair papillae
192
Correct order for brow tinting
Cream,tint,developer
193
Electromagnetic spectrum is the name given to
All forms of energy that exist
194
A reducing agent
Adds hydrogen to chemical compound
195
Best place to determine right color of foundation
Cheek and Jawline
196
Blisters that usually appear on the lips and nostrils
Herpes Simplex Virus 1
197
Peptides are used for
Anti aging
198
Alternative for client averse to waxing
Two handed threading
199
Amino acids, aloe vera, vitamin B and fatty acids are considered beneficial for
Cellulite reduction
200
Ideal lighting for makeup application
Frontal
201
Skin irritation that spreads into circular infection that is red and scaly
Tinea coropis
202
What would NOT lead to hypertrichosis?
Excessive male androgens
203
Last area to be treated with extractions
Forehead and upper cheekbones
204
Loss of pigmentation leading to light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin
Luekoderma
205
Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or tough and a result of sun damage
Actinic Keratosis
206
Strong smelling underarms due to production of
Apocrine Glands
207
A condition that results from taking certain meds
Photo sensitivity
208
Where should steamer level be set
Slighty below line
209
When using cataphoresis, you can expect
Closing of pores
210
Term used to describe thickening of a tissue
Hypertrophy
