Prometric Flashcards
What happens when you apply too much pressure during a facial?
Weakens or break down elasticity
What color shows under the Wood’s Lamp for hyperpigmentation?
Brown
If an esthetician/practitioner leaves a drawer open during a service, what must be done to maintain
sanitation?
Remove contents and re-sanitize them
Where is the hair root located?
Bottom of the follicle, below the surface of the skin
What is the Fitzpatrick scale?
Estimates how skin reacts to UV light
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation’s cosmetics?
FDA
Where can you find pathogenic bacteria?
Everywhere except on sterilized items
During the active stage, bacteria…
Grow and reproduce
What is considered the outer layer of a cell?
Cell Membrane
If an accidental blood spill happens, after stopping the bleeding what is the next step
When the bleeding has stopped, clean injury with an antiseptic wipe.
What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin
Adipose tissue
What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin
Adipose tissue
Name the agency who registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Spongy tissue composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air is exchanged for carbon dioxide during one respiratory cycle.
Lungs
Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be?
Oxygenated (cleaned, purified)
The study of substances that contain Carbon is called
Organic Chemistry
Protective barrier of lipids and secretions on the surface of the skin is known as?
Acid Mantle
Without _____ oil and water would separate into layers.
Emulsifiers
Examples of insulators
Rubber. Glass. Pure water. Oil. Air. Diamond. Dry wood. Dry cotton.
What color LED light reduces hyperpigmentation or detoxifying?
Green
What color LED light increases stimulation and improves the collagen and elastin production in the skin?
Red
What color LED lights helps with acne and fighting bacteria?
Blue
What color LED light helps with lymphatic swelling and inflammation?
Yellow
Proteins are chains of _____
Amino Acids
Collagen and elastin are made from _____
Proteins
Retinol is made from what vitamin?
Vitamin A
Name the vitamin you receive from the sun.
Vitamin D
Ascorbic acid is also known as what vitamin?
Vitamin C
What ingredients are commonly found in a physical sunscreen?
Zinc oxide & Titanium oxide
Sudoriferous glands are also known as what glands
Sweat glands
What does the lymphatic system do?
Detox/drain the body, works with immune system to destroy disease causing microorganisms
Chemical combinations of two or more atoms is known as?
Molecule
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, …
Where do phytoestrogens come from?
Plants
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders
Sun
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
What is the highest dollar amount a second offense from the Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Cosmetology could be?
20,000
What is Tinea Corporis
Fungal wingworm
How is a gommage mask removed?
Hold skin taut and roll off
What can cause inflammation?
Infection, irritation, injury
Name the movement that is slow rhythmic and promotes relaxation.
Effluerage
Name the kneading movement and where is it performed
Petrissage, on the cheeks and jaw
Percussion is another term for what movement
Tapotment
When doing extractions, the cotton should be moistened with what product?
Astringent or any toner
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells is known as?
Hyperkeratosis
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
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
What is the function of the liver?
detoxify the body, discharge bile
What therapy is used for cellulite?
Endermolgy
What is malic acid derived from?
Apples
What is the reason for paraffin masks?
product penetration, increased circulation, relaxation
Who would be the best candidate to receive a paraffin mask?
Dry/mature skin
The structures that assist in holding cells together; Intercellular connections made of proteins.
Desmosomes
Fibrous connective tissue made from protein found in the reticular layer of the dermis; gives skin its firmness.
Collagen
Chains of amino acids that stimulate fibroblasts, cell metabolism, collagen, and improve skin’s firmness are known as?
Peptides
What is possible if microdermabrasion is performed incorrectly?
Hypo and hyperpigmentation
How long must you wait to wax a client who has an inflamed ingrown hair?
A week
The main benefit of microcurrent is?
Tone, firm, stimulate facial muscles
Where is reflexology performed?
Hands, feet, ears
acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
Milaria Rubria aka prickly heat
Acne-like condition around the mouth
Perioral Dermatitis
Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silvery scales.
psoriasis
What is derived from papain, bromelain and pancreatin
Enzymes
Deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands is known as
Anihidrosis
The best option before trying a new product would be?
Patch test
Tinea versicolor can be confused for
Vitiligo
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
Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
Complementary
Study of the functions & activities performed by the body structures
Physiology
Study of the structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye
Anatomy
Where does cell mitosis take place?
Stratum Germinatavium aka Basal layer
During the anagen phase, the hair is _________.
Growing, New keratinized cells are manufactured in the hair follicle
visible broken or distended capillaries that are now larger and can be seen under the skin
Telangiectasia
Also known as the hypodermis
Subcutaneous
Clear transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum.
Stratum Lucidum
Separation of molecule into positive and negative ions
Ionization
Also known as bases.
Alkaline
Ion with a positive electrical charge
Cation
Ion with a negative electrical charge
anion
Another word for the Adams Apple
Hyoid
The stationary/immovable part of the muscle is known as
Origin
Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion?
Egyptians
Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum. also called a wen
Steatoma
What do cells release to fight allergies?
Histamines
