Review

Question 1

State four pieces of legislation that apply when selling retail products in a salon.

Answer 1

• Sale of goods Act
• Trades descriptions Act
• Consumer safety Act
• Consumer protection
• Consumer contracts regulation

Question 2

Example ways to promoter a new facial product to a regular client of the salon.

Answer 2

Offer a discount on the product for a limited period of time.
Used the product during treatment and talk about it.
Hand the client a leaflet discussing the benefits of the products.
Offer the client product tester, to enable trial at home.
Email the client stating the benefits.

Question 3

Describe the following pathologies of the skin Psoriasis.

Answer 3

Area of red plaques covered by white silvery scale.

Question 4

Describe the following pathologies of the skin Vitiligo.

Answer 4

Areas of skin lacking in pigmentation and appears very pale.

Question 5

State two types of movement occur at the ball and socket join.

Answer 5

Flexion - extension - Abduction - Adduction - Rotation - Circunduction.

Question 6

State the location of the Piriformis muscle.

Answer 6

From hip to top of femur.

From sacrum to upper femur.

Question 7

State the location of the Sartorius muscle.

Answer 7

Runs diagonally across upper leg from hip to knee.

Upper anterior leg from hip to knee.

Question 8

State the location of the Serratus anterior muscle.

Answer 8

Side of chest from ribs to scapula.

Question 9

Explain the effects of Lordosis on a middle aged male client’s body

Answer 9

• The pelvis is tilted forward causing an exaggerated inward curve in the lumbar region, which may make the buttocks protrude/stick out.
• The lower back muscle shorten which causes tightness in the lower back region.
• The abdominal muscles lengthen which causes the abdomen/stomach to protrude.
• Hamstring muscles may shorten causing pain in the back of the upper legs.

Question 10

Describe one phase of the cardiac cycle.

Answer 10

• Diastole which is where the heart relaxes.

- Systole this is where the heart contracts.

Question 11

State the lymph node location - In the groin

Answer 11

Inguinal

Question 12

State the lymph node location - Under the chin

Answer 12

Sub-mandibular

Sub-mental

Question 13

State the lymph node location - In the elbow

Answer 13

Cubital

supra-trochlear.

Question 14

Explain the differences between the lymphatic system and the pulmonary system.

Answer 14

The pulmonary system carries de-oxygnated blood to the lungs whereas the lymphatic system filter lymph/waste/prevents infection.
The pulmonary system carries blood whereas the lymphatic system carries lymph.

Question 15

Describe the function of the digestive system.

Answer 15

• Mechanically/breaks down food/complex chemicals into simple ones.
• Absorb simple chemical.
• Assimilate/absorb/digest products of digestion.
• Eliminate indigestible materials.

Question 16

Describe the benefits of using Petrissage massage techniques.

Answer 16

• Assists with lymphatic flow.
• Stimulates the blood circulation.
• Warms up the muscles.
• Releases tension in muscles.
• Improves muscle elasticity.
• softens harden subcutaneous tissue.
• Aids peristalsis over the abdomen.

Question 17

Explain the adaptations for a body massage when treating a client with a slight swelling and mottled appearance of the lower legs.

Answer 17

Using effleurage movement up the leg, to stimulate and follow the venous return.
Using forearm massage techniques to cover a larger surface area of the leg.
Slightly elevate legs use a bolster under the ankle to aid circulation/lymphatic flow.

Question 18

Describe the mesomorph body type.

Answer 18

Inverted triangle, shoulders wider than hips, athletic build.

Question 19

Describe the Ectomorph type of body.

Answer 19

Narrow shoulder, narrow hips, long thing trunk, lacks of muscle bulk.

Question 20

State the type of current used in Electrical stimulators (EMS)

Answer 20

Interrupted direct current.

Question 21

State the type of current used in Direct High Frequency.

Answer 21

Oscillating current.

Question 22

State the type of current used in Micro current.

Answer 22

Modified direct current.

Question 23

State four benefits of using micro-dermabrasion on the on a clientwith dry dehydrated skin.

Answer 23

Exfoliating/ desquamation of the stratum corneum/cells.
Stimulates the blood supply to the area.
Increase the lymphatic drainage.
Encourages mitosis/cell regeneration.
Improve skin appearance.

Question 24

Explain the benefits of using the cathode as the active electrode during galvanic treatment on the outer upper thighs.

Answer 24

Stimulates the blood flow to the area which increases nutrients to the area.
Stimulates the nerve response in the area which causes irritation on the skin surface.
Soften/breaks down the hardened tissue helps to disperse fatty deposit and reduces the appearance of cellulite.
Stimulates the lymph flow.

Question 25

stated four safe working practices that must be followed when carrying out an indirect high frequency treatment.

Answer 25

Test the machine prior to use.
Keep equipment away from water.
Cover or removal of all jewellery.
Keep in contact with the client during the treatment.
Increase current slowly when required during treatment.

Question 26

Describe of Winged Scapula.

Answer 26

A client with winged scapula will present bottom/lower curve of the scapula protrudes/sticks outwards.
Will have a scapula lifts away from the ribs and weakness in the serratus anterior muscle.
Winged scapula will have restricted movement in arm.