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state board exam mock #2 Flashcards

1
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what term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function?

A

disease

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2
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What form of decontamination is not recommended for use in salons or spas?

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Dry-heat sterilization

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3
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What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and scarring?

A

third degree burn

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4
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How long should you flush a client’s eyes with water if a product gets into them?

A

15 minutes

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5
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what are the two basic types of joints

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moveable & immoveable

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6
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What term refers to the part of the muscle which is the movable attachment and farthest from the skeleton?

A

insertion

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7
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What artery supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids?

A

frontal

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8
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What parts of the body receive blood from the anterior tibial artery?

A

lower leg and top of foot

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9
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What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

A

destroy disease-causing microorganisms

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10
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What contols insulin and glucagon production?

A

Pancreas

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11
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what is the range of the pH scale?

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0 to 14

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12
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what should you do when using electrical equipment?

A

read all instructions carefully before attempting to use new equipment

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13
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what is a characteristic of short wavelength?

A

penetrate less

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14
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what is NOT a benefit of LED treatment?

A

shrink melanomas

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15
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What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?

A

green

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16
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what is an example of a monosaccharide?

A

fructose

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17
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What does inositol aid?

A

hair growth

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18
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how many 8 ounce glasses of water should a person who weighs 144 pounds drink each day, according to the formula described in this chapter?

A

nine

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19
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What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?

A

stratum germinativum

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20
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What color is eumelanin?

A

dark brown to black

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21
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What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin?

A

90%

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22
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What is not a function of lymph?

A

Supplying nutrients to the skin

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23
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what type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change?

A

primary

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24
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What statement about Fitzpatrick type III skin is true?

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the hair and eye color for this skin type vary

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25
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What Fitzpatrick skin type is common among people of Middle Eastern descent?

A

type V

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26
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What Rubin classification includes superficial pigment and changes in the epidermis?

A

level 1

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27
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what is the main external cause of aging?

A

sun damage

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28
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What is NOT a recommended habit for maintaining healthy skin?

A

eat foods containing preservatives

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29
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What type of treatments are contraindicated for clients with epilepsy?

A

electrotherapy and phototherapy

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30
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What document is a record of all of your notes from the skin analysis, what you used in the treatment, and your home-care recommendations?

A

client chart

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31
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What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?

A

detergents

32
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What is NOT a function of antioxidants?

A

promoting the development of free radicals

33
Q

What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?

A

Titanium Dioxide

34
Q

Howmust ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?

A

descending order of predominance

35
Q

What is NOT a property of urea?

A

acts as a sunscreen

36
Q

What is licorice used for?

A

treating sensitive skin

37
Q

What ingredient cools skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties, and contains menthol?

A

peppermint

38
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What is an example of a plant that has healing properties?

A

chamomile

39
Q

How often should clients exfoliate at home?

A

once or twice a week

40
Q

What should you do when disinfecting the equipment and facial room?

A

Remove all used items from the inside of the towel warmer

41
Q

what is a focus of the american beauty industry?

A

advanced performance ingredients

42
Q

how long should the mask be applied when performing a mini facial?

A

10 minutes

43
Q

what should clients with acne do as part of their home care routine?

A

use a foaming cleanser with an exfoliant

44
Q

How long should you leave a paraffin wax application on a clients skin during a facial treatment?

A

15 minutes

45
Q

what is a benefit of massage?

A

helps slough off dead skin cells

46
Q

What should you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client’s temple?

A

pause for a moment and apply slight pressure

47
Q

What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?

A

five diopters

48
Q

What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?

A

steamer

49
Q

How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?

A

15 to 18 inches

50
Q

How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?

A

white or yellow crusty film on the heating element

51
Q

What does cataphoresis do?

A

calm or soothe nerve endings

52
Q

How should the vacuum be used on clients?

A

slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

53
Q

What is NOT a method of electrolysis?

A

microcurrent

54
Q

What is the main method of depilation?

A

shaving

55
Q

What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?

A

can irritate the skin

56
Q

What is an appropriate size for a wax strip for the underarm area?

A

1-1/2” x 5”

57
Q

What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that is a contraindication for waxing?

A

antihistamine

58
Q

What should you do when performing wax treatments?

A

do a small patch test of the wax product to be used

59
Q

What should you do at the end of a waxing service?

A

apply a cold compress with baking soda mixed in water to sensitive skin

60
Q

How long do body waxing procedures usually take?

A

30 to 60 minutes

61
Q

At what angle should you hold the spatula when applying soft wax?

A

45 degrees

62
Q

What is photodynamic therapy primarily used to treat?

A

actinic keratoses

63
Q

What type of LED light is used for rejuvenation?

A

infrared

64
Q

What color light is considered stimulating when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy?

A

red

65
Q

Where are most body products applied FIRST when preforming a body scrub?

A

legs

66
Q

What is an example of a barrier agent found in many foundations today?

A

silicone

67
Q

What is NOT a recommended mineral makeup ingredients?

A

talc

68
Q

What is the most common form of cheek color?

A

powder blush

69
Q

What two forms of makeup removers come in?

A

Oil-based & water-based

70
Q

When should you apply face powder?

A

After applying foundation

71
Q

How do light lip color affect the appearance of the lips?

A

make them seem larger

72
Q

The ideal oval face is approximately

A

3/4 as wide as it is long

73
Q

For what features should you sky a lighter foundation along the hairline and blend onto the forehead?

A

narrow forehead

74
Q

What facial feature necessitates the blending of a lighter of foundation onto the tip of the nose and between the eyes?

A

short nose

75
Q

What should you do to the eyebrows to create the illusion of a shorter face for a client with a long face?

A

make them almost straight

76
Q

What is NOT a common use for airbrush makeup?

A

Restorative makeup for the deceased

77
Q

What is lash perming?

A

curling the lashes

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