Week 3 Review Flashcards
A treatment room must not have floors that are ___
Carpeted
In order to maintain good ergonomics between clients, a busy esthetician should ____
Stretch and take deep breaths
How should single-use supplies be treated after use?
They must be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle
In order to best increase efficiency, a technician should _____
practice pre- and post- service techniques
A technician’s day would typically begin with ____
checking the schedule to see what clients will be coming in
After a service, disposable lancets must ___
be placed in a sharps disposal container
Preheating a towel warmer and wax heater can take as long as
15 minutes
What should towels be before they are put in the towel warmer?
wet
How should supplies be handled after they are placed on a clean and disinfected workstation___
They should be covered with another towel
Before preparing the treatment table with fresh linen, the technician must
wash hands
In order to sterilize implements, a treatment room should have a
autoclave
When budgeting time to prepare the room for a facial service, estheticians should expect it will take
10 min
In a treatment room, it is optional to have ___
a UV sanitizer
What is the name for tools that perform services
Implements
Who would not typically need a steamer during a facial procedure?
Clients with sensitive skin
When cleaning the towel warmer, ____.
the door should be left open so the warmer can dry
SDS’s are
information forms about products
If required, record on a dated log when the ____ is changed to comply with the manufacturer’s directions and infection control regulations
disinfectant
What considerations must be made when designing a treatment room?
It must allow the esthetician to move comfortable in the spa
After a service, soiled linens should be ___.
the linens should be rolled inward
In order to prevent contamination and protect your hands, you should ____.
wear gloves for all procedures.
How can a technician best assist the client in the treatment room?
By explaining details about how to prepare for the procedure
What is necessary for waste containers in treatments room?
They must be closed and covered
What is the most important thing to consider when furnishing a treatment room?
Health and safety
The most important aspect of a treatment room is ___.
the room’s cleanliness
How should equipment be left at the end of the day?
Switched off and unplugged
After a service, wet brushed should be ____.
laid out to dry
Clean up after a facial service generally takes ____.
10-15 min
When preparing linens, a treatment room must have a minimum of ___.
2 twin-size flat sheets
Which of the following is TRUE of electricity?
It does not occupy space or have mass
Which of the following is an example of a conductor?
tap water
Why is grounding important?
Because it protects against electrical shock
The third circular electrical connection on a three-prong plug is called a ___.
grounding pin
In which of the following locations would a GFI most likely be required?
a bathroom.
Which of the following reactions can be expected when using cataphoresis?
a closing of pores
Which of the following reactions can be expected when using anaphoresis?
a stimulation of nerves
For which of the following would microcurrent be MOST useful
reducing redness and inflammation
A condition that prohibits certain treatment is called ___.
Contraindication
Light therapy is also known as ____.
phototherapy
All of the following are benefits of facial treatment EXCEPT ____.
diagnosis of cystic acne
What is the best advice to follow when interacting with a client?
Listen carefully before responding
Clients should be asked to arrive on the day of their facial appointment _____.
15 min before the apt time
What procedure does not happen during an express facial
extractions
Where is a bolster placed to support a client during a facial?
under the knees
The pH balance of skin is restored during the step of ____.
applying toner
A client should not have a chemical peel with a low pH if that client
uses Retin-A
Skin discoloration is treated with ____.
chemical exfoliants
Desincrustation is a technique that is used ____.
to treat blackheads
The use of a steamer should take ____.
no longer than 10 min
A successful skin care program depends the most on ____
home care
Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in
dry skin
How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?
by maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin
Sebum production begins to slow in a person’s ___.
Forties
Most age spots begin to appear in people who are in their ___.
fifties
What type of skin typically benefits the most from firming products?
Aging skin
What treatment program is appropriate for oily skin?
Galvanic current, steam, and extractions
Which of these is a BHA?
Salicylic acid
Before extractions estheticians must ____.
perform desincrustation
What is a general rule to follow when performing a facial for a man?
Sponges and towels should be used
When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to ___.
The Adam’s apple
During a facial, towels should be left on the skin for
2 min
Comedomes should be extracted ___.
with the side of the fingertip
What does massage directly stimulate?
circulation and metabolism
Massage increases the production of the neurotransmitters ___.
serotonin and dopamine
If European-style massage is not possible during a facial, an acceptable alternative might be ___.
leaving a mask on longer
How should an esthetician massage the face of a client with acne?
Massage shouldn’t be performed in an area that has pustular breakouts
Does facial massage have an effect on sebum?
Yes, it softens sebum
The type of massage also known as percussion, and resembles playing the piano, is known as ___.
tapotement
What type of massage involved a soft, continuous stroking movement?
Effleurage
What technique involves kneading, squeezing, and pinching?
Petrissage
Effleurage on the face is performed with ___.
the cushions of the fingertips
That massage therapy that depends on the use of essential oils is known as ___.
aromatherapy massage
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as ___.
Acupressure
Manual lymph drainage’s main purpose is to ___.
reduce swelling
The best kind of conversation during a massage is
no conversation at all
Before lifting hands from the face of a client, the esthetician uses the technique known as
feathering
What portion of the muscle is attached to another muscle or joint?
insertion
A massage movement should be repeated ___.
3-6 times
What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?
Electrotherapy
The type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is ___.
broken skin
Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has ____.
epilepsy
Hot cabbies are used to heat ___.
towels
The temperature of a hot towel should be tested on ___.
on the estheticians wrist
Esthetician’s are protected from blood borne illness by the use of ___.
gloves
What does a diopter measure?
Magnification
The light source in a wood’s light comes from ___.
a filtered black light
What treatment requires clients to remove jewelry?
Galvanic machine
Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a ___.
Galvanic machine
What is true of all-in-one machines?
They may be more costly in the long run
What should estheticians known about manufacturer’s claims about their products?
They should be checked by researching clinical studies
