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Week 3 Review Flashcards

1
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A treatment room must not have floors that are ___

A

Carpeted

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2
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In order to maintain good ergonomics between clients, a busy esthetician should ____

A

Stretch and take deep breaths

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3
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How should single-use supplies be treated after use?

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They must be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle

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4
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In order to best increase efficiency, a technician should _____

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practice pre- and post- service techniques

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5
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A technician’s day would typically begin with ____

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checking the schedule to see what clients will be coming in

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6
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After a service, disposable lancets must ___

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be placed in a sharps disposal container

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7
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Preheating a towel warmer and wax heater can take as long as

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15 minutes

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8
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What should towels be before they are put in the towel warmer?

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wet

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9
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How should supplies be handled after they are placed on a clean and disinfected workstation___

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They should be covered with another towel

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10
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Before preparing the treatment table with fresh linen, the technician must

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wash hands

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11
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In order to sterilize implements, a treatment room should have a

A

autoclave

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12
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When budgeting time to prepare the room for a facial service, estheticians should expect it will take

A

10 min

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13
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In a treatment room, it is optional to have ___

A

a UV sanitizer

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14
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What is the name for tools that perform services

A

Implements

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15
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Who would not typically need a steamer during a facial procedure?

A

Clients with sensitive skin

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16
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When cleaning the towel warmer, ____.

A

the door should be left open so the warmer can dry

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17
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SDS’s are

A

information forms about products

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18
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If required, record on a dated log when the ____ is changed to comply with the manufacturer’s directions and infection control regulations

A

disinfectant

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19
Q

What considerations must be made when designing a treatment room?

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It must allow the esthetician to move comfortable in the spa

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20
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After a service, soiled linens should be ___.

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the linens should be rolled inward

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21
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In order to prevent contamination and protect your hands, you should ____.

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wear gloves for all procedures.

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22
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How can a technician best assist the client in the treatment room?

A

By explaining details about how to prepare for the procedure

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23
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What is necessary for waste containers in treatments room?

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They must be closed and covered

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24
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What is the most important thing to consider when furnishing a treatment room?

A

Health and safety

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25
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The most important aspect of a treatment room is ___.

A

the room’s cleanliness

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26
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How should equipment be left at the end of the day?

A

Switched off and unplugged

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27
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After a service, wet brushed should be ____.

A

laid out to dry

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28
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Clean up after a facial service generally takes ____.

A

10-15 min

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29
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When preparing linens, a treatment room must have a minimum of ___.

A

2 twin-size flat sheets

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30
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of electricity?

A

It does not occupy space or have mass

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31
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Which of the following is an example of a conductor?

A

tap water

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32
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Why is grounding important?

A

Because it protects against electrical shock

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33
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The third circular electrical connection on a three-prong plug is called a ___.

A

grounding pin

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34
Q

In which of the following locations would a GFI most likely be required?

A

a bathroom.

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35
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Which of the following reactions can be expected when using cataphoresis?

A

a closing of pores

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36
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Which of the following reactions can be expected when using anaphoresis?

A

a stimulation of nerves

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37
Q

For which of the following would microcurrent be MOST useful

A

reducing redness and inflammation

38
Q

A condition that prohibits certain treatment is called ___.

A

Contraindication

39
Q

Light therapy is also known as ____.

A

phototherapy

40
Q

All of the following are benefits of facial treatment EXCEPT ____.

A

diagnosis of cystic acne

41
Q

What is the best advice to follow when interacting with a client?

A

Listen carefully before responding

42
Q

Clients should be asked to arrive on the day of their facial appointment _____.

A

15 min before the apt time

43
Q

What procedure does not happen during an express facial

A

extractions

44
Q

Where is a bolster placed to support a client during a facial?

A

under the knees

45
Q

The pH balance of skin is restored during the step of ____.

A

applying toner

46
Q

A client should not have a chemical peel with a low pH if that client

A

uses Retin-A

47
Q

Skin discoloration is treated with ____.

A

chemical exfoliants

48
Q

Desincrustation is a technique that is used ____.

A

to treat blackheads

49
Q

The use of a steamer should take ____.

A

no longer than 10 min

50
Q

A successful skin care program depends the most on ____

A

home care

51
Q

Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in

A

dry skin

52
Q

How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?

A

by maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin

53
Q

Sebum production begins to slow in a person’s ___.

A

Forties

54
Q

Most age spots begin to appear in people who are in their ___.

A

fifties

55
Q

What type of skin typically benefits the most from firming products?

A

Aging skin

56
Q

What treatment program is appropriate for oily skin?

A

Galvanic current, steam, and extractions

57
Q

Which of these is a BHA?

A

Salicylic acid

58
Q

Before extractions estheticians must ____.

A

perform desincrustation

59
Q

What is a general rule to follow when performing a facial for a man?

A

Sponges and towels should be used

60
Q

When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to ___.

A

The Adam’s apple

61
Q

During a facial, towels should be left on the skin for

A

2 min

62
Q

Comedomes should be extracted ___.

A

with the side of the fingertip

63
Q

What does massage directly stimulate?

A

circulation and metabolism

64
Q

Massage increases the production of the neurotransmitters ___.

A

serotonin and dopamine

65
Q

If European-style massage is not possible during a facial, an acceptable alternative might be ___.

A

leaving a mask on longer

66
Q

How should an esthetician massage the face of a client with acne?

A

Massage shouldn’t be performed in an area that has pustular breakouts

67
Q

Does facial massage have an effect on sebum?

A

Yes, it softens sebum

68
Q

The type of massage also known as percussion, and resembles playing the piano, is known as ___.

A

tapotement

69
Q

What type of massage involved a soft, continuous stroking movement?

A

Effleurage

70
Q

What technique involves kneading, squeezing, and pinching?

A

Petrissage

71
Q

Effleurage on the face is performed with ___.

A

the cushions of the fingertips

72
Q

That massage therapy that depends on the use of essential oils is known as ___.

A

aromatherapy massage

73
Q

Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as ___.

A

Acupressure

74
Q

Manual lymph drainage’s main purpose is to ___.

A

reduce swelling

75
Q

The best kind of conversation during a massage is

A

no conversation at all

76
Q

Before lifting hands from the face of a client, the esthetician uses the technique known as

A

feathering

77
Q

What portion of the muscle is attached to another muscle or joint?

A

insertion

78
Q

A massage movement should be repeated ___.

A

3-6 times

79
Q

What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?

A

Electrotherapy

80
Q

The type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is ___.

A

broken skin

81
Q

Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has ____.

A

epilepsy

82
Q

Hot cabbies are used to heat ___.

A

towels

83
Q

The temperature of a hot towel should be tested on ___.

A

on the estheticians wrist

84
Q

Esthetician’s are protected from blood borne illness by the use of ___.

A

gloves

85
Q

What does a diopter measure?

A

Magnification

86
Q

The light source in a wood’s light comes from ___.

A

a filtered black light

87
Q

What treatment requires clients to remove jewelry?

A

Galvanic machine

88
Q

Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a ___.

A

Galvanic machine

89
Q

What is true of all-in-one machines?

A

They may be more costly in the long run

90
Q

What should estheticians known about manufacturer’s claims about their products?

A

They should be checked by researching clinical studies

91
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A

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