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What is the dermis? A) innermost layer of the skin b) support layer above epidermis c) outermost layer of the skin d) support layer below the epidermis

Support layer below the epidermis

What is basal cell carcinoma?

Least malignant, most common. Cured by surgical excision 99% of the time.

What is a characteristic of seborrhea? A) flaking skin b) wrinkles c) blisters d) excess hair growth

Flaking skin

Retinol is the natural form of? A) vitamin a b) vitamin b c) vitamin c d) vitamin d

Vitamin a

What is coenzyme q10? A) exfoliant b) emulsifier c) preservative d) antioxidant

Antioxidant

What is the shape of the hair papillae? A) round b) cone c) tube d) club

Cone

Which of the following is a viral hypertrophy? A) bulla b) furuncle c) verruca d) keloid

Verruca

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the hands & feet? A) carbuncle b) tinea c) verruca d) pericoloris

Tinea

Cleansing creams are applied using? A) brushes b) spatula c) cotton d) fingertips

Fingertips

What is the hormone responsible for excessive hair growth?

Androgen / testosterone

How many metacarpals in the palm of the hand? A) 4 b) 5 c) 8 d) 14

5

Langerhan cells are found where? A) dermis b) adipose layer c) stratum spinosum d) stratum germinativum

Stratum spinosum

What fights against pathogens? A) mast cells b) langerhan cells c) startum lucidum d) satrutm granolusum

Langerhan cells

Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following procedures? A) sterilization b) disinfectoin c) sanitation d) decontamination

Sanitation

Proper hand washing technique? A) use paper towel, turn cold water on b) use paper towel, turn cold water on & lather soap c) use paper towel, turn warm water on & lather bar soap & scrub soap d) use paper towel, turn warm water on & lather & scrub hands with liquid antibacterial soap

Use paper towel, turn warm water on & lather & scrub hands with liquid antibacterial soap

Appropriate sequence of first aid of bleeding? A) cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply bandage b) elevate limb, cover wound, apply pressure

c) cover wound, elevate limb, apply pressure, use tourniquette d) cover wound, apply pressure, apple bandage, elevate limb

Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply bandage

Product labeling includes which of the following that causes changes in the skin's appearance? A) active ingredients b) functional ingredients c) moisture d) hypoallergenic

Active ingredients

Which of the following is considered the lowest level of infection control? A) universal precaution b) disinfection c) sanitation d) sterilization

Sanitation

Skin cancers are caused by exposure to which of the following lights? A) uv b) violet ray c) infrared d) blue

Uv

Cream masks are recommended for which of the following skin types? A) oily b) dry c) adult acne d) sun damaged

Dry

Which of the following may be considered contraindication for chemical peels? A) retinoid users b) pacemakers c) varicose veins d) epilepsy

Retinoid users

How much of the epidermis can be removed with just one microdermabrasion treatment? A) 5-10% b) 10-20% c) 20-30% d) 30-40%

20-30%

Which piece of equipment relies on high pressure and heat/steam? A) autoclave b) chemiclave c) uv light sterilizer d) quaternary ammonium germicidal agent

Autoclave

What type of bacteria is in the puss of the blemishes? A) staphylococcus b) bacilli c) cork screw shaped bacteria d) microbes

Staphylococcus

How are the cells from the epidermis nourished? A) through the blood and lymph vessels b) lipides c) through fatty acids d) keratinocytes

Through the blood and lymph vessels

What direction do you remove cleanser from a man's face? A) downwards b) from center to outer edges c) upwards d) sideways

Downwards

What massage technique do you use to spread moisturizer? A) effleurage b) petrissage c) tapotement d) friction

Effleurage

What is the role of silicone in a product? A) prevent water escaping from the skin b) enhances preservatives c) binds the ingredients together d) it acts as a thickening agent

Prevents water escaping from the skin

How does titanium dioxide work to protect from the sun? A) reflects light b) thickens the skin

c) absorbs light d) seals the skin

Reflects the light

Which of the following causes the most allergic reactions? A) coloring agents b) anti-aging agents c) emulsifying agents d) fragrance

Coloring agents

Where is the adipose tissue found? A) subcutaneous layer b) stratum granulosum c) epidermis d) dermis

Subcutaneous layer

What is the function of the langerhans cells? A) to produce melanin b) to help protect the body from infection c) to protect against the sun d) to help build fibers

To help protect the body from infection

What is the layer located below the stratum lucidium? A) basal layer b) adipose tissue c) stratum granulosum d) stratum corner

Stratum granulosum

What is a group of boils called? A) furuncle b) psoriasis c) tinea versicolor d) carbuncle

Carbuncle

The ethnicity that ages the least is? A) native american b) black c) asian d) white

Black

What muscle connects the shoulder to the chin? A) platysma b) terporalis c) trapezium d) sterno cleido mastoid

Platysma

What is eyelash hair? A) cilia b) terminal hair c) super cilia d) milia

Cilia

What is the function of powder? A) to protect from bacteria b) to hydrate

c) to preserve the ph of skin d) to set foundation

To set foundation

The client holds which electrode? A) active b) negative c) inactive d) positive

Inactive

During disincrustation the client holds which electrode? A) positive anode b) negative c) cathode d) active

Positive anode

Hyperpigmentation is likely to occur on predisposed during which treatment? A) exfoliation b) high frequency c) chemical peels d) galvanic

Chemical peels

Lancets should be held at what angle? A) 90 b) 70 c) 30 d) 10

30

What is the difference between telangestasia and rosacea? A) rosacea has enlarged pores and telangestasia does not b) telengastasia has pigmentation and rosacea does not c) rosacea has inflamed papules and pustules & telangestasia only has enlarged blood vessels d) rosacea has build up sebum and telengestasia does not have oil glands

Rosacea has inflamed pustules and papules & telengastasia only has enlarged blood vessels

Where do you begin removing the cleanser from? A) cheeks b) neck c) forehead d) chin

Neck

What ingredient is both calming and antiseptic? A) eucalyptus b) grapefruit c) sandalwood d) chamomile

Chamomile

Epa registered products are what level of cleanliness? A) disinfection b) sanitation c) sterilization d) germicidal

Disinfection

When do you remove hard wax? A) when its soft b) when its set

c) when its hard d) when its cold

When its set

What does the sudorifurous glands excrete? A) sweat, sebum, salt b) sebum, oil, urea c) water, sebum, lactic acid d) lactic acid, urea, water

Lactic acid, urea, water

At what ph is acid balanced? A) 0 b) 1.5-4. c) 4.5-5. d) 8.

4.5-5.

You are performing a glycolic peel on a client with thin skin. What adverse reaction might they experience if you leave the peel on for too long? A) burned skin b) dehydrated skin c) hydrated skin d) rough skin

Burned skin

What should you apply before waxing an eyebrow? A) cotton strip b) antibacterial c) astringent d) powder

Powder

What should be removed before creating an arch in an eyebrow? A) contact lenses b) false eyelashes c) excess hair d) makeup

Makeup

A client is attending a party after having lymphatic drainage. What might they experience? A) nausea and increased urination b) nausea and excess perspiration c) fatigue and disorientation d) fatigue and dizziness

Fatigue and dizziness

Your client has dry skin and you are about to moisturize. What ingredient should you look for? A) eucalyptus b) zinc oxide c) lanolin d) fullers earth

Lanolin

What ingredient would be antimicrobial in a mask? A) rose b) lavender c) sage d) eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

How do you correct deep set eyes? A) highlight between and around eyes b) highlight between and darken around

c) highlight around eyes and darken between d) darken between and around

Highlight between and around eyes

The term for study of hair and its function is? A) anesthesiology b) cardiology c) trichology d) urology

Trichology

How much more alkaline is 9 than 7 on the ph scale? A) 10x b) 50x c) 100x d) 1000x

100x

Scratches and punctures of the surface of the epidermis are called? A) fissures b) excoriations c) crusts d) scales

Excoriations

A crack in the dermis is called? A) fissure b) excoriation c) furrow d) crust

Fissure

A condition that would not be indicated for reflexology would be? A) aids b) mature aging skin c) high blood pressure d) diabetes

Diabetes

Light skin may be sensitive to waxing but black skin can have what result? A) extremely painful b) hypopigmentation c) hyperpigmentation d) no feeling

Hyperpigmentation

Disincrustation solution is? A) slightly acidic b) highly acidic c) slightly alkaline d) highly alkaline

Highly alkaline

In what layer of the skin are approcrine glands found? A) ludicium b) dermis c) stratum corneum d) sub cutaneous

Dermis

What skin cancer is described as tiny, pearl like lesions? A) melanoma b) basal cell carcinoma

c) actinic keratosis d) squamous cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma

When pulling of soft wax from the underarm area, you.. A) pull one big strip b) pull 2 big areas against hair growth c) pull 3 or more small areas against hair growth d) pull according to hair growth

Pull according to hair growth

What arrangement is acceptable as an sma? A) wet sanitized b) sanitized white towel c) paper towell d) disinfected surface with a epa registered disinfectant

Disinfected surface with a epa registered disinfectant

What does anaphoresis to to the skin? A) tones the skin b) relaxes and softens c) decreases blood circulation d) stimulates cell growth

Relaxes and softens

Over use of the alkaline products can cause? A) hyperkeratosis b) asteastosis c) seborrhea d) keratoma

Asteatosis

Red dry skin patches and flaky skin is a sign of what? A) psoriasis b) rosacea c) dehydration d) actinic keratoses

Psoriasis

What do you do in a case of a first degree burn? A) send them to a doctor b) bandage in ice c) cold compress or immerse in cold water d) stop services and ask for help

Cold compress or immerse in cold water

Which of the following conditions can you perform a service on? A) tinea b) melanoma c) vitiligo d) impetigo

Vitiligo

If the client has a wheal you? A) stop services b) avoid the area c) ignore and proceed with services d) extract with disinfected comedone extractor

Avoid the area

How must containers be stored? A) closed b) lower shelves

c) closed cabinet d) properly labeled

Properly labeled

Quats must be? A) bactericidal, germicidal, virucidal b) bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal c) germicidal, bactericidal, fungicidal d) germicidal, fungicidal, virucidal

Bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal

Which skin condition associated with lesions and dark brown spots should you refer client to a physician? A) edema b) melanoma c) asteatosis d) melasma

Melanoma

If a client has an adverse reaction to a product what should be first check? A) msds b) state board rules and regulations c) products ingredients list d) epa registered information

Msds

Frequent washing with alkaline products does what? A) creates hyperpigmentation b) disturbs skins natural defense mechanisms c) causes excessive oiliness d) balances the skin ph

Disturbs the skin's natural defense mechanism

What caustic peel removes the epidermis and dermis? A) enzymes b) glycolic acid c) abrasive peels d) chloracetic acid

Chloracetic acid

One of the ingredients to moisten dry skin is? A) akaohahydroxy b) petroleum jelly c) humectants d) emollient

Emollient

Which of the following has calming and soothing effects? A) alcohol b) chamomile c) liposomes d) enzymes

Chamomile

When performing a skin analysis prior to a chemical peel, you notice inflamed skin, what do you do? A) refer them to a physcian b) work around the inflammation c) proceed with service d) postpone the service

Postpone the service

When a client has a neck injury, what area should you avoid? A) occipital b) cervical

c) temporalis d) thorax

Cervical

When do you cover the eyes with eye pads? A) when exfoliating with mechanical scrub b) when you use magnifying light c) when using the dermal light d) when doing an eye treatment

When using the dermal light

How do you extract black heads? A) disposable lancets b) vacuum machine c) sanitized comedone extractors d) fingers wrapped with wet cotton

Fingers wrapped with wet cotton

When a client has recently undergone blepharoplasty, what area should be avoided? A) the lower jaw b) the chin c) the nose d) the eyes

The eyes

After a client has had reconstructive surgery what is needed in order to perform a service? A) msds b) client consent form c) a doctors release form d) a thorough client consultation

A doctors release form

On what type of skin is peppermint used? A) pigmented b) oily c) dry d) combination

Oily

On the ph scale, neutral has a ph of? A) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) 7

7

What effect does aftershave have on the skin? A) softens the skin b) tones and closes the pores c) stimulates blood circulation d) balanced the skins ph

Balances the skins ph

On which of the following can wax be applied over? A) mole b) scale c) wheel d) nevus

Nevus (proper term for mole)

For what reason should the waxing strip be larger than the area treated? A) so that you can have an easier grip b) so that client doesn't experience too much pain

c) in order to pull wax in opposite direction d) so that you cover the entire area of applied wax

So that you have easier grip

A clay mask is used on what type of skin? A) inflammed b) pigmented c) dry mature d) oily

Oily

At what distance should an infrared be placed from the skin? A) 12 inches or more b) between 15-20 inches c) 20 inches d) no less than 24 inches

No less than 24 inches

At what point during the facial is the skin analyzed? A) before you begin procedures b) before exfoliation c) before extractions d) after you cleanse the face

After you cleanse the face

What disease is characterized with dry or moist lesions? A) dermatitis b) eczema c) leucoderma d) hyperkeratosis

Eczema

Broken capillaries, papules, and pustules are associated with? A) rosacea b) furuncle c) edema d) eczema

Rosacea

Why should reflexology not be done to a diabetic client? A) they are extra sensitive b) they don't like to be touched c) they have a lack of feeling or sensation in feet d) they have low blood circulation

They have a lack of feeling or sensation in feet

What type of skin tends to make keloids? A) indian b) asian c) white d) black

Black

You must not ever massage on? A) keloids b) lentigenes c) leucoderma d) inflamed acne

Inflamed acne

Any wax used on the body must be checked for temperature, why? A) so it is hot enough to kill bacteria b) to prevent discomfort

c) to prevent burn d) to know if it is ready to use

To prevent burn

What is a tertiary color? A) red, blue and green b) red, blue and purple c) mixing equal amounts of secondary colors d) equal amounts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color

Equal amounts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color

The reticular layer is found in what part of the skin? A) the dermis b) the stratum corneum c) the epidermis and dermis d) the epidermis

The dermis

Melanin gives skin what? A) lymph b) pigment c) keratin d) lubrication

Pigment

Another name for contact dermatitis is? A) asteatosis b) dermatitis venenata c) dermatitis keratoma d) keratoses pilaris

Dermatitis venenata

Glass, rubber and silk are? A) implements b) electrodes c) conductors d) insulators or non conductors

Insulators or non conductors

When using high frequency where should you start? A) side of the cheek b) forehead c) chin d) temple

Side of the cheek

What type of current is used with galvanic? A) direct current b) energy current c) alternating current d) mechanical current

Direct current

Which light rays are considered germicidal? A) uv rays b) heat rays c) fluorescent rays d) infrared rays

Uv rays

What is the purpose of high frequency? A) stimulation b) closing the pores