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One of the biggest challenges clients face when purchasing cosmetics is

• Finding the right color product
• Finding the allergy-free options
• Finding products that have not been tested on animals
• Finding products that are high quality correct answer: Finding the right color product How many individual lashes should be applied across the lash line, when performing the service of applying artificial lashes? 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 correct answer: 5 to 6 When performing the service of applying artificial lashes, __________. Never use liquid liner Apply eyeliner first Apply mascara to the client's lashes first Never apply mascara to the lower lashes correct answer: Apply eyeliner first Body tissues come from the basic building blocks known as: Carbohydrates Sugars

Proteins Lipids correct answer: proteins Phytoestrogens are created by the chemical processes of: Animals and other humans Minerals Humans Plants correct answer: Plants The white blood cell that digests and kills bacteria and parasites with its enzyme is called a Lamellar granule Corneocyte Leukocyte Langerhans immune cells correct answer: Leukocyte What term encompasses the protective layer that is comprised of cells, mechanisms and nerve endings? Hypodermis Dermis Epidermis Stratum correct answer: Epidermis Virus infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells are all combated by T-cells Corneocytes Leukocytes

Langerhans immune cells correct answer: T-cells What is an apocrine gland? An appendage attaches to follicles that produce sebum A coiled structure attached to hair follicles in the underarm and genital area that secretes sweat A tube-like opening for sweat glands on the epidermis A sweat gland found all over the body with openings on the skin's surface through pores correct answer: A coiled structure attached to hair follicles in the underarm and genital area that secretes sweat What does the term subcutaneous layer refer to? A thin, protective covering with many nerve endings A layer composed mostly of collagen and elastin A protective cushion and energy storage for the body The support layer of connective tissue correct answer: The support layer of connective tissue What is water loss caused by evaporation on the skin's surface? Barrier function Transepidermal water loss Epidermal growth factor Heat regulation correct answer: Transepidermal Water Loss What is telangiectasia? A chronic vascular disorder characterized by varying degrees of skin redness The binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule An anti-inflammatory, an antioxidants, and a key factor in tissue repair

A condition in which capillaries have been damaged and are now larger blood vessels correct answer: A chronic vascular disorder characterized by varying degrees of skin redness The most sensory nerve fibers in the skin are located in The feet The eyes The fingertips The nose correct answer: The fingertips Abel is shivering with cold and goose bumps appear on his arms. This is an example what part of the body working? Fibroblasts Melanocytes Adipose tissue Arrector pili muscles correct answer: Arrector pili muscles What condition, related to circulation, causes the skin under the nails to turn purplish or blue? Melanoma Keratosis Cyanosis Elastosis correct answer: Cyanosis Sarah is feeling hot and her forehead is sweaty, which is a result of her Eccrine glands Apocrine glands Endocrine glands

Sebaceous glands correct answer: Eccrine glands What is true of collagen and elastin production over time? Collagen levels increase and elastin levels decrease Collagen levels decrease and elastin levels increase Collagen levels and elastin levels both increase Collagen levels and elastin levels both decrease correct answer: Collagen and elastin levels both decrease What is true of psoriasis? It is usually found in patches on the scalp elbows, knees, chest and lower back It results from sun damage It is usually red and bumpy and found on the cheeks, upper arms, or thighs It results in the eruption of red vesicles correct answer: It is usually found in patches on the scalp elbows knees chest and lower back What does hyperkeratosis refer to? The thickening of skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries The over production of pigment correct answer: The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes What is miliaria ruba? A localized inflammatory reaction caused by exposure to caustic irritants An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin

An abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands correct answer: An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands What characterizes primary lesions? Depressions in the skin A pile of material on the skin surface Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules correct answer: Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color Black or dark patches on the skin that are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised characterizes the condition known as Melaka Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma correct answer: Malignant melanoma Grade II acne is characterized by Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules Cysts with comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules Many closed comedones, more open comedones and occasional papules and pustules Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules correct answer: Many closed comedowns, more open comedones. And occasional papules and pustules A small elevation on the skin that contains fluid but may develop into a pustule is a Pilosebaceous unit Papule

Cyst Pustule correct answer: Papule What is true of seborrhea? It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oiler areas of the face It is an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland It is acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions It is a chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis correct answer: It is an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland The largest external cause of pigmentation disorders is A diet in low protein A diet in high fat Smoking Sun exposure correct answer: Sun exposure A small flat colored spot on the skin known as Lentigo A macule A nevus Fissure correct answer: Lentigo A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as A macule Lentigo Sunburn

A nevus correct answer: A Nevus The fungal condition that inhibits melanin production is called Leukoderma Albinism Tinea versicolor Vitiligo correct answer: Tinea versicolor Disorders of the skin are Rarely genetic Almost always contagious Cannot be treated by estheticians Difficult to categorize correct answer: Cannot be treated by esthetician's An esthetician might be able to help a client to treat symptoms connected with Varicose veins Couperose Rosacea Telangiectasia correct answer: Rosacea What is a medical condition that would prevent treatment by an esthetician? Tinea Ringworm Verruca Active herpes lesions correct answer: Active herpes lesion

Preventing the spread of infections is Impossible because the sources of infections are all unknown Very unlikely because there are no set safety procedures to take Difficult but possible if you run your shop like a hospital Easy when you know the proper procedures to follow correct answer: Easy when you know the proper procedures to follow When an individual's immune system prevents transmission, it Prevents the spread of disease Spreads disease Prevents illness Causes illness correct answer: Prevents the spread of disease Which of the following is true of direct and indirect transmission of disease?

• Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not
• Direct transmission does not require contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does
• Both direct and indirect transmission requires contact with another person
• Neither direct not indirect transmission requires contact with another person correct answer: Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not. Inflammation is characterized by all of the following except Redness Heat Pain Pus correct answer: Pus

First step of infection control is Cleaning Disinfecting Sterilizing Elimination correct answer: Cleaning When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is Unchanged Slightly reduces Greatly reduced Zero correct answer: Greatly reduced The second step of infection control is Cleaning Disinfecting Sterilizing Elimination correct answer: Disinfecting Which of the following is true of the process of disinfection? It eliminates no microorganisms It eliminates a small number of microorganisms It eliminates most microorganisms It eliminates all microorganisms correct answer: If eliminates most microorganisms

How long does it usually take for quat solutions to disinfect implements? 10 seconds 10 minutes 1 hour 10 hours correct answer: 10 minutes Which of the following is true of phenolic disinfectants? The safest way to dispose of them is down the drain They can be safely applied to the skin They are known carcinogens They have a low pH correct answer: They are known carcinogens When handling disinfectants, NEVER Add them to water to dilute them Place them in unmarked containers Mix them together, even with manufacturer's recommendations Use them on nonporous surfaces correct answer: Place them in unmarked containers The CDC publishes _________, guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious. Standard precautions Exposure incidents Antiseptics Sanitizers correct answer: Standard Precautions

Often, clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection. These clients are considered Sanitized Antiseptic Precautious Asymptomatic correct answer: Asymptomatic Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair? Change the mask Change clothes Wash hands Nothing correct answer: Wash hands Which of the following is NOT true of exits in salons, spas, & barbershops? They should be well marked They should be identifiable They should be known to all employees They should be randomly located at the owner's discretion correct answer: They should be randomly located at the owners discretion Considered an expert in this field, Wilma has worked for the last 22 years at the federal agency that registers all type of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and used by salons, spas, and barbershops nationwide. For which of the following federal agencies does Wilma work? The US Department of Health and Human Services The US Environmental Protection Agency The US Department of Defense

The US Department of Labor correct answer: The US Environmental Protection Agency Franca has recently committed a major offense against her license. If she does, in fact, have her license revoked, who among the following is MOST LIKELY to revoke it? The state agency The EPA OSHA The US Department of Labor correct answer: The state agency Jasmine's manager has pointed out there might be mold forming in one of the bathrooms. He has requested that Jasmine mix a solution that will destroy the mold. Which of the following will be MOST effective in doing so? A bactericidal A virucidal A fungicidal A sporicidal correct answer: A fungicidal Omar has asked his client to please sit and wait while he tends to one of his tools. He didn't want to alarm the client, but he noticed that there was a small amount of blood on the tool from a cut on his finger. Which of the following is TRUE of Omar's implement? It is contaminated It is diagnosed It is parasitic It is contagious correct answer: It is contaminated Walter is your coworker, and is a bit confused as to what type and level of infection control he must employ in cleaning tools, as he has been asked to do by your manager, Carlos. Walter tells you, "I have no idea what to do. Carlos told me to clean these tools and then make sure I use the HIGHEST level of

infection control so that I completely destroy EVERYTHING." As Walter's coworker, what level of infection control should you recommend he use, & why?

• Walter should clean the tools with soap and water, because that will remove all visible dirt
• Walter should sanitize the tools, because that will greatly reduce the number of disease - causing germs
• Walter should disinfect the tools, because that will destroy all harmful organisms
• Walter should sterilize the tools, because that will destroy all microbial life correct answer: Walter should sterilize the tools, because that will destroy all microbial life. What is the primary source of skin disorders? Neither internal nor external factors Only external factors Only internal factors Both internal and external factors correct answer: Both internal and external factors Whiteheads are a condition also known as Closed comedones Open comedones Cysts Pustules correct answer: Closed comedones A T-Zone is A classification that describes a person's genetic skin attributes A scale used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate the sun exposure The center area of the face corresponding to the T shape A discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors correct answer: The center area of the face corresponding to the T shape

What is true of actinic keratosis? It can be precancerous It is indicated by absence of visible pores It is also known as telangiectasia It is caused by hormonal imbalances correct answer: It can be precancerous What scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure? The Fitzpatrick Scale Erythema scale The T-Zone scale The photosensitivity scale correct answer: The Fitzpatrick Scale Which of the following Fitzpatrick Skin Types burns most readily? Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 correct answer: Type 1 What is true of an esthetician's analysis of skin? It is only optional It should make the esthetician aware of services that might harm the client It should not be holistic It should avoid discussion of client's habits correct answer: It should make the esthetician aware of services that might harm the client. Skin type is first determined by observing __________

The arms The back of the leg The T-Zone The neck correct answer: The T-zone Differences in the T-zone from other areas of the face are characteristics of _________ skin Oily Dry Normal Combination correct answer: Combination The two skin types which have similar levels of hydration are _______ Oily and normal Oily and combination Normal and dry Combination and dry correct answer: Oily and combination What is a characteristic of telangiectasia? Scarring Rashes Broken capillaries Open sores correct answer: Broken capillaries When treating Fitzpatrick Skin Types 5 & 6, The skin needs to be extremely dry

The skin tends to be thin It is difficult to determine adverse reactions The skin does not react well to deep pore cleansing correct answer: It is difficult to determine adverse reactions What is the main extrinsic cause of aging? Smoking Hormonal imbalance Sun damage Medications correct answer: Sun damage. One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is _____________ Drinking plenty of water Drinking alcohol in moderation Smoking Drinking caffeinated beverages correct answer: Drinking plenty of water. A client may not choose to reveal ________ on an intake form. Allergies Age Medications Treatment history correct answer: Age What form releases the esthetician from liability resulting from treatment? Intake form Client chart

Consent form Consultation card correct answer: Consent form The medical history of a client is noted on the __________ Client chart Consent form Service record card Intake form correct answer: Intake form All of the following are other names for the intake form EXCEPT Client questionnaire Healthy history form Service record card Consultation card correct answer: Service record card When performing a skin analysis, a client's normal state of dryness might not be visible _____________ Under a magnifying light After cleansing In the T-Zone Outside of the T-Zone correct answer: After cleansing An astringent is ___________ A soap or detergent that deeply cleans the skin A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin A lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal fats

A special cleanser designed primarily to remove heavier makeup correct answer: A water based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin What is meant by the term functional ingredient?

• An ingredient that causes actual changed in the appearance of the skin
• An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but it is necessary for product formulation
• An ingredient that is chemically combined with silicone and oxygen to protect the skin
• An ingredient that is a material that is compatible with water correct answer: An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but it is necessary for product formulation When it comes to products and ingredients, the first responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients is _________
• To recommend only the most affordable option
• To give the clients the most freedom in choosing products
• Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of any products or ingredients
• To use as wide a range of products as possible to test for potential adverse reactions correct answer: Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of any products or ingredients The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the _________ Diagnosis of disease Beautification of the skin Altering of appearance Cosmeceutical industry correct answer: Diagnosis of disease an allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with _________ Exfoliation Cold water and cold compress

An immediate call to a physician Hot towels and/or steam correct answer: Cold water and cold compress An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is ___________ Salicylic acid Honey Pumpkin Kojic acid correct answer: Kojic acid What is NOT ideal for combination skin? Emollients Ceramides Humectants Oil-balancing ingredients correct answer: Ceramides What type of skin exhibits dryness, dehydration, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation? Problematic skin Sensitive skin Reactive skin Aging skin correct answer: Aging skin One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliate is __________ Hydroxy acids Papaya Gommage

Rice bran correct answer: Rice bran What is another term for roll-off mask? Hydroxy acids Papaya Gommage Almond peel correct answer: Gommage Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with Massage oil Massage gel Massage lotion Massage cream correct answer: Massage cream The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free is called ___________ Hydrators Moisturizers Treatment creams Night creams correct answer: Hydrators The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients is ________ SPF 15 SPF 30 SPF 50 SPF 100 correct answer: SPF 50

Of all skin care treatments, the single most effective is __________ Home-care treatments Waxing Exfoliating Extractions correct answer: Exfoliating What is the best advice to an esthetician who wishes to educate a client about a product? Provide as much information as possible to the client Recommend the same product line to every customer Keep it short and to the point Let the client lead the discussion correct answer: Provide as much information as possible to the client. One sign a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to develop a long-term professional relationship with is if the manufacturer _________ Does not charge for samples or brochures Has a strong online sales presence Strongly recommends it's training program about proper use of the product Sells exclusively to licensed care professionals correct answer: Has a strong online sales presence What is true of online sales of professional products? They are always authorized by the manufacturer They are potentially dangerous They are a helpful resource for estheticians They are generally frowned upon by the manufacturer correct answer: They are generally frowned upon by the manufacturer

How is the actual monetary value of a product BEST determined?

• the purchase price as compared to over the counter products
• breaking the purchase price down into a weekly budget
• the smallest markup from wholesale to retail
• the popularity of the product correct answer: Breaking the purchase price down into a weekly budget Which of the following is TRUE of electricity? It occupies space, but has no mass It has mass, but occupies no space It occupies space and has mass It does not occupy space or have mass correct answer: It does not occupy space or have mass Why is copper used in electrical wiring and electrical motors? Because it is inexpensive Because it is a good conductor Because it is a good insulator Because it provides safeguards against electrocution correct answer: Because it is a good conductor Which of the following is a good example of an insulator? Copper Tap water Wood Steel correct answer: Wood

Which of the following is an electrical safety device that is designed to prevent excessive current from passing through a circuit by blowing out or melting when a wire becomes too hot from overloading the circuit with too much current? A fuse A circuit breaker An ampere A nonconductor correct answer: A fuse The third circular electrical connection on a three-pong plug is called a _________ Ground fault interrupter Grounding pin Circuit breaker Fuse correct answer: Grounding pin The use of electrical currents to treat the skin is called Electrotherapy Electrocution Electrolysis Electrode correct answer: Electrotherapy Which of the following BEST differentiates a positive electrode from a negative electrode?

• The positive electrode is called a cathode; the negative electrode is called an anode
• The positive electrode is an anode; the negative electrode is called a cathode
• The positive electrode has an electric charge; the negative electrode does not
• The positive electrode has no electric charge; the negative electrode does correct answer: The positive electrode is called an anode; the negative electrode is called a cathode

A condition that prohibits certain treatments is called a ___________ Cancelled Catalyst Contraindication Conductor correct answer: Contraindication Which of the following types of energy is most likely associated with nuclear power plants? Radio waves Gamma rays X-Rays Microwaves correct answer: Gamma rays How does energy move through space? In waves Electromagnetically By physical Force Mechanically correct answer: In waves Which of the following is TRUE of infrared light? It is visible to the eye It is the vanic It is a bluish light It produces heat correct answer: It produces heat Light therapy is also known as ___________