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1. Microbe is another term for? - correct answer bacteria
2. What is the lowest level of decontamination and infection control?
   • correct answer sanitation
3. When washing your hands, how long should you scrub after lathering with soap? - correct answer 30-60 seconds
4. An Incident Report would contain which type of information? - correct answer route of exposure, circumstances surrounding the event of exposure, source of exposure
5. A burn that injures the muscle and bones is considered a ____ degree burn. - correct answer fourth
6. Which type of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface? - correct answer type B
7. When is it acceptable to put product that has been removed with a spatula back into the jar? - correct answer Never
8. Bacteria multiply best in places that are? - correct answer Warm

9. Scabies is caused by? - correct answer animal parasite
10. The ______ cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face. - correct answer seventh
11. The human body has how many bones? - correct answer 206
12. The cervical nerves originate at the? - correct answer spinal cord
13. Which of these is a function of the skeletal system? - correct answer provides the shape and form for the body, protects the internal organs, blood production
14. Nonstriated muscles are also knows as what kind of muscles? - correct answer involuntary, visceral, smooth
15. How many muscles are in your face? - correct answer 30
16. Massaging the _____ nerve affects the skin of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, upper lip, and mouth. - correct answer infraoribtal

17. What is a function of the blood? - correct answer help equalize the body's temperature
18. The average brain weighs about? - correct answer 46 pounds
19. Oxygen is? - correct answer colorless, odorless & tasteless
20. what is the lightest element known? - correct answer hydrogen
21. What has neither a definite size nor a definite shape? - correct answer Gas
22. The skin's protective barrier agains certain forms of bacteria and microorganisms is called the? - correct answer acid mantle
23. When free radicals cause an oxidation reaction they also? - correct answer produce a new free radical
24. soaps are? - correct answer highly alkaline
25. solutions are usually? - correct answer transparent

26. If a substance is hydrophilic, it is considered? - correct answer water loving
27. One advantage of O/W emulsions is that they? - correct answer are easily rinsed away with water
28. water-in-oil emulsions usually contain? - correct answer a smaller amount of water and a greater amount of oil
29. The early Hebrews used myrrh in powder form to? - correct answer repel fleas
30. Which culture determined a person's beauty by how or she looked when naked? - correct answer The Greeks
31. Your career options as an esthetician include? - correct answer day spa esthetician, salon manager and makeup artist
32. The grooming rituals of the early Hebrew were based on the principle that? - correct answer their bodies were gifts to be cared for
33. What does a state licensing inspector do? - correct answer inspect salons to ensure state rules and regulation are being followed

34. Modesty was greatly valued during which era? - correct answer The Victorian age
35. You are most likely to see the word aesthetician used in which environment? - correct answer medical setting
36. Which civilization is believed to have been the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagent fashion? - correct answer Egyptians
37. A common purpose for seeking camouflage therapy is to? - correct answer disguise the effects of an accident
38. What practice was common during the Renaissance? - correct answer shaving or tweezing the eyebrows and hairline
39. _____ is one of the mediums commonly used with lasers. - correct answer gas
40. Faradic currents should be used no longer than? - correct answer 15-20 minutes
41. A cathode is usually marked with this symbol - correct answer - (negative symbol)

42. Microcurrent works by mimicking the way? - correct answer the brain relays messages to the muscles
43. Which type of UV ray penetrates directly into the dermis and damages collagen and fibrils? - correct answer UVA
44. Which of these is a counter indication for electrotherapy? - correct answer epilepsy, diabetes, dilated capillaties
45. The process of forcing acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current is called? - correct answer cataphoresis
46. Sinusoidal current is generally used on which parts of the body? - correct answer face and scalp
47. Folacin is also knows as - correct answer Folic acid
48. Fiber is made of a carbohydrate called? - correct answer cellulose
49. What is the number one cause of daytime fatigue? - correct answer lack of water

50. Increasing your fiber intake helps to improve? - correct answer digestion
51. A poorly balanced diet can lead to? - correct answer skin disorders, fatigue, some diseases
52. Which vitamin helps to diminish spider veins? - correct answer vitamin k
53. Rickets is believed to result from a deficiency of? - correct answer vitamin D
54. The best way to lose weight is to? - correct answer exercise and adopt a healthy diet
55. In general, you should consume the equivalent of how much sodium each day? - correct answer a little less than a teaspoon
56. If you are going to be outdoors, you should? - correct answer wear a moisturizer with SPF 30 protection, try to avoid exposure between 10 am and 3 pm, apply sunscreen liberally after swimming or sweating heavily
57. Estrogen used in hormone replacement therapy can come from? - correct answer plants or animals

58. The process of removing dead surface skin cells is called? - correct answer exfoliating
59. Excessive intake of alcohol does what to your body? - correct answer dilates the blood vessels
60. The primary cause of wrinkles is the damage and loss of? - correct answer elastin
61. Collagen is produces by? - correct answer Fibroblasts
62. What are appendages of the skin? - correct answer hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands
63. Each inch of skin contains about how many nerve endings? - correct answer 1,
64. The uppermost layer of the epidermis is the? - correct answer Stratum corneum
65. Sensory nerve fibers are most abundant in the? - correct answer Fingertips

66. Which type of hair responds best to laser treatments? - correct answer dark, coarse hair
67. What is the thread used in threading made of? - correct answer 100% cotton
68. Electronic tweezer work by _____ the papilla - correct answer dehydrating
69. Hard waxes are available in? - correct answer blocks, disks,pellets, or beads
70. What is the "falling out" stage of hair growth? - correct answer catagen
71. The thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the? - correct answer hair bulb
72. A woman growing hair on her chest is an example of? - correct answer hypertrichosis
73. What is the purpose of applying a prep solution to an area that is going to be waxed? - correct answer to clean and sanitize the skin

74. What is azulene? - correct answer an after-wax soothing product
75. It's important to remember that wax may stick if the skin is: - correct answer either too dry or too cold
76. A nodule is an example of a? - correct answer a primary lesion
77. Recognizing skin diseases and disorders is important for the protection of - correct answer both the technician and the client
78. Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? - correct answer redness, swelling and scaling
79. Hyperhidrosis can be caused by: - correct answer heat, genetics or body weakness
80. Vascular lesions are? - correct answer tertiary lesions
81. Sebaceous hyperplasia lesions are? - correct answer are benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face

82. Excessive _____ in food are excreted through pores and irritate them. - correct answer iodides
83. What is the most common form of skin cancer? - correct answer basal cell carcinoma
84. How does stress affect acne? - correct answer stress can cause or worsen acne breakouts
85. What happens the first time a person is exposed to a new allergen? - correct answer no allergic reaction
86. What is a characteristic of alpha lipoic acid? - correct answer it is found in every cell in the body
87. Dimethicone is an example of a - correct answer silicone
88. A type of humectant? - correct answer seaweed
89. Soap is not recommended as a cleanser because it: - correct answer can leave a film on the skin
90. Cleansing cream is used primarily to? - correct answer dissolve makeup and dirt

91. The main type of surfactants used in skin cleansing products are? - correct answer detergents
92. When choosing a product line, it's important to? - correct answer consider the quality of the ingredients
93. The removal of dead epidermal cells is called: - correct answer exfoliation
94. Cleansers should be used _____ as the first step in a skin care routine. - correct answer twice a day
95. Which type of toner usually has the lowest alcohol content?
    • correct answer fresheners
96. Which UV rays are mainly absorbed by the ozone layer? - correct answer UVC
97. Clients with pacemakers or heart irregularities should avoid:
    • correct answer electric treatment
98. The T-zone is the area made up of: - correct answer the forehead, nose, and chin

99. For a condition such as hyperpigmentation, visible results: - correct answer can take weeks or months to appear
100. Oily skin: - correct answer is prone to blemishes
101. Compared to UVA rays, UVB rays: - correct answer are stronger
102. Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today? - correct answer adult acne, actinic aging from sun damage, and problems from hormonal fluctuations.
103. From the center of the face, if you can see the pore size change from medium to larger just outside the T-zone on the cheeks next to the nose, this is a _____ skin type. - correct answer combination
104. Which type of product works best for combination skin? - correct answer water-based
105. What has an intrinsic effect on the skin? - correct answer vitamin deficiency

106. What is the most noticeable symptom of telangiectasis? - correct answer redness
107. Sagging skin is a sign of? - correct answer poor elasticity
108. Sunburns and skin cancers are primarily caused by? - correct answer UVB
109. A person with keratosis has? - correct answer a rough patch of skin
110. What is the second step in the skin analysis process? - correct answer cleansing the skin
111. Solar comedones are large blackheads found where? - correct answer around the eyes
112. Which food is a natural source of antioxidants? - correct answer berries
113. Skin is considered dry if it? - correct answer does not produce enough oil

114. Dehydrated skin can be caused by? - correct answer internal or external factors
115. On which part of the face would you perform petrissage? - correct answer cheeks
116. When performing massage, how much pressure should you use with your hands? - correct answer an equal amount for both hands
117. Which type of massage involves a rubbing movement? - correct answer Friction
118. Percussion is another name for which type of massage? - correct answer tapotement
119. When performing the tapping component of the facial massage, you should avoid: - correct answer the jawbone
120. What is the main purpose of a cleansing massage? - correct answer to continue the cleaning process, help remove dead surface cells, and stimulate the skin
121. How does the technician create movement when using vibration? - correct answer with the body and shoulders

122. To maintain soft skin, you should: - correct answer keep your hands exfoliated
123. Name the types of friction movement? - correct answer Chucking, rolling, and wringing
124. Where can you start a facial massage? - correct answer Massage may be started on either the chin, décolleté or forehead.
125. Normal healthy skin appears as which color under a Wood's lamp? - correct answer Blue white
126. If there is argon gas in the electrode, when electricity passes through it, it may emit ____ light. - correct answer blue
127. At the end of the day, you should clean the hot cabby and? - correct answer leave the door open overnight
128. Which type of products are used for desincrustation? - correct answer alkaline
129. When using a steamer, at what point should you turn on the ozone switch? - correct answer After steam is visible

130. How long does a steam treatment ordinarily last? - correct answer 6-10 minutes
131. Ozone - correct answer consists of three oxygen atoms (O3), is created after a lightning storm, and has antiseptic qualities.
132. Which of these is a benefit to steaming the skin? - correct answer it softens debris
133. A Wood's lamp uses a filtered _____ light. - correct answer filtered black light that is used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin problems.
134. A well-constructed and well-maintained magnifying lamp can last up to? - correct answer ten years
135. What are the benefits of peels? - correct answer Peels improve the barrier function, moisture retention, elastin, and collagen production. Peels also reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation. After treatments, skin looks and feels smoother and softer.
136. Microdermabrasion came to the United States in? - correct answer he mid-1990s

137. Synthetic sources of dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid and? - correct answer silicone
138. You should not apply more than ___ weekly peels in a row for a client. - correct answer 8
139. Peels are not recommended during the? - correct answer In the summer, the sun is stronger, so peels are not recommended during those months.
140. What is the average rate of cell turnover for adults in their 30s? - correct answer The average rate of cell turnover for babies is 14 days; for teenagers, 21-28 days; for adults, 28-42 days, for those 50 and older, 42-48 days.
141. The keratinized corneum layer is composed of approximately ____ layers. - correct answer 15-
142. Cellulite is a common affliction for? - correct answer women, and improving the health of the skin is a constant process.
143. The range of wavelengths used in light therapy are visible, infrared, and? - correct answer far infrared

144. Skin care therapists use procedures designed to penetrate? - correct answer the epidermis
145. To succeed in a service profession, you need to? - correct answer maintain a professional appearance, be honest about the products and services you provide, and maintain a positive attitude.
146. To help gain control of the test situation, you should? - correct answer read content carefully and become an active studier, review tests or quizzes taken as part of your coursework, and pay attention to any tips offered by your instructors.
147. To help avoid liability issues, you should? - correct answer Ideally, one should have the opportunity to practice using a new product or treatment several times under direct supervision before administering it to a paying customer. This helps businesses to avoid more costly errors and avoids liability issues.
148. A common drawback to going to work for a small independently owned skin care clinic or day spa is that? - correct answer there are usually fewer benefits
149. During a job interview, the potential employer is not permitted to ask you? - correct answer your age or date of birth,

race, religion, national origin, marital status, disabilities, medical conditions or health problems, and citizenship status.

150. On test day you should? - correct answer read all written directions carefully before you begin, save difficult questions or ones you are unsure of for last, and answer as many questions as possible.
151. What should you bring with you on the day of your interview? - correct answer a copy of your resume, your portfolio, ID
152. Which of these is an all-inclusive spa retreat that offers patrons a wide range of health, beauty, and wellness programs? - correct answer The Destination Spa is an all-inclusive spa retreat that offers patrons a wide range of health, beauty and wellness programs, such as fitness, nutrition, massage, skin care, beauty treatments, educational classes, and more.
153. The first step in financial planning is? - correct answer keeping track of where your money goes
154. If you work under a booth rental agreement, you pay? - correct answer As a booth renter you are responsible for paying all taxes associated with being self-employed, including higher social security taxes (double that of an employee). TWICE THE AMOUNT

155. Effective management and ______ skills are most important to good public relations. - correct answer Communication
156. Loan payments are an example of? - correct answer fixed costs
157. Wha is an example of retail supplies? - correct answer Items available for sale to clients are referred to as retail supplies.
158. To help you keep good records, it is recommended that you hire a professional accountant and a(n): - correct answer bookeeper
159. Employees should be able to find dress code information in the: - correct answer employee manual
160. To help yourself be a good business manager, you should: - correct answer making a list of all of the functions that are necessary to operate your salon successfully.
161. Inventory tracking is recommended because it helps you to: - correct answer prevent shortages, avoid overstocking, and alert you to any signs of pilfering.

162. Your business plan should include: - correct answer a detailed explanation of how you will finance and manage your business
163. The average adult heart weighs about? - correct answer nine ounces
164. The ______ system is made up of a series of glands. - correct answer endocrine
165. Which is a main bone of the neck? - correct answer The main bone of the neck is the hyoid (HY-oyd) bone, a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue and its muscles
166. The internal and external jugular are located in the? - correct answer neck
167. The blood vessels include: - correct answer Blood vessels include arteries, capillaries, and veins.
168. the infraorbital artery supplies blood to the: - correct answer Muscles of the eye
169. Where are your phalanges? - correct answer fingers

170. The smallest and most fragile bones of the face are the ______ bones. - correct answer lacrimal
171. _____ receive impulses from other neurons. - correct answer dendrites
172. In what phase of metabolism are complex compounds within the cell broken down into smaller ones? - correct answer catabolism
173. All living things, whether plant or animal, contain? - correct answer carbon
174. When _____ is removed from a substance, the substance is considered reduced. - correct answer oxygen
175. There are about ____ naturally occurring elements. - correct answer 90
176. Uniform mixutres of two or more mutually mixable substances are called? - correct answer solutions
177. When water becomes ice, it? - correct answer undergoes a physical change

178. What does pH stand for? - correct answer potential hydrogen, of a substance is its relative degree of acidity or alkalinity, and is measured on a scale of 0 to 14.
179. When two or more atoms are joined chemically, they form a(n)? - correct answer Molecule
180. Simple carbohydrates are commonly found in? - correct answer sweets, syrups, honey, fruits, candy, and many vegetables
181. Fats are a type of? - correct answer MACRONUTRIENTS are the three basic food groups: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
182. How many calories are in a single gram of fat? - correct answer nine
183. About how much of your diet should consist of protein? - correct answer 20%
184. In which type of food would you generally find linoleic acid?

- correct answer corn oil,Linoleic acid is found in oils made from safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, borage, and flaxseed. 

185. Hypoglycemia results from a lack of? - correct answer carbohydrates

186. All essential amino acids can be found in? - correct answer Proteins contain all essential amino acids.
187. medical conditions is caused by a virus? - correct answer Viruses cause the common cold, influenza, herpes, measles, chicken pox, smallpox, hepatitis, polio, and AIDS.
188. Antiseptics are? - correct answer weaker than disinfectants and safe for application to the skin
189. When a client gets product in the eye, you should gently flush the eye with water for? - correct answer 15 minutes
190. Pus contains? - correct answer Pus is a fluid created by tissue inflammation, and contains white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells.
191. Long-term exposure to formaldehyde can potentially lead to? - correct answer asthma-type symptoms, cancer, skin irritation and rash
192. The body fights infection by means of? - correct answer body secretions, such as perspiration and digestive juices.