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EMPOWER ESTHETICS FINAL pt. 1
EMPOWER ESTHETICS FINAL pt. 1
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The most common skin type is:
Oily
Dry
Combination
Normal
2
Halitosis refers to:
Poor public hygiene
Bad breath
Poor nutrition
Poor posture
3
What is the study of bacteria called?
Microbiology
Infection
Science
Bacteriology
4
The subcutaneous layer of the skin is composed primarily of which type of tissue?
Corium
subcutis
Cuticle
Adipose
5
The process referred to as “double-bagging is performed when a(n):
MSDS is consulted
Calibration occurs
Blood spill occurs
Antiseptic is used
6
What is the purpose of an exit plan?
Outlines goals and objectives
Describes why your product would be in demand by the market
Describes your strategy in case you decide to calls it quits
Lists short- and long-term goals
7
An allergic reaction that produces an eruption of wheals is known as:
Infection
Hives
Psoriasis
Eczema
8
More electrical current flowing through a line than the line is designed to carry is called
Spark gap
Cathode
Power box
Overload
9
Which of the following types of masks are ideal for dry skin types?
Gel masks
Creme masks
Paraffin masks
Clay/mud masks
10
What level of pH in glycolic acid will have a minimal, if any effect on the skin?
2.5
4.5
1.5
3.5
11
Assets minus liabilities equals:
net worth
Market need
Assets
Finances
12
Where in the digestive process does the breakdown of nutrients begin?
Large intestine
Small intestine
Stomach
Colon
13
a business owned by two or more people
Sole proprietorship
Corporation
Franchise
patnership
14
Which of the terms listed below is another name for white blood cells?
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
Red corpuscles
White corpuscles
15
Which part of a muscle is the non moving portion attached to bones or other fixed muscles?
Origin
Insertion
Ligaments
belly
16
A material that does not allow the flow of electrical current is called a(n):
Conductor
Modality
Insulator
Load
17
describes the use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface of the skin,promote cell turnover &induce desquamation?
Fat injection
Rhytidectomy
Collagen injection
Chemical peel
18
A lack of perspiration caused by a failure of the sweat glands is known as:
Bromidrosis
Anihidrosis
Hyperhidrosis
malaria rubra
19
What color paper is recommended for a resume?
Dark gray, beige or dark blue
White, creme/beige, pale blue or pale gray
All shades of red
Light pink, gray or light blue
20
Microphage cells perform which of the following functions
Respond to allergic stimuli
Fight infection
Carry lymp
Produce collagen
21
The applied science that deals with healthful living is
Communication
Ergonomics
Hygiene
Microbiology
22
Which type of peel can be performed by an esthetician in a skin care center?
Phenol peel
Light peel
Medium-depth peel
Deep peel
23
Primary lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during?
The early stages of development
Your whole life
The teenage years
The elderly years
24
The path in which the electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance to power it is a(n):
Short circuit
Closed circuit
Load
Grounding wire
25
What is the largest bone of the arm?
Ulna
Radius
Humerus
Metacarpals
26
A necessary companion piece to the resume that introduces you to the prospective employer is a:
Cover letter
Performance review
Business card
job interview
27
A light, relaxing, smooth, gentle stroking or circular movement used in massage is known as:
Petrissage
friction
Effleurage
Tapotement
28
Disease-producing bacteria are called:
Virus
Nonpathogenic bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria
Microbes
29
The flow of electricity along a conductor is called a(n):
Electric current
Hertz rating
Rectifier
Circuit breaker
30
An open follicle with a black surface plug that has been oxidized is called a:
Milia
Blackhead
Papule
Whitehead
31
What do the terms warm and cool describe about a color?
Hue
Shade
Tint
Tone
32
The fluid part of the blood in which red and white blood cells and blood platelets are suspended is:
Plasma
Urea
Lymph
Hemoglobin
33
Solvents that easily mix together are called:
Suspensions
Emulsions
Immiscible
Miscible
34
One-called microorganisms that are classified as either disease-producing or non disease-producing are called:
Bacteria
Virus
Immunity
Parasites
35
The back of the skull is formed by which of the following bones?
Occipitial bone
Ethmoid bone
Temporal bone
Sphenoid bone
36
What is the first course of action taken if it is suspected that a client is choking?
Determine if the victim can talk or cough
Make a thumbless first with one hand
Wrap your arms around the victims stomach
Perform an upward thrust by pulling the clients quickly toward you
37
A withholding tax that is planned savings/retirement fund for every worker in the United States is called:
Income tax
Social security tax
Sales tax
Property tax
38
How many times per minute does a normal heart beat?
60-100 times
40-50 times
101-115 times
110-120 times
39
Which of the following receptors report deep pressure and pain?
Ruffini’s corpuscles
Thermoreceptors
Pacinian corpuscles
Meissner’s corpuscles
40
How many pairs of nerves originate in the brain?
12
13
14
11
41
Which spore-forming stage do bacteria enter when conditions are unfavorable?
Inactive stage
Active stage
Vegetative stage
Local stage
42
What color of paper is recommended for a resume?
white, creme/beige, pale blue or pale gray
All shades of red
Dark gray, beige or dark blue
Light pink, gray or light blue
43
A bleeding would should be treated by:
Applying a tourniquet
Applying a cold water compress to the wound
Covering the wound and applying pressure
Applying hot water to the wound
44
The method of water therapy in which a client is sprayed with water, seawater or mineral water infused with herbs
Affusion therapy
Steam bath
Balneotheraphy
Hydrotherapy tub treatment
45
The subsystem of the autonomic system that slows the heart rates, dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure is the
Sympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
Cerebrospinal nervous system
46
Red blood cells are also known as:
Leucocytes
Erthrocyctes
Thrombocytes
Lymph
47
What item should b e used on tools and implements that have not come in contact with blood or body fluids?
Broad-spectrum disinfectant
Antiseptics
Liquid sterilant
Antibacterial soaps
48
What percentage of wrinkles is caused by the natural aging process?
70%
10%
90%
40%
49
Which of the following is a harmless sebaceous cyst or tumor?
Wart
Steatoma
Furuncle
Verruca
50
How many primary functions does the skin perform?
Six
Two
Five
Eight
51
Which of the following is the control center of cell activities
cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Protoplasm
Nucleus
52
What is the lowest layer of the epidermis
Stratum granulosm
Stratum corneum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum germinativum
53
Sebaceous glands continually produce and secrete:
Tears
Sweat
Saliva
Sebum
54
The study of the muscles structure, function and diseases is called:
Myology
Cardiology
Histology
Oncology
55
Growth, health and reproduction of the body are controlled by which system
Nervous system
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Reproductive system
56
The bands of fibrous tissue that attach the muscle to the bones are:
Systems
Ligaments
Tendons
Organs
57
The bone located on the little finger side of the lower arm is the:
Ulna
Carpal
Humerous
Radius
58
An inflammation that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known as:
Hyperkeratosis
Pruritus
Dermatitits
Dermatitis venanata
59
Squamous cells provide protection to the layers of the skin that are located below the stratum:
Germinativum
Corneum
Granulosum
Lucidum
60
What is one purpose of a facial steamer?
Provide a thorough examination of the skin’s surface
Create a current that is thermal and germicidal
Create mild suction
Softens dead skin cells for easy removal
61
Handling clients with tact is:
Offensive to the client
Very important in building professional relationships
Not important in building professional relationships
Detrimental to the clients confidence in the esthetician
62
A mixture of two or more compounds in which each component is evenly dispersed is called a:
Gel
Powder
Solution
Suspension
63
A small elevation of the skin, that may progress in size and become pustules is known as:
Whitehead
Papule
Blackhead
Milia
64
When a closed path is broken, it is called a(n):
Load
Short circuit
Open circuit
Overload
65
Dermabrasion is used to treat uneven skin textures due to all of the following conditions EXCEPT:
Fine wrinkles
Sunken cheeks
Facial scars
acne
66
A necessary companion piece to the resume that introduces you to the prospective employer is a
Job interview
Cover letter
Performance review
Business card
67
Non disease-producing bacteria are called:
nonpathogenic bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria
Virus
Microbes
68
Under-eye circles, broken capillaries, blemishes and dark, shadowed areas of the face can be correct with?
Eyebrow color
Foundation
Eye shadow
Concealer
69
which of the following plans does NOT describe a concept of a short-range goal?
Identifying career placement in 5 years
part-time work in a doctors office
Internships
Job interviewing
70
The male hormone that is present in both men and women and influences the amount of sebum produced is called:
Androgen
Elastin
Collagen
Tendons
71
Approximately how long does it take to perform an eyelash or eyebrow tinting procedure?
20
10
30
40
72
Which of the following release a hydrogen ion and are positively charged?
Bases
Potential hydrogen
Alkalines
Acids
73
The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin is called:
Alternating current
Electrotherapy
Electricity
electric current
74
Which type of peel often causes the skin to lose its ability to create pigment?
light peel
TCA
Phenol
Collagen
75
Another term used for thoracic vertebrae is:
Spine
Ribs
Clavicle
Scapula
76
Osteology is the study of
Organs
Bones
Muscles
Digestion
77
In the case of a chemical eye injury, the victims eyeballs should be flushed with which of the following items?
Cold water
Hot water
Chemical disinfectant
Lukewarm water
78
Which of the following is known as the universal solvent?
Salt
Alcohol
Water
Acid
79
Which of the following items is able to change alternating current to direct current?
Generator
Converter
Rectifier
Battery
80
Another name for a nerve cell is:
Dendrite
Axon
Nucleus
Neuron
81
The lower chambers of the heart consist of the:
Left and right auricle
Right and left ventricle
Right and left atrium
Right auricle and left ventricle
82
How many of the 14 bones that compose the facial skeleton are involved in facial massage?
6
14
9
4
83
The junctions across which nerve impulses pass through are called:
Dendrites
Synapses
Reflexes
Axons
84
Forming a mental image of success is called:
Visualization
Goal setting
Compensation
Mental imagery
85
Which of the following is a common skin rash with redness and scaly, pinkish-yellow patches that have an oily appearance
Seborrheic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Psoriasis
86
During an introductory handshake, the esthetician should
Ask for referrals right away
Always inform the client of the treatment cost
Shake hands firmly and make direct eye contact
Announce available services
87
What’s another name for a whitehead
Closed comedo
Open comedo
Acne
Propionibacterium
88
Twenty-four hours prior to an eyelash and eyebrow tinting, it is advisable to perform a:
Patch test
Latex allergy test
Strand test
Color test
89
What is the largest organ of the body?
Heart
Lung
Brain
Skin
90
The medical term for ringworm is:
Verruca
Impetigo
Eczema
Tinea
91
The most effective form of advertising is often:
Word-of-mouth
Magazine ads
Web page banners
Newspaper ads
92
A colorless gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients obtained from food is called:
Ligament
Protoplasm
Cytoplasm
Muscle
93
Ingredients that possess the ability to destroy bacteria that can cause undesirable effects on the skin are describes as
Hypoallergenic
Comedogenic
Antibacterial
Antioxidant
94
The 2001 OSHA Bloodborne pathogen standard requires the use of:
An EPA-registered disinfectant
Sanitation labels
Non-corrosive cleaners
Bar soap
95
How many milliamperes equals one ampere
100
1000
1000000
10
96
Utilities, supplies, cost of promotions, postage and taxes are types of:
Variable costs
Malpractice costs
Fixed costs
Premise costs
97
Which of the following plan does NOT describe a concept of a short-range goal?
Identifying career placement in five years
Part-time work in a doctors office
Job interviewing
Internships
98
Which type of peel can be performed by an esthetician in a skin care center?
Phenol peel
Light peel
Medium-depth peel
Deep peel
99
Tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin are called:
Muscles
Follicles
Organs
Pores