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National Written Esthi Mock Quiz 2
National Written Esthi Mock Quiz 2
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1
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
Endocrine
Respiratory
Nervous
Circulatory
2
What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis?
Histamines
Adrenaline
Melanin
Leukocytes
3
Where can you find information about a manufacturer's philosophy?
State regulating agency
Manufacturer's invoices
local library
manufacturer's brochures and pamphlets
4
what should you do when a conflict arises?
stay close to the situation until the matter is settled
be assertive without being overbearing
criticize the person with whom you are in conflict
Speak immediately
5
How often should moisturizers be used?
A few times a week
Once a day
Many times throughout the day
Twice a day
6
What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil?
Preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time
Does not react with other chemicals involved in the skin's function
Helps prevent irritant skin contact
Protects against dehydration
7
What grade of acne is cystic acne?
IV
I
III
II
8
What type of food contains vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)?
Legumes
Milk products
Leafy green vegetables
Fish
9
Which career path requires a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, makeup, and camouflage techniques, and business skills?
sales manager
medical aesthetician
salon esthetician
esthetics writer
10
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Water
Talc
Mineral Oil
Essential Oil
11
A pH of less than ______ is NOT recommended for salon peels
5.5
6.0
4.5
3.0
12
What is an example of an essential oil used as an astringent?
Rosemary
Orange
Birch leaf
Jasmine
13
How much water-soluble cleansing lotion should you apply to your fingertips during cleanse
one-half teaspoon
one-half tablespoon
One full teaspoon
Single drop
14
What should you do next after stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut and starts to bleed?
Clean the wound with antiseptic wipe
Apply pressure to the wound
Apply bandage
Put on gloves
15
What type of approach is generally best when applying makeup?
Dark & Imposing
Colorfull & Trendy
Clean & Natural
Heavy & Striking
16
What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices?
personal style
personal hygiene
Public health
Sterilization
17
how much of your daily food intake should consist of fat?
about 38%
none
about 26%
about 12%
18
What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it soft/smooth?
Lipids
Brighteners
Enzymes
Lighteners
19
What does an oxygen therapy treatment do?
Deoxygenate the skin
Eliminate Extractions
Seal Impacted Follicles
Reduce Bacteria
20
What is one of the principles of consultative selling?
Use the same approach for every client regardless of their personality
Focus on recommending products that will bring the biggest commisson
Find out what your clients need and make every effor to fufill that need
Introduce the product at a time when clients are relaxing
21
how are elements identified?
by size
by color
by graphic symbols
by letter symbols
22
Why did ancient Hebrews practice grooming rituals?
They wanted to disguise themselves as they traveled
They believed that their bodies were gifts to be cared for
They needed to camouflage themselves for hunting purposes
They believed proper grooming would protect them from injury
23
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
Slow horizontal movements on dry skin
Rapid vertical movements on moistend or damp skin
Rapid vertical movements on dry skin
24
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specifid tissues of the skin are:
Ceremides
Liposomes
Lanolin
Parabens
25
How often should clients exfoliate at home?
Once a day
Twice a day
Three or four times a week
Once or twice a week
26
How long can a properly maintained magnifying lamp last?
15 years
20 years
5 years
10 years
27
How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to clients?
Every 6 to 8 months
Once a month
Every week
Every 3 to 4 months
28
Where to steatomas usually appear?
Face, Neck, & Chest
Scalp, Neck. & Back
Arms, Legs & Torso
Shoulders, Back & Chest
29
What is a primary property of eucalyptus?
Moisturizing
Stimulating
Healing
Aromatic
30
What should you do if a client asks you questons about a product and you do not know the answer?
Act like you didnt hear the question and continue with what youre doing
Redirect the conversation to a topic to which you are knowledgable
Say that you do not know but would be happy to find out
Make a guess on what the client has told you
31
Where should you apply paraffin wax to test it's temperature?
Inside of the client's wrist
Inside of your wrist
Back of your hand
Back of the client;s hand
32
What is the most common type of bacteria
Spirilla
Bacilli
Streptococci
Diplococci
33
how long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?
1 year
6 months
3 years
5 years
34
What term refers to vitamin-containing substances that are converted to the actual vitamin once they are in the body?
Fortifiers
Precursors
Betas
Minerals
35
What should you do to protect yourself and your employer from liability issues?
If a problem arises, try to cover it up
Only required clients to sign a concent form the first time the visit
Never administer a patch test
Go over any special instructions with client before beginning procedure
36
What is NOT an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and rosacea?
Guarana
Green tea
Squalene Oil
Rosemary Oil
37
what is a characteristic of suspensions?
usually clear
stable mixture
slightly miscible
small particles
38
What statement about skin cleanser is true?
They can cause makeup and dirt to cake and sink into the pores
They should never be apploed after all other treatment products
They may contain ingredients to counteract various skin concerns
They never contain emollients
39
What is licorice used for?
Reducing puffiness of the eyes
Treating sensitive skin
Increasing circulation
Aiding in the effectiveness of enzyme peels
40
What statement about peoperative care is correct?
It focuses on helping the skin heal after a surgical procedure
Part of the estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm
Decreasing the skin's metabolism is an important component
Increasinig cellular debris on the skins surface is an important component
41
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling and scarring ?
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degreee
4th degree
42
What should you do if you are interested in learning more about salon management?
Only seek out resources avaliable on the internet
Read books about promotion and commit yourself to success
Allow others to determine when and how you will advance in your career
Enroll in sciene courses to learn about chemistry of cosmetics
43
What class of medical devices are lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) machines?
I
III
IV
II
44
What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation?
chromium
iodine
Zinc
iron
45
What does cataphoresis do?
Cause an alkaline reaction
Increase blood circulation
Calm or soothe nerve endings
Soften and Relax tissue
46
What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?
Detergents
Fatty alcohols
Fatty acids
Emulsifiers
47
how many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?
8 times for about for about 10 seconds
10 times for 10 -20 seconds
3 time or about 3-5 seconds
5 times or for about 5 to 8 seconds
48
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
49
How should massage products be applied ?
Cool, with cotton swabs
warm, with cotton swabs
Cool, with fingertips
warm, with fingertips
50
What are the 2 most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?
Round and flat
Needle and roller
Flat and roller
Round and needle
51
What parts of the body are usually bare for facials?
Back & Torso
Arms & Legs
Neck & Shoulders
Arms & Chest
52
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
Back of neck
Ears
Chin
Nose
53
What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?
aloe vera
mulberry extract
cirtic
salicylic acid
54
What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not its composition?
Peristalsis
Homeostasis
Chemical Change
Physical Change
55
What statement about phenolic disinfectants are true?
They are form of formaldehyde
It is safe to apply them to skin
They have a very low pH
It is safe to pour down drain
56
What is an example of a water soluable vitamin?
K
C
E
A
57
How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant?
no more than four times
once
at least six times
at least three times
58
How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?
8-12 min
12-15 min
3-5 min
5-10 min
59
What is the most abundant element found on earth?
Oxygen
Carbon
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
60
what is an example of a healthy practice?
scheduling routine health checks
eating only leafy green vegetables
choosing processed foods whenever possible
grilling or baking rather than steaming or stir frying
61
What is an example of an organic substance
plastic
pure water
iron
glass
62
What term refers to a person devoted to, or professionally occupied with, skin health and beauty?
Esthetician
Cosmotologist
Beauty technician
Stylist
63
What type of solution can be used as a desincrustaion fluid for anaphoresis?
Bleach and water
Isopropyl alcohol & bleach
Baking soda and vinegar
Baking soda in water
64
What term refers to a detergent-type "foaming" cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH?
Makeup remover
Cleansing Cream
Cleansing lotion
Cleansing Gel
65
What should you do at an interview?
Frame all of your answers in a positive context
Chew gum to keep your breath fresh
Bring a cup of coffee to keep your energy up
Lean on the interviewers desk to show your interest in the conversation
66
What should clients with acne do as part of their home care routine?
Use moisturizers and sunscreens that contain oil
Apply AHA gel and benzoyl peroxide gel at the same time
Avoid clay masques
Use a foaming cleanser with an exfoliant
67
How long should you leave a paraffin wax application on a client's skin during a facial treatment?
15 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
5 minutes
68
What is NOT an example of common promotion strategy?
Give clients a discount during their birthday month
Add value to services on slower days
Endorse frequeny buyer programs
Offer sales promotoions for an unlimited time
69
What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis portion of a facial?
Gel
Powdery
Foam
Milky
70
What color light is considered stimulating when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy?
Green
White
Red
Purple
71
What is not a property of urea?
Is an anti-inflammatory
Enhances the penetration abilities of other substances
is an antiseptic
Acts as a sunscreeen
72
what is NOT a contraindication for a facial?
herpes
pinkeye
use of acne drugs
albinism
73
What is NOT a potential consquence of a vitamin E deficiency?
Muscular atrophy
Heart disease
Impotency
Rickets
74
What item is considered equipment?
Steamer
Blanket
Sealable plastic bag
Sunscreen
75
what are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAS) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAS) commonly used as?
emulsifiers
preservatives
exfoliants
detergents
76
What statement about acne is true
Acne is a skin disorder of the sudoriferous glands
Acne is hereditary
Acne only occurs during a persons' teenage years
Acne is usually triggered by the environmental conditions
77
What color light should appear when using the the large mushroom electrode on oily skin?
Pink
Violet
Orange
Green
78
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?
Smoking
Sun exposure
Diet high in fat
Diet low in protein
79
An abnormal condition on all or part of the body that makes the body incapable of carrying out normal funtions.
Disorder
Disease
Syndrome
Virus
80
What is NOT a funcion of potassium?
Aiding in heart and nervous system function
Regulating cell nutrient transfers and reactions
Aiding in stomach, nerve, and muscle funciton
Aiding in maintaing blood pressure
81
How many 8oz glasses of water should a person who weights 144lbs drink each day according to the formula?
6
18
12
9
82
What should you do when using disinfectant?
Apply it to large surface and immediately wipe it up
Follow the instructions on the label for diluting it
Never completely immerse any implement in it
Never circulate it in a whirlpool pedicure spa for more than 5 min
83
What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?
Vacuum machine
Brush machine
Steamer
Galvanic machine
84
Who used cosmetics for personal beautification, for religious ceremonies and to prepare the deceased for burial?
Egyptians
Roman
Asians
Hebrews
85
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread?
Sneezing
Dirty hands
Coughing
Contaminated water
86
Where are you likely to find licensed massage therapists working today?
Supermarkets
Airports
Public parks
Bus station
87
What is a sign that a client had human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts?
Splotchy skin on the cheeks, neck and forehead
Areas of thickened skin and greenish specks around the nails
Redness and swelling surrouding an open wound
Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot
88
How soon after starting clients on a new home care regimen should you call to check on them?
within a week
within 48 hours
within 72 hrs
whithin 24 hrs
89
What does ionization create?
2 new ions with opposite electrical charge
3 new ions with the same electrical charge
2 new ions without an electrical charge
2 new ions with the same electrical charge
90
When are you entitiled to overtime pay?
Only if you hold an official salon management position
When you come in on your day off to fill in for a sick co-worker
When you work more than 40hrs per week
anytime you work more hours than you are scheduled for
91
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas?
cleaning solvent
dry-heat sterilization
high-pressure steam sterilization
ultrasonic unit
92
What type of color agent is zinc oxide?
Noncertified color
Certified color
Exempt color
Lake
93
A pH of 8 is ____ times more alkaline than a pH of 7
100
10
2
50
94
What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear under a woods lamp?
Light Violet
Orange
Yellow
Green
95
What is the FIRST thing you should do when performing a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure?
Analyze the clients skin
Cleanse your hands and apply warm towels
Cleanse the client's skin
Perform extractions
96
what is NOT part of your physical presentation
Movements
Posture
Walk
Mood
97
What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?
28-42 days
21-28 days
42-84 days
14 days
98
What type of masque is recommended for acne?
Paraffin
Collagen
Sulfur
Thermal
99
Where must you apply pressure when performing extractions for optimum success?
Center of the follicle
Top of the follicular wall
Skin surrounding the follicular wall
Sides of the face
100
What step comes next after softening the clients skin with steam or warm towels?
Mask
Massage
Review of contraindications
Extractions
