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Comprehensive Esthetics Exam Part 1
Comprehensive Esthetics Exam Part 1
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1
What are doshas?
Stones used in stone massage
The ingredients used in balneotherapy
Methods used in endermology
Mind and body types
2
When there are two or more owners involved in a salon, waht is it called?
Sole proprietorship
Joint venture
Partnership
Corporation
3
If you are over-cleansing the skin with alkaline products, which of the following could result?
Asteatosis
Hypopigmentation
Rosacea
Hyperpigmentation
4
The primary causes of cellulite are ____ and genetics.
Male Hormones
Lack of Exercise
Female Hormones
Diet
5
The main goal of a salon or spa is to _____.
Hire the best team of estheticians possible
Encourage continuing education for esthetics
Promote business
Offer more servies than the competitors
6
What is most important to build clients?
Trusting relationships
Happy conversations
Intuitive relationships
Friendly rapport
7
What is the psychological effect of green light?
Distracting
Calming
Stimulating
Energizing
8
Essential oils are applied to the skin when performing which type of massage?
Lymph Drainage Massage
Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Acupressure
9
Being a team player means being _____.
Dependable
All Answers
Caring
Cooperative
10
Mitosis occurs in which layer of the skin?
Statum Granulosum
Statum Spinosm
Statum Lucidum
Stratum Germinativum
11
Tapotement is also called ____.
Vibration
Percussion
Dr. Jacquet Movement
Chucking
12
The smallest particle of an element is the _____.
Electron
Neuron
Proton
Atom
13
What bone forms the forehead?
Parietal
Temporal
Frontal
Forward
14
The words "cosmetics" and "cosmetology" come from which language?
Chinese
Greek
Hebrew
Italian
15
Products and exposure to heat or sun can easily irritate this skin type.
Sensitive
Aging
Darkly pigmented skin
Fair
16
The most important communication you will have with your clients is the ____.
Initial Greeting
Client Consultation
Sales Pitch
Friendly Chit-Chat
17
Pure water with a pH of 7 is considered to be _____.
Acid
Neutral
Mineral
Alkaline
18
Which of the following describes massage?
Stimulates metabolism and circulations
A mechanical manipulation
All Answers
Manual manipulation
19
How many of the 20 common Amino Acids can be synthesized by the body?
11
9
18
0
20
Never place these items on a bare counter:
Equipment
Clean or dirty supplies
Clean supplies
Dirty supplies only
21
The medical term for freckles is _____.
Melasma
Macules
Nodules
Vesicles
22
At a job interview, the interviewer is generally not allowed to ask about your _____.
Relevant Experience
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National origin
Education
23
Rosacea usually does not appear before the age of ______.
20
55
35
40
24
What is depilation?
Removing hair at or near the surface of the skin
Removing hair from the bottom of the folicle
Permanently removing the hair
Removing hair at the root
25
When analyzing the skin, _____ is perferable.
Natural light
A magnifying light
Fluorescent light
A small flashlight
26
Desincrustation is _____.
An infusion of a negative product into the deep tissue of the skin
The ability of a product to penetrate the top layer of skin
The process of heating the tissues on the skin's surface
The removal of a substance from the skin's surface
27
Which of these is an extrinsic effect on the skin?
Stress
Lifestyle
Misuse of products
Negative Attitude
28
A molecule is formed by joining two or more _____ chemically.
Neurons
Atoms
Protons
Anions
29
Thermal masks containing gypsum are also called ____.
Paraffin Wax Masks
Custom-Designed Masks
Clay Masks
Modelage Masks
30
Salons are kept going by _____.
Frewuent menu changes
Attracting new clients
Retaining clients
Posters and other marketing displays in th salon
31
The nagative or positive state of an electric current is known as _____.
Negativity Level
Electrode
Modality
Polarity
32
Which trace mineral is essential for collagen formation?
Potassium
Manganese
Chromium
Copper
33
Completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores is called _______.
Laundering
Sterilization
Cleaning
Removing Bacteria
34
Your sense of purpose can be validated in a personal _______.
Business Plan
Mission Statement
Trade Magazine
Legal Contract
35
Which of the following is not a supply?
Client Gown
Esthetician's Stool
Towel
Clean Sheet
36
To be successful in retail sales, you must be _____.
Motivated and committed to their value
All answers
A natural salesperson
Skilled in sales techniques
37
_______ states require a special license for booth renters.
Some
No
All
Most
38
A collection of similar cells that prform a particular function is called ______.
A tissue
An organ
A system
A protoplasm
39
The two significant reactions caused by galvanic current are ____.
Desincrustation and Chemical
Chemical and Ionic
Ionic and Manual
Chemical and Mechanical
40
The Ancient Egyptians used cosmetics for:
Religious Ceremonies
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Burial Preperation
Personal Beautification
41
An increased pigmentation often due to sun exposure is known as ____.
Chloasma
Lentigo
Vitiligo
Albinism
42
The daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthiness through certain daily practices is known as ___.
Health Awareness
Public Hygeine
Personal Hygeine
Public Sanitation
43
A buffering product does what?
Prevents skin burns
Improves results
Reduces effectiveness
Reduces irritation
44
Which of the following has the greatest effect on skin?
Lack of sleep
Alcohol
UV Rays
Some drugs
45
The protoplasm of a cell other than that found in the nucleus is the _____.
Centrosome
Mitosis
Cytoplasm
Membrane
46
35% of natural sunlight is made up of ______.
Therapeutic light
Ultraviolet light
Visible light
Infrared light
47
On a galvanic current machine, the _____ wire is the positive wire.
Blue
White
Red
Green
48
The muscle that assists in the swinging of the arms is called ____.
Serratus Anterior
Trapezius
Deltoid
Pectoralis
49
Before performing a facial, what should you do?
Wash your hands with bacterial soap
Rest for 10 minutes so you're fresh for the service
Wash your client's hands with antibacterial soap
Wash your hands with antibacterial soap
50
The thickest layer of the skin is called the _____.
Stratum Corneum
Epidermis
Dermis
Stratum Spinosum
51
When using a wood's lamp, the room must be _____.
Well-lit with natural light
Completely dark
Well-lit with a combo of natural & artificial light
Well-lit with artificial light
52
The medical term or cold sores or fever blisters is _____.
Bacterial Conjunctavitis
Herpes Simplex Virus
Tinea Versicolor
Tinea
53
Enzymes are _____.
The prime substance in protoplasm
Sugars
Platelets
Biological catalysts
54
The main qualities of Salicylic Acid are antiseptic and _______.
Anti-Inflammatory
Comedogenic
Inflammatory
Deep Peeling
55
What is your most important tool?
Woods lamp
Facial Machine
All answers
Product
56
In regard to skin tone, olive skin is considered ____.
Red-orange
Blue-green
Blue-red
Yellow
57
What is the function of an autoclave?
Produces galvanic current
Sanitizes equipment
Steams the face
Sterilizes implements
58
OSHA stands for ____.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Oversight of Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Standards of Health Association
Occupations of Safety and Health Agents
59
In dealing with conflicts that may occir between your co-workers, it is important to _____.
Take Sides
Offer Opinions
Remaing Neutral
Get Involved
60
The two types of hair emoval are ______.
Anagen and catagen
Temporary and permanent
Deep and shallow
Thinning and complete
61
Which type of current is used by high frequency machines?
Tesla
Single Polarity
Sinusoidal
Thermolysis
62
Never apply wax over _____.
Freckles and birthmarks
The fingers
Warts, moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin
Areas that have been waxed during previous appointments
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You should not use a suction device on ____.
Super Sensitive Skin
All Answers
Couperose Skin
Inflamed Skin
64
A nodule is an example of a _____.
Qauternary Lesion
Secondary Lesion
Primary Lesion
Tertiary Lesion
65
The sebaceous glands ___.
Soften the skin
All answers
Excrete sebum
Protect the skin from outside elements
66
The division of a bacterial cell into two new cells is called ____.
Fertilizing
Spore Growth
Binary Fission
Decomposing
67
Common ingredients that are added to waxes are ______.
Chamomile
All Answers
Tea Tree Oil
Azulene
68
Contraindications for facial massage include _____.
Inflamed Acne
Sunburn
Rosacea
All Answers
69
The largest organ of the body is _____.
Heart
Skin
Endocrine Glands
Liver
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Vellus is ________.
Anagen Hair
Telogen Hair
Catagen Hair
Short, fine, downy hair
71
What is the first thing you should do when meeting a new client?
Smile
Saunter
Hurry
Prepare
72
The light blocked by the ozone layer is called _____.
UBA
ULV
UVC
UVB
73
Quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as ____.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Quaternary Ammonium Teratments
Quaternary Antiseptic Compounds
Quarternary Antiseptic Solutions
74
Which of these is the best place to post your salon's policies?
The reception area
The ethetician's work area
The procedural guide
Employee Manual
75
What type of sking is caused by smoking?
Dehydrated
Sensitive
Asphyxiated
Acne
76
What are carbomers used for?
To dissolve other ingredients
To reduce friction on skin
To attract water
To thicken creams
77
Facial benefits include ____.
Increased circulation and detoxification
All answers
Helps slow down premature aging
Deep cleansing
78
What is a port wine stain?
Vascular Nevus
Mole
Lentigene
Melasma
79
HDL's are _______.
High-Density Lipoproteins
Low-Density Lipoproteins
Excess Calories
Same as MDL's
80
Red and blue are examples of ____.
Tertiary Colors
Complementary Colors
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
81
Pseudofolliculitis is the proper term for ______.
Razor bumps
Sun bumps
Hair bumps
Face bumps
82
Which of these is a type of BHA?
Malic acid derived from apples
Salicylic acid derived from Sweet Birch
Glycol Acid derived from sugar cane
Lactic acid derived from milk
83
Cool colors have a _____ undertone.
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Blue
Green
Violet or Blue-Red
84
What should you do in front of your client so they see it happen?
Clean your room
Wash your hands
Read instruction manuals
Refill your supplies
85
Which of these plants has antiseptic properties?
All Answers
Mint
Witch Hazel
Cucumber
86
Besides tightening, toning, and hydrating the skin, certain masks can ____.
Relax the client
All answers
Draw impurities out of the pores
Reduce allergies
87
Occlusive products do what?
Encourage transepidermal water loss
Clog the pores
Combat oiliness
Reduce transepidermal water loss
88
How does cell turnover rate change as the body ages?
Slows down and then speeds up
Slows down
Speeds up
Does not change
89
Where should the bolster be placed during the facial?
Under the knees
Under the facial bed
Under the back
In the dispensary
90
Nonpathogenic bacteria may perform useful functions and ____.
All Answers
Break down food
Protect against infection
Not cause disease
91
An example of a local infection is _____.
An abcess
Food Poisoning
Blood poisoning
Hepatitis B
92
Skin is considered ruddy if it is _____.
Affected by Rosacea
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Red
Wind-burned
93
Healthy skin appears ____ when views with a woods lamp.
White fluorescence
Brown
Blue-White
Light Violet
94
What is the focus of a wellness spa?
Treating nonspecific diseases
Maintaining optimal health
All answers
Super-relaxing experiences
95
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Water
Oil
Talcum Powder
Aloe
96
Long term goals are usually those you expect to take more than a ___________ to complete
Week
Month
Year
Day
97
Synthetic sources of dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid and ____.
Bovine Derivative
Cellulite
Botox
Silicone
98
Apocrine glands are most active _______.
During emotional changes
When the body is sleeping
When exposed to high temperatures
During physical activity
99
Science designing & arranging things people use to make body movements more comfortable, efficient, & safe is known as:
Ergonomics
Economics
Physics
Basics
100
What does galvanic current do for the skin?
Hydrates
Balances Sebum Production
Aids in Penetration of Products
Moisturizes