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Milady Esthetics Pt 3
Milady Esthetics Pt 3
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What is NOT among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointments?
Get into a robe
Prepare for their treatment
Help you prep the treatment
Fill out the consultation form
2
Why should you apply product moderately?
Most products are super concentrated
You don’t want to be the reason the salon runs out of a product
Any excess product you use is deducted from your paycheck
Too much of a good thing can counteract benefits
3
What is a misting device used for facial treatments?
Steamer
Vacuum machine
High-frequency machine
Spray machine
4
When should an adhesive bandage be used?
In response to an exposure incident
Prior to a dermabrasion treatment
During tweezing to aid hair removal
After breaking a pimple
5
When is it appropriate to reveal to the client that you don’t know something?
When the client requests information about an unfamiliar subject
You should always create the impression you know everything
When you sense the clients wants to “show off” personal knowledge
When the client asks about a service you don’t want to perform
6
What becomes trapped under a paraffin mask and promotes penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin?
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Heat
Moisture
7
What is NOT a variation friction?
Rolling
Wringing
Effleurage
Chucking
8
How long must hair be in order to remove it with wax?
1/2-inch
1/4-inch
3/4-inch
2/3-inch
9
Where in the body is alpha liponic acid found?
Blood cells
Every cell
Straited muscle cells
Nerve cells
10
What is NOT an aspect of personal hygiene?
Wearing strongly scented perfume
Using deodorant
Freshening up throughout the day as necessary
Brushing and flossing your teeth
11
What are sebaceous filaments?
Mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
Small cluster of papules caused by products used on the face
Light-colored, slightly raised marks on the skin formed after injures
Thin plates of epidermal flakes, such as excessive dandruff
12
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Breathing
Digestion
Blood circulation
Reproduction
13
What was a bare (shaved or tweezed) eyebrow thought to signify during the Renaissance?
Greater social standing
Greater fertility
Greater wealth
Greater intelligence
14
What is the term for posture that is healthy for the spine?
Cardiovertabraically correct
Ergonomically correct
Endemically correct
Osteospinally correct
15
What are the elements of shade?
Pure hue plus white
Pure hue plus yellow
Pure hue plus black
Pure hue plus grey
16
What are alpha hydroxy acids?
The active ingredients in most dandruff-control shampoos
Products the exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells
Products that exfoliate by tightening bonds between living cells
The active ingredients in most acne-treatment medications
17
What should you at the end of the service?
Perform the client consultation
Show the client around the salon
Book the client’s next appointment
Perform a skin analysis
18
A person with what condition would benefit more from microdermabrasion than other forms of exfoliation?
Inability to tolerate alkalis
Inability to tolerate acids
Dry skin
Oily skin
19
When should the client be shown the area he/she can change clothes and store belongings?
Immediately upon arrival in the salon
Only when the client asks to see the area
Only if the treatment room is too small for these purpose
At the end of the appointment
20
What is true of oxygen?
It is the most abundant element on Earth
It is the least abundant element on Earth
Water comprises a very small portion of the human body
The human body is made entirely of water
21
What behavior characterizes a test-wise student?
Cramming the day before a test
Chattering without getting caught
Answering all questions quickly
Practicing good study habits
22
What is a characteristics of the form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma?
Scaly red or pink papules or nodules
Dark purple splotches at the joints
Asymmetrical area and color variation
Pearly translucency to fleshy color
23
What is light-colored, slight raised mark on the skin that is formed after injury or lesion of skin his healed?
Stain
Scar
Tan
Wheal
24
What is NOT true of sinusoidal current?
It is an alternating current
It is smooth, repetitive current
Use on the scalp is contraindicated
It produces heat effects
25
What should you do if you are having a bad day?
Call in sick to work
Vent to your coworkers
Keep it to yourself
Avoid needy clients
26
What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia?
Solidified impactions of oil without the cell mater
Patches with white-silver scales
Light-colored, slightly raised marks on the skin formed after injuries
Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face
27
What BEST describes a partnership?
Multiple stockholders sharing ownership of a business
One person owning a business & another person serving as manager
One person starting a business & then selling it to another person
Multiple people sharing ownership of a business
28
What is NOT a characteristic of a corporation?
Ownership limited to one individual
Shared ownership
Status as an independent legal entity
Involvement of stockholders
29
Where in the body are the coiled structure known as apocrine glands found?
Eyes and ears
Mouth and nostrils
Underarm and genial areas
Lower back and inner knees
30
What are ceramides?
Neurolipid materials
Psycholipid materials
Hydrolipid materials
Glycolipid materials
31
What is a responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Supervising employee safety in U.S. workplace
Overseeing all agricultural practices of U.S. farmers
Registering all type of disinfectants sold and used in the U.S.
Testing an approving drugs sold an used in the U.S.
32
What skin type is associated with treatment goals of soothing, drying, and protecting?
Dry
Oily
Normal
Sensitive
33
What set of practices replaces Universal Precautions in 1996?
Standard Precautions
Global Precautions
Global Procedures
Standard Procedures
34
What are retail supplies?
Supplies used to conduct daily business operations
Items available for sale to clients
Record-keeping tools like blanks sales slips and rolls of receipt paper
Supplies used in the reception area
35
What is green LED light used for?
Aiding in facial and scalp treatments
Detoxifying the skin
Stimulating circulation
Reducing inflammation and swelling
36
What can lead to the production of new terminal hairs?
Removing fine (vellus) hair on areas not covered by terminal hairs
Applying moisture to areas not covered buy terminal hairs
Applying heat to areas not covered by terminal hairs
Conditioning fine (vellus) hairs on areas not covered by terminal hairs
37
What organ secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
Pancreas
Liver
Stomach
Kidney
38
What is the result of the contraction of the arrector pili muscle?
Gaseous discharge
Goose bumps
Excessive sweating
Penile election
39
What is another name for vitamin C?
Retinol
Sunshine vitamin
Tocopherol
Ascorbic acid
40
What is friction?
Movement involving grasping flesh firmly with one hand
Deep rubbing movement
Use of needles on pressure points
Light, continuous stroking movement
41
What is NOT true of atoms?
They are small particles of elements
All atoms are identical
All matter is composed of atoms
Atoms consists of smaller particles
42
What is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration?
Tan
Stain
Wheal
Wen
43
Where on their faces did women wear colored makeup during the Middle Ages?
Eyes and lips
Eyes and nose
Cheeks and lips
Nose and cheeks
44
What are elements of a tone?
Pure hue plus white
Pure hue plus yellow
Pure hue plus black
Pure hue plus gray
45
What does the skin’s barrier function protect us from, in addition to irritation?
Hypopigmentation
Hyperpigmentation
Intercellular water loss
Excessive hair loss
46
Treatment can have the effects of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and/or sensitivity if administered improperly?
Clay masks
Microdermabrasion
Paraffin mask
Extraction
47
What is NOT true about aloe vera?
It is an emollient and film-forming gum resin
It has hydrating and softening qualities, among others
It is the least popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations
It is the most popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations
48
What form of compensation specifies a certain amount of pay based on a flat or hourly rate?
Commission
Salary
Quota
Gratuity
49
What does alipidic skin lack?
Water
Oil
Oxygen
Lymph
50
When should you argue with a client?
When the client disagrees with you
Never
When a schedule mix-up occurs
When you are certain that the client is wrong
51
What should clients avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours after waxing?
Excessive heat
Exercise
Moisture
Salty food
52
What is grapeseed extract?
Powerful antioxidant with soothing properties
Powerful antioxidant with stimulating properties
Powerful exfoliant with stimulating properties
Powerful exfoliant with soothing properties
53
What does an abdominoplasty involve?
Removing excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen
Exfoliating hair along the abdomen
Massaging the abdominal muscles to stimulate muscle growth
Removing hair along the abdomen
54
What is NOT one of the reasons a particular makeup product might be more expensive that other product?
Higher-quality ingredients
FDA approval
Larger advertising budget
More elaborate packaging
55
What is an employee manual?
Handout with names and contact information of all employees
Brochure listing business with which the salon has professional relations
Handbook or guide containing data about salon operations
List of paid holidays and days the salon will college early
56
Why does the parathyroid gland regulate blood calcium and phosphorus levels?
So the nervous & muscular system can function properly
So the nervous & circulatory system can function properly
So the endocrine & muscular system can function properly
So the endocrine & circulatory system can function properly
57
What is your scope of practice?
The hours your salon is open everyday
The amount of time you can make available to each client
The products and treatments you can offer
The geographical region in which you can legally practice
58
What is NOT a location where one might expect to find in a medical spa?
Dermatology office
Laser center
Country club
Hospital
59
What function does the rotary brush perform?
Aggressive extraction
Light exfoliation and stimulation
Gentle extraction
Heavy exfoliation and stimulation
60
What is the acid mantle?
Protective layer of lipids and secretions on the skin’s surface
Reservoir of digestive juices located in the stomach
Deposit left on the skin after the use of an alkaline product
Deposit left on the skin after the use of an acidic product
61
What type of product does NOT sometimes include alcohol?
Paraffin mask
Lotion
Perfume
Astringent
62
What are the structures composed of specialized tissues and performing specific function?
Cells
Bodies
Organs
Body systems
63
What is an example of a fixed cost?
Air-conditioning repair cost
Advertising budget
Plumbing repair cost
Rent
64
What is a heat effect that is used for permanent hair removal?
Saponification
Desincrustation
Anaphoresis
Thermolysis
65
When in your end-of-day procedure should you put on a fresh pair of gloves?
At the beginning
Whenever you realize you’re about to touch something wet
At the end
Whenever you realize you’re about to touch something dirty
66
What is a device in which UVA radiation is used?
Autoclave
Tanning bed
Towel warmer
Hairdryer
67
When should you find out what the client already know about his or her skin?
After educating the client about products or service
You should always assume the client knows nothing about skin care
You should always assume the client knows everything about skin care
Before trying to educate the client about products or services
68
What is based on trust?
Strong professional relationship
Your personal satisfaction
Certification and licensure
Your scope of practice
69
When should you begin organizing for the next day?
During your last appointment
At the end of the work day
Whenever you take a break
While you have a break
70
What is the complementary color to red?
Blue
Green
Orange
Yellow
71
What happened in 1985 that triggered the creation of universal precaution?
Evidence of the return of the bubonic plague
Hepatitis pandemic
AIDS public health crisis
Bird flu pandemic
72
What do full-service salons typically offer?
Medical aesthetic procedures
A total beauty experience
Nutrition counseling
Guest rooms for an extended stay
73
Where on the face of a client with combination skin are the follicles medium to larger?
Outside the mouth on the chin
On the forehead
Outside the T-zone oh the cheeks
On the nose
74
What is the primary source of light used in facial and scalp treatments?
Artificial light
Visible light
Invisible light
Natural light
75
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of extra cleansing and exfoliating?
Dry
Combination
Normal
Oily
76
When should a client be asked to reschedule his or her appointment?
When he or she arrives more than five minutes late
When you can tell the client is in a rotten mood
When he or she arrives more than 15 minutes late
When you’re not in the mood to interact with that particular client
77
What can you do to avoid scratching clients’ skin?
Avoid letting your finger tips touch the client’s skin
Wear gloves so your fingernails don’t touch the client’s skin
Keep your fingernails from getting too long
Soak your fingernails in solvents that make fingernails soft
78
What is a good description if a client who should be scheduled at the end of the day?
Someone who is habitually late
Someone who is often rude to the salon staff
Someone who is habitually talkative
Someone who is never sure of the service they want
79
What is effleurage?
Deep rubbing movement
Use of needles on pressure points
Movement involving grasping flesh firmly with one hand
Light, continuous stroking movement
80
What should happen before the client leaves your treatment area?
Payment
Rebooking
Retail purchases
Product recommendations
81
What can you do to prevent mildew from growing in the laundry hamper?
Leave the hamper open so fresh air circulates
Take wet laundry out of the hamper once
Spray hamper with disinfectant whenever it gets full
Disinfect the hamper after removing dirty laundry
82
What is fulling?
Form of acupressure
Form of shiatsu
Form of petrissage
Form of effleurage
83
What is time management?
Keeping track of what time it is throughout the day
Allotting time for tasks so all tasks can be completed
Making a sit of tings you want to accomplish
Supervising people to make sure they record their time properly
84
What are skin tags?
Thick scars resulting from excessive fibrous tissue
Dangerous manifestations of malignant melanoma
Small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps
Decaying discharges from infected comedones
85
What is true of the pituitary gland?
It Haha no effect on the physiological processes of the body
It is the most complex organ o the endocrine system
It is the most complex organ of the integumentary system
It affects very few of the body’s physiological process
86
When should you consider using a roll of cotton to make cleansing pads?
When your client has oily skin
When you are too tired to make a trip to the supply room
When your clients has dry hair
When prepackaged esthetic wipes or sponges are unavailable
87
What is a term commonly used in reference to UVB radiation?
Tanning light
Burning light
Ozone light
Rainbow light
88
What does a manufacturer’s representative do?
Perform safety inspections
Train others on product knowledge and how to sell products
Perform esthetics treatments on clients
Sell products to customers
89
What does adenosine triphosphate do?
Facilitates enzymatic reactions
Protects nerves and contributes to the structure of cells
Provides energy to cells and converts energy to carbon dioxide
Forms the building blocks of protein
90
What is the Ancient Greek word meaning “skilled in the use of cosmetics”?
Kozmetikos
Cosomotico
Kazamattika
Cosmetticoso
91
What is a fiber protein found in skin, hair and nails?
Keratin
Lymph
Keloid
Sebum
92
How can you ensure continued patronage from your clients?
By perfecting professional communication
By giving clients free samples every time they visit the salon
By saying you’re the only person who can make them look good
By perfecting professional manipulation
93
What forms the building blocks of protein?
Adenosine triphosphate
Carbohydrates
Amino acids
Bioflavonoids
94
What is the term for flaky skin cells or any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily?
Skin tags
Vesicles
Scales
Papules
95
What are the secretions that endocrine glands release directly into the bloodstream &that influence welfare of the body?
Red blood cells
Endorphins
White blood cells
Hormones
96
What is sebum transformed into via the chemical reaction of saponification?
Lymph
Soap
Oil
Cold cream
97
What should you do if you have long hair and work as an esthetician?
Cut it to a more manageable length
Wear it swept up and off the shoulders
Wear it down to show clients you understand beauty
Wear it in a long braid down your back
98
What causes actinic aging?
Inappropriate use of dying product
Excessive moisture
Improper shaving
Sun exposure
99
What is NOT something that clients should avoid for at least 24to 48 hours in advance of chemical exfoliation procedure?
Sun exposure
Waxing
Soap-and-water cleansing
Benzoyl peroxide applications
100
Term for identifying characteristics of a population, such as the specific age, sex, ethnicity of its residents?
Quotas
Criteria
Demographics
Marketing strategies
101
What is true of liquid?
It is matter with no fixed volume and no definite shape
It is matter with fixed volume and definite shape
It is matter with no fixed volume but definite shape
It is matter with fixed volume but no definite shape
102
Why should you offer clients water after performing services?
To add an item to the client’s bill
To facilitate rehydration
To increase your tip
To advertise the brand of water
103
What is the responsibility of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
Testing an approving preparation techniques for food products
Reviewing and approving pharmaceutical products
Testing and licensing medical professionals
Studying disease and providing guidance to prevent their spread
104
What is a focus of treatment at wellness spa?
Chemical skin treatment
Optimal health maintenance
Surgical procedures
Cosmetic surgery
105
Wha is rosacea?
Skin cream used for treating fair-skinned clients
Condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels
Any skin with naturally rose-hued color
Light-colored, raised mark on the skin formed after injury
106
What is retailing?
Practice of sharing general information about retail products
Art of recommending & selling products to clients for at-home use
Practice of encouraging clients to add service to an in-salon treatment
Physical act of ringing up a client’s purchase at the register
107
What is air?
Gaseous mixture that makes up the Earth’s atmosphere
Shell of radiation surrounding Earth
Water vapor that forms clouds
Common name for the chemical that makes the sky
108
What are hydrators?
Ingredients that repel water form the skin’s surface
Machines used to apply water to the skin’s surface
Machines used to extract water from the skin’s surface
Ingredients that attract water to the skin’s surface
109
What is one of the functions of antioxidant vitamin A?
RFacilitates the synthesis of factors necessary for blood coagulation
Essential for growth and development
Prevents collagen and synthesis and is used to treat visible signs of aging
Aids in the functioning and repair of the skin cells
