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