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1
Leukoderma is __________.
a pigmented nevus
a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation/dilated capillaries
the overproduction of pigment
the loss of pigmentation
2
Which of the following is the only way to guarantee that you will stay in business?
Advertise your business.
Pay yourself well.
Research emerging trends.
Take care of your clients.
3
Which of the following interactions is BEST to determine the client's needs and how to achieve the desired results?
Client consultation
Client intake
Total look concept
Service record
4
The following is a structure composed of specialized tissues to perform specific functions in plants or animals.
Hormone
Gland
Organ
Muscle
5
What are glycolipid materials that are a natural part of skin's intercellular matrix and barrier function?
Fatty acids
Triglycerides
Ceramides
Hyaluronic acids
6
In order to practice good electrical safety, which of the following should you ALWAYS do?
Attempt to repair electrical appliances when they malfunction.
Disconnect appliances when they are not in use.
Attempt to clean around electrical outlets while equipment is plugged in.
Twist electrical cords to protect against a short circuit.
7
What is the responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients, in terms of products and ingredients?
To give the clients the most freedom in choosing products
Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of products
To use a wide range of products to test for potential adverse reactions
To recommend only the most affordable products
8
The integumentary system is _____________.
consists of the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves & cranial nerves
destroys disease-causing microorganism
covers, shapes and supports the skeleton tissue
consists of skin and its accessory organs, hair, nails & sensory receptors
9
The ultimate goal when you encounter a dissatisfied client is to ________.
always be upselling
let your expertise shine
never accept any blame
make the client happy
10
What protects us from skin irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss?
Arrector pili muscle
Intercellular matrix
Barrier function
Sebum
11
The effects of cosmetics and beauty products are based on how ________.
favorably the new styles compare with the old
friends and family members react to a new look
the body reacts to chemicals
pleased the beauty professional is with the results
12
Evaporation, perspiration, radiation and insulation are part of what function of the skin?
Absorption
Excretion
Protection
Heat regulation
13
Contraindications are _________.
factors which allow for a wide range of treatment options
factors which demand the use of certain products
factors which indicate a certain service should be performed
factors which prohibit the use of certain products
14
The ________ portion of your business plan should outline all of the research obtained regarding the clients to target.
marketing plan
organizational plan
mission statement
vision statement
15
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues?
Sugars
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
16
Which body system controls and coordinates all other systems to work harmoniously and efficiently?
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Muscular system
17
When considering the different types of lesions, seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by _________.
flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color
inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
red patches covered with white-silver scales
18
As a salon owner, why is it important to insist that there is a SDS available for every chemical used?
Because it enhances the image of the business
Because it is a requirement of OSHA
Because it is the most cost-effective policy
Because most clients will insist on it
19
What is also called pityriasis versicolor?
Albinism
Leukoderma
Vitiligo
Tinea versicolor
20
Which of the following is a secretion produced by an endocrine gland?
Hemoglobin
Bile
Hormone
Lymph
21
What is the technical term for the nail?
Sebum
Adipose
Keratin
Onyx
22
What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?
Extremely dry conditions
Extremely hot temperatures
Ability to eliminate waste products
Adequate supply of nitrogen
23
Which is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the esthetics industry?
They achieved success through self-motivation.
They achieved success through persistence.
They achieved success through energy.
They were born successful.
24
Ingestion is _________.
the transport of fully digested food into the circulatory system
the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
the process of eating or taking food into the body
the process of moving food along the digestive tract
25
What does NOT protect the skin from the harmful effects of pollution?
Sun exposure
Growth factor serums
Routine cleansing
Foundation products
26
When you take your state licensing exam, you should AVOID ____________.
answering the easiest questions first
asking questions of the examiner
skimming the entire test before beginning
making changes to answers without a good reason
27
If a client requests that you use a solution that is neutral to his skin, which of the following pHs should you use?
A pH of 0
A pH of 14
A pH of 5
A pH of 7
28
The US laws define cosmetics as _________.
articles which are designed to affect the structure of the skin
articles which are intended to alter the chemistry of the skin
articles which are intended to affect the appearance of the skin
articles which are intended to affect the function of the skin
29
Sebum is _________.
an oil that provides protection for the epidermis & lubricates skin & hair
the fibrous protein cells that make up skin, hair and nails
a condition in which damaged capillaries are now larger blood vessels
extreme water loss caused by evaporation on the skin's surface
30
The oil and sweat glands are also called ____________ glands.
endocrine
adrenal
pineal
exocrine
31
Examining the skin through touch is called________.
visualization
combination
Fitzpatrick measuring
palpation
32
Esthetics is a branch of anatomical science that, in its broadest terms, deals with ___________.
the face
the hair
beauty
the skin
33
All EXCEPT which of the following vitamins has significant effects on the skin?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
34
In the US, what agency is responsible for the regulation of cosmetics?
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
35
What is generally the final step in a skin analysis?
Discussing a home care regimen
Applying sunscreen
Applying toner
Recording observations in the client's chart
36
How many services that beauty professionals offer their clients are impacted by electricity?
Only a small handful of them
About half of them
All of them
Most of them
37
Which of the following is fatty tissue found below the dermis?
The stratum granulosum
The stratum lucidum
The subcutaneous layer
The stratum germinativum
38
________ is mostly used to remove visible dirt.
Sanitization
Sterilization
Cleaning
Disinfection
39
___________ used both honey and olive oil for elemental protection.
The Romans
The Greeks
The Japanese
The Egyptians
40
Which of the following best describes a neuron?
A cell that destroys disease causing germs
The basic cell of the nervous system
A cell produced in red bone marrow
The part of the muscle that does not move
41
If you get sick as a result of overexposure to chemicals at work, what has happened?
You have contracted an occupational disease.
You have contracted a pathogenic disease.
You have contracted a diagnosed disease.
You have contracted a parasitic disease.
42
What is the largest cranial nerve?
Seventh
Third
Fifth
Eleventh
43
Which of the following is the layer of the epidermis composed of cells filled with keratin that looks like granules?
Stratum germinativum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
44
Which description best fits the definition of solar comedones?
Large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure
Rough areas on the skin resulting from sun exposure
Hardened, pearl-like masses of oil and dead skin cells
Whiteheads that are blocked and do not have follicular openings
45
Which ingredient is safest for dry skin?
Chamomile
Licorice
Salicylic acid
Mineral oil
46
Insulation is provided by which part of the skin?
Fibroblasts
Adipose tissue
Melanocytes
Sebum
47
When preparing your professional resume, do NOT__________.
include your email address on it
include your name, address, and phone number on it
make it longer than one page
list your skills and accomplishments on it
48
When considering the major body organs, the heart has the function of ___________.
digesting food
detoxifying the blood
circulating the blood
controlling the body
49
Which of the following is the SECOND step of infection control?
Cleaning
Elimination
Sterilization
Disinfecting
50
The strongest bone of the face is the __________?
mandible
zygomatic bone
maxilla
lacrimal bone
51
Breaking up long-term goals into smaller pieces helps to _________?
insure that they are guaranteed to happen
make them more professional
make them seem not so overwhelming
make them short-term goals
52
What term describes the part of the muscle that does not move?
Plasma
Origin
Neuron
Reflex
53
How long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant if there is no time specified by the manufacturer?
1 hour
10 seconds
10 minutes
10 hours
54
What condition affects a client's nails?
Onychomcosis
Impetigo
Tinea
Verruca
55
Cosmetics which are labeled as having "organic ingredients" _________.
must be labeled as 'natural'
are regulated by the USDA
must be approved as such by the FDA
are certified by the National Organic Program
56
A functional ingredient ___________.
is chemically combined with silicon and oxygen to protect the skin
causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin
doesn't affect appearance of the skin; necessary for product formulation
is a material that is compatible with water
57
Which of the following is NOT one of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants?
Use tongs to remove implements from disinfectants.
Wear gloves and safety glasses.
Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous surfaces.
Avoid skin and eye contact.
58
The word cosmetics comes to us from ________.
China
ancient Rome
ancient Greece
ancient Egypt
59
What is good advice for an esthetician who is working with a client who has a skin condition?
Stop services if you do not understand what condition you are dealing with.
Never let a client know that you don't know what condition they may have.
Post anonymous photos on social media.
Never discuss a skin condition with a client so as not to embarrass them.
60
The lymphatic/immune system__________.
distributes blood throughout the body
consists of skin, sensory receptors, hair and nails
is the physical foundation of the body
destroys disease-causing toxins and bacteria
61
Which of the following best describes the term steatoma?
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
A vascular lesion that is abnormally dilated
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
62
What organ discharges bile, which breaks down into digestive fat?
Liver
Stomach
Kidney
Intestines
63
The best vehicle for others to promote you and your business via viral marketing is ___________.
social media
face-to-face word of mouth
television
email
64
What is a flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle?
Keratoma
Nevus
Skin tag
Lentigo
65
What skin type has a small follicle size?
Dry
Oily
Combination
Normal
66
What type of cleanser is frequently used by actors to remove heavy makeup?
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing waters
Cleansing creams
Cleansing oils
67
What is the study of the structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye?
Physiology
Histology
Sociology
Anatomy
68
What system is most directly connected to an esthetician's daily work with clients?
The nervous system
The lymphatic system
The circulatory system
The integumentary system
69
What does a mission statement accomplish?
It shows the institution's conscious effort to respect others.
It puts things off until tommorrow or a later date.
It shows the institution's compulsion to do things perfectly.
It establishes the purpose and values of an institution.
70
Federal law about labeling does NOT require cosmetics to ____________.
list the ingredients of a fragrance
list the company's name
list the company's location or distribution point
list the ingredients in descending order of predominance
71
What is a challenge of treating Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6?
The skin does not react well to deep pore cleansing.
The skin tends to be extremely dry.
The skin tends to be thin.
It is difficult to determine adverse reactions.
72
What system can an esthetician perform a service on in order to reduce swelling after a treatment?
Lymphatic and immune
Lymphatic and circulatory
Circulatory and endocrine
Circulatory and immune
73
Energy moves through space _________.
mechanically
by physical force
electromagnetically
in waves
74
How many skin cells are shed per minute?
300
3,000
30,000
300,000
75
It is typically the case within 7 ______, someone will establish 11 ______.
minutes, rules for you
hours, biases against you
meetings, questions for you
seconds, impressions
76
Which of the following gives the definition of histology?
The study of the structures of the human body seen with the naked eye.
The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
The study of the tiny structures found in living tissue.
The study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures.
77
_____________ must always be your first concern as a beauty and wellness professional.
Asking for your client's email address
Showing up to work on time
Providing good-quality service
Utilizing social media
78
Which best describes the term lesion?
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation
An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
A tiny round or oval pigmented area of the skin exposed to the sum
A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury
79
What is NOT a function of lymph?
Bathing the skin cells
Protecting the skin and body against disease
Supplying nutrients to the skin
Removing toxins and cellular waste
80
Which of the following is the enzyme that stimulates melanocytes and produces melanin?
Elastase
Glycation
Tyrosinase
Collagen
81
The first reality of a service position is that your career revolves around which of the following?
You
Your clients
Your boss
The general public
82
What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue?
Skin physiology
Cellular biology
Skin histology
Integumentary anatomy
83
What are pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage?
Ephelids
Actinic keratoses
Comedones
Lentigines
84
Which Fitzpatrick skin type burns minimally and tans easily?
Type 2
Type 1
Type 4
Type 3
85
__________, lips and cheeks were often brightly colored in pink or orange shades.
During the Middle Ages
During the Renaissance Era
During the Victorian Age
During the Age of Extravagance
86
What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary muscles?
Autonomic nervous system
Central nervous system
Biologic nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
87
What is characterized by black or dark patches on the skin that are uneven in texture, jagged or raised?
Melasma
Malignant melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
88
It is NOT required that disinfectants used in salons and spas must be ___________.
bactericidal
fungicidal
hypoallergenic
virucidal
89
What is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Providing shape and support to the body
Contracting and moving body parts
Producing blood cells for the body
Protecting internal structures and organs
90
What are the two types of nerve cells?
Motor nerves
Reflex and adipose
Sensory and motor
Sensory and reflex
91
There are _________ elements are known to science today.
81
18
108
118
92
What can cause skin conditions?
Only external factors
Neither internal nor external factors
Only internal factors
Both internal and external factors
93
Which of the following is a cell that attacks virus infected cells, foreign cells and cancer cells?
Leukocyte
Corneocyte
Langerhans immune cell
T cell
94
A gland is __________.
a specialized organ that determines male and female sexual characteristics
a group of body organs that come together to perform the same function
a chemical that changes food into a form that can be used by the body
a specialized organ that produces chemicals so the body functions optimally
95
What is NOT another term for the intake form?
Health history form
Service record card
Client questonnaire
Consultation card
96
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
Nervous
Endocrine
Circulatory
Respiratory
97
What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?
Muscle
Nerve
Epithelial
Adipose
98
According to the formula in the text, a 192 lb. person needs how many 8 oz glasses of water per day?
Six
Eight
Twelve
Ten
99
Blackheads are likely formed by a product which is _________.
comedogenic
gluten free
hypoallergenic
noncomedogenic
100
What bones form the bridge of the nose?
The malar bones
The zygomatic bones
The nasal bones
The lacrimal bones
