What do you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client’s temple?

pause for a moment and apply slight pressure

What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?

place them in unmarked containers

What should you look for when selecting a location for your business?

location that is easy to get to

What is NOT important to keeping a business running smoothly?

maintaining an antagonist relationship with employees

What is not a focus of skin analysis?

skin care products the client uses at home

What is an example of a healthy practice?

scheduling routine health checks

What should you do after checking the water level on the steamer when preparing for a facial?

replace any disposable implements you may need

What is NOT a benefit of using Tesla high-frequency current?

decreases elimination and absorption

What should you do to protect yourself and your employer from liability issues?

review procedure with client before beginning

What should you do after cleansing a brush?

cover it with a towel while drying

What is NOT an example of a common promotion strategy?

offer sales promotions for an unlimited time

What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?

ability to eliminate waste products

Where can you find information about a manufacturer’s philosophy?

manufacturer's brochures and pamphlets

What is NOT a reason to use a contour color when applying eye shadow?

to even out the skin tone on the eye

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1
What is an example of an active problem solving word?
be
exist
create
forget
2
What is NOT a contraindication for chemical exfoliation?
oily skin
pregnancy
herpes simplex
use of photosensitizing medications
3
What is NOT a contraindication for facial massage?
sunburn
sensitive skin
inflamed acne
cancer
4
What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?
radiation
absorption
insulation
perspiration
5
What do you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client’s temple?
remove your hands from the face and begin a shoulder massage
pause for a moment and apply slight pressure
start a crisscross stroking movement down to the cheeks
immediately stop the massage
6
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?
place them in unmarked containers
replace them every day
use tongs to remove implements from them
wear gloves and safety glasses when mixing them
7
What should you look for when selecting a location for your business?
large distance from other businesses
location that is easy to get to
location with low visibility
low foot traffic
8
What is NOT important to keeping a business running smoothly?
developing positive customer relations
managing finances well
developing solid business management skills
maintaining an antagonist relationship with employees
9
What type of mask is recommended for acne?
sulfur
collagen
thermal
paraffin
10
Where should you study?
quiet library
on a bus
school cafeteria during lunch
back of the classroom during class
11
What is the most durable type of brush handle commonly available?
steel
wood
cardboard
plastic
12
What is not a focus of skin analysis?
client's skin type
visible appearance of the client's skin
any skin conditions the client has
skin care products the client uses at home
13
What is a primary property of eucalyptus?
aromatic
stimulating
healing
moisturizing
14
What is the SHORTEST length that you should trim hair before waxing?
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
3/4 inch
1 inch
15
What is an example of a healthy practice?
grilling or baking rather than steaming or stir-frying
eating only leafy green vegetables
scheduling routine health checks
choosing processed foods whenever possible
16
What should you do after checking the water level on the steamer when preparing for a facial?
replace any disposable implements you may need
clean/disinfect machine parts used during the service before
throw away any disposables used during the previous service
change the bed or treatment chair linens
17
What is NOT a benefit of using Tesla high-frequency current?
increases metabolism
improves germicidal action
relieves congestion
decreases elimination and absorption
18
How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?
12-15 minutes
8-12 minutes
3-5 minutes
5-10 minutes
19
What should you do to protect yourself and your employer from liability issues?
if a problem arises, try to cover it up
never administer a patch test
review procedure with client before beginning
require clients to sign consent form on the first visit only
20
What is a treatment goal for mature skin?
drying
calming
hydrating
soothing
21
When should you wash your hands?
anytime you touch anything
during a service
before and after a service
only when they are visibly dirty
22
What should you do after cleansing a brush?
spread the bristles apart as widely as possible for drying
store it in an uncovered container when it is clean and dry
cover it with a towel while drying
pull on the bristles as you rinse it
23
What is NOT an example of a common promotion strategy?
endorse frequent buyer programs
give clients a discount during their birthday month
add value to services on slow days
offer sales promotions for an unlimited time
24
Where were makeup and shoy clothing encouraged during the Victorian Age?
royal gatherings
at home
theaters
marketplaces
25
What is an example of a liquid?
ice
serum
ozone
steam
26
How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?
15-18 inches
15-18 inches
8-10 inches
20-22 inches
27
Where should you apply paraffin wax to test its temperature?
inside of your wrist
inside of the client's wrist
back of the client's hand
back of your hand
28
What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?
ability to eliminate waste products
adequate supply of nitrogen
extremely dry conditions
extremely hot temperatures
29
What is an example of a noncomedegenic ingredient?
sunflower oil
petrolatum
tocopherol
olive oil
30
What should you do after stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut and bleeds?
put on gloves
apply pressure to the wound
clean the wound with an antiseptic wipe
apply a bandage
31
What makeup color intensifies red in the skin?
bright green
light blue
white
dark purple
32
What question should you ask clients about their lifestyle during the consultation?
are you generally a happy person
how is your spousal relationship
what is your occupation
what is your Fitzpatrick Type
33
Where are you likely to find licensed massage therapists working today?
airports
supermarkets
parks
bus stations
34
What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols?
names almost always end in -ate
chemically combined with silicone and oxygen
wax-like consistency
drying
35
Brow waxing: How do you create the illusion of a shorter face for a client with a long face?
give them a low arch
widen the distance between them
arch them high and angular
make them almost straight
36
What should you use to remove implements from the container or disinfectant solution?
brush handle
tongs
bare hand
gloved hand
37
What is NOT a potential consequence of vitamin E deficiency?
rickets
muscular atrophy
impotency
heart disease
38
Where can you find information about a manufacturer’s philosophy?
manufacturer's brochures and pamphlets
local library
manufacturer's invoices
state regulating agency
39
Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin?
lack of water
lack of lipids
excess of water
excess of lipids
40
What is a characteristic of healthy skin?
slightly acidic
brittle
rough
dry
41
What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development change?
secondary
vascular
primary
tertiary
42
What is NOT a reason to use a contour color when applying eye shadow?
to create contour in a crease
to define the eyelash
to even out the skin tone on the eye
to minimize a specific area
43
What is a characteristic of short wavelengths?
have less energy
penetrate less
fewer waves per length
low frequency
44
When people are secure, how do they feel?
confident
anxious
overwhelmed
worried
45
What type of tissue is composed of neurons?
connective
nerve
epithelial
muscle
46
A pH of less than _______ is not recommended for salon peels.
6.0
3.0
4.5
5.5
47
What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not its composition?
physical change
homeostasis
chemical change
peristalsis
48
How should be vitamin E be administered to help heal damaged tissues?
internally
neither internally nor externaly
both internally and externally
externally
49
What portion of the facial lasts the longest?
cleansing
massage
consultation
extractions
50
This refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsule ingredients for targeted delivery?
parabens
liposomes
ceramides
lanolin
51
What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness?
sensitive
oily
combination
dry
52
What type of cleanser is recommended for a sensitive skin treatment?
detergent-based
highly acidic
gentle
foaming
53
Where should you perform kneading type movements?
shoulders
chest
nose
forehead
54
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
rapid vertical movements on dry skin
slow horizontal movements on dry skin
rapid vertical movements on moistened or damp skin
slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
55
What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin?
90
15
30
60
56
What muscle surrounds the upper lip and elevates it, dilating the nostrils?
risorius
levator anguli oris
levator labii superioris
orbicularis oris
57
What types of foods should you choose?
high in nutrients in calories
high in nutrients and low in calories
low in nutrients and low in calories
low in nutrients and high in calories
58
What's the first thing you do in a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure?
perform extractions
analyze the client's skin
cleanse the client's skin
cleanse your hands and apply warm towels
59
What is eumelanin?
dark brown to black
red to yellow
green to blue
gray to white
60
What are the three components of the three-part procedure?
pre-service, actual service, and post-service
primary service, consultation, and post service
cleaning, consulting, and treatinig
introductory service, secondary service, and primary service
61
What is NOT a topic about which you should plan to be asked during an interview?
your ability to be a team player
your retail sales philosophy
your plan for meeting sales goals
your marital status
62
What should you do with soiled gloves?
throw them directly into a covered waste container
seal them in plastic bag and place it in a covered waste bin
ball them up and insert them into a biohazard container
clean and disinfect them for later use
63
What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?
increases cell metabolism
helps oxygenate the blood
helps prevent coagulation
offers a warm feeling that is relaxing
64
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?
It is environmentally safe to pour them down the drain
it is safe to apply them to skin
they have a very low pH
they are a form of formaldehyde
65
For what type of lips should you outline both the upper and lower lips
small mouth and lips
large, full lips
uneven lips
pointed or cupid bow upper lip
66
What should your makeup do?
draw attention to center of face
accentuate best features
accentuate all your features
draw attention to eyes
67
What ingredient cools, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties and contains menthol?
lavender
peppermint
olive
sandalwood
68
What is NOT a recommended mineral makeup ingredient?
iron oxide
talc
titanium dioxide
iron oxide
69
How do light lip colors affect the appearance of the lips?
make them seem smoother
make them seem smaller
make them seem larger
make them seem more textured
70
What step comes next after softening the client's skin with steam in a facial?
massage
review of contraindication
extractions
mask
71
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
water
mineral oil
essential oil
talc
72
What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a Wood’s Lamp?
skin with a thick corneum
hyperpigmented skin
oily skin
normal, healthy skin
73
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
nose
chin
back of the next
ears
74
Who holds the tube electrode with an indirect method of application for high-frequency current?
client
both the esthetician and client
neither the esthetician nor the client
esthetician
75
What type of muscle functions automatically,involuntarily,and is found in the digestive system?
voluntary
skeletal
nonstriated
cardiac
76
How much of your daily food intake should consist of fat?
about 38 percent
none
about 26 percent
about 12 percent
77
For what feature do you apply a lighter foundation at the hairline and blend onto the forehead?
protruding forehead
narrow forehead
long, heavy chin
receding chin
78
The ideal oval face is approximately _______ as wide as it is long
three-fourths
half
one-third
equally
79
Who used cosmetics for personal use, religious ceremonies and burial preparation?
Asians
Egyptians
Romans
Hebrews
80
How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of a facial last?
3-5 minutes
2-3 minutes
10-15 minutes
8-10 minutes
81
What is a characteristic of suspensions?
slightly miscible
stable mixture
small particles
usually clear
82
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?
alphabetical order
ascending order of predominance
descending order of predominance
reverse alphabetical order
83
What type of water should be used in the steamer?
distilled
mineral
carbonated
tap
84
What is an effect of reflexology?
prepares the skin for extractions
increases circulation
stimulates the skin
increases lymph drainage
85
What is the main method of depilation?
shaving
tweezing
threading
chemical depilatory
86
What can you do to begin your journey of success now?
build on weakness, forego strengths
incorporate personal life into work
cut back on sleep to focus more on work
visualization
87
What are alpha-hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids commonly used as?
emulsifiers
detergents
exfoliants
preservatives
88
What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?
feels cold on the skin
is less effective than hard wax for removing stubborn hair
can irritate the skin
does not adhere to hair as well as hard wax
89
What is NOT a common use for airbrush makeup?
theatrical makeup
restorative makeup for the deceased
washable tattoos
hair and nail art application
90
What document is a record of your notes (analysis, products used and recommended, etc.)?
client questionnaire
client intake form
client chart
client release form
91
What is not one of the golden rules of human relations?
learn to forgive yourself and others
think twice before impulsively reacting
bear down and work harder when overwhelmed
make amends when you're wrong
92
What should you do to maintain good standing posture?
lock your knees
balance neck directly above shoulders
arch back
scrunch shoulders
93
What is NOT a way in which skin care professionals promote good public relations?
promote excellent service
develop good relations
develop good employee relations
place ads in local newspapers
94
What is not a contraindication for a facial?
herpes
use of acne drugs
albinism
pink eye
95
How are weekly and monthly financial reports commonly used?
to determine which job candidate to hire
to gauge promotional efforts
to identify the bank with which you should do business
to determine annual income taxes
96
What does insolitol aid?
formation of fatty acids
hair growth
red blood cell formation
blood circulation
97
What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?
aloe vera
salicylic acid
mulberry extract
citric acid
98
How often should clients exfoliate at home?
once a day
1-2 times a week
3-4 times a week
twice a day
99
____ 127. What two forms do makeup removers come in?
extra strength and standard
oil-based and water-based
powder-based and cream-based
natural and synthetic
100
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues?
lipids
carbohydrates
sugars
proteins
101
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
nervous
respiratory
endocrine
circulatory
102
What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?
green
blue
yellow
red
103
What is the main external cause of aging?
sun damage
free radicals
pollution
genetics
104
The part of the muscle which is the movable attachment and farthest from the skeleton is
insertion
belly
origin
pit
105
What skin is NOT affected by the supraorbital nerve?
scalp
forehead
eyebrow
lower eyelid
106
When should the client intake form be mentioned to the client?
during the appointment
after the appointment
when the client schedules the appointment
when the client comes in for the appointment
107
What type of lesions change the structures of tissues and organs?
vascular
secondary
primary
tertiary
108
Where on the eye should you start when removing artificial eyelashes?
outer corner
middle
both corners simultaneously
inner corner
109
What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood’s Lamp?
green
orange
light violet
yellow
110
What product is applied last when performing a basic facial?
moisturizer or sunscreen
toner or astringent
wax or sugar solution
mask or wrap
111
What is not an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and rosacea?
green tea
squalene oil
rosemary oil
guarana
112
What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?
fatty acids
detergents
fatty alcohols
emulsifiers
113
How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if product gets into them?
10 minutes
five minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
114
What can cause skin conditions?
both internal and external factors
neither internal or external factors
internal factors
external factors
115
Where do steatomas usually appear?
arms, legs, and torso
scalp, neck and back
face, neck, and chest
shoulders, back and chest
116
Where are the thalamus and hypothalamus found?
cerebellum
cerebrum
diencephalon
brain stem
117
What should you do when a conflict arises?
stay close to the situation until the matter is settled
speak immediately
be assertive without being overbearing
criticize the person with whom you are in conflict
118
What type of light is a combination of all the visible rays of the spectrum?
infrared
yellow
white
black
119
What is an example of a moderately comedogenic ingredient?
cocoa butter
peanut oil
avocado oil
lanolic acid
120
What mineral helps control fluid balance & activity of heart muscle,kidneys, & nervous system?
manganese
zinc
iron
potassium
121
What is not part of your physical presentation?
movements
mood
posture
walk
122
A ____is an abnormal condition that makes the body incapable of functioning normally?
disease
disorder
virus
syndrome
123
What parts of the body are usually bare for facials?
arms and legs
neck and shoulders
back and torso
arms and chest
124
What is the most common way tgat communicable diseases spread?
contaminated water
coughing
sneezing
dirty hands
125
What color LED is used to improve elastin production in the skin?
green
blue
red
yellow
126
Which career needs a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry,makeup/cammoflauge techs,& business skills
esthetics writer
salon esthetician
sales manager
medical esthetician
127
What should you do when communicating with fellow staffers?
pick sides when coworkers argue
be dishonest to paint yourself in the best light
remain objective
refrain from seeking help when at odds with a coworker
128
How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant?
at least six times
once
at least three times
no more than four times
129
What should you do at an interview?
frame your answers in a positive context
chew gum for fresh breath
bring coffee for mental alertness
lean on employer's desk to show interest
130
How many extra minutes should you schedule for a client's first visit?
10
5
25
15
131
What food should estheticians avoid during work house because its odor can linger?
apple
carrot
onion
bread
132
What should you do when a situation with a client is beyond your control?
communicate past the issue
allow the client to control the conversation
place blame on the client
save face by whatever means necessary
133
When is the Dr Jacquet movement performed as part of a facial treatment?
before cleansing
after desincrustation
after extractions
after cleansing
134
What term refers to the strength or intensity of sunlight exposure?
purity
intrinsic
extrinsic
dosage
135
What is an important factor to consider when purchasing equipment for your salon?
location of the manufacturer
cost of developing marketing materials
durability
date of installation
136
What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?
42-84
21-28 days
14 days
28-42 days
137
What does cataphoresis do?
calm or soothe nerve endings
soften and relax tissue
increase blood circulation
cause an alkaline reaction
138
What is an example of an organic substance?
glass
iron
pure water
plastic
139
What statement about skin cleansers is true?
they never contain emollients
should be used after other treatment products have been used
they may contain ingredients to counteract skin problems
they cause makeup and dirt to "cake" and sink into the pores
140
What is NOT one of the most common skin condition estheticians see today?
actinic aging
adult acne
problems from hormonal fluctuations
vitiligo
141
What is not a recommended habit for maintaining healthy skin?
exercise regularly
avoid sun exposure
avoid excessive alcohol
eat foods containing preservatives
142
What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary muscles?
autonomic nervous system
biologic nervous system
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
143
What do you do if a client asks you a question about a product and you do not know the answer?
redirect the conversation
act like you didn't hear them
say that you don't know, but you can find out
make a guess
144
What is NOT a benefit to operating a business as a partnership?
shared responsibilities
no liability for the debts of another partner
greater pool of skills and talent to draw from
increased capital for investment
145
What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?
octly salicylate
octyl methoxycinnimate
titanium dioxide
benzophenone
146
What organ removes waste created by digestion?
intestines
liver
kidney
stomach
147
Where do phytoestrogens come from?
minerals
humans
plants
animals other than humans
148
What is not a function of antioxidants?
promoting the development of free radicals
preventing wrinkles
promoting skin healing
reducing the formation of scar tissue
149
What is an example of a good insulator?
iron
water
rubber
copper
150
What type of food contains vitamin-B-6 (pyridoxine)?
milk products
legumes
leafy green vegetables
fish

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