The integumentary system is

The system consisting of the skin & its accessory organs

What are the 2 most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States

The Federal food, drug, & cosmetic act & the fair packaging & labeling act

An infected papule with fluid inside

Rosacea is characterized by ______

Visible vessels and skin sensitivity

Which of the following is a benefit of using a mask?

It hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin

To practice reflective listening, you should ________

Listen to the client & repeat, in your own words, what u think they told u

What technique would be possible with hard wax that is not possible with soft wax?

A second waxing in the same area

Which of the following best describes the term lesion?

A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury

When trying to resolve an unhappy client problem, you should ______

Find out why the client is unhappy

In order to help avoid costly mistakes in the future, it is important that u take all EXCEPT which of the following

Emphasize a strong work ethic as well as good hygiene

If you drop a tool or implement on the floor during a service, you should _____

Replace the tool or disinfect it prior to continuing the service

What can cause skin conditions?

Both internal and external factors

What is the most important reason for a client consultation?

To determine the appropriate treatment for the client

As skin ages, ________

Collagen and elastin levels both decrease

It is important for you to report all of your income, even cash tips that are not shown on your paycheck because...

You will increase the amount of Social Security benefits after retirement

Tweezing alone would be most useful on a client who _____

Does not need extensive hair removal

Which of the following best describes the term T-zone?

The center area of the face corresponding to the "T" shape

In order to practice good electrical safety, which of the following should you ALWAYS do?

Disconnect appliances when they are not in use

A branch of anatomical science that deals w the health of the largest organ

Practicing diplomacy in your career in beauty and wellness shows that you are ______

Able to deliver messages in a kind way

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1
The integumentary system is
The system consisting of the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves
The system that covers, shapes, & supports the skeleton tissue
The system consisting of the skin & its accessory organs
The system that destroys disease-causing microorganisms
2
What system can an esthetician perform a service on in order to reduce swelling
Immune
Circulatory
Lymphatic
Endocrine
3
The process of disinfection eliminates _____
A very small amount of microorganisms
Most microorganisms
All microorganisms
No microorganisms
4
What are the 2 most important laws pertaining to cosmetic sales in the United States
The international nomenclature cosmetic ingredient act (INCI Act)
The Federal food, drug, & cosmetic act & the fair packaging & labeling act
The federal food, drug, & cosmetic act, (FD&C Act) and the INCI ACT
The international nomenclosure cosmetic ingredient act
5
A pustule is ______
A raised lesion
A sebacous breakout
An infected papule with fluid inside
A hardened collection of oil
6
Rosacea is characterized by ______
Groups of red blisters that form a rash the shape of a ring or line
Visible vessels and skin sensitivity
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
Red patches covered with white-silver scales
7
Which of the following is considered contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid that is the result of a workers duties
PPE
Efficiency
Standard precaution
Exposure incident
8
What machine is used to create chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis?
Vacuum machine
Woods lamp
Galvanic machine
Rotary brush
9
Adding services & retail sales to your service tickets means _____ for your business
Additional revenue
Additional risk
Additional advertising
Additional clientele
10
Which of the following is a benefit of using a mask?
It reduces lines and premature aging of the skin
It enhances eyelash growth
It hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin
It firms and strengthens the skin
11
What is a characteristic of healthy skin
Slightly rough
Slightly dry
Slightly acidic
Slightly basic
12
To practice reflective listening, you should ________
Pretend to listen to the client while concentrating on their styling
Have an assistant listen to the client & then ask them what the client said
Listen to the client & repeat, in your own words, what u think they told u
Try to remember what the client requested without having to ask them
13
What is essential to the functioning of a treatment room from the perspective of safety
The room's cleanliness
Professional appearance
A well-stocked room
The ambiance of the room
14
What technique would be possible with hard wax that is not possible with soft wax?
Waxing on the face
Blending
Speed waxing
A second waxing in the same area
15
What colors all have a yellow undertone?
Saturated colors
Desaturated colors
Warm colors
Cool colors
16
Which of the following is BEST advice when you are feeling sick or under the weather?
Stay home until you are well
Avoid shaking hands with clients
Sneeze into your elbow
Wear a protective mask
17
Cool colors have an undertone of ______
Gray
Yellow
Green
Blue
18
Which of the following best describes the term lesion?
An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
A tiny round or oval pigmented area of skin
A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation
19
What anchors the hair to skin cells
Hair bulb
Hair papilla
Hair root
Hair shaft
20
The definition of massage is a mechanical manipulation that stimulates _____
Circulation and metabolism
The pores
Heart rate
Muscle spasms
21
The first reality of a service position is that your career revolves around which of the following
You
Your clients
The general public
Your boss
22
What is a condition that prohibits certain treatments?
Catalyst
Cathode
Conductor
Contraindication
23
When trying to resolve an unhappy client problem, you should ______
Strongly assert your opinion
Find out why the client is unhappy
Tell the client it cannot be fixed, even if you think it can
Politely but firmly argue your points
24
_____ is any methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one person to another
Infection control
Sterilization
Standard precaution
Sanitation
25
In order to help avoid costly mistakes in the future, it is important that u take all EXCEPT which of the following
Emphasize a strong work ethic as well as good hygiene
Post helpful content
Use social media to communicate with peers and clients
Manage your personal pages or walls
26
_______ is infectious and contagious
Keratosis pilaris
Tinea versicolor
Skin tag
Verruca
27
A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will ______
Save energy
Not power the device
Electrocute the user
Overheat
28
Which of the following should you focus on as you list former and current positions on your resume?
Responsibilities
Duties
Achievements
Salary history
29
At which of the following interactions is it BEST to determine the clients needs & how to achieve desired results
Service record
Client consultation
Total look concept
Client intake
30
If you drop a tool or implement on the floor during a service, you should _____
Stop the service & ask your client to come back the next day
Pick it up and continue, if the client doesn't see it was dropped
Throw the tool in the garbage
Replace the tool or disinfect it prior to continuing the service
31
The use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits is called _____
Technotherapy
Modality therapy
Multifunctional therapy
Electrotherapy
32
What can cause skin conditions?
Only internal factors
Both internal and external factors
Neither internal nor external factors
Only external factors
33
The _____ portion of your business plan should include a description of how the business will run administratively
Organizational plan
Marketing plan
Mission statement
Vision statement
34
Estheticians should never work on clients who have ______
Ringworm
Active herpes lesions
Tinea
Verruca
35
The main extrinsic cause of aging is _____
Sunlight
Hormonal imbalance
Medications
Smoking
36
If a client is showing signs of skin dehydration, it is likely because that client has damage to the _____
Heat regulation function of skin
Sensation function of skin
Barrier function of skin
Absorption function of the skin
37
Knowledge of what system is essential when performing the service of a body wrap
The peripheral nervous system
The endocrine system
The central nervous system
The circulatory system
38
A good work ethic depends on on all EXCEPT which of the following?
Integrity
Motivation
Enthusiasm
Hygiene
39
All of the following are examples of soft skills, EXCEPT
Being punctual
Having good study habits
Having good interpersonal skills
Having a positive attitude
40
What medical condition always contraindicates electrotherapy?
Cancer
Diabetes
Hypertension
Epilepsy
41
What is the most important reason for a client consultation?
To determine the appropriate treatment for the client
To obtain legal consent
To earn the clients trust
To determine the clients skin type
42
As skin ages, ________
Collagen and elastin levels both decrease
Collagen levels increase and elastin levels decrease
Collagen and elastin levels both increase
Collagen levels decrease and elastin levels increase
43
It is important for you to report all of your income, even cash tips that are not shown on your paycheck because...
You will increase the amount of Social Security benefits after retirement
Bigger return on your taxes
Encourage future clients to tip more frequently
You will increase the value of those tips in real dollars
44
What is the pH scale used to measure?
Levels of oxygen
Acidity and Alkalinity
Levels of carbon dioxide
Overexposure and underexposure
45
Tweezing alone would be most useful on a client who _____
Has very thick eyebrows
Wears eyeglasses
Is sensitive to pain
Does not need extensive hair removal
46
Which of the following best describes the term T-zone?
A scale used to measure the skin types ability to tolerate sun exposure
A discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors
The center area of the face corresponding to the "T" shape
A classification that describes a persons genetic skin attributes
47
Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing which of the following?
Logical reasoning
A best-guess strategy
Practical induction
Illogical reasoning
48
In order to practice good electrical safety, which of the following should you ALWAYS do?
Attempt to repair electrical appliances when they malfunction
Attempt to clean around electrical outlets while plugged in
Twist electrical cords to protect against a short circuit
Disconnect appliances when they are not in use
49
Esthetics is _______
A specialist in the cleansing, beautification, & preservation of skin
The study and treatment of cancer and tumors
A dye obtained from the mignonette tree used for temporary tattooing
A branch of anatomical science that deals w the health of the largest organ
50
Practicing diplomacy in your career in beauty and wellness shows that you are ______
Able to deliver messages in a kind way
Motivated and driven to be successful
Emotionally stable
Aggressive and assertive
51
What is also known as an oil gland?
Sudoriferous gland
Arrector pili
Sebum
Sebaceous gland
52
Sensitive skin should be treated with ______
Heat
Exfoliation
Extractions
Nonirritating products
53
Exfolliation removes and depletes _______
T Cells
Leukocytes
Lipids
Lymph
54
What is a protein substance of complex fibers that gives skin its strength
Collagen
Elastin
Ceramide
Adipose
55
The _____ portion of your business plan should outline all of the research obtained regarding the clients you target
Organizational plan
Mission statement
Vision statement
Marketing plan
56
What is the most important step in treating acne?
Exfoliating the skin
The cleansing and removal of blemishes
Lancing cysts and nodules
Applying products that are oil-free
57
You will know that someone in your industry has exhibited unethical behavior if they _____
Conceal Information about products in order to sell them
Stay open longer hours to attract more customers
Advertise their business aggressively to consumers
Price products below competitors to sell more
58
What gives skin its elasticity and firmness
Keratin
Elastin
Collagen
Melanin
59
What is likely the most important factor in a successful skin care program?
A clients age
Use of technology
Home care
Product selection
60
What are generally the most popular type of cleansers
Cleansing lotions
Cleansing waters
Cleansing gels
Cleansing creams
61
What type of glands secrete oil
Follicle
Sebaceous
Adrenal
Sudoriferous
62
What statement about acne is true?
Acne is usually caused by enviromental conditions
Acne is a skin disorder of the sudoriferous glands
Acne only occurs during a persons teenage years
Acne is a skin disorder of the sebacous glands
63
The average pH of skin is _____
Acidic for some skin types, alkaline in others
Neutral
Alkaline
Acidic
64
________ is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue
Lack of protein
Lack of vitamins
Lack of water
Lack of minerals
65
Nancy is shivering with cold and goose bumps appear on her arms. This is an example of functioning ______
Fibroblasts
Melanocytes
Adipose tissue
Arrector pili muscles
66
In the days immediately following treatment, clients who receive a chemical peel should not
Shower
Expose themselves to direct sunlight
Wear sunscreen
Exercise
67
The most fragile bones in the face are located in the _______
Jaw
Cheeks
Eye socket
Nose
68
What is likely the type of product most vulnerable to contamination?
Mascara
Pencils
Foundation
Testers
69
Your professional image is ______
Your ability to control all of the things that clients cannot see
Your ability to become someone other than who you really are
The impression you project through your apperance
Based on your skill and talent, which gets you to the top
70
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using an exfoliant?
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
It dissolves makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
It improves the skins ability to retain moisture and lipids
It makes makeup application smoother and more even
71
An EPA registered disinfectant MUST carry all EXCEPT which of the following on its label?
Efficiency claims
The word concentrate
A registration number
A contact time
72
Which of the following MOST accurately explains the relationship between direct & indirect transmission of disease
Direct transmission doesn't require contact with another. Indirect does
Both direct and indirect transmission require contact with another person
Direct transmission requires contact with another person. Indirect does not
Neither direct nor indirect transmission require contact with someone else
73
What are milia?
Hardened collections of oil and dead skin cells
Infected papules with fluid inside
Raised lesions that are also called blemishes
Large open commodones around the eyes
74
Contraindications are _______
Factors which prohibit the use of certain products
Factors which indicate a certain service should be performed
Factors which allow for a wide range of treatment options
Factors which demand the use of certain products
75
The BEST method of prevention for many of the bone & joint pains associated with a beauty professional
Elbow sneezing
Proper ergonomics
Adequate hydration
Allergy prevention
76
What does a mission statement accomplish?
It shows the institutions compulsion to do things perfectly
It puts things off until tomorrow or a later date
It shows the institutions conscious effort to respect others
It establishes the purpose and values of an institution
77
Which is NOT used in a chemical exfoliation?
AHA
Microdermabrasion
Jessners peel
Enzymes
78
Among the safe lifting guidelines mentioned in the chapter, is to _____
Keep lifted objects a safe distance away from your body
Inhale when lifting
Keep feet about shoulder width apart
Lift with the back, not the legs
79
Sebum is _____
An oil that provides protection for the epidermis & lubricates the skin
A condition in which capillaries that have been damaged are now larger
The fibrous protein cells that make up the skin, hair, & nails
Extreme water loss caused by evaporation on the skins surface
80
It is NOT required that disinfectants used in salons and spas must be ______
Bactericidal
Hypoallergenic
Fungicidal
Virucidal
81
What is the difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission?
Airborne transmission involves wetter particles less likely transmitted
Only airborne transmission is guaranteed to make individuals ill
Respiratory droplets are smaller & therefore transmitted more
Respiratory droplets do not stay in the air as long
82
What is a method of depilation?
Waxing
Tweezing
Shaving
Sugaring
83
What is the BEST way to approach an allergic reaction during a facial
Hot towels and/or steam
Call a physician immediately
Exfoliation
Cold water and cold compress
84
At the end of the day, equipment should be _____
Switched off and plugged in
Switched on and plugged in
Left switched on but unplugged
Switched off and unplugged
85
Hydrogen peroxide should never be mixed with bleach because ______
It dries out hair excessively
It creates a potentially deadly gas
They become unpredictable in their use
It "discolors" more than lightens the hair
86
What system is most directly connected to an estheticians daily work with clients
The integumentary system
The nervous system
The lymphatic system
The circulatory system
87
If u use soap & water to remove all of the visible dirt & debris off, you will have just done what?
Cleaned it
Sterilized it
Sanitized it
Disenfected it
88
Open commodones are _____
Blackheads caused by a buildup of debris, oil, and dead skin cells
Rough areas on the skin resulting from sun exposure
Whiteheads that are blocked and do not have follicular openings
Hardened, pearl-like masses of oil and dead skin cells
89
Which of the following is an inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus?
Pustule
Milium
Comedo
Cyst
90
What is a hydrating fluid found in the skin?
Intercellular matrix
Hyaluronic acid
Extracellular matrix
Keratin
91
When preparing for a facial treatment, an estheticians primary objective is ______
To establish a close personal relationship with a client
Determine a clients skin concerns in order to determine a treatment
To be as efficient as possible in order to see the most clients in a day
To educate the client about every aspect of the treatment
92
Of the following, which is a benefit of using a toner?
It stimulates blood flow and circulation
It removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products
It protects skin from the elements
It has emollients that soften dry skin
93
______ is an electrical safety device designed to prevent excessive current from passing through a circuit
A fuse
A nonconductor
An ampere
A circuit breaker
94
Recommending & selling additional services to your clients, than you have most likely perfected the practice of _______
Rebooking
Retailing
Public speaking
Ticket upgrading
95
If a client starts gossiping, try all of the following EXCEPT
Quitely joining in on the gossiping
Giving a quick tip for treatment and home care
Changing the subject
Talking about the styling you're doing
96
During a facial, manually removing comedones from follicles is a technique known as _____
Extractions
Cleansing
A chemical peel
Microdermabrasion
97
Description of the key strategic influences, including beauty & wellness services u will offer
Vision statement
Mission statement
Financial documents
Marketing plan
98
As part of the excretory system, the skin is responsible for _____
Eliminating perspiration
Discharging bile
Eliminating decomposed & undigested food
Exhaling carbon dioxide
99
As you become more and more experienced, you should see a reduction in which of the following
The number of clients you see
The number of services you perform in a given day
The amount of time it takes you to perform services
The amount of money you earn
100
Kneading, squeezing, and pinching are all part of the technique known as ______
Friction
Tapotement
Vibration
Petrissage

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