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Any electrical appliance activated by flow of electric current such as a facial steamer is known as a(n):

Science that looks at how individuals perform work & the benefit to health & comfort of esthetician/client:

Which of the following biochemical compounds form components that fill the intercellular spaces in the skin?

A volt is a unit of electric:

A special group or type of antibodies which render a toxic substance harmless are know as:

A substance that increases concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water because donates, or releases H+ions is a:

What process may be used to loosen pathogens for removal when cleaning a surface?

What is the unintentional transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or surface to another with harmful effect

Which of the following ingredients is likely to block or clog pores & contribute to papules and pustules?

Sterilization standards require the use of heat, steam, or:

Atoms that are different form a(n):

When a facial steamer is on and steam begins to flow, you have an example of a(n):

Electrons travel on a closed path, called a:

Tools used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

Due to weight concentration what ingredient is often listed first on a cosmetic product label?

To reduce free radicals & protect delicate skin, advise your clients to use products that contain:

Distilled water with a ph of 7 is considered:

A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n):

Ingredients that destroy bacteria that cause problems such as acne or other infections are know as:

Strep throat, staph infection, and impetigo are examples of:

A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:

What percentage of alcohol can be used as an antiseptic for the skin?

When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after bleeding stops?

What term identifies how long a disinfectant needs to be in direct contact with the surface or item to be disinfected?

Bacteria can enter the body through all the following ways EXCEPT:

How are ingredients listed on a product label?

The shoes recommended to be worn when standing for long periods of time are:

Which government agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S?

Which of the following changes alternating current to direct current?

General recommendation to help an esthetician prevent neck & back problems would include:

A highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds & can cause extremely serious staph infection is:

When a solution has an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions, the solution is considered:

When performing procedure for cleaning & disinfecting nonelectrical tools, which of the following steps would occur 1st?

Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called:

An effective way to build trust is to:

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen form the basis of:

Which of the following statements represents a sample response to the gossip trust-buster?

Your own personal system of moral principles &values is known as:

Which active ingredient provides product quality & protection, is active against bacteria & enhances products longevity?

Ingredients responsible for producing desired effect are called:

Sam wants to improve skin tone ,reduce bacteria,& dead skin cell build up. What ingredient would be best for her client?

Two or mor atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):

Keeping the abdomen flat, chin level, and the head up are key points in having:

Cords on appliances should be kept straight & free of knots, kinks, and tangles to prevent:

What do you do first when a blood-exposure incident occurs?

All of the following statements about lighteners are true EXCEPT:

Which of the following functional ingredients cause water to be held onto the skin?

Jessica wants her estheticians to be able to run their appliances independently what type of wiring should she install?

Basic substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances are called:

All matter that is now living or was alive at one time, with carbon present, falls within the scientific division of:

Since silver and copper transmit electricity, they are:

Infection control is divided into the following methods:

Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic hand washing procedure?

An amp is a unit of electric:

What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill, or inactivate pathogens?

How are contaminated supplies discarded after a blood-exposure incident?

What type of mask seals the skin, locking in moisture & creating a firm, taut feeling after removal?

All of the following movements can cause carpal tunnel syndrome EXCEPT:

Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as:

Which ingredient listed below is compatible with both water and oil?

Water freezing and becoming ice is an example of what type of change?

A recommendation to prevent foot and leg problems would be:

Complimenting others for good work is an example of:

If a client appears to be having an allergic reaction, where could you locate information about product usage?

A unit of electric resistance is called a(n):

During a skin care treatment chemical solution has dripped into clients eyes, what is first step esthetician should take

Light, heat, chemical & magnetic changes are all produced by:

What is created when amino acids join together in chains?

If the skin is not broken following heat or electrical burn, which of the following actions is recommended to treat area

Brenda doesn’t gossip, isn’t secretive and matches her words with her actions. Which of the following qualities matches?

All of the following statements about emollients are true EXCEPT:

The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called:

The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is known as: