What is NOT important to keeping a business running smoothly?

maintaining an antagonist relationship with employees

What can cause skin conditions?

both internal and external factors

What is not a function of antioxidants?

promoting the development of free radicals

What's the first thing you do in a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure?

cleanse your hands and apply warm towels

What should you do at an interview?

frame your answers in a positive context

What should you do after cleansing a brush?

cover it with a towel while drying

When should the client intake form be mentioned to the client?

when the client schedules the appointment

What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?

they are a form of formaldehyde

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

decreases elimination and absorption

What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?

ability to eliminate waste products

What are the three components of the three-part procedure?

pre-service, actual service, and post-service

How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?

descending order of predominance

How should the vacuum be used on clients?

slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

What should you do to maintain good standing posture?

balance neck directly above shoulders

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

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