ESTHI GAMMA State Board: Part 1

Of the following descriptions, which does NOT represent a way an employee can be paid?

Which branch of the trifacial nerve is the main nerve branch to the lower 1/3 of the face?

The subcutaneous layer of the skin is composed primarily of which type of tissue?

Other essential nutrients the body needs include:

What effect does a rotating brush produce?

When sitting in a chair, it is important to:

Which of the following is composed of hard keratin?

Usually the best choice of clothing for an esthetician is:

An opening in the skin that contains the root of a hair within it is called a:

How many primary functions does the skin perform?

What is the first step in proper handwashing procedure?

In many cases, who is the first person to greet a client?

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

The process of converting raw materials in the form of carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy is known as

Salaries, sales commission and paid holidays are all examples of which of the following?

Which of the following elements is NOT a characteristic of a pleasing personality?

Which type of buyer wants to save money and concentrates more on price than quality?

Forming a mental image of success is called:

All of the following are types of nerves EXCEPT:

All of the following are steps to be taken in the event of a cut, scratch or embedded object in the eye EXCEPT:

The flow of electricity along a conductor is called a(n):

What is the microscopic study of the skin's tissue called?

Which of the following is NOT a unit of measurement for electricity?

The chemical behavior of an atom depends mostly on the:

Which of the following is NOT a receptor of sensation in the dermal layer of the skin?

Which of the following skin growths is the most dangerous?

Determining how many other skin care centers and estheticians are in the area is the first step in gauging the:

Which of the following is the term used to describe a base

Learned behaviors that are reinforced through events in the environment are:

Intended messages may be unclear with the use of:

Solvents that easily mix together are called:

When bacteria is spread by contaminated equipment, surfaces or food, it is referred to as:

Chemical substances produced by glands of the endocrine system are called:

Which of the following items contains very few minerals?

An estimate of what you think you will earn in revenues and what you think you will pay out in expenses is called a(n):

Which of the following ratings indicates the number of electrons flowing through a particular line?

Apocrine glands are located on all of the following parts of the body EXCEPT the:

The solid, or dissolved part, of a solution is called the:

What is the body’s largest waste removal system?

In the event of a fire that results from electrical overload you should NOT:

Lymph functions include all of the following EXCEPT:

The three basic elements of a personal financial statement are:

An esthetician should handle a complaint:

Which cells protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum?

The transfer of heat via direct contact is:

The buyer type that bases purchases more on personal reasons than facts is known as a(n):

Information an applicant is required to provide on a resumé may include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are examples of lipids EXCEPT:

What is the title given to a form of operating agreement in which a fee is paid to a parent corporation?

he forearm bone located on the thumb side is the:

What ingredient is used in cosmetic products to keep them firm, yet soft and easy to apply to the skin?

Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin are called:

Which of the following cells are located in the dermis and respond to allergies by releasing histamines?

What are fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen?

What layer of the epidermis is the toughest and acts as a barrier to moisture loss?

Which of the following electrodes is NOT used for promoting or increasing product penetration?

An individual should maintain a current, thorough, error-free:

Bacteria or viruses that are transmitted through blood or body fluids and cause infectious diseases are called:

Separate body structures that perform specific functions are:

Which of the following treatments produces beneficial effects on the body using light rays or waves?

What types of atoms are not missing any electrons in their outermost orbit shell?

Which of the following types of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?

A germicide which can kill bacteria that causes skin infections is known as:

What number identifies how many protons are in a single atom of an element on the periodic table?

When positive and negative ions join, they are held together by a(n):

What method of advertising is considered to be the most effective in building a clientele?

The epidermis is primarily composed of:

The skin and its layers make up the:

Which of the following treatments break down blockages in the skin such as clogged pores or blackheads?

Which receptor is responsible for reporting light pressure and cold?

Varicose veins refers to:

What is the smallest particle of a compound that contains all of the chemical properties of that compound?

Ingredients that possess the ability to destroy bacteria that can cause undesirable effects on the skin are described as

The growth of a parasitic organism within the body is known as a(n):

Required labels on all disinfectants that inform the user about what organisms the product is effective against are call

Which of the following categories generally accounts for 50% of the expenses for a skin care center?

Anything that occupies space is called:

How many milliamperes equal one ampere?

Which of the following is the most abundant element in the earth’s crust?

Having opposite poles in an electrical current means:

Of the descriptions below, which is NOT an example of a product's features?

Which degree of burn destroys all skin layers and underlying tissue and nerves?

What is the lowest layer of the epidermis?

What type of light normally produces “red” tones or “warm” casts and is produced by the ordinary light bulb?

Which of the following have a positive electrical charge and identify the atom?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major biochemical compound groups in the body?

The molecular weight of each element is determined by the:

A strong protein substance that, when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin is:

Which science studies the functions of the organs and systems of the body?

The unifying concept used to organize elements and their similarities is called the:

Which of the following is NOT one of the keys to successful client relationships?

The promotion and advertising of cosmetics and many other products are regulated by the:

Which of the following terms is the act of exchanging ideas, thoughts or feelings?

The type of chemistry that deals with matter that was never living and does not contain carbon is called:

All of the following statements are true about liquids EXCEPT:

Which of the following ultraviolet rays are the longest and most frequently used in tanning booths?

More electrical current flowing through a line than the line is designed to carry is called a(n):

Which of the following is the resistance to the motion of the electrons through a conductor?

Microphage cells perform which of the following functions?

Which of the following measurements per esthetician allows for an efficient working space?