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

review procedure with client before beginning

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 is NOT important to keeping a business running smoothly?

maintaining an antagonist relationship with employees

What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?

ability to eliminate waste products

What is not a focus of skin analysis?

skin care products the client uses at home

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

manufacturer's brochures and pamphlets

What types of foods should you choose?

high in nutrients and low in calories

What is not a recommended habit for maintaining healthy skin?

eat foods containing preservatives

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

when the client schedules the appointment

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

decreases elimination and absorption

What should you do at an interview?

frame your answers in a positive context

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

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