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Midterm for esthetics.
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1
What is NOT one of the golden rules of human relations?
Learn to forgive yourself and others
Make amends when you are wrong
Think twice before impulsively reacting to a situation
Bear down and work harder when you are overwhelmed
2
What are the basic material and building blocks of body tissues?
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Lipids
Proteins
3
Why did ancient Hebrews practice grooming rituals?
They believed that their bodies were gifts to be cared for.
They need to camouflage themselves for hunting purposes.
They believed proper grooming would protect from injury.
They wanted to disguise themselves as they traveled.
4
What statement about Fitzpatrick type III is true?
People with this skin type usually have medium to heavy pigmentation
The hair and eye color for this skin type vary
It tans easily and may never burn
Very uncommon skin type
5
What is a unit that measures the amount of an electrical current ( the number of electrons flowing through a conductor)?
Ampere
Watt
Volt
Ohm
6
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?
They have a very low pH
They are a form of formaldehyde
It’s safe to apply them to skin
It’s environmentally safe to our them down the drain
7
Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin?
Excess of water
Lack of water
Excess of lipids
Lack of lipids
8
How are elements identified?
By graphic symbols
By color
By letter symbols
By size
9
Where were makeup and showy clothes encouraged during the Victorian Age?
Theaters
At home
Marketplaces
Royal gatherings
10
What is NOT a benefit of Tesla high-frequency current?
Relieves congestion
Increases metabolism
Improves germicidal action
Decreases elimination and absorption
11
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas?
Dry-heat sterilization
Ultrasonic unit
Cleaning solvent
High-pressure steam sterilization
12
When should the client intake form be mentioned to the client?
When the client schedules the appointment
After the appointment
When the client comes in for the appointment
During the appointment
13
What type of approach is generally best when applying makeup?
Colorful and trendy
Dark and imposing
Clean and natural
Heavy and striking
14
What color Is eumelanin?
Gray to white
Dark brown to black
Green to blue
Red to yellow
15
What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or planter warts?
Clusters or small black dots on bottom of the foot
Splotchy skin on the cheeks, neck, and forehead
Redness and swelling surrounding open wound
Areas of thickened skin and greenish specks on the nails
16
What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
17
What does ionization create?
2 new ions without an electrical charge
3 new ions with the same electrical charge
2 new ions with the same electrical charge
2 new ions with opposite electrical charges
18
Which layer of the epidermis is known as the grainy cells?
Stratum germinativum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum corneum
19
What color does a base turn red litmus paper?
Orange
Blue
Green
White
20
What is the range of the pH scale?
1 to 14
1 to 10
0 to 14
0 to 10
21
How long should a properly stores emulsion remain stable?
5 years
6 months
3 years
1 year
22
What food should esthetician’s AVOID during work hours because its odor can linger?
Onion
Apple
Carrot
Bread
23
What should you AVOID when communicating with your salon manager?
Challenging the manager’s authority for a legitimate reason
Complaining about colleagues
Being open and honest
Getting your facts straight
24
What term refers to the impression projected by an esthetician’s outward appearance and conduct in the workplace?
Professional experience
Personal style
Professional image
Technical ability
25
Where do phytoestrogens come from?
Minerals
Humans
Animals other than humans
Plants
26
What is an example of a device that uses alternating current (AC) ?
Magnifying lamp
Cordless trimmer
Flashlight
Cellular telephone
27
What is a characteristic of healthy skin?
Brittle
Rough
Slightly acidic
Dry
28
What can cause skin conditions?
Internal factors
Neither internal nor external factors
External factors
Both internal and external factors
29
What is an abnormal condition of all or part the body that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function?
Virus
Disorder
Syndrome
Disease
30
What should you do when a conflict arises?
Stay close to the situation until the matter is settled
Criticize the person with whom you are in conflict
Speak immediately
Be assertive without being overbearing
31
What are the two new cells related through binary fission called?
Sibling cells
Twin cells
Daughter cells
Son cells
32
What skin type is indicated by larger, visible follicles over most of the face?
Normal
Oily
Combination
Dry
33
What 3 qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities have?
Bactericidal, sporicidal, and virucidal
Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
Bactericidal, sporicidal, and fungicidal
Sporicidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
34
What should your makeup do?
Accentuate all your features
Accentuate your best features
Draw attention to your eyes
Draw attention to the center of your face
35
What stimulates melanin production?
Antibiotics
Exposure to the sun
Lotions and creams with Vitamin E
Foods that are high in protein
36
What is NOT part of your physical presentation?
Movements
Mood
Posture
Walk
37
What should you do to maintain good standing posture?
Arch your back
Keep knees locked
Scrunch you shoulders
Balance your neck directly above your shoulders
38
What is an example of a good insulator?
Copper
Rubber
Water
Iron
39
What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come in contact with blood?
90%
20%
10%
50%
40
What should you do when sitting?
Lift your heels up off the floor
Bend forward from the waist
Keep your back straight
Cross your Legs at the ankles
41
What should you do next after stopping the service when aclient is accidentally cut and starts bleeding?
Apply a bandage
Apply pressure to the wound
Clean the wound with an antiseptic wipe
Put on gloves
42
Where are you likely to find licensed massage therapists working today?
Supermarkets
Bus stations
Public parks
Airports
43
What is the most common type of bacteria?
Spirilla
Diplococci
Bacilli
Streptococci
44
Who do commercial photographers often employ to work with models?
Medical aestheticians
Cosmetic buyers
Beauty editors
Makeup artists
45
What is NOT a benefit of LED treatments?
Increase skin circulation
Reduce acne
Improve collagen content
Shrink melanomas
46
When did women have high hairstyles that incorporated wire cages w/ springs to adjust the height and had live animals?
Renaissance
Age of Extravagance
Middle Ages
Victorian Age
47
What beverage can cause dehydrated skin?
Orange juice
Coffee
Water
Milk
48
What should you do when using disinfectant?
Never circulate it ina whirlpool pedicure spa for more than 5 minutes
Follow the instructions on the label for diluting it
Apply it to a large surface and immediately wipe it up
Never completely immerse any implement in it
49
What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices?
Personal hygiene
Sterilization
Public health
Personal style
50
What exemplified the ideal of beauty in ancient Japan?
Athletes
Nail length
Hair color
Geisha
51
What is an example of a liquid?
Ozone
Steam
Ice
Serum
52
What should you try to do when a situation with a client is beyond your control?
Communicate past the issue
Place blame on the client
Allow the client to control the conversation
Save face by whatever means necessary
53
What is the average adult skin turnover rate?
82 days
36 days
14 days
28 days
54
What is an example of an organic substance?
Iron
Pure water
Plastic
Glass
55
What Fitzpatrick skin type is common among people of Middle Eastern descent?
Type I
Type III
Type II
Type V
56
What is a characteristic of suspensions?
Usually clear
Slightly miscible
Stable mixture
Small participles
57
What SPF recommended when selecting sunscreen?
30
45
15
8
58
What type of Ultraviolet (UV) rays are known as the burning light?
UVD
UVC
UVA
UVB
59
How late does a client have to be for you to ask them to reschedule?
15
20
30
10
60
What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion?
Cleansing milk
Moisturizing lotion
Thick cream
Cooling gel
61
What should you do when communicating with fellow staffers?
Pick sides when coworkers argue
Refrain from seeking help when at odds with a coworker
Remain objective
Be dishonest is necessary to paint yourself in the best light
62
What is NOT an issue addressed by OSHA standards?
General workplace safety is
Your right to know about any potential hazardous products you use
Gender equality in the workplace
Issues related to the handling of products
63
What term refers to the strength or intensity of sunlight exposure?
Intrinsic
Dosage
Extrinsic
Purity
64
Who used cosmetics for professional beautification, for religious ceremonies, and to prepare the deceased for burial?
Asians
Romans
Egyptians
Hebrews
65
What was the major cause of changes in style, skin care, and innovation of the beauty culture during the 20th century?
Industrialization
World War I and World War II
Religion
Improved nutrition
66
What is the first thing you should do when a conflict arises with a dissatisfied client?
Give the client an opportunity to vent
Try to change what the client is unhappy about
Apologize for the client’s displeasure
Summon the salon manager
67
What color LED is used to improve elastin production in the skin?
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
68
What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness?
Oily
Sensitive
Combination
Dry
69
How many watts are in a kilowatt?
100
10
10,000
1,000
70
What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but DOESN’T cause human infections in salon?
Onychomycosis
Dermophyte
Mildew
Keratin
71
What is NOT one of the most common skin conditions esthetician’s see today?
Problems with hormonal fluctuations
Vitiligo
Actinic aging
Adult acne
72
What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?
Stratum germinativum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
73
What term refers to the simplest form of chemical matter?
Atom
Molecule
Cell
Element
74
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Essential oil
Talc
Water
Mineral oil
75
What should you do when faced with a difficult client?
Avoid eye contact with the client
Allow client to steer the discussion away from the matter at hand
Refrain from active listening behaviors
Use language that evokes a positive response
76
Who holds the tube electrode with the indirect method of application for high-frequency current?
Esthetician
Client
Both esthetician and client
Neither esthetician or client
77
When should you wash your hands?
During a service
Anytime you touch anything
Before and after a service
Only when they are visibly dirty
78
What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not its composition?
Peristalsis
Physical change
Homeostasis
Chemical change
79
What should you do when faced with a no-win argument?
Deflect by changing the argument to one you can win
Stay engaged and fight to the finish
Try to convince the other person that you are right
Remove yourself from the situation
80
Which career requires knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, makeup and camouflage techniques, and business skills?
Medical aesthetician
Sales manager
Esthetics writer
Salon esthetician
81
What is the main external cause of aging?
Pollution
Free radicals
Sun damage
Genetics
82
What color term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue?
Physiology
Integumentary anatomy
Skin histology
Cellular biology
83
True or false: UVB radiation has more energy than UVA radiation
True
False
84
What should you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best?
Store clean and disinfected tools into a clean, uncovered container
Use waste receptacles without lids
Sweep hair off the floor 2-3 times a day
Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
85
What term refers to a person devoted to, or professionally occupied with, skin health and beauty?
Cosmetologist
Esthetician
Beauty technician
Stylist
86
When people are secure, how do they feel?
Anxious
Worried
Overwhelmed
Confident
87
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and scarring?
2nd degree
1st degree
4th degree
3rd degree
88
A pH of 8 is ___times more alkaline than an pH of 7?
2
10
50
100
89
What effect does nicotine have on the body?
Destruction of salivary glands
Contraction of the blood vessels
Erosion of stomach lining
Dilation of the esophagus
90
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?
Replace them every day
Use tongs to remove implements from them
Wear gloves and safety glasses when mixing them
Place them in unmarked containers
91
What type of glands secrete oil?
Sebaceous
Adrenal
Necrotic
Sudoriferous
92
What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?
Insulation
Radiation
Absorption
Perspiration
93
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread?
Sneezing
Coughing
Dirty hands
Contaminated water
94
What is the science of designing workplace, equipment, and tools to make body movements comfortable,efficient and safe?
Ergonomics
Flexonomics
Posturepedics
Dynamics
95
What question should you ask clients about their lifestyle during the consultation?
How is your relationship with your spouse?
What is your Fitzpatrick type?
What do you do for a living?
Are you a generally happy person?
96
How long should you flush a client’s eyes with water if a products gets into them?
10 minutes
25 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes
97
What does anaphoresis do?
Close the pores
Decrease blood supply
Stimulate and irritate the nerves
Produce acidic reactions
98
What color is typically used to indicate that an electrode is a cathode?
Red
Black
White
Blue
99
What condition Is characterized by redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls?
Milia
Dehydration
Telangiectasia
Erythema
100
What type of light is a combination of all the visible rays in the spectrum?
Infrared
Black
Yellow
White
