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Milady Esthetic Exam review part 1
Milady Esthetic Exam review part 1
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1
Which of these jobs often includes a great deal of travel?
medical aesthetician
manufacturer’s representative
sales manager
esthetics editor
2
Less steam and heat should be used on which skin type?
dry
oily
normal
sensitive
3
Harsh exfoliating or waxing treatments should always be avoided when clients are taking ____________.
heart medications
vitamins
oral steroids
minerals
4
Which of these steps might be omitted in a mini-facial?
comprehensive skin analysis
all answers
extractions
massage
5
A family of antioxidants known as polyphenols can be found in ____________.
green tea
strawberries and pomegranates
red grapes
all answers
6
What causes skin to become dry?
inactivity of the sebaceous glands
all answers
lack of water
overproduction of sebum
7
Occlusive products do what?
reduce transepidermal water loss
clog the pores
encourage transepidermal water loss
combat oiliness
8
____________ techniques will save you time by uncovering needed solutions.
Summarizing
Problem-solving
Referral
Transfer
9
Ancient people used coloring matter on which parts of their body
Hair
Skin
All answers
Nails
10
Combination skin can be both ____________ at the same time.
dry and sensitive
dry and normal
sensitive and oily
oily and dr
11
Which of these practices was common in Asian cultures from the tenth to the nineteenth centuries?
covering blemishes with small silk patches
blacking out the teeth with a special type of paste
shaving the eyebrows and hairline to make the forehead appear larger
pinching the cheeks to make them appear pink
12
Which of the following answers is not part of the steps of performing a basic facial?
cleansing
microcurrent
moisturizing
extractions
13
Procrastination is harmful because it can rob you of
good posture
party time
arrogance
productivity
14
____________ is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to reach your goals.
Honesty
Integrity
Self-esteem
Loyalty
15
Women of status who lived during the Age of Extravagance colored their cheeks
not at all
bright pink or orange
pink only
crimson red
16
Freckles are most common in people with ____________ skin.
Type III
Type I
Type V
Type VI
17
After completing the facial service, you should ____________.
explain to the client what to do nex
all answers
ask the client what products she would like to take home
thank the client for coming
18
When are high-performance products most effective?
at the beginning of a service
after the service
any time during the service
at the end of a service
19
What should you do after consulting with your client?
assist them in preparing for the facial
show the client how to get on the treatment table safely
show them how to put on a facial wrap
put your client at ease
20
Why should you never put a lancet directly into the follicle?
it can be painful and may damage the follicle
it makes extractions impossible during subsequent visits
it will cause scarring on the surface of the skin
it will cause the comedone to seal
21
The primary difference between removing open and closed lesions is that with closed lesions, you must ____________.
make an opening in the dead cell layer
first apply a drop of alcohol to dry out any lingering bacteria
apply gentle pressure to remove them
extract until lesions are removed, no matter how long it takes
22
____________ was introduced in the twentieth century.
Alpha hydroxy acid
Botox®
Tretinoin (Retin-A®)
all answers
23
How do estheticians and medical aestheticians differ?
Medical aestheticians must complete more school hours prior to licensing.
Medical aestheticians provide services in a supervised medical setting.
There is no difference
Medical aestheticians earn a degree from a medical school to be licensed.
24
____________ on the Fitzpatrick Scale includes Middle Eastern skin that tans and is rarely sensitive to the sun.
Type V
Type IV
Type VI
Type III
25
The ability to deliver a truthful, straightforward message without being critical is known as ____________.
tactfulness
gentleness
friendliness
assertiveness
26
Which type of protective gear must be worn when performing extractions?
a thick, heavy smock
gloves
earplugs
protective eyewear
27
Which way should you rub the cleansing pad on the eyelid when removing eye makeup?
downward
upward
from right to left
from left to right
28
The daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain daily practices is known as ____________.
public sanitation
personal hygiene
health awareness
public hygiene
29
he ancient Egyptians used cosmetics for
All answers
Burial Preparation
Personal Beautification
Religious ceremonies
30
If the client’s skin has good elasticity, what happens at the end of an elasticity test?
the skin becomes slightly darker in color
the skin retains a “pinched” shape
the skin becomes slightly lighter in color
the skin returns to normal shape
31
What were the Romans most famous for?
baths
headdresses
clothing
versatility
32
Which skin type needs proper cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating?
sensitive skin
oily skin
combination skin
all skin types
33
Long-term goals are usually those you expect to take more than a ____________ to complete.
year
day
month
week
34
UVB rays are characterized by ____________.
going deeper into the skin than UVA rays
stronger wavelengths, but less energy
shorter, stronger wavelengths
having no ability to cause sunburns
35
If you find studying overwhelming, focus on
manageable tasks
improving habits
your long-term goals
the big picture
36
When analyzing the skin, ____________ is preferable
natural light
a small flashlight
fluorescent light
a magnifying light
37
Aging or sun-damaged skin needs antioxidants that are administered ____________.
orally
neither topically nor orally
topically
both topically and orally
38
How long should the paraffin wax be left on the client’s face after the wax application is completed?
20 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
39
Besides tightening, toning, and hydrating the skin, certain masks can ____________.
draw impurities out of the pores
relax the client
all answers
reduce allergies
40
Designing & arranging things people use to make body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe is known as __
economics
basics
ergonomics
physics
41
Which of the following are skin conditions?
couperose, sensitive, and wrinkling
all answers
dry, oily, and normal
natural pigmentation
42
Skin care was practiced in early times
For greater fertility
For self-preservation
To look appealing
To improve hunting
43
Your success is ____________ determined by how well you communicate with clients
not
totally
partially
mainly
44
What type of product is necessary for dry skin?
non-occlusive
antiaging
occlusive
greasy
45
Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today?
adult acne
all answers
actinic aging from sun damage
problems from hormonal fluctuations
46
The art of manipulating materials on an atomic scale is called
alpha hydroxy
cosmetic surgery
plastic surgery
nanotechnology
47
When UVA and UVB rays hit the skin, they are ____________.
all answers
reflected
absorbed
scattered
48
Which skin type(s) can be dehydrated?
all answers
oily
dry
combination
49
The treatment for oily skin is ____________.
strong and frequent cleansing and a water-based hydrator
strong and frequent cleansing and an oil-based hydrator
proper exfoliation and a water-based hydrator
proper exfoliation and an oil-based hydrato
50
When skin lacks ____________, it is classified as a dry skin type
oil
alipidic
reaction
water
51
What did the early Hebrews use as an antiseptic and to help expel intestinal worms?
hyssop
myrrh
olive oil
pomegranate
52
Which of these is an intrinsic effect on the skin?
poor maintenance/home care
allergies
vitamin deficiency
all answers
53
What should you be doing when analyzing the skin with a magnifying lamp?
asking pertinent questions
all answers
touching the skin
looking for obvious conditions and noting the type
54
What is the focus of a medical facial?
cleansing and toning
correcting skin conditions
hydration
skin lightening
55
prevent injury on the job is to relieve stress from repetitive movement or from standing, sitting in 1 position too long
gripping implements tightly
regular stretching exercises
occasional bending and twisting
holding arms away from body
56
Darker skin types can suffer from ____________ due to trauma, extractions, sun damage, or exfoliation.
post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
pre-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
pre-inflammatory hypopigmentation
all answers
57
Your skin type ____________.
is unrelated to your ethnicity
is determined by genetics
never changes
all answers
58
What is the goal of a facial
erase wrinkles
improve and rejuvenate the skin
make fine lines disappear
permanently lift the skin
59
How you behave and get along with clients, co-workers, and your employer or supervisor is known as ____________.
professional conduct
professional attitude
professional posture
professional hygiene
60
The treatment of milia primarily involves ____________.
exfoliating
lancing
cleansing
moisturizing
61
ethical characteristics you want to aspire to maintain competency, acting responsibly, and demonstrating exemplary ____
abruptness
control
assertiveness
conduct
62
What does MED stand for?
midway erythemal dose
maximum erythemal dose
minimal erythemal dose
measured erythemal dose
63
MED measures ____________.
how long it takes to become red from chemical irritants
how long it takes to become red from sun exposure
all answers
how long it takes to become red from environmental chemical exposure
64
Massage products are applied ____________.
warm, with fingertips
cold, with fingertips
cold, with a fan brush
warm, with a spatula
65
Which of these people commonly perform facials and facial massage?
cosmetics buyer
day spa esthetician
makeup artist
medical esthetician
66
What should be done when product gets in clients’ eyes during a service?
wipe the client’s eyes with tissues
clients should flush their eyes with water
let the eyes naturally flush out the product
you should flush their eyes with water
67
Which of these is an extrinsic effect on the skin?
misuse of products
negative attitude
stress
lifestyle
68
You can stay most informed and motivated by ____________.
continuing your education
talking to co-workers
reviewing your accomplishments
trying new products
69
For people prone to hyperpigmentation, it is especially important to ____________.
none of these answers
wear sunscreen daily
have lightening treatments for their age spots
a lot of sun exposure so the body can produce larger amounts of Vitamin D
70
Requirements to be a good medical aesthetician include
the ability to effectively and compassionately communicate with clients
a understanding of skin anatomy, medical terminology, and skin disorders
all answers
mastering cosmetic chemistry, makeup, and camouflage techniques
71
Your ____________ should convey an image of confidence.
attitude
posture
spirit
philosophy
72
A combination of understanding, empathy, and acceptance is known as
attitude
sensitivity
personality
mission
73
Practice doing whatever you do well in order to maintain a
good relationship
healthy diet
positive self-image
good posture
74
To a large degree, your physical presentation is made up of your posture and walk and should convey an image of ________
arrogance
attitude
meekness
confidence
75
Facial benefits include ____________.
increased circulation and detoxification
deep cleansing
helps slow down premature aging
all answers
76
Rosacea usually does not appear before the age of ____________.
40
55
20
35
77
most important point about makeup is that it should _ your best features and mask your less flattering ones.
minimize
accentuate
reduce
lessen
78
Some of the most important elements of a healthy, positive lifestyle are ____________, work ethic, and teamwork.
poor habits
unrealistic dreams
positive attitude
personal preferences
79
When preparing to view your client’s skin under the magnifying lamp, you should ____________.
allow your eyes to adjust to the magnified view of her skin
cover the client’s eyes with eye pads
chat with your client to help her become more relaxed
stretch to ensure you are comfortable while performing the service
80
The five different skin types are ____________.
dehydrated, normal, combination, oily, and sensitive
dry, normal, combination, oily, and acneic
dehydrated, normal, combination, rough, and oily
dry, normal, combination, oily, and sensitive
81
Clear thinking and planning are stimulated by
regular exercise
external resources
inner spirit
external skills
82
Melanin-suppressant agents are used in treating ____________.
hypopigmentation
acne
hyperpigmentation
rosacea
83
Why is a thermal or paraffin mask beneficial to mature skin?
forces the skin into a more youthful position
erases fine lines
plumps up skin; force-feeds nutrients
plumps up skin only
84
What should you do in front of your clients?
read instruction manuals
clean your room
refill your supplies
wash your hands
85
What type of skin condition is caused by smoking?
asphyxiated
dehydrated
sensitive
acne
86
Prioritizing means making a list of tasks that need to be done in what order?
oldest to newest
specific to general
most to least important
general to specific
87
The words cosmetics and cosmetology come from which language?
Greek
Hebrew
Chinese
Italian
88
Regardless of your salon’s or spa’s dress code, your clothing should always be clean, fresh, functional, and ___________
well-fitted
plain
bright
subdued
89
Three bad habits that can keep you from maintaining peak performance are procrastination, lacking a game plan, and
preparation
perfectionism
persistence
prevarication
90
Camouflage therapy is a branch of makeup artistry that involves camouflaging
protruding chins
scars and fresh incisions
narrow eyes
all answers
91
Approximately how far away should the facial steamer be when steaming the skin?
18 inches
36 inches
48 inches
6 inches
92
Put a stop to __ thoughts that can block the creative mind from exploring ideas and discovering solutions to challenges.
healthy
self-critical
self-approving
positive
93
When looking closely at the client’s skin during the skin analysis, what are you looking for?
the skin’s appearance
the client’s skin type
the conditions present
all answers
94
Your sense of purpose can be validated in a personal
mission statement
business plan
trade magazine
legal contract
95
Retail sales is ____________ of your job.
not part
part
sometimes part
the most important part
96
You should ____________ when removing a product during a facial
rinse one time
only use cotton pads
rinse two times
rinse three times
97
a person in a beauty and wellness profession your outward appearance and conduct exhibited in the workplace is known as
professional image
code of conduct
work professionalism
work ethic
98
____________ unhealthy or defective body postures can cause a number of physical problems.
Infrequent
Occasional
Habitual
Sporadic
99
When steaming, where should the steamer nozzle be placed?
on either side of the client’s face
always above the client’s face
above or below the client’s face
always below the client’s face
100
Products and exposure to heat or sun can easily irritate this skin type.
sensitive
darkly pigmented skin
fair
aging