LA Board Esthiology mock test 7.2

This indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current

Cork screw shaped bacteria

Triglycerides, ceramides, waxes and fatty acids are made in the stratum Germinativum

The functions ,layers & anatomy of the skin or the foundation aestheticians need to learn before caring for the skin

The electrodes used with Tesla current are made of rubber or plastic

Estheticians are licensed to work only on the epidermis unless they are working with a licensed medical practitioner

The atoms of each element are different instructor from the atoms of all other elements

Blood vessels, sweat glands and sensory nerves are located in the dermis

You should use tapping movements when transitioning from the underside of the chin to the right cheek

Estheticians or allowed by law to perform any types of massage including deep tissue

Suspensions contain smaller particles then solutions do

When a circuit breaker shuts off you should leave your appliance plugged in while you reset the breaker

Comedowns are formed when the ducts of the sebaceous glands become clogged

One form of this is touching a contaminated countertop

Hair is an appendage of the skin

Microcurrent travels throughout the entire body not just the area being treated

Process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin

It is very important for aestheticians to know the contraindications for massage

One form of this is passing body fluids through kissing

Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups

Understanding chemistry helps you to understand how to layer products in services

Most massage techniques are based on Swedish massage movements

You should use moderate to heavy pressure when making downward movement on the side of the face

Massage should not be performed as part of that facials or body treatments

UVA rays are more prevalent than UVB rays

A disadvantage of oil in water emotions is that they will not easily rinse away with water

This supplies current to the circuit

Germicide‘s formulated for use on skin

Massage movements should use pressure to direct the blood flow away from the heart and toward the extremities

Damage to DNA triggers melanocyte stimulating hormones to produce melanin

A hair dryer rated at 5 amps must have a cord that is twice as thick as one rated at 12 amps.

Fuses blow out when too many appliances or faulty equipment are connected to an electricity source

Every muscle has a motor point where pressure will cause contraction of that muscle nerve stimulation and relaxation

Most water is pure.

Vibration should be performed for at least one minute on each area of the face being massaged

Process of infusing a positive (acid) product into the skin

Oxidation caused by free radicals continues in a chain reaction that can oxidize millions of other compounds

Medical term for barbers itch

Anything that causes a rise in blood sugar results in inflammation on a cellular level

Substance that does not conduct electricity

Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne wrinkles capillaries pigmentation or hair removal

Short rod shaped bacteria

Electricity occupies space and has physical and chemical properties

When performing facial massage and even tempo promotes relaxation

Any material that easily conducts electricity

Constant even flowing current that travels in one direction only

When using intense whole slight multiple treatments or typically necessary

Sudoriferous glands help to regulate body temperature by excreting sweat

The liver is the largest organ of the body

Atoms can be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means

Medical term for athletes foot

Collagen and elastin are more widely spaced in the reticular layer than in the papillary layer

Electrical facial treatments

Appropriate massage movements are based on the anatomy of the facial structure nerves and muscles

When performing a cleansing massage you should use a deep penetrating cream

You should use the ends of your fingertips when performing effleurage

The nail plate contains numerous nerves and blood vessels

When a substance is oxidized the oxidizer is always reduced

Visible light is electromagnetic radiation that we can see

Extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses

Aestheticians work with chemistry every day.

This completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground

Pressure point massage is a form of effleurage

Inorganic substances are flammable

These work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of product such as scrubs salts and masque

Small amounts of exposure to the sun can be beneficial to the production of vitamins A and C

Positive electrode

aestheticians should consider how the skin cell layers function before choosing ingredients and treatments

Estrogen is present in both men and women

Negative electrode

A psychological benefit of massage is that it decreases circulation

Tesla current produces muscle contractions

Rapid and interrupted current flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction

The hypodermis increases and thickens with age

Determination of the nature of a disease from it symptoms and or testing

Body protects itself from cold by dilating the blood vessels and increasing blood flow.

Elastin and collagen are very easily replaced by the body

Flow of electricity along a conductor in a complete circuit

Massage therapist should not be performing facial treatments

It may not be beneficial to the skin for the aesthetician to cross product lines when providing services