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1
What is Methicillin-resistant staphloccus aureus?
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes
tyepe of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics
microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water
superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin
2
The pH scale is a
logarithmic scale
traceable scale
obsolete scale
hydrogen scale
3
What is Ionization?
forcing acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current
the use of electrical devises for therapeutic benefits
introducing water-soluble products into the skin with electric current
using galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction
4
What is the scientific name for vitamin E
retinol
linoleic acid
ascorbic acid
tocopherol
5
What is the other method of applying high-frequency current besides indirect application?
indirect sperficial application
angular superficial application
angular surface application
indirect surface application
6
What mineral is required for energy use, water balance, and molecular movement?
magnesium
calcium
sodium
potassium
7
What term refers to substances with a pH below 7.0?
acids
bases
solutes
alkalis
8
What term refers to carbohydrates tht contain three or more simple carbohydrate molecules?
mucopolysaccharides
polysaccharides
disaccharides
monosaccharides
9
What is an atom with a positive electrical charge?
anion
neutron
molecule
cation
10
What performs the function of stimulating cells, collagen, and amino acids that form proteins?
dermablasts
fibroblasts
epidrmalblasts
elastiblasts
11
What causes oxidation?
addition of hydrogen or the loss of oxygen
addition of both oxygen and hydrogen
addition of oxygen or loss of hydrogen
loss of both oxygen and hydrogen
12
What unit measures the amount of an electric current?
watt
amp
volt
ohm
13
What type of neutralilization reaction forms water and salt?
atom-alkali
solution-compound
reduction-compound
acid-alkali
14
What set of precautions replaced Universal Precautions in 1996?
Standard Precautions
Standard Procedures
Global Procedures
Global Precautions
15
What term do clients commonly use when refering to follicles?
pores
rashes
pimples
blotches
16
What functions do desmosomes perform?
assist in keeping cells apart
assist in holding cells together
fight inflammation
fight infection
17
What apparatus changes alternating current to direct current?
modifier
actuator
charger
rectifier
18
What is reduction?
loss of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen
addition of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen
addition of both oxygen and hydrogen
loss of both oxygen and hydrogen
19
What are two physical characteristics of lymph?
red and spongy
yellow and gelatinous
colorless and watery
thick and sticky
20
What is the common term for tinea versicolor?
athlete's foot
sun spots
migraine
barber's itch
21
Who is responsible for examinations, licensing, and standards?
State Board members
Esthetician examiners
Licensing specialists
State Licensing inspectors
22
How many hours of aditional training is required for a Licensed Esthetician to perform permanant make up services?
24 hour
14 hours
132 hours
90 hours
23
What are glands?
sexual organs required for reproduction
specialized organs that remove and convert elements from the blood
chambers of the heart required for circulation
groups of cells in the skin responsible for perspiration
24
What disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through coughing or sneezing?
tuberculosis
hepatitis
diabetes
AIDS
25
What is a systemic disease?
disease that systemically runs its course in 24 hours
disease that affects only one particular body system
disease that affects only two particular body systems
disease that effects the body as a whole
26
what are bacilli?
round shaped bacteria
spherical bacteria that grow in pairs
short, rod- shaped bacteria
spiral or cork-screw shaped bacteria
27
What is the ancient Greek word meaning "skilled in the use of cosmetics"?
cosmetticoso
Kazamattika
Kozmetikos
cosomotico
28
When do free radicals produce more free radicals?
before causing oxidation reactions
only when exposed to carbon
only when exposed to hydrogen
while causing oxidation reactions
29
Where in the body is hyaluronic adcid found?
kidney
hair
liver
skin
30
What are substances with a pH above 7.0?
reductions
alkalis
solutions
acids
31
Why were the ancient Hebrew able to adopt many skin care grooming techniques from other cultures?
They were entrepreneurial
They cultivated a sense of what we now call "the global community"
They were nomadic
Their level of education was higher than that of other cultures
32
What mineral contributes to bony tissue formation and gives strength to keratin?
zinc
sulphur
fluoride
selenium
33
What is red LED light used for?
aiding in facial and scalp treatments
stimulating circulation
reducing swelling and inflamation
detoxifying the skin
34
Why does the parathyroid gland regulate blood calcium and phosphorous levels?
so the nervous and circulatory systems can function properly
so the endocrine and muscular system can function properly
so the endocrine and circulatory system can function properly
so thenervous and muscular system can function properly
35
What is the common name for linoleic acid, which is used to make important hormones?
omega-12
omega-9
omega-6
omega-3
36
What is restoration work?
another name for cosmetic surgery
rebuilding hairstyles after a long day
Surgical procedures used to help rebuild bodies after accidents
the esthetics specialization associated with mortuary science
37
What is a difference between water-in-oil (w/O) emulsions and oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions?
W/O emulsions are not easily rinsed away with water
O/W emulsions are greasier
W/O emulsions are greasier
O/W emulsions are not easily rinsed away with water
38
Who issues the request for compounding pharmacies to mix special preperations?
physicians
nurses
manufacturer's representatives
salon managers
39
What is UVC radiation used for?
scalp massage
destroying molds
sterilizing surfaces
fine lines and wrinkles
40
What type of tissue provides a protective covering on body surfaces?
nerve
endocrine
epithelial
cardiac
41
Where in the body are the coiled structures known as apocrine glands found?
eyes and ears
underarm and genital area
lower back and inner knees
mouth and nostrils
42
How does LED light affect cellular process?
increase cellular process
stops cellular process completely
interupts cellular process temporarily
decrease cellular process
43
What are the structures composed of specialized tissues and performing specific functions?
cells
organs
bodies
body systems
44
What is the acid mantle?
protective layer of lipids and secretions on the skin surface
reservoir of digestive juices located in the stomach
deposit left on the skin after the use of an alkaline product
deposit left on the skin after the use of an acidic product
45
What is anaphoresis?
Forcing liquids into tissue from the negative to the positive pole
pulling liquids from tissues from the positive to the negative pole
forcing liquids into tissues from the positive to the negative poles
pulling liquids from tissues from the negative to the positve pole
46
What are platelets?
a type of red blood cells
blood components tha contribute to the blood-clotting process
dangerous bacteria found in the blood stream
a type of white blood cells
47
What term refers to the art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale?
nucleotechnolgy
nanotechnology
minitechnology
microtechnology
48
What became a common practice in the 2oth century?
cosmetic surgery
dyeing the hair blond with bleach
creating elaborate hairstyle
creating body art with Henna
49
What term refers to profession that integrates surgical procedures with esthetic treatments?
beauty technician
makeup stylist
Cosmetology
medical aesthetician
50
What hormone stimulates cell to reproduce and heal?
dermal stimulant factor (DSF)
integumentary manufacturing factor (IMF)
epidermal growth factor (EGF)
Intefumentary regulatory factor (IRF)
51
How many levels of burns are there?
six
four
eight
three
52
What does adenosine triphosphate do?
forms the building blocks of protein
protects nerves and contributes to the structure of cells
facilitates enzymatic reactions
Provides energy to cells and converts energy to carbon dioxide
53
When, during metabolism, are complex compounds within the cells broken down into smaller ones?
anabolism
catabolism
secondary metabolism
primary metabolism
54
What function does the enzyme tyrosinase perform?
helps to regulate the bodies external temperature
helps to regulate the bodies internal temperature
triggers hyperproduction of cells and blood clotting
stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin
55
What are guard cells of the immune system that sense unrecognized foreign invaders, such as bacteria?
integumentary production cells
stratum licidum
stratum germinativum
Langerhans immune cells
56
What cells identify molecules that have foreign peptides, and help to regulate immune response?
X-cells
A-cells
D-cells
T-cells
57
How much of the air is made up of nitrogen?
four- fifths
two-thirds
three-eighths
one quarter
58
What is the vitamin from which treioin (used for collagen synthesis, hyperpigmentation, and acne) is derived?
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
vitamin A
59
What term refers to a color component within the skin such as blood or melanin?
chromophore
chromakey
chromoform
chromazyme
60
What are staphylococci?
pus-forming bacterial that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes
slender, hair-like extensions used by parasites for locomotion
spiral or cork-screw shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis
microscopic plant parasites, including molds and mildews
61
What is the largest and strongest bone in the face?
Lacrimal
mandible
turbinal
vomer
62
What are surfactants?
chemical compounds made from a reduction and a solution
stable mixture of two or more immiscible substances
unstable mixtures of two or more immiscible substancess
chemical compounds made from a reduction and a suspension
63
Over the counter cleansers are more______ than professional cleansers.
alkaline
concentrated
neutral
acid
64
What mineral is required for energy release and protein synthesis?
potassium
magnesium
calcium
iron
65
What does a watt measure?
how much electric energy is used in 10 minutes
how much electricity is used in 10 seconds
how much electric energy is used in one second
how much electric energy is used in one minute
66
What is a fluid created by infection?
lymph
mildew
pus
mold
67
What term refers to a parasitic particle that infects and resides in the cells of biological organisms?
fungus
immunization
bacteria
virus
68
How are nonessential amino acids different from amino acids?
they are toxic to the human body
they are not among the 20 "common" amino acids
they can be synthesized by the body and need not be obtained from the diet
they can not be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from diet
69
What is cataphoresis?
forcing acidic substances into deeper tissue using galvanic current
withdrawing alkaline substances from the skin with microcurrent
forcing alkaline substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current
withdrawing acidic substances from the skin with microcurrent
70
What is true of UVC radiation?
it is often called the burning light
it is the most dangerous
it is used in tanning beds
it is the least dangerous
71
What is the generic term for fungal infection?
tinea
milaria
verruca
barbae
72
What does pH stand for?
parts of hydrogen
probable hydrogen
possible hydrogen
potential hydrogen
73
What are small vessels that connect capillaries to veins?
papules
venules
ampules
granules
74
What is the scope of your practice?
the products and treatments you can offer
the hours your salon is open every day
the amount of time you can make available to each client
the geographical region in which you can legally practice
75
What term refers to sugars made up of two simple sugars, such as lactose and sucrose?
disaccharides
bisaccharides
polysaccharides
monosaccharides
76
What part of the body does tinea pedis affect?
knees
hands
feet
elbows
77
What term refers to carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are also good water binders?
polysaccharides
disaccharides
monosaccharides
mucopolysaccharides
78
What is hydrolipidic film?
salt-water balance that protects the skin's surface
oil-water balance that damages the skin's surface
salt water balance that damages the skin's surface
oil-water balance that protects the skin's surface
79
What does a manufacturers representative do?
Train others on product knowledge and how to sell products
perform esthetics treatments on clients
perform safety inspections
sell products to customers
80
What did the ancient Egyptians do before other cultures?
develop cosmetic surgery
build magnificant public baths
Cultivate Beauty in extravagant fashion
develop the hair removal practice of threading
81
What type of LED light is used to treat acne?
blue
red
yellow
green
82
What do ohms measure?
absence of electric current
direction of electric current
force of electric current
resistance of electric current
83
What is yellow LED light used for?
stimulating circulation
aiding in facial and scalp treatments
detoxifying the skin
reducing inflamation and swelling
84
What is true of moisturizer?
it is an oil-in-water emulsion
it is a water-in-oil emulsion
it is a water-in-oil reduction
it is an oil-in-water reduction
85
What type of Esthetics work requires the supervision of a mortician?
reconstitution
revivification
restoration
reconstruction
86
What does the skin's barrier function protect us from, in addition to irritation?
intercellular water loss
hypopigmentation
excessive hair loss
hyperpigmentation
87
What is another name for alpha-limoleic acid, a "good" polyunsaturated fat that may decrease cardiovascular disease
omega-6 fatty acids
alpha-6 fatty acids
omega-3 fatty acids
alpha-3 fatty acids
88
What term refers to the ability to produce an effect?
disinfection
sterilization
Effficacy
Motility
89
What are corneocytes?
hardened kertatinocytes
closed comedones
open comedones
softened kertatinocytes
90
What is the scientific term for couperose skin?
tinea barbae
pseudofolliculitus
tinea pedis
telangiectasia
91
What is glycosaminoglycan?
waxy substance in your body needed to produce hormones
water-binding substance between the fibers of the dermis
substance that provide energy to the cells
sugar made up of two simple sugars, such as lactose and sucrose
92
What is not a compound in the body from which free radicals take electrons?
protein
DNA
lipid
sebum
93
What do volts measure?
resistance keeping protons from moving through a conductor
force pushing electrons forward through a conductor
force moving protons backward through a conductor
resistance keeping electrons from moving through a conductor
94
What term means "water loving"?
Hydrophobic
hydrophilic
hydroactive
Hydrocentric
95
What term refers to carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit?
monosaccharides
disaccharides
polysaccharides
unisaccharides
96
What are the two phases of metabolism?
primary and secondary
anabolism and catabolism
botulism and embolism
internal and external
97
What was true of some elaborate hairstyles during the age of extravagance?
they contained elaborate electrical light effects
they contained gardens and manageries
They contained fountains with running water
they featured movements created by the use of hydrolics
98
What kind of Esthetic work requires that you join a Union?
manufacturers representative
film and tv makeup artist
booth rental
mobile esthetician
99
What is a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers?
human immunodeficiency virus
mycrobacterium fortuitum
diplococci
mildew
100
What do antioxidants prevent by neutralizing free radicals?
ionization
oxidation
radicalization
oxygenation
