Practice Exam 2

A common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps on the upper arms

The acid mantle keeps the surface of the skin slightly acidic, which helps:

The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the:

Jason has a client with a sensitive skin condition. Which types of exfoliants should Jason avoid using?

What process may be used to loosen pathogens for removal when cleaning a surface?

Which term is another name for a vacuum suction attachment?

When cleansing the skin, choose a product that:

Balance a full top lip with the lower lip by lining the upper lip:

Which of the following colors are opposite of yellow on the color wheel?

lower segment of the hair follicle that extends from the follicle base to the insertion of the arrector pili muscle

The basis for classifying of skin types is

acne facial on her client with inflamed acne. What should she do when she gets to the massage step?

Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the

occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water is a(n

All of the following statements regarding the pH scale are true EXCEPT

Hair color is darker during which stage of growth?

How are nonelectrical tools removed from disinfectant once the required time has passed?

An important guideline to follow while working around the lip and eye area is:

A setting mask that is used for serum absorption, firming and hydration and is also known as peel-off is called?

It’s recommended that personal service workers such as salon professionals be inoculated against which infectious diseas

Ingredients that destroy bacteria that cause problems such as acne or other infections are known as:

Each sudoriferous gland consists of a coiled base and tube-like duct opening on the surface of the skin to form a sweat:

What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction?

Which layer of the skin lies in the upper layer of the dermis and is rich in blood vessels and capillaries?

uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands, and sometimes the ears to influence certain body conditions?

Which of the following inflammations of the skin is a red, inflamed rash with scales that has an oily appearance?

What is the definition of bromhidrosis?

When should sunscreen be applied during a facial treatment?

When is an eyelash lift performed?

What color do areas of active oil production on the skin appear under a Wood’s lamp?

On which form should an esthetician document recommended products and their appropriate use?

How can you properly disinfect a brow brush?

Identifying health history includes medications, skin history and:

The 5 steps that are recommended daily to ensure healthy skin are cleanse, tone, treat, moisturize and

Massage movements designed to stimulate the muscle directly should be done:

The art of arranging light and dark to produce the illusion of three-dimensional shapes is called:

Which of the following actions is recommended if a steamer is spitting?

A patch test to determine sensitivity is recommended before what temporary hair removal service?

Samantha has under-eye circles, dilated capillaries, blemishes and dark, shadowed areas of the face. She needs?

small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus

draws out dirt, impurities and sebum from the surface of the skin and uses attachments to perform stimulating massage?

Bacterial cells that cause infection and diseases are

When using a particle microdermabrasion device, how should the client’s head be drape?

What is another name for baby acne?

Tools used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be

Firming and toning with a microcurrent device stimulates cellular function by increasing:

An infection of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball is known as pink eye or:

purpose of absorbing excess oil, tightening and refining the pores and aiding in preventing clogging are

Which structure of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering out bacteria and viruses from the lymph fluid?

An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo or baby-fine hair appears

Sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB is considered

The Exfoliate step of the face treatment provides all of the following effects EXCEPT:

What product is used to stop the action of a chemical exfoliant?

Reproduction of bacteria usually takes place where a food source is available and all of the following conditions except

malignant growths is an irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin?

Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill

Organelles in the cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down and create ATP energy molecules

What type of contagious virus can show up as a cold sore?

Ellen has noticed mold beginning to grow near the sink. Which disinfectant does she use?

Which of the organs of the body is the largest?

Infection control is divided into the following methods:

Skin undertones can be classified as:

What is the technical term for a lack of pigmentation of the skin caused by a decrease in activity of melanocytes?

What is the minimum distance a steamer is placed away from the face?

massage movements is a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands?

Another name for head lice is:

skin is clogged with oil and impurities. Which of the following steps will the esthetician perform to remedy her skin?

The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens with the exception of spores and non porous objects:

Which layer of the skin acts as a protective cushion to protect the bones and gives the body its contour and shape?

Which of the following actions would be considered a standard precaution?

Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic handwashing procedure?

All of the following statements are true about paraffin (warm wax) masks EXCEPT:

A common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or:

The body system that controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands is referred to as the:

Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?

To keep the skin water-resistant and protected, what is the skin’s most prevalent secretion?

A lack of perspiration caused by an inability to sweat normally is known as:

What direction is the strip lifted off the skin in a soft (strip) wax service?

Choose a cleanser that is pH-balanced with lipid replacement for what type of skin?

All of the following are primary ways that products are absorbed into the skin EXCEPT:

Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer insulates the body, which is known as:

Medical term for ringworm?

The skin inflammation characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles and a watery discharge

ingredient helps remove impurities and stimulate perspiration to promote detoxification during a body treatment?

What is actinic keratosis?

Most skin problems are caused by

What system is responsible for all involuntary body functions?

What system coordinates and controls the operation of the human body?

Which of the following epidermal layers have intercellular connections that provide strength and support between cells?

to leave excess face powder under her eyes and at the high points of her face until it was absorbed before blending

modify the massage step to prevent increased circulation for clients with what type of medical condition?

Smoking and alcohol are examples of what type of aging?

Two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations are the Safety Data Sheets and the:

According to the Fitzpatrick scale, which skin type burns moderately and has average tanning ability?

Which type of moisturizer should an esthetician choose for a client with combination skin type?

An approved EPA-registered disinfectant effective against HBV and HIV is required for use when

Which of the following characteristics describes oily skin?

What facial product is a water-based alkaline solution to help soften impactions in the skin to prepare for extractions?

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is:

Inflammatory skin condition produces excess of thick, scaly silvery plaques surrounded by a red area?