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National Written Esthi Mock Quiz 2
National Written Esthi Mock Quiz 2
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1
What color light is considered stimulating when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy?
Red
White
Purple
Green
2
Who used cosmetics for personal beautification, for religious ceremonies and to prepare the deceased for burial?
Hebrews
Asians
Roman
Egyptians
3
Where are you likely to find licensed massage therapists working today?
Airports
Supermarkets
Public parks
Bus station
4
What type of approach is generally best when applying makeup?
Heavy & Striking
Clean & Natural
Colorfull & Trendy
Dark & Imposing
5
What is licorice used for?
Reducing puffiness of the eyes
Increasing circulation
Aiding in the effectiveness of enzyme peels
Treating sensitive skin
6
What is the FIRST thing you should do when performing a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure?
Analyze the clients skin
Cleanse your hands and apply warm towels
Perform extractions
Cleanse the client's skin
7
What should you do to protect yourself and your employer from liability issues?
Only required clients to sign a concent form the first time the visit
If a problem arises, try to cover it up
Go over any special instructions with client before beginning procedure
Never administer a patch test
8
What type of masque is recommended for acne?
Collagen
Sulfur
Thermal
Paraffin
9
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
Ears
Nose
Back of neck
Chin
10
What should clients with acne do as part of their home care routine?
Avoid clay masques
Apply AHA gel and benzoyl peroxide gel at the same time
Use moisturizers and sunscreens that contain oil
Use a foaming cleanser with an exfoliant
11
What item is considered equipment?
Sealable plastic bag
Blanket
Steamer
Sunscreen
12
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling and scarring ?
2nd degree
1st degree
4th degree
3rd degreee
13
What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices?
Sterilization
personal style
personal hygiene
Public health
14
How many 8oz glasses of water should a person who weights 144lbs drink each day according to the formula?
6
18
9
12
15
What are the 2 most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?
Flat and roller
Round and flat
Needle and roller
Round and needle
16
What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation?
iron
chromium
Zinc
iodine
17
What is not a property of urea?
is an antiseptic
Enhances the penetration abilities of other substances
Acts as a sunscreeen
Is an anti-inflammatory
18
What should you do if a client asks you questons about a product and you do not know the answer?
Make a guess on what the client has told you
Say that you do not know but would be happy to find out
Redirect the conversation to a topic to which you are knowledgable
Act like you didnt hear the question and continue with what youre doing
19
What term refers to a detergent-type "foaming" cleanser with a neutral or slightly acidic pH?
Makeup remover
Cleansing Gel
Cleansing Cream
Cleansing lotion
20
How should massage products be applied ?
warm, with fingertips
warm, with cotton swabs
Cool, with cotton swabs
Cool, with fingertips
21
How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to clients?
Every 3 to 4 months
Every 6 to 8 months
Every week
Once a month
22
What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it soft/smooth?
Enzymes
Brighteners
Lipids
Lighteners
23
What should you do if you are interested in learning more about salon management?
Read books about promotion and commit yourself to success
Allow others to determine when and how you will advance in your career
Only seek out resources avaliable on the internet
Enroll in sciene courses to learn about chemistry of cosmetics
24
what is a characteristic of suspensions?
small particles
stable mixture
slightly miscible
usually clear
25
How long should you leave a paraffin wax application on a client's skin during a facial treatment?
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
26
When are you entitiled to overtime pay?
When you work more than 40hrs per week
Only if you hold an official salon management position
When you come in on your day off to fill in for a sick co-worker
anytime you work more hours than you are scheduled for
27
How often should clients exfoliate at home?
Once a day
Once or twice a week
Twice a day
Three or four times a week
28
what is NOT a contraindication for a facial?
use of acne drugs
herpes
albinism
pinkeye
29
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
Respiratory
Endocrine
Circulatory
Nervous
30
What should you do when using disinfectant?
Never circulate it in a whirlpool pedicure spa for more than 5 min
Never completely immerse any implement in it
Follow the instructions on the label for diluting it
Apply it to large surface and immediately wipe it up
31
Where to steatomas usually appear?
Scalp, Neck. & Back
Face, Neck, & Chest
Shoulders, Back & Chest
Arms, Legs & Torso
32
What is an example of an organic substance
iron
glass
plastic
pure water
33
What does an oxygen therapy treatment do?
Reduce Bacteria
Eliminate Extractions
Seal Impacted Follicles
Deoxygenate the skin
34
A pH of 8 is ____ times more alkaline than a pH of 7
2
50
100
10
35
What is NOT an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and rosacea?
Green tea
Guarana
Squalene Oil
Rosemary Oil
36
What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?
cirtic
mulberry extract
aloe vera
salicylic acid
37
What type of solution can be used as a desincrustaion fluid for anaphoresis?
Bleach and water
Baking soda in water
Baking soda and vinegar
Isopropyl alcohol & bleach
38
what should you do when a conflict arises?
be assertive without being overbearing
Speak immediately
stay close to the situation until the matter is settled
criticize the person with whom you are in conflict
39
How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?
12-15 min
3-5 min
8-12 min
5-10 min
40
What should you do at an interview?
Lean on the interviewers desk to show your interest in the conversation
Chew gum to keep your breath fresh
Frame all of your answers in a positive context
Bring a cup of coffee to keep your energy up
41
What is the most common way that communicable diseases spread?
Contaminated water
Coughing
Sneezing
Dirty hands
42
What term refers to a person devoted to, or professionally occupied with, skin health and beauty?
Esthetician
Cosmotologist
Stylist
Beauty technician
43
What step comes next after softening the clients skin with steam or warm towels?
Massage
Review of contraindications
Mask
Extractions
44
A pH of less than ______ is NOT recommended for salon peels
4.5
3.0
5.5
6.0
45
What does cataphoresis do?
Increase blood circulation
Soften and Relax tissue
Cause an alkaline reaction
Calm or soothe nerve endings
46
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?
Sun exposure
Smoking
Diet low in protein
Diet high in fat
47
What is an example of a water soluable vitamin?
A
E
K
C
48
what is NOT part of your physical presentation
Movements
Posture
Mood
Walk
49
What type of food contains vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)?
Fish
Milk products
Leafy green vegetables
Legumes
50
What is NOT an example of common promotion strategy?
Give clients a discount during their birthday month
Endorse frequeny buyer programs
Offer sales promotoions for an unlimited time
Add value to services on slower days
51
What statement about skin cleanser is true?
They never contain emollients
They can cause makeup and dirt to cake and sink into the pores
They should never be apploed after all other treatment products
They may contain ingredients to counteract various skin concerns
52
What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas?
dry-heat sterilization
cleaning solvent
high-pressure steam sterilization
ultrasonic unit
53
What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?
Galvanic machine
Steamer
Vacuum machine
Brush machine
54
What is a primary property of eucalyptus?
Stimulating
Healing
Moisturizing
Aromatic
55
What statement about peoperative care is correct?
Part of the estheticians role is to help the patient stay calm
It focuses on helping the skin heal after a surgical procedure
Decreasing the skin's metabolism is an important component
Increasinig cellular debris on the skins surface is an important component
56
Closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specifid tissues of the skin are:
Liposomes
Parabens
Lanolin
Ceremides
57
How soon after starting clients on a new home care regimen should you call to check on them?
within 48 hours
within a week
within 72 hrs
whithin 24 hrs
58
Where should you apply paraffin wax to test it's temperature?
Inside of your wrist
Back of your hand
Inside of the client's wrist
Back of the client;s hand
59
how many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?
10 times for 10 -20 seconds
5 times or for about 5 to 8 seconds
3 time or about 3-5 seconds
8 times for about for about 10 seconds
60
What should you do next after stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut and starts to bleed?
Apply pressure to the wound
Apply bandage
Clean the wound with antiseptic wipe
Put on gloves
61
What grade of acne is cystic acne?
III
IV
I
II
62
What statement about acne is true
Acne is usually triggered by the environmental conditions
Acne is hereditary
Acne only occurs during a persons' teenage years
Acne is a skin disorder of the sudoriferous glands
63
What term refers to vitamin-containing substances that are converted to the actual vitamin once they are in the body?
Minerals
Betas
Precursors
Fortifiers
64
What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil?
Helps prevent irritant skin contact
Does not react with other chemicals involved in the skin's function
Preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time
Protects against dehydration
65
What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis?
Adrenaline
Leukocytes
Melanin
Histamines
66
What is NOT a funcion of potassium?
Aiding in maintaing blood pressure
Aiding in heart and nervous system function
Aiding in stomach, nerve, and muscle funciton
Regulating cell nutrient transfers and reactions
67
What is the most common type of bacteria
Bacilli
Diplococci
Spirilla
Streptococci
68
What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear under a woods lamp?
Green
Yellow
Light Violet
Orange
69
Why did ancient Hebrews practice grooming rituals?
They wanted to disguise themselves as they traveled
They believed proper grooming would protect them from injury
They believed that their bodies were gifts to be cared for
They needed to camouflage themselves for hunting purposes
70
What is the most abundant element found on earth?
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon
71
What type of color agent is zinc oxide?
Certified color
Lake
Exempt color
Noncertified color
72
How long can a properly maintained magnifying lamp last?
15 years
5 years
10 years
20 years
73
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?
Yellow
Red
Green
Blue
74
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Mineral Oil
Talc
Water
Essential Oil
75
how much of your daily food intake should consist of fat?
about 38%
about 26%
none
about 12%
76
how long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?
1 year
6 months
5 years
3 years
77
What is one of the principles of consultative selling?
Introduce the product at a time when clients are relaxing
Focus on recommending products that will bring the biggest commisson
Use the same approach for every client regardless of their personality
Find out what your clients need and make every effor to fufill that need
78
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 charge
79
Where can you find information about a manufacturer's philosophy?
Manufacturer's invoices
State regulating agency
manufacturer's brochures and pamphlets
local library
80
How much water-soluble cleansing lotion should you apply to your fingertips during cleanse
one-half tablespoon
One full teaspoon
Single drop
one-half teaspoon
81
what are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAS) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAS) commonly used as?
exfoliants
emulsifiers
preservatives
detergents
82
What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not its composition?
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Homeostasis
Peristalsis
83
What color light should appear when using the the large mushroom electrode on oily skin?
Green
Pink
Violet
Orange
84
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
Rapid vertical movements on moistend or damp skin
Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
Rapid vertical movements on dry skin
Slow horizontal movements on dry skin
85
How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant?
at least three times
no more than four times
at least six times
once
86
How often should moisturizers be used?
A few times a week
Twice a day
Many times throughout the day
Once a day
87
what is an example of a healthy practice?
eating only leafy green vegetables
scheduling routine health checks
choosing processed foods whenever possible
grilling or baking rather than steaming or stir frying
88
how are elements identified?
by size
by letter symbols
by graphic symbols
by color
89
An abnormal condition on all or part of the body that makes the body incapable of carrying out normal funtions.
Virus
Disease
Syndrome
Disorder
90
What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis portion of a facial?
Foam
Milky
Gel
Powdery
91
What parts of the body are usually bare for facials?
Neck & Shoulders
Arms & Chest
Back & Torso
Arms & Legs
92
Which career path requires a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, makeup, and camouflage techniques, and business skills?
sales manager
esthetics writer
salon esthetician
medical aesthetician
93
What statement about phenolic disinfectants are true?
It is safe to apply them to skin
It is safe to pour down drain
They have a very low pH
They are form of formaldehyde
94
Where must you apply pressure when performing extractions for optimum success?
Top of the follicular wall
Center of the follicle
Skin surrounding the follicular wall
Sides of the face
95
What is a sign that a client had human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts?
Splotchy skin on the cheeks, neck and forehead
Redness and swelling surrouding an open wound
Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot
Areas of thickened skin and greenish specks around the nails
96
What class of medical devices are lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) machines?
III
IV
I
II
97
What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?
Detergents
Fatty alcohols
Emulsifiers
Fatty acids
98
What is NOT a potential consquence of a vitamin E deficiency?
Rickets
Muscular atrophy
Impotency
Heart disease
99
What is an example of an essential oil used as an astringent?
Birch leaf
Orange
Rosemary
Jasmine
100
What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?
21-28 days
42-84 days
28-42 days
14 days
