Where can you find information about a manufacturer’s philosophy?

manufacturer's brochures and pamphlets

What is not a recommended habit for maintaining healthy skin?

eat foods containing preservatives

What is not one of the golden rules of human relations?

bear down and work harder when overwhelmed

What is NOT a benefit of using Tesla high-frequency current?

decreases elimination and absorption

What should you do to protect yourself and your employer from liability issues?

review procedure with client before beginning

What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?

place them in unmarked containers

What's the first thing you do in a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure?

cleanse your hands and apply warm towels

What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?

they are a form of formaldehyde

What should you do with soiled gloves?

seal them in plastic bag and place it in a covered waste bin

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1
What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin?
15
90
30
60
2
Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin?
excess of water
lack of water
lack of lipids
excess of lipids
3
The part of the muscle which is the movable attachment and farthest from the skeleton is
pit
origin
belly
insertion
4
What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?
yellow
red
blue
green
5
What should you do when communicating with fellow staffers?
pick sides when coworkers argue
remain objective
be dishonest to paint yourself in the best light
refrain from seeking help when at odds with a coworker
6
What should your makeup do?
accentuate best features
draw attention to center of face
draw attention to eyes
accentuate all your features
7
What type of muscle functions automatically,involuntarily,and is found in the digestive system?
voluntary
cardiac
nonstriated
skeletal
8
How often should clients exfoliate at home?
twice a day
1-2 times a week
once a day
3-4 times a week
9
What type of mask is recommended for acne?
collagen
paraffin
thermal
sulfur
10
How are weekly and monthly financial reports commonly used?
to gauge promotional efforts
to determine annual income taxes
to identify the bank with which you should do business
to determine which job candidate to hire
11
A ____is an abnormal condition that makes the body incapable of functioning normally?
virus
disease
disorder
syndrome
12
What mineral helps control fluid balance & activity of heart muscle,kidneys, & nervous system?
iron
potassium
zinc
manganese
13
What does insolitol aid?
hair growth
blood circulation
red blood cell formation
formation of fatty acids
14
What can you do to begin your journey of success now?
build on weakness, forego strengths
cut back on sleep to focus more on work
incorporate personal life into work
visualization
15
What is the most common way tgat communicable diseases spread?
contaminated water
coughing
sneezing
dirty hands
16
When should you wash your hands?
before and after a service
anytime you touch anything
only when they are visibly dirty
during a service
17
Where should you perform kneading type movements?
forehead
nose
shoulders
chest
18
What is the most durable type of brush handle commonly available?
steel
cardboard
plastic
wood
19
What type of water should be used in the steamer?
distilled
tap
carbonated
mineral
20
For what feature do you apply a lighter foundation at the hairline and blend onto the forehead?
narrow forehead
protruding forehead
long, heavy chin
receding chin
21
What are alpha-hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids commonly used as?
emulsifiers
preservatives
detergents
exfoliants
22
What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness?
oily
dry
sensitive
combination
23
What is an example of an organic substance?
iron
glass
plastic
pure water
24
What is a characteristic of healthy skin?
slightly acidic
dry
brittle
rough
25
What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?
fatty alcohols
emulsifiers
detergents
fatty acids
26
What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary muscles?
biologic nervous system
peripheral nervous system
central nervous system
autonomic nervous system
27
How do light lip colors affect the appearance of the lips?
make them seem more textured
make them seem smaller
make them seem larger
make them seem smoother
28
What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?
42-84
28-42 days
14 days
21-28 days
29
What is a characteristic of suspensions?
slightly miscible
stable mixture
small particles
usually clear
30
What is NOT a recommended mineral makeup ingredient?
iron oxide
iron oxide
talc
titanium dioxide
31
What document is a record of your notes (analysis, products used and recommended, etc.)?
client chart
client questionnaire
client release form
client intake form
32
What is eumelanin?
red to yellow
gray to white
dark brown to black
green to blue
33
When is the Dr Jacquet movement performed as part of a facial treatment?
after extractions
after desincrustation
before cleansing
after cleansing
34
How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant?
at least three times
at least six times
no more than four times
once
35
Where can you find information about a manufacturer’s philosophy?
state regulating agency
manufacturer's invoices
manufacturer's brochures and pamphlets
local library
36
What is NOT a contraindication for facial massage?
inflamed acne
sunburn
cancer
sensitive skin
37
What is not a recommended habit for maintaining healthy skin?
exercise regularly
eat foods containing preservatives
avoid sun exposure
avoid excessive alcohol
38
What term refers to the strength or intensity of sunlight exposure?
intrinsic
dosage
purity
extrinsic
39
What is not one of the golden rules of human relations?
think twice before impulsively reacting
learn to forgive yourself and others
make amends when you're wrong
bear down and work harder when overwhelmed
40
What is NOT a benefit of using Tesla high-frequency current?
improves germicidal action
relieves congestion
increases metabolism
decreases elimination and absorption
41
How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?
15-18 inches
8-10 inches
20-22 inches
15-18 inches
42
What type of tissue is composed of neurons?
nerve
connective
muscle
epithelial
43
What should you do to protect yourself and your employer from liability issues?
if a problem arises, try to cover it up
review procedure with client before beginning
require clients to sign consent form on the first visit only
never administer a patch test
44
What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?
place them in unmarked containers
replace them every day
wear gloves and safety glasses when mixing them
use tongs to remove implements from them
45
What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?
insulation
radiation
absorption
perspiration
46
What's the first thing you do in a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure?
perform extractions
analyze the client's skin
cleanse your hands and apply warm towels
cleanse the client's skin
47
What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?
they have a very low pH
it is safe to apply them to skin
It is environmentally safe to pour them down the drain
they are a form of formaldehyde
48
What should you do with soiled gloves?
throw them directly into a covered waste container
clean and disinfect them for later use
seal them in plastic bag and place it in a covered waste bin
ball them up and insert them into a biohazard container
49
What is an example of a good insulator?
rubber
water
iron
copper
50
Where on the eye should you start when removing artificial eyelashes?
outer corner
inner corner
middle
both corners simultaneously
51
What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development change?
tertiary
vascular
primary
secondary
52
What is NOT a common use for airbrush makeup?
washable tattoos
hair and nail art application
restorative makeup for the deceased
theatrical makeup
53
Where should you apply paraffin wax to test its temperature?
back of the client's hand
back of your hand
inside of your wrist
inside of the client's wrist
54
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues?
sugars
proteins
carbohydrates
lipids
55
Where are you likely to find licensed massage therapists working today?
airports
parks
bus stations
supermarkets
56
What is an important factor to consider when purchasing equipment for your salon?
date of installation
durability
cost of developing marketing materials
location of the manufacturer
57
What is NOT an example of a common promotion strategy?
offer sales promotions for an unlimited time
give clients a discount during their birthday month
add value to services on slow days
endorse frequent buyer programs
58
What parts of the body are usually bare for facials?
back and torso
arms and chest
neck and shoulders
arms and legs
59
Where were makeup and shoy clothing encouraged during the Victorian Age?
marketplaces
at home
theaters
royal gatherings
60
What is an example of a liquid?
ice
steam
ozone
serum
61
What is NOT one of the most common skin condition estheticians see today?
actinic aging
vitiligo
adult acne
problems from hormonal fluctuations
62
What type of cleanser is recommended for a sensitive skin treatment?
foaming
gentle
detergent-based
highly acidic
63
What is NOT a way in which skin care professionals promote good public relations?
place ads in local newspapers
develop good employee relations
develop good relations
promote excellent service
64
What is NOT a potential consequence of vitamin E deficiency?
heart disease
rickets
impotency
muscular atrophy
65
Where should you study?
on a bus
school cafeteria during lunch
back of the classroom during class
quiet library
66
What is NOT a contraindication for chemical exfoliation?
use of photosensitizing medications
oily skin
herpes simplex
pregnancy
67
What do you do if a client asks you a question about a product and you do not know the answer?
make a guess
say that you don't know, but you can find out
act like you didn't hear them
redirect the conversation
68
What is not a function of antioxidants?
reducing the formation of scar tissue
promoting skin healing
promoting the development of free radicals
preventing wrinkles
69
What is NOT a reason to use a contour color when applying eye shadow?
to even out the skin tone on the eye
to define the eyelash
to minimize a specific area
to create contour in a crease
70
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
chin
nose
ears
back of the next
71
What is a characteristic of short wavelengths?
low frequency
penetrate less
have less energy
fewer waves per length
72
What ingredient cools, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties and contains menthol?
peppermint
sandalwood
olive
lavender
73
What color LED is used to improve elastin production in the skin?
red
green
yellow
blue
74
What is not an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and rosacea?
guarana
rosemary oil
squalene oil
green tea
75
How should be vitamin E be administered to help heal damaged tissues?
both internally and externally
internally
neither internally nor externaly
externally
76
Which career needs a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry,makeup/cammoflauge techs,& business skills
sales manager
esthetics writer
salon esthetician
medical esthetician
77
Who used cosmetics for personal use, religious ceremonies and burial preparation?
Hebrews
Romans
Asians
Egyptians
78
What question should you ask clients about their lifestyle during the consultation?
what is your occupation
what is your Fitzpatrick Type
how is your spousal relationship
are you generally a happy person
79
What are the three components of the three-part procedure?
pre-service, actual service, and post-service
primary service, consultation, and post service
introductory service, secondary service, and primary service
cleaning, consulting, and treatinig
80
What can cause skin conditions?
neither internal or external factors
external factors
internal factors
both internal and external factors
81
What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?
titanium dioxide
octyl methoxycinnimate
octly salicylate
benzophenone
82
What skin is NOT affected by the supraorbital nerve?
lower eyelid
forehead
eyebrow
scalp
83
The ideal oval face is approximately _______ as wide as it is long
equally
one-third
three-fourths
half
84
What should you do when a conflict arises?
criticize the person with whom you are in conflict
speak immediately
be assertive without being overbearing
stay close to the situation until the matter is settled
85
Brow waxing: How do you create the illusion of a shorter face for a client with a long face?
give them a low arch
arch them high and angular
make them almost straight
widen the distance between them
86
What type of food contains vitamin-B-6 (pyridoxine)?
leafy green vegetables
milk products
fish
legumes
87
What should you do when a situation with a client is beyond your control?
save face by whatever means necessary
communicate past the issue
allow the client to control the conversation
place blame on the client
88
This refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsule ingredients for targeted delivery?
liposomes
lanolin
ceramides
parabens
89
What product is applied last when performing a basic facial?
toner or astringent
moisturizer or sunscreen
mask or wrap
wax or sugar solution
90
What is an effect of reflexology?
increases circulation
increases lymph drainage
prepares the skin for extractions
stimulates the skin
91
Where do phytoestrogens come from?
plants
animals other than humans
humans
minerals
92
What is not a focus of skin analysis?
any skin conditions the client has
skin care products the client uses at home
visible appearance of the client's skin
client's skin type
93
What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood’s Lamp?
light violet
yellow
orange
green
94
What is NOT important to keeping a business running smoothly?
developing solid business management skills
managing finances well
maintaining an antagonist relationship with employees
developing positive customer relations
95
What should you look for when selecting a location for your business?
large distance from other businesses
location with low visibility
low foot traffic
location that is easy to get to
96
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
rapid vertical movements on dry skin
slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
rapid vertical movements on moistened or damp skin
slow horizontal movements on dry skin
97
Where do steatomas usually appear?
face, neck, and chest
arms, legs, and torso
shoulders, back and chest
scalp, neck and back
98
What organ removes waste created by digestion?
intestines
kidney
stomach
liver
99
What is a treatment goal for mature skin?
calming
drying
soothing
hydrating
100
When should the client intake form be mentioned to the client?
during the appointment
when the client schedules the appointment
after the appointment
when the client comes in for the appointment
101
How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?
8-12 minutes
12-15 minutes
5-10 minutes
3-5 minutes
102
What type of lesions change the structures of tissues and organs?
vascular
tertiary
primary
secondary
103
Who holds the tube electrode with an indirect method of application for high-frequency current?
neither the esthetician nor the client
both the esthetician and client
esthetician
client
104
For what type of lips should you outline both the upper and lower lips
small mouth and lips
uneven lips
large, full lips
pointed or cupid bow upper lip
105
____ 127. What two forms do makeup removers come in?
oil-based and water-based
extra strength and standard
powder-based and cream-based
natural and synthetic
106
How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of a facial last?
10-15 minutes
8-10 minutes
2-3 minutes
3-5 minutes
107
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
nervous
circulatory
endocrine
respiratory
108
What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not its composition?
chemical change
physical change
peristalsis
homeostasis
109
What type of light is a combination of all the visible rays of the spectrum?
infrared
black
yellow
white
110
What should you do to maintain good standing posture?
lock your knees
arch back
balance neck directly above shoulders
scrunch shoulders
111
What should you do after stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut and bleeds?
clean the wound with an antiseptic wipe
apply pressure to the wound
apply a bandage
put on gloves
112
What step comes next after softening the client's skin with steam in a facial?
mask
massage
review of contraindication
extractions
113
What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?
mulberry extract
salicylic acid
aloe vera
citric acid
114
What is an example of a healthy practice?
grilling or baking rather than steaming or stir-frying
eating only leafy green vegetables
choosing processed foods whenever possible
scheduling routine health checks
115
How much of your daily food intake should consist of fat?
about 38 percent
none
about 12 percent
about 26 percent
116
What food should estheticians avoid during work house because its odor can linger?
apple
bread
carrot
onion
117
What portion of the facial lasts the longest?
consultation
massage
cleansing
extractions
118
What should you do after cleansing a brush?
spread the bristles apart as widely as possible for drying
cover it with a towel while drying
store it in an uncovered container when it is clean and dry
pull on the bristles as you rinse it
119
What is not part of your physical presentation?
mood
posture
walk
movements
120
When people are secure, how do they feel?
confident
worried
overwhelmed
anxious
121
What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols?
chemically combined with silicone and oxygen
wax-like consistency
drying
names almost always end in -ate
122
What types of foods should you choose?
low in nutrients and low in calories
high in nutrients in calories
low in nutrients and high in calories
high in nutrients and low in calories
123
What is the main method of depilation?
tweezing
threading
shaving
chemical depilatory
124
Where are the thalamus and hypothalamus found?
cerebrum
brain stem
diencephalon
cerebellum
125
What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?
increases cell metabolism
helps prevent coagulation
helps oxygenate the blood
offers a warm feeling that is relaxing
126
What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?
is less effective than hard wax for removing stubborn hair
feels cold on the skin
does not adhere to hair as well as hard wax
can irritate the skin
127
What is an example of a noncomedegenic ingredient?
tocopherol
petrolatum
olive oil
sunflower oil
128
What muscle surrounds the upper lip and elevates it, dilating the nostrils?
risorius
levator labii superioris
orbicularis oris
levator anguli oris
129
What should you do after checking the water level on the steamer when preparing for a facial?
change the bed or treatment chair linens
replace any disposable implements you may need
clean/disinfect machine parts used during the service before
throw away any disposables used during the previous service
130
What is an example of an active problem solving word?
be
create
exist
forget
131
What is the main external cause of aging?
free radicals
sun damage
pollution
genetics
132
A pH of less than _______ is not recommended for salon peels.
6.0
5.5
4.5
3.0
133
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
essential oil
mineral oil
talc
water
134
What should you use to remove implements from the container or disinfectant solution?
brush handle
gloved hand
bare hand
tongs
135
What is an example of a moderately comedogenic ingredient?
lanolic acid
peanut oil
avocado oil
cocoa butter
136
What do you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client’s temple?
start a crisscross stroking movement down to the cheeks
immediately stop the massage
pause for a moment and apply slight pressure
remove your hands from the face and begin a shoulder massage
137
How many extra minutes should you schedule for a client's first visit?
25
15
10
5
138
What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a Wood’s Lamp?
oily skin
skin with a thick corneum
hyperpigmented skin
normal, healthy skin
139
What is the SHORTEST length that you should trim hair before waxing?
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
3/4 inch
1 inch
140
What does cataphoresis do?
cause an alkaline reaction
soften and relax tissue
increase blood circulation
calm or soothe nerve endings
141
How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if product gets into them?
five minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
10 minutes
142
What should you do at an interview?
frame your answers in a positive context
bring coffee for mental alertness
chew gum for fresh breath
lean on employer's desk to show interest
143
What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?
ability to eliminate waste products
extremely dry conditions
adequate supply of nitrogen
extremely hot temperatures
144
What statement about skin cleansers is true?
they may contain ingredients to counteract skin problems
should be used after other treatment products have been used
they cause makeup and dirt to "cake" and sink into the pores
they never contain emollients
145
What is a primary property of eucalyptus?
aromatic
stimulating
healing
moisturizing
146
What is not a contraindication for a facial?
pink eye
use of acne drugs
albinism
herpes
147
What makeup color intensifies red in the skin?
light blue
white
bright green
dark purple
148
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?
alphabetical order
descending order of predominance
ascending order of predominance
reverse alphabetical order
149
What is NOT a topic about which you should plan to be asked during an interview?
your ability to be a team player
your plan for meeting sales goals
your retail sales philosophy
your marital status
150
What is NOT a benefit to operating a business as a partnership?
increased capital for investment
greater pool of skills and talent to draw from
shared responsibilities
no liability for the debts of another partner

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