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Comprehensive Exam Flashcards

1
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What is not a common result of extreme weight loss?

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Abnormal hair growth.

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2
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Can result in loss of muscle tone & lined & sagging skin, which in turn gives the skin an “aged” appearance.

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Extreme weight loss.

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3
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Your interview outfit should be fashionable & flattering, as well as similar to the establishment’s…

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Style culture.

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4
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The scientific study of the hair & its diseases.

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Trichology.

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5
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Rusting iron & burning wood are examples of a change in what type of properties?

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Chemical.

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6
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Most stimulating form of massage.

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Tapotement.

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7
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What is the correct order of products for an application procedure?

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Cleanser, massage cream or lotion, mask, toner, moisturizer, other products.

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8
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The tail of a surfactant molecule is ___ or oil loving.

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Lipophilic.

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9
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When purchasing new equipment, what is not a consideration?

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Space needed & costs to clients.

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10
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What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?

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Pathogenic.

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11
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What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet & professional matter?

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Relax.

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12
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Term for colors that are formed by mixing equl amounts of a secondary color & its neighboring primary color.

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Tertiary colors.

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13
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How fast does hair grow?

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6 inches per year.

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14
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How can you prevent cross-contamination with a paraffin wax heater?

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Use a plastic sleeve.

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15
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What should you do at the end of the service?

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Book the client’s next appointment.

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16
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Puncture-proof biohazard container for disposal of lancets, syringes, needles, & other sharp objects that can be used during procedures.

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Sharps container.

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17
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New phenomenon caused by looking down at a cell phone or other electronic device.

has created a demand for specialty topical treatments that include antioxidants, growth factor serums, & additional measures.

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Tech neck.

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18
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___ when lifting.

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Exhale.

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19
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When should you check the water level on the steamer?

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Before pre-heating & regularly thereafter.

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20
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You should be true to your word by choosing your words carefully &…

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Honestly.

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21
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Specialized organs that produce chemicals, including hormones necessary for various body systems to function optimally.

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Glands.

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22
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Specialized organs that remove & convert elements from the blood.

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Glands.

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23
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The application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or unwanted hair.

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Light therapy.

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24
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Water makes up ___ percent of the body’s weight & is necessary for virtually every function of the cells & body.

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50 to 70.

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25
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What is an esthetician’s primary focus?

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Preserving, protecting, & nourishing the skin.

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26
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Where is the hair bulb located?

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Base of the follicle.

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27
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If your client is allergic to aspirin, then you should not use products derived from…

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Willow bark.

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28
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What causes transepidermal water loss?

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Evaporation.

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29
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When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?

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Only at the end.

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30
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Salt is an example of a…

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Pure substance.

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31
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What is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle.

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Macule.

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32
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When waxing the lip, where are there often nuisance hairs that bother the client?

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The vermillion border.

33
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What culture frequently bathed in olive oil?

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Ancient greek.

34
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What is another name for threading?

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Banding.

35
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Disinfection is not effective against…

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Bacterial spores.

36
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What are liposomes?

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Closed-lipid bilayer spheres.

37
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What is anhidrosis?

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Deficiency in perspiration.

38
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As part of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) categories, first-aid measures include important symptoms/effects, as well as…

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First aid instructions.

39
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The binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule.

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Glycation.

40
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Professional service designed to improve & rejuvenate the skin.

A

Facial.

41
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Disinfectants are ___ & can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

A

Pesticides.

42
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What is a likely trend in the esthetics industry?

A

More male clients.

43
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The basic question or problem in a test question is known as a…

A

Stem.

44
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What typeof magnificent public buildings were the ancient romans famous for constructing?

A

Bathhouses.

45
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What causes the body to produce its own vitamin D?

A

Exposure to the sun.

46
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…keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful & inhibits healing.

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Biofilms.

47
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Anchors hair to the skin cells & is part of the hair located at the bottom of the follicle below the surface of the skin.

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Hair root.

48
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What is papaya used for?

A

Exfoliation.

49
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Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp & facial treatments.

A

Tesla high-frequency current.

50
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Do not affect the appearance of skin but are necessary for product formulation.

They can act as vehicles that allow products to spread, give products body & texture, & give products a specific form such as a lotion, cream, or gel.

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Functional ingredients.

51
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typically oil-free products formulated with humectants to attract water to the skin.

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Hydrators.

52
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What is another name for foundation?

A

Base makeup.

53
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Which face shape has long been considered the ideal?

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Oval.

54
Q

Mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without cell matter.

A

Sebaceous filaments.

55
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Breast surgery that enlarges the breasts or reconstructs them.

A

Mammoplasty.

56
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Microcurrent can be used to…

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Increase muscle tone & restore elasticity.

57
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AKA alkalis, compounds made of hydrogen, a metal, & oxygen.

A

Bases.

58
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Used to measure the skin type’s ability to tolerate ultraviolet exposure.

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Fitzpatrick scale.

59
Q

What is sometimes known as a “loupe”?

A

Magnifying lamp.

60
Q

An apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current is an..

A

Inverter.

61
Q

Largest & most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body.

A

The brain.

62
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What effect does sclerotherapy have on varicose veins?

A

Minimizes them.

63
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Owning your own business or renting a botth in an existing salon, spa, barbershop requires…

A

A strong line of credit.

64
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What function does the rotary brush perform?

A

Light exfoliation.

65
Q

The vast majority of contaminants & pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools & implements through proper…

A

Cleaning.

66
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Inflammatory & vascular disorder with multiple causes that are not completely understood.

Progressive disorder that starts w/ flushing & increasing bouts of redness.

Visible vessels & skin sensitivity are symptoms.

A

Rosacea.

67
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Has been linked to disfiguring infections associated w/ pedicure bowls.

A

Mycobacterium.

68
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Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin.

Is acute or chronic in nature.

Has dry or moist lesions.

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Eczema.

69
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Classifications that describe a person’s genetic skin attributes.

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Skin type.

70
Q

It takes most new shops ___ to begin operating at full capacity.

A

6 months.

71
Q

As you work, your neck should be…

A

Elongated & balanced above the shoulders.

72
Q

What hue does sallow skin sallow skin have?

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Yellowish.

73
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Redness caused by inflammation.

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Erythema.

74
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What must estheticians be in order to perform deep tissue work?

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Licensed massage therapists (LMTs).

75
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Ingredients that originate from from a plant, including herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, leaves, & seeds.

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Botanicals.

76
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The muscle extending alongside the skin that pulls down the corners of the mouth.

A

Triangularis.

77
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Largest organ of the body & the first line of defense against infection & water loss.

Regulates water temp, perceives sensation, produces vitamin D, & has absorption capabilities.

A

Integumentary system.

78
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What does the central nervous system trigger when affected by massage?

A

Relaxation.

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