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1
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What term refers to the simplest form of chemical matter?

A

Element

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2
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How are elements identified?

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By letter symbols

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3
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What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not it’s composition?

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Physical change

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4
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What is an example of a liquid?

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Serum

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5
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What is the most abundant element found on earth?

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Oxygen

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6
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What is the general composition of air by volume?

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One part oxygen and four parts nitrogen

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7
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What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?

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Water

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8
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What is the range of the pH scale?

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0-14

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9
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What does ionization create?

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Two new ions with opposite electrical charges

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10
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What color does a base turn red litmus paper?

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Blue

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11
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A pH of eight is _____ times more alkaline than a pH of seven?

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10

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12
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What is a characteristic of suspension?

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Slightly miscible

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13
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How long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?

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Three years

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14
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What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion?

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Moisturizing lotion

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15
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Estheticians work with chemistry ever day?

A

T

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16
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Understanding chemistry helps you to understand how to layer products in services?

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T

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17
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Inorganic substances are flammable?

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F

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18
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The atoms of each element are different in structure from the atoms of all other elements?

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T

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19
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Atoms can be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means?

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F

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20
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Most water is pure?

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F

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21
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It may not be beneficial to the skin for the esthetician to cross over in product lines when providing services?

A

T

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22
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When a substance is oxidized, the oxidizer is always reduced?

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T

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23
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Suspensions contain smaller particles than solutions do?

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F

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24
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A disadvantage of oil-in-water emulsions is that they will not easily rinse away with water?

A

F

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25
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Uniform mixture of two or more substances

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Solution

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26
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Combination of two or more substances that are united physically, in any proportions with combined properties

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Physical mixture

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27
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These have neither a definite size nor a definite shape

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Gases

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28
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Unstable mixture of two or more immiscible substances

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Suspensions

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29
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Chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced and the reducing agent is oxidized

A

Redox reaction

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30
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Droplets of water dispersed in an oil

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Water-in-oil emulsion

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31
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These have definite size but not a definite shape

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Liquids

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32
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Substances with a pH below 7.0

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Acids

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33
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These are used to emulsify oil and water

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Surfactants

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34
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Characteristics that can be determined only with a chemical reaction and that cause a chemical change in the identity of the substance

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Chemical properties

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35
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Droplets of oil dispersed in water with the aid of an emulsifying agent

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Oil-in-water emulsion

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36
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Characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not cause a chemical change in the identity of the substance

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Physical properties

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37
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Rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light

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Combustion

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38
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These have a definite size and a definite shape

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Solids

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39
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Also known as bases have a pH above 7.0

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Alkalis

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40
Q

What is an example of a good insulator?

A

Rubber

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41
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What is an example of a device that uses alternating current (AC)?

A

Magnifying lamp

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42
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What is the unit that measures the amount of an electric current (the number of electrons flowing through a conductor)?

A

Ampere

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43
Q

How many watts are in a kilowatt?

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1,000

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44
Q

What should you do when using electrical equipment?

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Read all instructions carefully before attempting to use new equipment

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45
Q

What color is typically used to indicate that an electrode is a cathode?

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Black

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46
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What does anaphoresis do?

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Stimulate and irritate the nerves

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47
Q

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

A

Decreases elimination and absorption

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48
Q

Who holds the tube electrode with the indirect method of application for high-frequency current?

A

Client

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49
Q

What is a characteristic of short wavelengths?

A

Penetrate less

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50
Q

What type of light is a combination of all the visible rays of the spectrum?

A

White

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51
Q

What type of ultraviolet (UV) rays are known as the burning light?

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UVB

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52
Q

What is NOT a benefit of LED treatments?

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Shrink melanomas

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53
Q

What color LED is used to improve elastin production in the skin?

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Red

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54
Q

What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation?

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Green

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55
Q

What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?

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Five diopters

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56
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How long can a properly-maintained magnifying lamp last?

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10 years

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57
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What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood’s Lamp?

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Light violet

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58
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What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a Wood’s Lamp?

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Normal, healthy skin

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59
Q

How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?

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Three times or for about three to five seconds

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60
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Wha tis considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?

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Steamer

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61
Q

How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?

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15-18”

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62
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How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?

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White or yellow crusty film on the heating element

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63
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What can the vacuum machine be used tin place of during a facial service?

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Massage

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64
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How should the vacuum be used on clients?

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Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

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65
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What are the two most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?

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Flat and roller

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66
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What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?

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Baking soda in water

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67
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What does cataphoresis do?

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Calm and soothe nerve endings

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68
Q

What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?

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Helps prevent coagulation

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69
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What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high-frequency machine on normal to oily skin?

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Violet

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70
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Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction?

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Alternating Current (AC)

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71
Q

Process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin?

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Anaphoresis

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72
Q

Positive electrode?

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Anode

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73
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Application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal?

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Light therapy

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74
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Any material that easily conducts electricity?

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Conductor

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75
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This indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current?

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Polarity

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76
Q

This completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground?

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Ground connection

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77
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Constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only?

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Direct current (DC)

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78
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Extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s own natural electrical impulses?

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Microcurrent

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79
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Negative electrode?

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Cathode

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80
Q

Substance that does not conduct electricity?

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Insulator

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81
Q

Process of infusing a positive (acid) product into the skin?

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Cataphoresis

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82
Q

Part of the vacuum machine attached via a hose and used to gently mist the client’s face?

A

Spray machine

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83
Q

Smooth, repetitive alternating current?

A

Sinusoidal

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84
Q

Infusion of a positive product?

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Cataphoresis

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85
Q

Process of introducing ions of water-soluble products into the skin by using an electric current?

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Iontophoresis

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86
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Atomizer designed to apply plant extracts and other ingredients to the skin?

A

Lucas Sprayer

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87
Q

Heat effect used for permanent hair removal?

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Thermolysis

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88
Q

Atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge?

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Ion

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89
Q

Apparatus that utilizes an alternating current and produces a heat effect?

A

High-frequency machine

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90
Q

What body system do vascular lesions involve?

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Circulatory

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91
Q

What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change?

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Primary

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92
Q

What type of lesions change the structure of tissue or organs?

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Secondary

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93
Q

Where do steatomas usually appear?

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Scalp, neck, and back

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94
Q

What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?

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Red

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95
Q

What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis?

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Histamines

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96
Q

What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?

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Sun exposure

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97
Q

What color pigmentation is associated with pregnancy mask?

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Brown

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98
Q

How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions?

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Once a year

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99
Q

What statement about acne is true?

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Acne is hereditary

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100
Q

Where are sebaceous filaments often found?

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Nose

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101
Q

What does adrenaline help the body to do?

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Cope with stressful events

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102
Q

What is NOT an example of a food that can irritate acne?

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Apples

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103
Q

What grade of acne is cystic acne?

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IV

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104
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What is a potential side effect of using Tretinoin (Retin-A)?

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Photosensitivity

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105
Q

You should never work on any skin condition you do not recognize?

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T

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106
Q

Estheticians are trained to diagnose and treat skin disorders and diseases?

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F

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107
Q

Acne pustules in hair follicles are infections?

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F

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108
Q

A closed comedo forms when the opening of the follicles are blocked with debris and white cells?

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T

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109
Q

Sebaceous hyperplasia lesions can be removed by extractions?

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F

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110
Q

Anhidrosis requires medical treatment?

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T

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111
Q

Folliculitis is a common condition in men?

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T

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112
Q

Psoriasis can be spread by irritating the affected area?

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T

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113
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An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system mistakes a toxic substance for a nontoxic substance?

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F

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114
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Initial exposure to an allergen does not always cause an allergic reaction?

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T

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115
Q

A tan is basically visible skin and cell damage?

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T

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116
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If a client has a hair in a mole, you should simply pluck it out?

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F

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117
Q

Skin cancer risk increases with cumulative UV sun exposure?

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T

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118
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Tanning in a tanning bed is considered a safe way to tan?

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F

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119
Q

Malignant melanoma cannot metastasize?

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F

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120
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Infrequent, intense UV exposure may cause a higher risk for melanoma than chronic continuous exposure does?

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T

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121
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Bacteria in the follicles can only live if oxygen is present?

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F

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122
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Sebum soothes the follicles, preventing inflammation?

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F

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123
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Adult acne is more common in males than females?

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F

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124
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Moisturizers and sunscreens that are oil-in-water emulsion are preferred over those that are water-in-oil emulsions?

A

T

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125
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Redness caused by inflammation?

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Ertythema

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126
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Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure?

A

Malaria Rubra

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127
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Inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases, the formation of papules and pustules?

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Rosacea

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128
Q

Razor bumps without the pus or infection?

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Pseudofolliculitis

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129
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Inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical?

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Contact dermatitis

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130
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Skin condition characterized by inflammation, dry or oily, scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness?

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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131
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White, yellow, or flesh-colored benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face?

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

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132
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Acne-like condition around the mouth, consisting mainly of small cluster of papules?

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Perioral dermatitis

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133
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Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended blood vessels?

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Telangiectasia

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134
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Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions?

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Hyperhidrosis

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135
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Dilation of the blood vessels?

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Vasodilation

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136
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Chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis?

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Atopic dermatitis

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137
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Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection, or medication?

A

Edema

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138
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Itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales?

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Psoriasis

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139
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Deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands?

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Anhidrosis

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140
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What is NOT a characteristic of mineral oil?

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Preservatives must be added to keep it fresh and potent over time

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141
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What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols?

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Wax-like consistency

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142
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What are the main types of surfactants used in skin-cleansing products?

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Detergents

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143
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What type of color agent is zinc oxide?

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Exempt color

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144
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What are alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) and beta hydroxy acids (BHA’s) commonly used as?

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Exfoliants

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145
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What term refers to ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer and smoother?

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Enzymes

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146
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What is NOT a function of antioxidants?

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Promoting the development of free radicals

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147
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What is an example of an inorganic physical sunscreen?

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Titanium dioxide

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148
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How must ingredients be listed on a cosmetic label?

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Descending order of predominance

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149
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How should products be stored to make them last longer?

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In dark containers in cooler temperatures

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150
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What term refers to closed-lipid bilayer spheres that encapsulate ingredients, targeting their delivery to specific tissues of the skin?

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Liposomes

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151
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What substance is an inorganic salt used as a buffering agent, neutralizer, and pH adjuster?

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Sodium bicarbonate

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152
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What is NOT a property of urea?

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Acts as a sunscreen

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153
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What is a primary benefit of carrot?

A

Antioxidant

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154
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What is licorice used for?

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Treating sensitive skin

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155
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What ingredient cools skin, constricts capillaries, has refreshing properties, and contains menthol?

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Peppermint

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156
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What is an example of an essential oil that is used as an astringent?

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Orange

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157
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What is the primary property of sandalwood oil?

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Soothing

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158
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What is a primary property of eucalyptus?

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Stimulating

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159
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What is an example of a plant that has healing properties?

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Chamomile

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160
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What is NOT a benefit of honey?

A

Soothing?

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161
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What is an example of a mildly comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

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Lanolin

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162
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What is an example of a moderately comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

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Peanut oil

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163
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What is an example of a noncomedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

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Petrolatum

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164
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What is NOT an example of an ingredient recommended for use on mature skin and rosacea?

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Rosemary oil

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165
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What statement about skin cleansers is true?

A

They may contain ingredients to counteract various skin problems

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166
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What term refers to a detergent-type “foaming” cleanser with a neutral or slightly acid pH?

A

Cleansing gel

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167
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What do paraffin masks do?

A

Plump and soften the skin

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168
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How often should moisturizers be used?

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Twice a day

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169
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How often should clients exfoliate at home?

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once or twice a week

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170
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Estheticians cannot make claims that a product or treatment can affect the structure or function of the skin?

A

T

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171
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The FDA requires that a cosmetic product cannot be labeled “organic” it it contains any preservatives?

A

F

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172
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It can be difficult to predict how a certain product will work for an individual because product testing varies and product chemistry is complicated?

A

T

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173
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All emollients and oils are comedogenic?

A

F

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174
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Without emulsifiers, oil and water would separate into layers?

A

T

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175
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Essential oils are often used for their natural fragrance?

A

T

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176
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Sun protection is unnecessary when using chemical exfoliants?

A

F

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177
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A well-planned skin care program can reverse major damage caused by aging?

A

F

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178
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Skin contains it’s own natural Epidermal Growth Factors (EGFs)

A

T

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179
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Peptides are highly irritating and should never be applied to aging skin?

A

F

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180
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A physician must be treating anyone using retinoids?

A

T

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181
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Physical sunscreens are organic compounds that chemically absorb ultraviolet radiation?

A

F

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182
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Certain synthetic ingredients are effective cell renewal stimulants?

A

T

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183
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Products that are considered “green” are less sustainable than traditional products?

A

F

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184
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If the client complains of burning after you have applied a product to the skin, you should immediately remove the product and rinse the skin with cold water?

A

T

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185
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All alcohols used in cosmetic products are drying?

A

F

186
Q

Synthetically produced oils have the same or greater therapeutic value than natural oils?

A

F

187
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Pure oils are powerful and can irritate the skin or the senses if overused?

A

T

188
Q

The body’s olfactory system gives us our sense of touch?

A

F

189
Q

Exfoliating the skin can treat a variety of skin problems and is necessary for healthy skin?

A

T

190
Q

Unlike enzymes, AHAs digest only the dead cells on the surface of the skin?

A

F

191
Q

Gell masks should only be used on normal or oily skin?

A

F

192
Q

Algae and seaweed masks are commonly retailed for home use?

A

F

193
Q

Eye creams are usually thicker to protect thin, delicate tissue?

A

T

194
Q

Moisturizers are formulated with humectants that attract water to the skin?

A

F

195
Q

Oil-free, light lotions that will not clog pores are available for oily skin?

A

T

196
Q

With sunscreen, doubling the SPF from 15 to 30 doubles the protection?

A

F

197
Q

Most self-tanners offer sunscreen protection?

A

F

198
Q

Retailing products is solely about making sales?

A

F

199
Q

Knowing the daily skin care steps for maintaining healthy skin is necessary in making product recommendations?

A

T

200
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These have a higher alcohol content and are designed fro use on normal and combination skin to tighten the skin?

A

Toners

201
Q

Popular herb and oil used for aromatherapy and calming?

A

Lavender

202
Q

Concentrated ingredients that target specific skin conditions?

A

Serums

203
Q

Ancient healing practice using essential oils and aromas from plants to treat the body, mind, and spirit?

A

Aromatherapy

204
Q

The use of products such as AHAs to dissolve dead skin cells and the intercellular matrix or “glue” that holds them together?

A

Chemical exfoliation

205
Q

This comes for the hamamelis shrub and is good for toning the skin?

A

Witch hazel

206
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These have the highest alcohol content and are used for oily and acne-prone skin, but can be too drying and should be used carefully?

A

Astringents

207
Q

Widely-used noncomedogenic oil derived from a desert shrub and used for healing?

A

Jojoba

208
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Small, sealed vials containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base?

A

Ampoules

209
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These involve the use of keratolytic enzymes, which help speed up the breakdown of keratin?

A

Enzyme peels

210
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These have a lower alcohol content and are beneficial for dry and mature skin, as well as for sensitive skin?

A

Fresheners

211
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Physically rubbing dead cells off of the skin?

A

Mechanical exfoliation

212
Q

One of the most common ingredients in skin care products, used for dry, aging skin?

A

Rose

213
Q

This uses ingredients such as herbs, vitamins, and oils combined with clay, seaweed, or hydrating bases that treat the skin?

A

Masks

214
Q

Plant extract used for sensitive skin?

A

Chamomile

215
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What is the FIRST step in performing services?

A

Planning and preparing the treatment room

216
Q

What type of equipment is used to analyze the skin and to perform detail work such as tweezing?

A

Magnifying lamp

217
Q

What should be located in each treatment room for disinfecting tools and equipment?

A

Wet disinfectant

218
Q

What is an example of a facial supply?

A

Mask brush

219
Q

What is an example of a single-use item?

A

Nitrile gloves

220
Q

What are the three components of the three-part procedure?

A

Pre-service, actual service, and post-service

221
Q

How long doesit typically take to clean up after a service?

A

10-15 minutes

222
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What type of water should be used in the steamer?

A

Distilled

223
Q

What is the FIRST thing you should do when setting up your supplies?

A

Wash your hands with soap and water

224
Q

What should you use to remove implements from the container of disinfectant solution

A

Tongs

225
Q

What should you do when disinfecting the equipment and facial room?

A

Remove all used items from the inside of the towel warmer

226
Q

What should you do with soiled gloves?

A

Seal them in a plastic bag and place it in a covered waste container

227
Q

What should you do when cleaning and preparing the treatment room at the end of the day?

A

Refill the steamer

228
Q

What should do NEXT after checking the water level on the vaporizer when preparing the facial room?

A

Replace any disposable implements you man need

229
Q

When should you ask the client if you can schedule the next appointment?

A

After the client has paid for the service and take-home products

230
Q

To function effectively and provide good service, you must maintain a well-stocked and organized treatment room?

A

T

231
Q

Your appearance, hygiene, and professionalism reflect on the salon for which you work?

A

T

232
Q

Relaxing colors, music and decor are preferable in a spa?

A

T

233
Q

A UV sanitizer is used to disinfect tools?

A

F

234
Q

The wax heater is usually kept activated throughout the day even if no clients have scheduled waxing services?

A

T

235
Q

When using an electric blanket, it should always be placed beneath the bed linens, not on top?

A

F

236
Q

When preparing the treatment room, the supply cart should be arranged as close to the facial table as possible?

A

T

237
Q

Whenever possible, you should soak your implements in disinfectant solution longer than the recommended time to ensure proper disinfection?

A

F

238
Q

In most spas and salons there are custodians who are responsible for the cleanliness of the treatment rooms?

A

F

239
Q

Businesses that strive to be sustainable are more balanced, healthy, and successful?

A

T

240
Q

Greening a business often strains relations between employees and customers?

A

F

241
Q

One way to green up the facial room is to buy fewer disposable supplies?

A

T

242
Q

Having dependable equipment makes services more reliable?

A

T

243
Q

The equipment, products, and supplies you select do not significantly affect overhead and the cost of providing services?

A

F

244
Q

Some areas require that you use single-use, throw-away cups instead of washable drinking glasses?

A

T

245
Q

One way to green your business it to print brochures rather than focus on Internet marketing?

A

F

246
Q

Plastic is much easier to recycle than glass?

A

F

247
Q

If the client has a complaint or concern during the post-service, you should be defensive and try to protect the salon’s reputation?

A

F

248
Q

If you reuse jars for dispensing creams from a bulk container, you should always use up the entire content of the small jar before replenishing?

A

T

249
Q

When making cleansing pads, you should always cut the roll of cotton rather than tear it to ensure clean edges?

A

F

250
Q

This is also called an operator’s stool?

A

Esthetician’s chair

251
Q

This is placed under the knees and is used for back support?

A

Bolster

252
Q

This is used for the disposal of lancets?

A

Sharps container

253
Q

This is used to help clients get on and off the table safely?

A

Step stool

254
Q

This is also known as a hot cabbie

A

Towel warmer

255
Q

This may be a stationary table or a roll cart?

A

Utility cart

256
Q

This is also called a facial chair or bed?

A

Treatment table

257
Q

Separate room for mixing products and storing supplies?

A

Dispensary

258
Q

Sterilizer for implements?

A

Autoclave

259
Q

This is used to warm and soften skin?

A

Steamer

260
Q

Cleaning and then sterilizing?

A

Decontaminations Method 2

261
Q

Study of adapting work conditions to suit the worker?

A

Ergonomics

262
Q

Forward-thinking consumers who consider the impact on the environment and society when making purchansing decisions?

A

LOHAS

263
Q

Main ingredients in performing services?

A

Products

264
Q

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs?

A

Sustainability

265
Q

To prevent this, you should roll the used side of linens and sheets inward so the dirty side is inside the laundry bundle?

A

Cross-contamination

266
Q

Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriated EPA-registered disinfectant?

A

Decontamination Method 1

267
Q

This included being a self-starter and taking the initiative to prepare the treatment room?

A

Professionalism

268
Q

Buying less to reduce waste?

A

Precycling

269
Q

Multiuse tools such as brushes,tweezers, and comedone extractors?

A

Implements

270
Q

What is a benefit of facial treatments?

A

Slows down premature aging

271
Q

What should you do to be successful and maintain client loyalty?

A

Be aware of the amount of pressure you apply to the face

272
Q

What is an example of a single-use item?

A

Finger cots

273
Q

What item is considered equipment?

A

Steamer

274
Q

What parts of the body are usually bare for facials?

A

Neck and shoulders

275
Q

How many extra minutes should you schedule for a client’s first visit?

A

15 minutes

276
Q

What step comes next after softening the clients’s skin with steamer or warm towels when performing a basic facial?

A

Extractions

277
Q

What product is applied LAST when performing a basic facial?

A

Moisturizers and sunscreen

278
Q

What is NOT a contraindication for a facial?

A

Albinism

279
Q

What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis portion of a facial?

A

Milky

280
Q

How far should the steamer nozzle be held from the client’s skin?

A

18 inches

281
Q

How should you massage products be applied?

A

warm, with fingertips

282
Q

How often should clients schedule facial services?

A

Once a month

283
Q

How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of a facial last?

A

8-10 minutes

284
Q

What portion of the facial last the longest?

A

Massage

285
Q

What should you do after performing a facial treatment?

A

Remove the dirty linens and remake the bed

286
Q

What is a focus of the American Beauty Industry?

A

Advanced performance ingredients

287
Q

What is NOT a step that can be omitted when performing a mini-facial?

A

Deep cleansing

288
Q

How long should the mask be applied for when performing a mini-facial?

A

10 minutes

289
Q

What is a treatment goal for mature skin?

A

Hydrating

290
Q

What is the characteristic feature of seborrhea?

A

Excessively oily skin

291
Q

What type of cleanser is recommended for a sensitive skin treatment?

A

Gentle

292
Q

What type of mask is recommended for acne?

A

Sulfur

293
Q

What does an oxygen therapy treatment do?

A

Reduce bacteria

294
Q

What should clients with acne do as apart of their home care routine?

A

Use a foaming cleanser with an exfoliant

295
Q

Where must you apply pressure when performing extractions to achieve optimum success?

A

Skin surrounding the follicular wall

296
Q

What part of the face has slanted follicular shafts?

A

Cheeks

297
Q

What type of product should you recommend for male clients?

A

Foaming cleansers

298
Q

How much water-soluble cleansing lotion should you apply to your fingers when preparing to cleanse the client’s skin for a facial?

A

1/2 tsp

299
Q

How many times should you pass over each area when applying cleanser to the client’s skin?

A

6 times

300
Q

What is the FIRST thing you should do when performing a facial, after completely the pre-service procedure?

A

Cleanse your hands and apply warm towels

301
Q

How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?

A

5-10 minutes

302
Q

When using a lancet for extractions, at what angle should it be inserted?

A

35 degree

303
Q

Where should you apply paraffin wax to test it’s temperature?

A

Inside of your wrist

304
Q

How long should you leave a paraffin wax application on a client’s skin during a facial treatment?

A

15 minutes

305
Q

Massage techniques and your touch, pressure, and flow in the facial are valuable parts of your skills?

A

T

306
Q

As an esthetician, you should strive to attend at least one esthetics class or conference every month?

A

F

307
Q

Clay-lifting masks are hydrating, but do not make exfoliation any easier?

A

F

308
Q

Exfoliation is most effective when performed at the end of a facial treatment?

A

F

309
Q

When using a paraffin mask, the treatment cream should be applied on top of the mask?

A

F

310
Q

Products with performance ingredients are more effective when left on the skin?

A

T

311
Q

Clients must actively participate in their own skin care program in order to achieve results?

A

T

312
Q

All facials are designed to be stimulating?

A

F

313
Q

Aging skin often lacks elasticity?

A

T

314
Q

Stimulating and drying products are ideal for clients with sensitive skin?

A

F

315
Q

Brighteners such as kojic acid, mulberry, and licorice root are less effective when used with AHAs and BHAs?

A

F

316
Q

Acne facial treatments can significantly affect the skin’s appearance?

A

T

317
Q

Clients with acne need to follow regular skin care programs?

A

T

318
Q

BHAs are stronger than AHAs?

A

F

319
Q

Products that are oil-free are always noncomedogenic?

A

F

320
Q

Practicing stress reduction and good nutrition can be beneficial for clients with acne?

A

T

321
Q

All home care includes an analysis of lifestyle to help clients better understand what some of their triggers might be?

A

T

322
Q

It is appropriate to tell clients that you can always remove all blemishes during a single treatment?

A

F

323
Q

It is necessary to open closed lesions?

A

T

324
Q

Massage is recommended as part of an acne facial?

A

F

325
Q

Men need the same skin care programs that women do, but most men will want to use a greater number of products?

A

F

326
Q

When removing eye makeup, you should rinse under the eyes, sweeping in toward the nose?

A

T

327
Q

When applying a cleansing product, you should not lift your hands from the client’s face until you are finished?

A

T

328
Q

When removing product, you should cleanse the area directly underneath the nose by using upward strokes.

A

F

329
Q

When removing product from the neck and chest, you should try to use both hands at the same time on each side?

A

T

330
Q

Exfoliation must always be performed immediately after steaming?

A

F

331
Q

When applying a mask to the jawline, you should apply it from the center outward?

A

T

332
Q

When performing extractions, you must be careful not to press down too firmly on the clients’s nose?

A

T

333
Q

Used lancets should always be wrapped in cotton and thrown away in a covered wastebasket?

A

F

334
Q

When applying paraffin, you should use a new spatula or brush for each layer to avoid contamination by double-dipping?

A

T

335
Q

These seal in moisture and protect the barrier layer of the skin?

A

Moisturizers

336
Q

These should be placed on the client’s face while you analyze the skin?

A

Eye pads

337
Q

This is placed under the knees to support the back?

A

Bolster

338
Q

Long-range plan involving home care, salon treatments, and client education?

A

Skin care program

339
Q

these finish the cleansing process by removing any products left on the skin and help balance the skin’s pH?

A

Toners

340
Q

Professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate skin?

A

Facial

341
Q

Manually removing impurities and comedone form follicles?

A

Extraction

342
Q

Concentrated ingredients used for specific corrective treatments?

A

Serums

343
Q

This should be used to complete a thorough analysis after cleansing?

A

Magnifying lamp

344
Q

This is used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients deeper into the skin through the heat trapped under it?

A

Paraffin mask

345
Q

What is a benefit of massage?

A

Helps slough off dead skin cells

346
Q

How long should a facial massage be performed during a facial?

A

10-15 minutes

347
Q

What is NOT a contraindication for facial massage?

A

Cancer

348
Q

What is the most stimulating form of massage?

A

Tapotement

349
Q

When should the Dr. Jacquet movement be performed as part of the facial treatment?

A

After desincrustation

350
Q

What is an effect of reflexology?

A

Increases circulation

351
Q

Where should you perform kneading type movements?

A

Shoulders

352
Q

What should you do when performing a standard relaxing massage?

A

Warm the product before applying it

353
Q

What should you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client’s temple?

A

Pause for a moment and apply slight pressure

354
Q

Where should you NOT perform tapping movements during a facial massage?

A

Eyeball

355
Q

It is very important for estheticians to know the contraindications for massage?

A

T

356
Q

Estheticians are allowed by law to perform many types of massage, including deep tissue work?

A

F

357
Q

Massage should not be performed as part of back facials or body treatments?

A

T

358
Q

Massage therapists should not be performing facial treatments?

A

T

359
Q

You should use the ends of your fingers tips when performing effleurage?

A

F

360
Q

Vibration should be performed for at least one minute on each area of the face being massaged?

A

F

361
Q

Most massage techniques are based on Swedish massage movements?

A

T

362
Q

Every muscle has a motor point where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle, nerve stimulation, and overall relaxation?

A

T

363
Q

Pressure point massage is a form of effleurage?

A

F

364
Q

When performing facial massage, an even tempo promotes relaxation?

A

T

365
Q

Massage movements should be focused on using pressure so that the direction of blood flow is moved away from the heart, toward the extremities?

A

F

366
Q

When performing a cleansing massage, you should use a deep-penetrating cream?

A

F

367
Q

Appropriate massage movements are based on the anatomy of the facial structure, nerves, and muscles?

A

T

368
Q

You should use moderate-to-heavy pressure when making downward movements on the side of the face?

A

F

369
Q

You should use tapping movements when transitioning from the underside of the chin to the right cheek.

A

T

370
Q

Portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment?

A

Origin

371
Q

Type of massage that uses gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly?

A

Manual lymph drainage

372
Q

Portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment

A

Insertion

373
Q

Technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body?

A

Reflexology

374
Q

This keeps the sebum moving forward and out of the follicles?

A

Dr. Jacquet movement

375
Q

Japanese technique that uses acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body?

A

Shiatsu

376
Q

Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi?

A

Acupressure

377
Q

Manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulations?

A

Massage

378
Q

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage?

A

Hacking

379
Q

Form of friction in which you grasp the flesh firmly in one hand, and move up and down along the bone while the other hands keeps the arm in a steady position?

A

Chucking

380
Q

Soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner?

A

Effleurage

381
Q

Rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses their body, not just fingertips, to create the movement?

A

Vibration

382
Q

Rubbing movement that involves maintaining pressure on the skin while the fingers or palms are moved over the underlying structures?

A

Friction

383
Q

Form of friction that involves vigorous movement with the hands placed a small distance apart on both sides of the arm?

A

Wringing

384
Q

Kneading movements that stimulates the underlying tissues?

A

Pertrissage

385
Q

Massage movements in which the wrists are kept flexible so that the palms come in contact with the skin in light, firm, and rapid strokes?

A

Slapping

386
Q

Form of acupressure that may be used in conjunction with effleurage?

A

Shiatsu

387
Q

Form of friction used on the arms and legs to apply pressure to the tissues?

A

Rolling

388
Q

Form of massage that consist of fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements?

A

Tapotement

389
Q

Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out?

A

Fulling

390
Q

What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

A

Cuticle

391
Q

What is NOT one of the three main structures of the hair follicle?

A

Arrector Pili

392
Q

Papilla, root, bulb?

A

Main structures of the hair follicle

393
Q

During what phase of hair growth should hair be removed for the MOST effective for long-term hair reduction?

A

Anagen

*ACT; anagen, catagen, telogen, latent

394
Q

What is NOT a method of electrolysis?

A

Microcurrent

*Galvanic, Thermolysis, Blend are all forms of electrolysis

395
Q

What is the main method of depilation?

A

Shaving

396
Q

What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?

A

Powders

*Blocks, pellets, disks

397
Q

What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?

A

Can irritate the skin

398
Q

What should you use to spread a thin coat of wax on a client’s leg?

A

Hard plastic or metal spatula

399
Q

What is an appropriate size for a wax strip for the underarm area?

A

1-1/2”x5”

400
Q

What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that is a contraindication for waxing?

A

Antihistamine

401
Q

What should you do when performing wax treatments?

A

Do a small patch test of the wax product to be used

402
Q

What is the SHORTEST length that you should trim hair before waxing?

A

1/2”

403
Q

What should you do at the end of a waxing service?

A

Apply a cold compress with baking soda mixed in water to sensitive skin

404
Q

What should you NOT do when waxing a client’s brow?

A

Pluck stray hairs if the client’s brows are uneven or too thin

405
Q

What type of bikini waxing involves the removal of hair outside the normal bikini line?

A

American

*French is landing strip, Brazilian is all

406
Q

How long do body waxing procedures usually take?

A

30-60 minutes

407
Q

How long does it take to melt soft wax if the wax holder ia about a quarter to half full?

A

15 minutes

*Full takes a 30 minutes

408
Q

At what angle should you hold the spatula when applying soft wax?

A

45 degrees

409
Q

How long should you press your finger to the waxed area immediately after removing the wax?

A

5 seconds

410
Q

What should you do before applying wax to the client’s leg if the skin is dry and flaky?

A

Apply a tiny amount of lotion

411
Q

All follicles contain hair?

A

F

412
Q

Follicles extend deep into the dermis?

A

T

413
Q

As our bodies grow, the follicle density we are born with does not change, but as we age it decreases?

A

T

414
Q

The matrix is where cell mitosis happens?

A

T

415
Q

Moderate amounts of sebaceous oil are necessary for healthy skin and hair?

A

T

416
Q

Two hairs cannot occupy the same follicle?

A

F

417
Q

Hair becomes easier to remove after it grays?

A

F

418
Q

Hair and skin are good barometers of an individual’s state of health?

A

T

419
Q

Laser and photo light forms of hair removal are commonly performed in salons and spas?

A

F

420
Q

Light hair responds better to laser treatments than coarse, dark hair?

A

F

421
Q

Threading is more sanitary than waxing?

A

T

422
Q

Threading is mainly used for the legs and arms?

A

F

423
Q

Sugaring paste can be used over and over on the same client until the hair left in the product interferes with the process?

A

T

424
Q

Hard wax requires fabric strips for removal?

A

F

425
Q

You should never double-dip a waxing spatula under any circumstances?

A

F

426
Q

Spot bleeding after waxing is normal?

A

T

427
Q

Every client must fill out a release form for the hair removal service you are going to provide?

A

T

428
Q

Soft wax should be applied in the direction of the hair growth?

A

T

429
Q

When using hard wax, it is best to have the pull tab end in an area where there is hair underneath?

A

F

430
Q

You should immediately put your hand over the waxed area after removing hard wax from the client’s skin?

A

T

431
Q

Waxing is recommended for removing hair from the edges of male clients’ ears?f

A

F

432
Q

When removing soft wax, you should pull straight up on the strip?

A

F

433
Q

It is safe to reuse wax on different clients because heating it kills all microorganisms, rendering it sterile?

A

F

434
Q

Back waxing generally requires more wax strips due to the hair density?

A

T

435
Q

It is normal for hives and redness to appear after waxing a client’s back?

A

T

436
Q

Very fine, soft hair such as that which grows on women’s cheeks?

A

Vellus hair

437
Q

Cone-shaped elevation at the base of the follicle?

A

Hair bulb

438
Q

Scientific study of hair and it’s diseases?

A

Trichology

439
Q

The part of the hair located about the surface of the skin?

A

Hair shaft

440
Q

Longer, coarser hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms, and legs?

A

Terminal hair

441
Q

Thick, club-shaped structure made from epithelial cells that surround the papilla?

A

Hair bulb

442
Q

Extremely soft and downy hair on a fetus?

A

Lanugo

443
Q

This anchors hair to the skin cells and is part of the hair located at the bottom of the follicle below the surface of the skin?

A

Hair root

444
Q

This contains the hair follicle and it’s appendages?

A

Pilosebaceous unit

445
Q

Mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube or canal?

A

Hair follicle

446
Q

Process of twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin to entwine hair and lift it out of the follicle?

A

Threading

447
Q

Process that uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair bulb?

A

Photoepilation

448
Q

Excessive growth of hair where it does not normally grow?

A

Hypertrichosis

449
Q

Usually a caustic alkali preparation used for temporarily removing superfluous hair?

A

Depilatory

450
Q

Process of removing hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?

A

Epilation

451
Q

Excessive hair growth on the face, arms, and legs, especially in women?

A

Hirsutism

452
Q

Final, or resting, stage of hair growth?

A

Telogen

453
Q

Infected follicles or ingrown hairs from shaving or other hair removal methods, such as waxing?

A

Barbae folliculitis

454
Q

Ancient method of hair removal that uses a water soluble solution that is easily removed, and is an alternative for clients with sensitive skin who react to waxing?

A

Sugaring

455
Q

Process of removing hair by means of electricity?

A

Electrolysis

456
Q

Growth stage during which new hair is produces?

A

Anagen

457
Q

Process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin?

A

Depilation

458
Q

Process that destroys the hair by coagulating the papilla through heat?

A

Thermolysis

459
Q

Transition stage of hair growth?

A

Catagen

460
Q

Process that produces a quick “flash” of light to shatter the target without allowing heat to build up and burn the surrounding skin?

A

(IPL) Intense Pulse Light

461
Q

What is an example of an organic substance?

A

Plastic

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