Ch. 14: Esthetics in the Medical Field

Question 1

Performed for esthetic and reconstructive purposes

Answer 1

Plastic surgery

Question 2

Can improve visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles and re-draping the skin of the face and neck

Answer 2

Rhytidectomy

Question 3

The use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface of the skin, promote cell turnover and induce desquamation

Answer 3

Chemical peel

Question 4

Process in which fat is removed with a syringe from a “donor site” and injected into the area to be treated

Answer 4

Fat injections

Question 5

Removes the affected portion of the epidermis, which regenerates collagen

Answer 5

Ablative laser

Question 6

Surgery to reshape nose

Answer 6

Rhinoplasty

Question 7

Clinical term for bruising of the skin

Answer 7

Ecchymosis

Question 8

An extremely contagious bacterial infection that affects the membrane that lines the eyelids

Answer 8

Conjunctivitis

Question 9

Surgical procedure that improves uneven skin textures due to acne, facial scars, and fine wrinkles

Answer 9

Dermabrasion

Question 10

Develops when microbes invade an injured, open or wounded part of the body

Answer 10

Bacterial infection

Question 11

Characterized by a break in the continuity of the skin that is caused by trauma to the tissue

Answer 11

Wound

Question 12

The least severe type of burns that only damages the epidermis

Answer 12

First-degree burn

Question 13

Clinical term for redness of skin

Answer 13

Erythema

Question 14

Eyelid surgery to remove excess fat, skin or muscle from the upper and lower

Answer 14

Blepharoplasty

Question 15

A ______ is the use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface of the skin, promote cell turnover and induce desquamation.

Answer 15

chemical peel

Question 16

____ Peels use the strongest of the chemical peel solutions.

Answer 16

Deep

Question 17

____ is a naturally occurring protein that’s a component of human skin, joints, bones, and ligaments.

Answer 17

Collagen

Question 18

What is the primary purpose for the surgical procedure called dermabrasion?

Answer 18

Improves uneven skin textures

Question 19

What is used to treat inflammatory conditions such as dermatitis?

Answer 19

Anti-inflammatory medications

Question 20

Which medication is used to promote rapid cell turnover and exfoliation?

Answer 20

Keratolytic medication

Question 21

The procedures that may be legally performed as defined by a regulatory agency, are referred to as the…

Answer 21

scope of practice

Question 22

A physician specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin and nails is known as a(n):

Answer 22

dermatologist

Question 23

What is the maximum percentage of acid that the EMDA allows estheticians to use in AHAs?

Answer 23

30%

Question 24

The EMDA does NOT allow estheticians to use an AHA with a pH lower than ___.

Answer 24

3.0

Question 25

Which type of peel uses trichloroacetic acid (TCA)?

Answer 25

Medium-depth

Question 26

Which type of peel uses phenol, the strongest of the chemical peel solutions?

Answer 26

Deep

Question 27

A fat injection is also called a(n) ____.

Answer 27

Microlipoinjection

Question 28

Swelling, mild redness, and excess fullness are side-effects of...

Answer 28

Collagen or fat injections

Question 29

Which procedure is used to treat sunken cheeks, laugh lines, skin depressions or indentations, forehead wrinkles or to enlarge lips?

Answer 29

Fat injection

Question 30

What procedure requires the client to be anesthetized, must be performed by a physician, and may necessitate a prescribed ointment to ease tightness?

Answer 30

Dermabrasion

Question 31

Normal activities may be resumed after what period of time following a blepharoplasty?

Answer 31

7-10 days

Question 32

The surgical procedure that improves uneven skin textures, due to acne, facial scars and fine wrinkles, by mechanically scraping off the top layers of skin is called ______.

Answer 32

dermabrasion

Question 33

Redness, formation of milia, and lightening of treated skin are side effects of ____.

Answer 33

dermabrasion

Question 34

What is the term for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery?

Answer 34

Cosmetic surgery

Question 35

The procedure performed to restore the functioning of body parts or to correct a deformity that may be the result of a birth defect, burn, injury, or trauma to the skin, tissue, nerves or muscles is known as ____ ____.

Answer 35

reconstructive surgery

Question 36

What type of cosmetic surgery is recommended for individuals whose face and neck have begun to sag but still have some facial elasticity and good bone structure?

Answer 36

Rhytidectomy

Question 37

What procedure reduces jowls, makes loose neck skin more taut, and improves sagging facial skin?

Answer 37

Rhytidectomy

Question 38

Which type of cosmetic surgery uses a beam of highly focused light to vaporize the upper layers of damaged skin at specific and controlled levels of penetration?

Answer 38

Laser resurfacing

Question 39

Which type of laser removes the affected portion of the epidermis to heat the papillary dermis to regenerate collagen?

Answer 39

Ablative

Question 40

Which type of laser penetrates the epidermis, usually without affecting it, to treat the papillary dermis below?

Answer 40

Non-ablative

Question 41

Temporary swelling, lightening of treated areas, and increased sensitivity to sun and makeup are side effects of ____ ____.

Answer 41

laser resurfacing

Question 42

Approximately how many weeks should a laser resurfacing patient wait before returning to normal activities?

Answer 42

2 weeks

Question 43

Cosmetic surgery to reshape the nose is referred to as ____.

Answer 43

rhinoplasty

Question 44

The six signs of infection include pain, swelling, redness, local fever, throbbing, and ____.

Answer 44

pus

Question 45

Which type of post-operative complication develops when microbes invade an injured, open or wounded part of the body?

Answer 45

Bacterial infection

Question 46

A superficial infection that occurs on moist areas of the skin is called a(n):

Answer 46

yeast infection

Question 47

An extremely contagious bacterial infection that affects the membrane that lines the eyelids is known as ____.

Answer 47

conjunctivitis

Question 48

What is a highly contagious viral infection that's triggered when the body or skin is placed under extreme stress?

Answer 48

Herpetic infection

Question 49

What description of care would be recommended for a first-degree burn?

Answer 49

Apply aloe vera

Question 50

To care for second-degree burns, the burned area should be...

Answer 50

immersed in cool water

Question 51

What is a procedure that takes a section of healthy skin from an unburned area of the body and surgically reattaches it, covering the burned area to try to re-grow skin?

Answer 51

Skin grafting

Question 52

What is the most severe of the burns that damages or destroys underlying tissue, exposes nerve endings and burns fat, muscle, and bone?

Answer 52

Third-degree

Question 53

Which type of medication is frequently used to relieve skin from itching and hives?

Answer 53

Antihistamine

Question 54

What type of medication is a keratolytic?

Answer 54

Topical

Question 55

Accutane, antibiotics, and antihistamine are examples of ____ medications.

Answer 55

systemic

Question 56

Extended use of ____ medication may cause skin dryness and dehydration.

Answer 56

antihistamine

Question 57

The procedures that may be legally performed, as defined by a regulatory agency, are known as the...

Answer 57

scope of practice

Question 58

Peeling, shedding, and coming off in scales are all properties of ____ of the stratum ____.

Answer 58

desquamation; corneum

Question 59

Which type of peel can be performed by an esthetician in a skin care center?

Answer 59

Light peel

Question 60

The agency that has established procedural guidelines to ensure safety and consistency in the use of AHAs for chemical peels is referred to as ____.

Answer 60

EMDA

Question 61

Regardless of the type of peel performed, direct sun exposure should be avoided for how long?

Answer 61

One month

Question 62

Describe the skin of the best candidate for a chemical peel. (skin tone/type and concern/issue)

Answer 62

Fair skin with superficial wrinkles

Question 63

Deep peels are recommended for treating deep facial wrinkles, sun-damaged skin and ____ ____.

Answer 63

uneven pigmentation

Question 64

Which treatment fills in creased, furrowed, or sunken facial skin, lines, and wrinkles?

Answer 64

Collagen or fat injections

Question 65

Collagen or fat injections usually last for how many months?

Answer 65

3-6 months

Question 66

Addition of fullness to lips, plumping of facial skin, and decreasing of indentations in the skin are all results of what treatment?

Answer 66

Collagen or fat injections

Question 67

What surgical procedure improves uneven skin textures by mechanically scraping off the top layers of skin?

Answer 67

Dermabrasion

Question 68

What procedure treats acne scars, pigmentation, and deep wrinkles?

Answer 68

Dermabrasion

Question 69

Tightness of lids, excessive tearing, and temporary blurred vision are all side effects of ____.

Answer 69

blepharoplasty

Question 70

What type of cosmetic surgery is recommended for patients with drooping upper eyelids or puffy bags below the eyes?

Answer 70

Blepharoplasty

Question 71

Which type of cosmetic surgery is recommended for individuals whose face and neck have begun to sag but still have good bone structure?

Answer 71

Rhytidectomy

Question 72

Which type of cosmetic surgery uses a beam of highly focused light to vaporize the upper layers of damaged skin at specific and controlled levels of penetration?

Answer 72

Laser resurfacing

Question 73

Laser resurfacing is recommended for patients seeking treatment for what type of wrinkles?

Answer 73

Fine lines

Question 74

How long should a laser resurfacing patient wait before resuming normal activities?

Answer 74

2 weeks

Question 75

What are superficial fungal infections occurring on moist areas of the skin called?

Answer 75

Yeast infections

Question 76

What is post-operative complication has undesirable side effects like having red, itchy, and watery eyes that may develop a significant amount of pus?

Answer 76

Conjunctivitis

Question 76

What is post-operative complication includes extreme symptoms of redness and clusters or large patches of pustules which can later develop into scaly patches?

Answer 76

Yeast infection

Question 76

Which degree of burn is the least severe and only damages the epidermis?

Answer 76

First-degree

Question 77

Damage from which type of burn penetrates to the dermis, resulting in redness, swelling, and blistering?

Answer 77

Second-degree burn

Question 78

Third-degree burns are frequently treated with a(n)...

Answer 78

topical medication

Question 79

Is Isotretinoin a topical or systemic medication?

Answer 79

Systemic | Accutane

Question 80

Which type of medication is used to kill bacteria and prevent them from reproducing?

Answer 80

Antibacterial medication

Question 81

What medications are taken orally and travel through the body in the bloodstream?

Answer 81

Systemic

Question 82

Which type of systemic medication is used to treat a variety of conditions, but is primarily used to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria?

Answer 82

Antibiotic

Question 83

Under what circumstances could an esthetician perform a TCA chemical peel?

Answer 83

After seeking additional training and/or while working under a physician's supervision

Question 84

Professional associations, product manufacturers, and medical facilities are all places an esthetician can obtain...

Answer 84

continuing education

Question 85

To avoid surprises when seeking employment, an esthetician should ask about the kind of training a medical establishment offers and how often they offer it. When should these questions be asked?

Answer 85

During the interview

Question 86

What does an esthetician obtain after completing a medical training course?

Answer 86

certification that the esthetician has met the goals of the course (NOT a formal license to practice medical esthetics)