Estheticians License Flashcards

(55 cards)

1
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Massaging in the wrong direction can result in?

A

Sagging of the skin

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2
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A client taking which of the following substance should NOT receive waxing hair removal treatments?

A

Accutane

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3
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High frequency machines utilize what type of currents?

A

Oscillating

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4
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Which type of disinfectant is BEST used for cleaning tables and countertops?

A

Quats

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5
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High frequency machines should NOT be used on clients who have

A

Couperose skin

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6
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When waxing the eyebrows, the wax should be spread…

A

In the same direction of the hair growth

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7
Q

Astringent are BEST used on…

A

Acne prone skin

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8
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Peels improve skin

A

Thickness

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9
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Peels make skin..

A

Softer

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10
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Which massage technique described as deep and kneading stimulates the skins underlying tissues?

A

Petrissage

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11
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If a client is sensitive to waxing, tweezing is a useful method for removing hair from the…

A

Chin

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12
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Intake of which of the following substance is known to aggravate rosacea?

A

Dairy Products

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13
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If a blood spill occurs, floors and counters affected by the blood spill should be cleaned with…

A

A tuberculocidal disinfectant

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14
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Of the following supplies, which is MOST effective for blotting excess mascara? Spatula, cotton swab, lash curler, tweezers

A

Cotton swab

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15
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True or false : Bacteria can be found in the air

A

True

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16
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High frequency electrodes should NOT be placed in…

A

An autoclave

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17
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Steam applied as part of a facial should NOT be applied for too long as this may cause…

A

Capillary Damage

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18
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The part of the hair that is located above the skin is the…

A

Shaft

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19
Q

Which of the following information about chemicals do material safety data sheets provide?

A

Active ingredients

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20
Q

Galvanic current is used to liquefy…

A

Sebum

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21
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Salon disinfectants are characterized as all of the following EXCEPT: virucidal, bactericides, fungicidal, pesticidal

A

Pesticidal

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22
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The TDLR may suspend a license if

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A threat to public safety exists

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23
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If a clients skin becomes red and the client complains of burning this may indicate the…

A

Client is having an allergic reaction

24
Q

A cosmetology salon MUST have…

A

70% alcohol available to each workstation

25
Objective symptoms of skin disorders are those that are…
Visible to the licenseee, such as pustules or inflammation
26
Which types of bacteria is harmless?
Non-pathogenic
27
An open comedone has a black tip because the
Sebum as oxidized
28
L-Ascorbic acid, an antioxidant used in many skin care products, is more commonly known as Vitamin…
C
29
Materials that come into contact with blood should be…
Discarded
30
The uppermost layer of facial skin may be removed for the purpose of beautification is called the…
Epidermis
31
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria and have gained entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as…
Immunity
32
What are the stages of hair growth?
Anlagen, Cartagena, and telogen
33
In chemical exfoliation, dead skin cells are dissolved by…
Alphaydroxy acids
34
Subcutaneous skin tissue contains…
Fat
35
Which of the following supplies is necessary for applying artificial eyelashes? Spatula, mascara, tweezers, orange wood stick
Tweezers
36
The tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that provide natural color to the hair are composed of…
Melanin
37
Fresheners are beneficial for…
Dry skin
38
Facial steaming opens pores so they may be cleansed of…
Oil
39
Depilatories are generally NOT used on the…
Nasal hair
40
Which mask is designed to draw impurities to the surface of the skin as the mask dries and tightens?
Clay
41
Round bacteria that produced pus are classified as
Cocci
42
During extractions, one should apply pressure to the skin around the
Follicular wall
43
Facial specialists may perform peels using all of the following chemicals EXCEPT: glycolic acid, phenol, Jessners solution, lactic acid
Phenol
44
Which of the following procedures MOST effectively increases blood circulation? Spraying, brushing, vacuuming, steaming
Vacuuming
45
Cosmetology operator and specialist licenses should be displayed…
At the licenseees place of employment
46
Clients with skin that is too sensitive for glycolic acid peels may be good candidates for…
Enzyme Peels
47
Which of the following levels of decomtamination is characterized by destroying all living organisms on a surface by using dry heat or steam?
Sterilization
48
After epilation, if the skin is torn or bleeds, one should apply a small amount of..
Tea tree oil
49
What MUST a licensee do to renew his license?
Submit a license renewal form
50
Before a cosmetology licensee begins work on a client, he MUST
Wash his hands with soap & water
51
Which of the following products should be applied after a facial mask is removed?
Toner
52
The end point of an eyebrow should from a straight line with the…
Nostril and outer corner of the eye
53
A licensee is NOT permitted to perform cosmetology services on a client of the licensee knows the…
Licensee has an infectious disease
54
When performing disincrustation, the positive electrode should be placed…
In the clients hand
55
Which of the following is an example of an invasive procedure that should NOT be performed?
Removing hair from moles