Esthi 1

Question 1

Which of the following terms defines the study of maintaining and improving the skin?

a.onychology

b.esthetics

c.ethical conduct

d.personal hygiene

Answer 1

B. Esthetics

Question 2

The energy contained in food is measured in:

Answer 2

Calories

Question 3

Keeping the abdomen flat, the chin level and the head up are key points in having:

Answer 3

Good posture

Question 4

Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called:

Answer 4

Nonpathogenic

Question 5

Bacterial cells that cause infection and diseases are:

Answer 5

Pathogenic

Question 6

A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:

Answer 6

spread from one person to another

Question 7

A special group or type of antibodies which render a toxic substance harmless are known as:

Answer 7

Antitoxins

Question 8

A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is:

Answer 8

viruses CANNOT be treated with antibiotics BI’s can

Question 9

What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver?

Answer 9

Human Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

Question 10

An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a:

Answer 10

local infection

Question 11

Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as:

Answer 11

infection control

Question 12

Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill:

Answer 12

viruses

Question 13

The regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:

Answer 13

OSHA

Question 14

Key product information–such as toxicology, first-aid, firefighting measures and ecological information–is provided by the:

Answer 14

SDS (safety data sheet)

Question 15

What is the foundation of infection control efforts and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself and your clients?

a.using antiseptics

b.basic handwashing

c.sterilizing multi-use supplies

d.cleaning and disinfecting your tools

Answer 15

B. Basic handwashing

Question 16

Which type of light can kill bacteria that cause skin infections?

Answer 16

ultraviolet light

Question 17

Which of the following terms means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?

Answer 17

Hypoallergenic

Question 18

Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called:

Answer 18

performance ingredients

Question 19

What type of ingredient is likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to papules and pustules?

Answer 19

comedogenic

Question 20

Which government agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S.?

Answer 20

FDA

Question 21

Jane noticed in her appointment book that all available appointments were completely scheduled for Thursday. In the industry this is called a(n):

Answer 21

Full book

Question 22

What is considered the best form of advertising?

Answer 22

Word of mouth

Question 23

Features of a product are its characteristics, which might include:

Answer 23

size of container

Question 24

Benefits of a product are all about:

Answer 24

What it will do

Question 25

Services regulated by a cosmetology board or local laws are considered:

Answer 25

in-scope

Question 26

Surgery to improve the signs of aging in the face, also called a facelift, is:

Answer 26

rhytidectomy

Question 27

The removal of excess fat deposits in specific areas of the body with the use of a cannula inserted under the skin is known as:

Answer 27

Liposuction

Question 28

Injected toxins that block nerve impulses and temporarily paralyze muscles that cause facial wrinkles are called:

Answer 28

Neuromodulators

Question 29

Reactions that may happen during or after a treatment are known as:

Answer 29

contra-actions

Question 30

Any contra-actions noticed during the treatment are included on the:

Answer 30

consultation record

Question 31

The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the:

Answer 31

nervous system

Question 32

The epidermis is composed of how many layers?

Answer 32

5

Question 33

The acid mantle keeps the surface of the skin slightly acidic, which helps:

Answer 33

prevent bacteria from entering the body

Question 34

The arrector pilli muscle causes:

Answer 34

the hair to stand on end

Question 35

The muscles that create movement based on intentional desire are:

Answer 35

striated (voluntary)

Question 36

In general, muscles affected by massage are massaged from the:

Answer 36

insertion to origin

Question 37

Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or:

Answer 37

white blood cells

Question 38

Which structure of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering out bacteria and viruses from the lymph fluid?

Answer 38

Lymph nodes

Question 39

A manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage is an advanced technique used to move lymph and to help in all of the following ways EXCEPT: a.reduce edema b.improve skin conditions c.assist in post-surgical healing d.increase the appearance of cellulite

Answer 39

d. increase the appearance of cellulite

Question 40

The body’s state of balance is referred to as:

Answer 40

homeostasis

Question 41

Jack has been complaining about sciatic pain. In which part of the body is Jack feeling this pain?

Answer 41

begins in the lower back and runs through the buttocks and down the lower limb.

Question 42

Why is breathing through the nose healthier than breathing through the mouth?

Answer 42

nose contains mucus membranes that filter out dust and dirt