Final Review

Question 1

What type of skin is Vitamin C ideal to treat?

Answer 1

Mature skin

Question 2

Hard waxes removed should be removed by an esthetician who

Answer 2

grips one end and pulls, while the wax is still tacky

Question 3

One example of sensory nerve functioning is

Answer 3

reaction to cold

Question 4

In order to prevent contamination and protect your hands, you should

Answer 4

wear gloves for all procedures

Question 5

What type of product will most likely make a blackhead worse?

Answer 5

comedogenic

Question 6

Every day, an esthetician comes into direct physical contact with ___ of every client.

Answer 6

the integumentary system

Question 7

The temperature of a hot towel should be tested on

Answer 7

the estheticians wrist

Question 8

What is true of tweezers used in a wax treatment room?

Answer 8

They must be made out of surgical steel able to resist disinfection

Question 9

Leg waxing is potentially dangerous if a client has

Answer 9

varicose veins

Question 10

What does a toner provide for the skin?

Answer 10

it removes residue left behind by cleansers or other products

Question 11

What is likely result from an estheticians investment in high-quality machines?

Answer 11

There will be a return on that investment

Question 12

What function does the skin serve in the excretory system?

Answer 12

Eliminating perspiration

Question 13

The longest anlagen phase is found in

Answer 13

scalp hairs

Question 14

Who would not typically need a steamer during a facial procedure?

Answer 14

Clients with sensitive skin

Question 15

Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?

Answer 15

Adults over the age of 50

Question 16

Soft wax is best used on the

Answer 16

legs

Question 17

A clients color selection should be made in which order by a makeup artist?

Answer 17

Skin color, eye color, hair color

Question 18

What diameter indicates melanoma?

Answer 18

At least as large as a pencil eraser

Question 19

Eumelanin can be distinguished by an appearance that is

Answer 19

dark brown to black

Question 20

A client who would likely benefit the most from electrotherapy would be

Answer 20

a retired woman who has spent her entire life in a tropical climate

Question 21

Desincrustation is a technique that is used

Answer 21

to treat blackheads

Question 22

An aspect of applying soft wax to the axilla that does not generally pertain to hard waxing of the same area is __

Answer 22

evaluating the directions of growth on each axilla separately

Question 23

What is telangiectasia?

Answer 23

A condition in which capillaries have been damaged and are now larger blood vessels

Question 24

When using crystal-free microdermabrasion, the most common application technique involves __ passes

Answer 24

cross-hatching

Question 25

The final step before removing gloves and checking in with a client who is receiving a back facial with enzyme mask is ___

Answer 25

applying sun protetion

Question 26

What characterizes eczema?

Answer 26

an inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin

Question 27

What does the term ultrasound mean?

Answer 27

Extremely high frequencies of sound

Question 28

Clients put themselves at the most risk if they wish to schedule a chemical peel in

Answer 28

July

Question 29

Fluid, infection, or other matter encapsulated in a. form mass under the skin is

Answer 29

a cyst

Question 30

Which fitzpatrick type has the MOST tolerance to UV light

Answer 30

Fitzpatrick skin type 6

Question 31

The system in the human body which controls and coordinates all other systems is the

Answer 31

nervous system

Question 32

One example of something which has an extrinsic effect on the skin is

Answer 32

air quality

Question 33

What color is NOT a primary color?

Answer 33

Black

Question 34

What color of LED helps with detoxification

Answer 34

yellow

Question 35

Clients should be asked to arrive on the day of their facial appointment

Answer 35

15 min before the appointment time

Question 36

At a facial bar, an esthetician will likely perform a service that includes

Answer 36

sheet masks

Question 37

Differences in the T-zone from other areas of the face are characteristic of __ skin.

Answer 37

combination

Question 38

The study off hair and its diseases is called

Answer 38

Trichology

Question 39

What is true of telangiectasia?

Answer 39

It is characterized by visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face

Question 40

What does adding white to a pure hue create?

Answer 40

Tint

Question 41

Cruelty-free cosmetics indicate the products

Answer 41

are not tested on animals

Question 42

Estheticians examine the skin through a form of touch called

Answer 42

palpation

Question 43

Hard waxes should be applied with an applicator

Answer 43

45 degrees to the skin in a thick layer

Question 44

How can a technician best assist the client in a treatment room?

Answer 44

By explaining detail about how to prepare for the procedure

Question 45

What gland that requires iodine in the diet in order to function properly?

Answer 45

Thyroid gland

Question 46

What is true of a second application of hard wax while the first is setting?

Answer 46

It cannot be performed on an immediately adjacent area

Question 47

During a facial massage, the proper amount of product is roughly

Answer 47

1 teaspoon (5ml)

Question 48

What is the most symmetrical, ideal face shape?

Answer 48

Oval

Question 49

Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin types is MOST likely to tan and LEAST likely to burn

Answer 49

Type 4

Question 50

Unlike hard wax, soft wax can be used in

Answer 50

blending

Question 51

Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax?

Answer 51

30 min

Question 52

A small elevation on the kin that contains fluid but may develop into a pustule is a

Answer 52

papule

Question 53

What is necessary for waste containers in a treatment rooms?

Answer 53

They must be closed and covered

Question 54

An example of someone who should NOT receive electrotherapy is

Answer 54

a pregnant client

Question 55

The most important aspect of a treatment room is

Answer 55

the rooms cleanliness

Question 56

A technicians supply cart should be located

Answer 56

as close to the table as possible

Question 57

What is the function of both the lymphatic and circulatory systems?

Answer 57

Carry fluids

Question 58

Another term for the horny layer is the

Answer 58

Stratum Corneum

Question 59

What should towels be before they are put in the towel warmer?

Answer 59

Wet

Question 60

What part of the cell is the nucleus?

Answer 60

The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell

Question 61

What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?

Answer 61

Epilation

Question 62

What is characteristic of grade I acne?

Answer 62

Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones and a few papules

Question 63

Between what two phases of hair growth might the appearance of two hairs in the same follicle occur?

Answer 63

Between the telogen phase and the new anlagen phase

Question 64

What is true of collagen and elastin production over time?

Answer 64

Collagen and elastin levels both decrease

Question 65

What is the second, transitional stage of hair growth called?

Answer 65

Catagen

Question 66

What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?

Answer 66

Electrotherapy

Question 67

What characterizes Tinea versicolor?

Answer 67

White, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin

Question 68

What does the term subcutaneous layer refer to?

Answer 68

A protective cushion and energy storage for the body

Question 69

A makeup artist can be the most flexible in color choice with a client who has ___ eyes.

Answer 69

Brown

Question 70

A rule of thumb about the difference between irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that

Answer 70

irritant burn, allergens itch

Question 71

Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a

Answer 71

galvanic machine

Question 72

Massage has many effects on the skin, but it does not

Answer 72

decrease circulation

Question 73

The most prestigious qualification for an esthetician is

Answer 73

a CIDESCO diploma

Question 74

A client release form should be signed

Answer 74

at the start of every appointment

Question 75

When capillaries have been damaged and are now larger, or distending, blood vessels, a condition known as __ is present

Answer 75

telangiectasia

Question 76

Hyperpigmentation is a condition that describes

Answer 76

an overproduction of pigment

Question 77

In order to detect cancerous lesions, it is advisable to visit a physician

Answer 77

once a year

Question 78

What characterizes seborrheic dermatitis?

Answer 78

inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness

Question 79

What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin types

Answer 79

vitamin A

Question 80

What type of foundation would likely help with windburned skin the most?

Answer 80

yellow or green

Question 81

To preserve them for the longest period of time, products should be stored __

Answer 81

in dark containers in cooler temperatures.

Question 82

After a chemical peel, estheticians should tell clients to avoid ___ for at least 24 hours.

Answer 82

sun exposure

Question 83

What is the most stimulating form of massage?

Answer 83

Tapotement

Question 84

What procedure does not happen during an express facial?

Answer 84

extractions

Question 85

Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as

Answer 85

acupressure

Question 86

The pH balance of the skin is restored during the step of

Answer 86

applying toner

Question 87

The most effective eyeshadow choice for a client who has green eyes would be ___

Answer 87

Mauve

Question 88

What technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?

Answer 88

Electrolysis

Question 89

What AHA penetrates the epidermis most effectively?

Answer 89

Glycolic acid

Question 90

When performing an American bikini wax with soft wax, the wax strip application should be ___

Answer 90

2 to 3 inch wide and 4 to 6 inch long

Question 91

When preparing linens, the technician should _____

Answer 91

cover the first sheet with a second sheet which is folded twice

Question 92

The colors that can have a dramatic effect on both light and dark skin are ___

Answer 92

medium

Question 93

During a facial, the clients ___ is not typically exposed

Answer 93

thigh

Question 94

The ambiance of a spa should be set up in order ____

Answer 94

to get the clients to relax

Question 95

How should an esthetician massage the face of a client with acne?

Answer 95

Massage should not be performed in an area that has pustular breakouts

Question 96

Soft waxes are removed by an esthetician who ___

Answer 96

uses strips to remove the wax while its still warm

Question 97

When is oxygen absorbed into the blood?

Answer 97

Inhalation

Question 98

A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all skin types and conditions are

Answer 98

emollients

Question 99

The type of skin which generally freckles and does not tan is

Answer 99

Fitzpatrick skin type 1