finals Flashcards
(131 cards)
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appropriate nutrient intake is referred to as
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recommended dietary allowance
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friendliness, a positive attitude and vitality are all a part of
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a pleasing personality
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active listening involves
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giving nonverbal and nonverbal signs that you are listening
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a condition that numbs and weakens the hands and can eventually affect the ability to work
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrom
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number of hours of sleep recommended for an average person
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6-8 hours
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good posture reduces fatigue and
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helps internal organs function properly
7
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the science that studies relationships between people and their work environment
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ergonomics
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process of converting raw materials in the form of carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy
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nutrition
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an attitude is a feeling or emotion and
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can be changed
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body support and balance are results of good posture and wearing
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properly fitted, low, broad-heeled shoes
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term that refers to the act of exchanging ideas, thoughts or feelings
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communication
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accountants frequently refer to income as
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revenue
13
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what advisor travels within a territory to sell products and equipment to skin care centers
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distributor sales consultant
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defines salaries or commissions for yourself and your employees, including payroll taxes
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compensation
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type of rent that allows to predict monthly expenses carefully
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fixed rent
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description of net worth
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assets minus liabilities
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utilities, supplies, cost of promotions, postage and taxes are identified as what type of cost
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variable
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a “middleman” who maintains contracts to sell professional products or equipment, acting as a link between the manufacturer and the skin care center
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distributer
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a suggested telephone answering tip is to answer the phone within how many rings
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2 rings
20
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list of all money you owe
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total liabilities
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describes the plan for telling the world about the products offered by the business
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marketing strategy
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on a personal financial statement, all the money owed
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liabilities
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purpose of exit plan
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strategy in case you decide to call it quits
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strategy that involves shaping your company’s public image in ways other than advertising
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public relations
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item that skin care center owners apply for before collecting tax on products or services sold
State Sales Tax Permit
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insurance policy that is state controlled and required by law
worker's compensation
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a skin care center should keep all records of daily sales and services for at least
6 months
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type of business is owned by its shareholders and is formed under state law
partnership
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largest expense in operating a skin care center
salaries and commissions
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three parts of the muscle
origin, belly and insertion
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muscle located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp back
occipitalis
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muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts or turns the arm
deltoid
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muscle located above the eyelid and responsible for opening it
levator palpebrae superioris
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nerves that carry messages from the brain to the muscles
efferent nerves
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what delivers are directly to the lungs
the bronchi
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another name for nerve cell
neuron
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part of muscle that is nonmoving(fixed) and attached to bones or other nonmoving muscle
origin
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nerve controls the motion of the neck muscles
accessory nerves
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control center of the cell's activities
nucleus
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the study of the muscles' structure, function and diseases
myology
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organs that are primary responsible for the elimination of water and waste products
kidneys
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motor function, muscle movement and balance are all responsibilities of which part of the brain
cerebellum
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average adult body contains how much blood
8-10 pints
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chemical substances manufactured by the glands of the endocrine system
hormones
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formed when two or more nonmixable substances are untied with small droplets of a binder
emulsion
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"forced together" by mixing the individual components using high temperatures or by agitating them
emulsion
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ingredient that helps increase the density in emulsions and gel-type products
thickeners
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product formulated with a thickening agent to increase viscosity
gel
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joining of hydrogen and oxygen to form water is an example of
chemical change
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part of the atom that has no electrical charge
neutrons
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term used to describe a base product
alkaline
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smallest complete units of an element
atoms
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non-comedogenic emollient that gives products a silky feel
cyclomethicone
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oils and oil-soluble substances used to condition and soften the skin
emollients
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created when two different elements are chemically united
compound
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considered a drug product under FDA guidelines that functions by blocking the sun'd rays or absorbing UV radiation
sunscreen
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usually the first contact a client has with the skin care center
telephone
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phase of service that cost of the treatment is usually discussed
agreement phase
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phase in which a new client usually fills out a Client Consultation Form
ask, analyze, and assess
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phase of service in which the esthetician summarizes and ensures that the client agrees on the recommended treatments
agreement phase
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once a client base has been established, what percentage of new clients gained can be expected each week
15%-20%
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skin's pores most visible where
cheek area
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explanation of the product's features and benefits
product statement
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often the most requested hair removal procedure
waxing
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clients who are not good candidates for laser hair removal
those with white or gray hair
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thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty
terminal
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mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste
poultice
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oil-fights skin-ravaging free radicals
anitoxidents
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category of oil the encompasses fresh, sweet, frgrances
fruit blend
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fragrance group that distinct odors like vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg belong to
spice blend
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can be incorporated into body therapies to enhance circulation
ylang-ylang
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performed by estheticians using alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid or lactic acid
superficial chemical peels
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natural substance fights harmful oxidation which leads to free radical attack
antioxidant
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result of steeping an herb in boiling water as part of phytotherapy
infusion
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largest category of fragrance
floral bouquet
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chemicals such as alkaloids and glucosides that give plants their healing properties
active ingredients
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exfoliating treatment in which a layer of creme is applied to the skin, allowed to dry and then rubbed away
gomage
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category of fragrance that is one of the easiest to identify
floral
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building on a sale by recommending a product that complements another product the client has already purchased
cross-selling
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necessary companion to the resume
cover letter
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personal quality that might be elevated in an interview
honesty
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term refers to developing relationships with individuals who can put you in contact with customers or potential employers
networking
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a one- or two-page outline that lists the educational history, work experience, additional skills and achievements of a potential employee
resume
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essential for evaluating a clients reaction to a product and progression through a treatment
good record keeping
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teamwork come naturally when:
personal and business goals aim for the same outcomes
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the formula for a successful future in the skin care industry is a combination of the growing attention to health and well-being with thte evidence that most people have more:
discretionary income
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identifies a desired objective that helps focus and define a career path
goal
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disinfectants that are statedd as germicidal, fungicidal, pseudommonacidal and virucidal
broad-spectrum
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the body's ability to destroy infectious agents
immunity
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partially inherited resistance to infections and dieases
natural immunity
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study of bacteria
bacteriology
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type of burn that is usually the result of faulty or improper use of equipment
electrical burn
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bacterial cells that form long chains and can cause serious infections such as strep throat
streptococci
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one-celled microorganisms that are either disease-producing or nondisease-producing
bacteria
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precaution that refers to the process of using the same infection control practices on all clients
universal
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compared to bacteria, the size of viruses are:
much smaller than bacteria
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bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are known to cause pneumonia
diplococci
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indicated that an appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions
Underwriter's Laboratory rating
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high frequency treatments should not be performed more than once every:
two months
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treatments that produces beneficial effects on the body using light rays or waves
light therapy
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shock that passes throuhg a small part of the body, and can cause burns and muscle contractions
local shock
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type of skin that is effectively treated by using heated parafin
dry skin
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woods' lamp: type of skin conditions that is seen as light violet in color
dehydrated skin
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how many milliampered equal one ampere
1000
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alternating current interrupted to produce a mechanical, non-chemical reaction
faradic current
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negative end of the electrode
cathode
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form of light that can produce positive or negative effects to the skin based on exposure time
untraviolet
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ultraviolet rays that are sometimes referred to as "the burning rays"
UVB
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indicated the number of cycles per second that a generator alternated current
hertz rating
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a gas generated close to the skin's surface that has a germicidal, healing and drying effect
ozone
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ultraviolet rays that are the longest in length and frequency used in tanning booths
UVA
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can occur any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load
short circuit
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an alternating current that produces a mechanical effect
high frequency current
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unit of electrical resistance
ohm
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during UV light therapy treatments, who should wear protective eyewear
both client and esthetician
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cells that protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum
merkel
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fungal infection that affects the legs or arms and is characterized by red rash and itching
tinea corporis
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the evaporation of sweat on the skin causes the surface of the skin to:
cool
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skin condition characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles and a watery discharge
eczema
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protein substance that, when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin
collagen
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composed of hard keratin
fingernails
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inheritable skin disease that produces an excess of thick, scaly, silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area
psoriasis
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skin growths that are the most dangerous
melanoma
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microphage cells perform what function
fight infections
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a furuncle contains how many hairs
1 hair
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sensory cell that reports pressure and pain
Krause's end bulbs
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desincrustation facial treatment uses what current in conjunction with an alkaline solution
galvanic
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suring which stage of a facial procedure does steaming occur
after applying the exfoliant
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skin condition characterized by the presence of blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules
acne
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skin type prone to fine lines and wrinkles
dry
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method of massage used to soothe muscles and relax the sensory nerve endings at the surface of the skin
effleurage
