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When a singular medical term ends in "a," as in "vertebra," what should you generally replace the "a" with in order to form the plural of the medical term?

"ae" vertebrae

Example of a suffix that changes a root word into an adjective?

"ical" surgical (surgery)

What is NOT a benefit of LED rejuvenation?

**NOT stimulation of hair follicles

what size of nozzle should you use when applying beauty makeup using an airbrush?

.2 to .35 mm

how many watts in a kilowatt (K)

1,000

List 2 benefits of an oxygen therapy treatment.

1. Reduces bacteria. 2.Opens follicles

List at least six precautions to follow when using disinfectants

1.Keep MSDS on hand for the disinfectants you use 2.Wear gloves and safety glasses when using disinfectants 3.Avoid skin and eye contact 4.Add disinfectant to water when diluting 5.Use tongs,gloves,or a draining basket to remove implements from disinfectants 6.Keep disinfectants out of reach of children

How long does the hair need to be for sugaring?

1/16 inch (1.5 millimeter)

According to the text...how much cleanser should you use when applying to the clients skin?

1/2 teaspoon

how far away from the face should a makeup airbrush be?

1/4 to 3 inches

How long can a properly-maintained magnifying lamp last?

10 years

How long should a complete shiatsu treatment for the face take?

10-15 minutes

What number of treatment must be administered in an anti cellulite treatment program?

10-18

What % relative humidity must the steam in the autoclave reach?

100%

There are about _____ melanocytes per square millimeter of skin in the epidermis.

1000-2000

______ extra minutes should be scheduled for a client's first visit

15

Botox cosmetic/dysport can be uncomfortable for some people but typical clients tolerate the procedure well and are out of the office in how long?

15 minutes

How long is the typical treatment time for a Botox Cosmetic or Dysport injection session?

15 minutes

How long, approximately, is required for pre-heating of towel warmers and steamers?

15 minutes

physicians became a part of the spa experience when the French joined the spa movement in the _____ century.

17th

The steamer nozzle should be held ______ inches from the client's skin

18

The food and drug administration (fda) as it is currently structured was started in

1938

What years are baby boomers born between?

1946 and 1964

Clarifying the concern is the _____ step in critical thinking.

1st

How long before surgery should smokers quit smoking?

2 weeks before and not resume for at least 2 weeks after

How many common amino acids are there?

20

How many drops equal one millimeter?

20 drops

Appointments should be confirmed _____ to _____ hours in advance.

24 to 48

What should the length of your thread range (for Threading)?

24-30 inches

What is the skin type score for a Type IV Fitzpatrick?

25-30

To ensure that all organisms are killed, the temperature of the autoclave (sterilizer) must be maintained at _____ degrees F.

274

The average cell turn over

28 days

What is the normal turnover time for the stratum corneum?

28-30 days

Which chakra is the feeling center for creativity and sensuality?

2nd

______ to _____ essential oils are typically used to create a blend.

3 to 10

Failure rate of Antidepressants?

30%

What angle should a lancet be inserted?

35 degree angle

1 gram of protein = ____ calories

4

how long should eyelash extensions last?

4 to 6 weeks

what is the typical optical density for laser eyewear?

4 to 8

How long before an IPL treatment should a client refrain from tanning?

4 weeks

A calorie unit is what joules of energy?

4.184

How many levels of peeling are there? And what are they?

4; very superficial, superficial, moderate, and deep

How many phases is menstruation?

6

How long can a client usually go between treatments of sugaring?

6 - 12 weeks

How long should sutures in the arms and legs be left in place before removal?

6 to 14 days

Esthetics has a two tier licensing structure. What are the two modules?

600 hr basic program and 600 hour advanced master program

1 gram of alcohol = _____ calories

7

How long should you use the steamer during a facial treatment?

8 minutes

a clay based mask should process for how long?

8 to 10 mins

According to the text, how long should the exfoliation or mask portion of the facial last?

8-10 minutes

A repaired wound will eventually peak at:

80% of the original strength

What percentage of aging is caused by sun exposure?

80-85%

What is the AGE product content of Cakes?

838,000

Define physical change

A change in a substance that does not involve a change in the identity of the substance

Sanitizing

A chemical process for reducing the number of disease causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level

Disinfection

A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacteria spores) on environmental surfaces

During the pre-service procedure, what is the first thing you should do when performing a facial?

A consultation

When can most patients who have laser liposuction usually retire to normal activities when?

A few days

Lentigo

A flat pigmented area similar to a freckle. Small yellow-brown spots.

Pus

A fluid created by infection,it contains white blood cells, bacteria and dead cells

When selecting a location for your business, what should you look for?

A good location easy to get to

First degree

A minor burn affecting the upper layers of the skin, primarily the epidermis with some redness and irritation but no blisters or open skin

Vitiligo

A pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment

Mole

A pigmented Nevus; a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black

Albinism

A rare genetic condition characterized by the lack of melanin pigment in the body including the skin, hair and eyes

What is NOT an example of damage resulting from free radicals attacking lipids?

A result of overproduction of sebum.

What are universal precaution

A set of guidelines published by OSHA that the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious for blood borne pathogens

What is a tummy tuck not?

A weight loss procedure

Promote healthier, smoother, more hydrated skin. They promote collagen deposition and the formation of glycosaminoglycans. In addition, they reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, diminish pore size, and improve sun-damaged and aged skin, severe dryness, acne, and hyper pigmentation.

AHAs

The benefits of _____ when working with aging, sun damaged skin include dislodging the corneocyte buildup and returning the skin's exfoliation process to the normal rate associated with healthy skin. The benefits also extend to normalizing skin function and improving the skin's texture and appearance. In addition, hydration is improved and skin firmness, suppleness, and tone are increased.

AHAs

What should not be used on the following types of clients: Those who are using or have recently used Accutane. Those who are sunburned or have visibly irritated skin. Those who are pregnant or nursing.

AHAs

What usually produce superficial peels that are used for thinning or exfoliating the stratum corneum. They are recommended for improving dry, rough-textured skin; sallow, dull-looking complexions; dilated pores; and fine lines?

AHAs

A pus-filled mass below the skin

Abcess

Immunity

Ability of the body to destroy and resist infection

What is an example of a soft skill?

Ability to educate clients on how to achieve their goals

Dyschromia

Abnormal Pigmentation

Stain

Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape. Port Wine Stain is a rite ark that is a vascular type of nevus

An organic sunscreen is ________ by the skin.

Absorbed

What is another name for Subcutis?

Adipose Tissue

There are several different types of tissue. Which type gives smoothness & contour to the body?

Adipose tissue

What is part of speech used to describe a noun?

Adjective

The American beauty industry is focused on _______________ performance ingredients.

Advanced

Systemic mycoses

Affect internal organs

Define mature skin

Aged Skin

Fibroblast cells

Aids in the production of collagen and elastin

Acne Simplex

Also known as Common Acne or Acne Vulgaris

Nevus

Also known as a birthmark

Verruca

Also known as a wart; Caused by a virus; Infectious and Contagious, they can spread

Flagella

Also known as cilia:slender, hair like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion(moving about)

Toners

Also known as fresheners or astringents; liquids designed to tone and tighten the skin's surface

Urticaria

Also known as hives. An allergic reaction by the body's histamine production

Mesotherapy

Also knows as Lopo-dissolve

What can blepharoplasty not do?

Alter dark circles fine lines or wrinkles around the eyes Nor can it change sagging eyebrows

Thermolysis is a method of electrolysis that uses what?

Alternating current (AC)

Autoclave

An Autoclave is for use in sterilization, which is the highest level of decontamination

Hypertrophies

An abnormal growth; many are benign. Used to describe the thickening of a tissue. The opposite of atrophy

Keratoma

An acquired thickened patch of epidermis; a callus caused by pressure or friction. Corns and calluses

What is a small area where the natural resistance of the skin to electrical stimulation is less than on the rest of the skin surface?

An acupuncture point

Working under another's professional license learning a specific trade, by hands on training, having the supervisor on hand to oversee work for a set amount of time is what?

An apprenticeship

Several surgical techniques are available for breast reduction surgery but the most common one involves what?

And anchor shaped incision that goes around the Areola down from the areolar incision to an infra mammary crease incision

Where do estrogens in hormone replacement therapy come from?

Animal-source estrogen and Plant-source estrogen

skin side effects: rash, hives

Antiasthmatics

Blood borne Pathogens

Are more difficult to kill than germs that live outside the body

Phenolic disinfectants

Are powerful Tuberculocidal disinfectants . They are a firm of formaldehyde, have a very high ph and can damage the skin and eyes. Phenolic disinfectant can be harmful to the environment if put down the drain. They have been used reliably over the years to disinfect salon tools, however they do have drawbacks.

Hepatitis B & C

Are spread from person to person through blood and less often through body fluid such as semen & vaginal secretion

Include scabies (mites), lice, bedbugs, and fleas.

Arthropods

State of being free of pathogenic microbes.

Asepsis

Which vitamins are water-soluble?

B and C

Born between 1946 and 1964

Baby boomers

List the four types of organisms that estheticians must know about and remember

Bacteria fungi viruses parasites

Active stage

Bacteria multiply best in warm dark damp or dirty placed

Inactive or spore forming stage

Bacteria such as the anthrax and tetanus bacilli, coat themselves with wax like outer shells

What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas, and medical facilities have?

Bactericidal, Virucidal, and fungicidal

Layer of the skin where melanin is produced?

Basal Layer aka stratum germinativum

Where does mitosis occur on the skin

Basal Layer is located in the dermis

What is used to treat anxiety disorders

Benzodiazepines

involved in energy formation by cells, as well as in the synthesis of both proteins and fatty acids

Biotin (vitamin B-7)

What delivers nutrients to the body?

Blood

When the body is injured in such a way as to cause bleeding, platelets assist in

Blood clotting

Which LED light has been shown to reduce acne?

Blue Light

Both Botox cosmetic and dysport are derived from the same bacterium

Botulinum toxin

What common antioxidant is used to prevent product rancidity and color change; it also increases vitamin stability?

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

What is NOT used to enhance the cellular protective response to inflammation?

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

How do you know if an item can be disinfected

By checking the label

How are elements identified?

By letter symbols

One of the primary functions of the skeletal system is to store most of the bodies what?

Calcium

What does cataphoresis do?

Calm or soothe nerve endings

What contraindication of waxing caused increased sensitivity, and it would be advisable to wait until 6 weeks after the last cancer treatment?

Cancer treatments - chemotherapy and radiation

Fungicidal

Capable destroying fungi

Bactericidal

Capable of destroying bacteria

Virucidal

Capable of destroying viruses

Infectious disease

Caused by pathogens ( harmful) organisms that enter the body

Inflammation of the skin

Cellulitis

What nerve affects the side of the neck and the platysma muscle?

Cervical nerve

Tan

Change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation that damages the skin; Visible skin and cell damage

sensitive skin

Characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness. Often thought a skin type; it's a condition, but also genetically predisposed. Goals: soothe, calm and protect

Disinfectants

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses(but not spores) on surfaces, must have efficacy claims on the label

Free Radicals

Chemically active atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons

What is absorbed into the lymph system because they are insoluble in water (blood)?

Cholesterol, phospholipids, & some triglycerides

A long-term or persistent disease is known as:

Chronic

In-medical office or clinic treatments include what?

Classic cleansing facial's superficial chemical pills micro dermabrasion ultrasonic treatments microcurrent facial toning and enzyme peels

Which vitamin does the absorption decrease with age?

Cobalamine (vitamin B-12)

What stimulates the arrector pili muscles?

Cold Temperature or stress

What is the most abundant protein in the body?

Collagen

What shape are Squamous cells?

Columnar and cube-like

Contagious disease Communicable disease

Common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pinkeye) viral infection and nail,toe,foot infection

Sodium hypochlorite

Common household bleach an effective disinfectant for the salon

What non-food-related strategies for dealing with stress would be helpful in choosing what to do next?

Completing a simple nagging task.

What is an exposure incident

Contact with no intact skin blood body fluid or other potentially infectious materials that is the result of a performance of an employee duties

Scabies

Contagious skin disease and is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin

What do cheek implants do?

Corrects flatness in the midface by increasing the projection of the cheekbones which rejuvenates the mid face region

A disease of the adrenal glands, secrete too much hydrocortisone.

Cushing's syndrome

What are the two cells created through binary fission called?

Daughter cells

What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

Deliver nutrients throughout the body

UVA I penetrates into the entire __________ area.

Dermal

Beta blockers

Dermatitis

What should label information include?

Description of pkg contents, lot or control number, and date of sterilization.

What is the process of keratinocytes continually being shed from on the surface of the skin called?

Desquamation

The main type of surfactant used in skin-cleansing is-

Detergents

Secondary Lesions

Develop in the later stages of disease and can change the structure of tissues and organs

Metallic electrodes should never be placed where?

Directly on the skin

Acne

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comediennes and blemishes. Ilammation results from retained oil secretions, cells and excessive bacteria - Propionibacterium acne (P. Acne)

This keeps the sebum moving forward and out of the follicles

Dr. Jacquet movement

Differences in genetic skin color

Due to amount of melanin activated in the skin and the way it is distributed

Where are apocrine glands most active?

During emotional changes

What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

What system secretes or produces hormones?

Endocrine

Ingredients designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin to make it softer, smoother?

Enzymes

Which type of acid helps stimulate cell turnover

Essential fatty acids

Although there are several, list one step that can be taken to minimize the spread of MRSA?

Estheticians should carefully dispose of materials that come in contact with blood or OPIM.

Which isotype's characteristics include the chin and nose are usually a little larger or rounder/broader?

Estrogen dominant

How often should an AHP disinfectant be changed

Every 14 days

How often should disinfectant solutions be changed

Every 24 hours

What foods may trigger an acne flare up?

Excessive iodides in salt, MSG, kelp, cheese, processed and packaged foods (esp. fast foods), and minerals obtained from an ocean source found in vitamins.

What stimulates melanin production?

Expose to sunlight

What step comes next, after softening with steam or warm towels when performing a basic facial?

Extractions

There is no evidence of breast implants affect a woman's what?

Fertility future pregnancies or ability to nurse

Herpes Simplex Virus 1

Fever Blisters or cold sores; recurring viral infection. Usually around the mouth. It is contagious

What is the largest of the cranial nerves?

Fifth Cranial Nerve

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

Filter out disease

Which of the trace minerals is needed for healthy teeth and bone formation?

Fluoride

Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, and fusion inhibitors.

Four types of antiretrovirals

Where are phytoestrogens derived?

From plants

Low-AGE-product food

Fruit in smal quantities

Explain how to clean and disinfect non electrical tools and implements.

Full immersion EPA registered disinfectants

What is NOT an issue addressed by OSHA standards?

Gender equality in the workplace

What causes Acne?

Genetics/heredity; clogged follicles; bacteria; triggers include hormones, stress, cosmetics, skin care products, and foods.

Herpes Simplex Virus 2

Genital Herpes

Antiseptics

Germicides formulated for use on skin and are registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) antiseptic can contain either alcohol or benzalkonium chloride

What destructive biological process that causes the body to age by causing the cross-linking of proteins and lipids, rendering tissues rigid and inflexible?

Glycation

Neutralized glycolic acid compound with a concentration of 10% at a pH of 3.8 contains approximately 5% glycolic acid & 5% what?

Glycolic salt

Which LED light reduces hyper pigmentation?

Green Light

What is the vitamin Inositol good for?

Hair growth

Platelets or thrombocytes play fundamental role in

Hemostasis

Which hepatitis has symptoms similar to those of Hepatitis B, and sometimes is associated with HIV?

Hepatitis C (HCV)

Which hepatitis can develop only in people with Hepatitis B virus?

Hepatitis D (HDV)

People with diabetes

High risk for infection

Who recognized the need for a universal language of medicine?

Hippocrates

what does procrastination mean?

Holding things off

What ingredient improves the skin's metabolism?

Hyaluronic acid

Treatment goals for mature skin are to ________________ and revitalize the skin.

Hydrate

Melasma

Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control use

What is a contraindication for herbal wraps?

Hypertension

If a client has taken Accutane within the last year, they cannot get what, without a physicians approval?

IPL

Lasers & IPL machines are class _____ medical devices.

IV-4

Which mud is high in minerals, magnesium, and potassium?

Illite

Occupational disease

Illness resulting from condition associated with employment , prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients

An Egyptian named to be the "father of medicine"?

Imhotep

Acquired immunity

Immunity that the body develop after overcoming a disease through inoculation( flu vaccination ) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen,cat dander and ragweed

Blistered lesions or abraded skin with a honey-colored crust

Impetigo

Why study disorders of the skin?

In order to effectively and safely treat clients

What is a characteristic of ideal disinfectants?

Includes strips for checking effectiveness

Chloasma

Increased pigmentation from sun exposure. Also known as liver spots

Hepatitis

Is a blood borne virus that cause disease and can damage the liver

Why is it important to understand the function of each layer of the skin?

It's important in choosing products.

Pronunciation, letter combination, sound

KOK-lee-uh, ch, k

Stationary circles are used when performing what?

LDM

Hypopigmentation

Lack of pigment

What are the immune cells that protect us from foreign substances?

Langerhans Immune Cells

Give an example of a MILDLY comedogenic ingredient.

Lanolin

acronym that stands for light amplification stimulation emission of radiation

Laser

What priority does "aging" have in the skin conditions hierarchal scale of priorities?

Last

Vowels and suffixes leukocyte

Leuk -o- -cyte

What are crow's feet?

Lines that radiate outward from the eye towards the hairline

What is Intercelluar cement made up of?

Lipids (oils)

what does L.S.C.P.A. stand for?

Listen, Suggest, Confirm, Permission, Act

what can surfactants do?

Lower the surface tension & help the "spreadability"

What spray has a vasoconstriction effect when applied to the skin?

Lucas

What is the final stage of the cell cycle?

M or mitosis

What is the last step in how products are developed?

Marketing

Porous

Means that an item is made or constructed of a material that has pores or opening. These items are absorbent. Some porous items can be safely cleaned, disinfected and used again. Examples of porous items are towels, chamois, and linens

Pruitis

Medical term for itching; Persistent Itching

It is common to hear people complain of trouble getting to sleep, trouble staying asleep, not getting enough sleep.

Meds used for sleep disorders

Which cells in the basal layer produce pigment granules?

Melanocytes

Who are the best candidates for blepharoplasty?

Men and woman with redundant skin in the upper eyelids and or baggy lower eyelids

What is B-7 (Biotin) good for?

Metabolism and formation of fatty acids

Which of the five elemental energies and acupuncture point, as a zone of the face is: Lungs: cheeks extended from the jawbone to the ears, on both sides; Large intestine (extension of the lung area): down the side of the neck, on both sides?

Metal

Fungi

Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildew, and yeasts. Can produce contagious disease such as ringworm

What products are applied last while performing a basic facial?

Moisturizer and/or sunscreen

Lentigenes

Multiple freckles

What is a deficiency symptom of Vitamin E?

Muscular atrophy, heart disease, and impotency

Bleach

Must have and EPA registration number and contain at least 5 percent sodium hypochlorite and be diluted properly to a 10 percent solution- 9 parts water to a 1 part bleach

Antiretrovirals have 4 types. What is NOT an antiretroviral?

NOT: non- protease inhibitors

Arnica Montana

Natural herbal remedy taken 3-5 days before and up to two weeks following surgical procedures to reduce the amount and duration of brushing

What part of the body are usually bare for facials?

Neck and shoulders

Cleansing gels are a foaming type of cleanser with what pH range?

Neutral to slightly acidic

Another term for Vitamin B3?

Niacin

Is facial massage a good idea for acne facials?

No

NASHA

Non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid

Comedo

Non-inflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles.

Would Coenzyme Q-10 be considered enzymatic or nonenzymatic?

Nonenzymatic

What muscles function automatically without conscious will?

Nonstriated muscles

What agency is NOT considered an esthetics organization?

OSHA

Aging skin

Often lacks elasticity

Products grown w/o the use of chemicals fertilizers, pesticides, hormones or antibiotics. Thus it refers to production processes and not product quality refers to what?

Organically grown

Parasites

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism(referred to as a host)

OPIM is the abbreviation for:

Other Potential Infectious Material

Hyperpigmentation

Overproduction of pigment Increased melanin causes excess pigment

Which of the elements is found in the most abundance?

Oxygen (O)

What term refers to the five great elements coming together the second a person is conceived?

Panchamahabhutas

Another term for Vitamin B5?

Pantothenic acid

2 layers of the dermis

Papillary Layer and Reticular Layer

Natural immunity

Partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

Name and describe the two main classification of bacteria

Pathogenic , nonpathogenic

Cooling is a primary benefit of what essential oil?

Peppermint

What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices?

Personal hygiene

What phase in the menstrual cycle does the estrogen level reach the highest point?

Phase 3

Performance ingredients, such as retinoids, are more appropriate for nighttime use for what condition?

Photosensitivity

___________ is the study of the functions & activities performed by the body structures.

Physiology

Local infection

Pimple or abscess, is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus

Vital energy as it is called in Western countries, what is it called in India?

Prana

what are at least 3 contraindications for a chemical peel?

Pregnancy; acutain or other acne medicine; open sores.

An order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device intended for use by a person who is under medical care

Prescription

Where should you apply pressure when performing extractions? How much pressure?

Pressure on the skin surrounding the follicular wall so that you can extract the impaction with the least trauma to the surrounding tissue; minimal pressure until extracts

3 things cells need to survive

Protection, Hydration and nourishment

What is a recommended intake?

Protein; and fat: 26 percent

Tuberculocidal disinfectants

Proven to kill bacteria that cause tuberculosis

How do you dispose of lancets?

Put in a sharps container

Antibiotics

Rash, skin irritation, photosensitivity, NOT HYPERPIGMENTATION

Pseudofolliculitis

Razor bumps. Resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection.

Identify an indication of free radical damage

Red and Inflamed skin

Which LED light increases circulation and improves the collagen and elastin production in the skin?

Red light

EPA

Registration number and label should clearly state the specific organisms the solution is effective in killing when used according to the label instruction, Disinfectants must be registered with the EPA

OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration

Regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace

What helps lift the spirits?

Reiki

What is the function of the liver?

Removing waste created by digestion

HCS Hazard communication Standard

Requires chemical manufacturers and importers asses and communicate the potential hazards associated with their products

Tine a pedis

Ringworm fungus of that foot or athletes foot

Tinea Corporis

Ringworm; Highly Contagious

Cocci

Round shape bacteria that appear singly alone or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci streptococci and Diplococci

Subjective objective assessment plan

SOAP

Ultraviolet(UV)

Sanitizes are useful storage containers, but they do not disinfect or sterilize

Where do steatomas usually appear?

Scalp, neck, and back

Philosophy of reasoning that is based on first generating and then testing a hypothesis

Scientific method

A specific set or listed treatments or actions that one may perform under one license

Scope of Practice

What is a natural source for Copper?

Seafood and almonds

Cervical dystonia

Serve muscle spasms of the neck

What is seborrhea?

Severe oiliness of the skin

Herpes Zoster

Shingles. Painful skin condition from the reactivation of the chicken pox virus (Varicella-Zoster Virus - VZV). Treated with antiviral drugs

Bacilli

Short rod shaped bacteria, common bacteria to produce disease such as tetanus lockjaw typhoid fever tuberculosis and diphtheria

Tools,Equipment, Countertops, Contaminated with Scabies

Should be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected with EPA registered disinfectant for the time recommended by manufacturer or with bleach solution for 10 minutes

Asymptomatic

Shows no symptoms or signs of infection

What part of the face has slanted follicular shafts?

Sides of the nose and cheeks

Finger cots are an example of a _______________ item

Single use

When applying cleanser how many times should you pass over each area of the skin?

Six times

Corticosteroids

Skin irritation (aclovate meds)

Massage is not performed when working on what treatments aside from the application of products?

Skin treatments such as back facials and body treatments.

What is the molecular size of lactic acid?

Small molecular size

What do 50% of women have in some way

Spider veins (sclerotherapy)

What step during the product development, would you present the product to estheticians and their clients? Sales representatives must be trained to explain the value of the new product or product line.

Step 8: Marketing

What muscle extends along the side of the neck from the ear to the collar bone!

Sterncleidomastoid

What is the primary benefit of eucalyptus.

Stimulating

Basal Layer of the epidermal

Stratum germinativum

What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?

Stratum germinativum

Another word for situations that bring on a stress response?

Stress triggers

Lesions

Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury

SAL

Suction-assisted lipectomy

What gland releases perspiration and helps detox the body?

Sudoriferous Gland (sweat)

What diet depletes the body of B vitamins?

Sugar-rich

When using glycolic acid-based products, you should always wear what?

Sunscreen

You can prevent free radical damage by wearing what?

Sunscreen

Define eccrine glands

Sweat glands found all over the body with openings to the skin's surface through pores; not attached to hair follicles, secretions do not produce an offensive odor

Edema

Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection or medication

Water loss caused by evaporation on the skin's surface is called _______.

TEWL Transepidermal Water Loss

What is the most stimulating form of massage?

Tapotement

Vascular Lesions

Tertiary lesions. Involve the blood or circulatory system

does not produce muscle contractions, and its effects can be either stimulating or soothing depending on the method

Tesla current

often used to treat acne and infection

Tetracycline

What instrument shows different skin conditions, including hyper pigmentation, hypo pigmentation, oiliness, underlying solar damage, or dehydration?

The Wood's lamp

Before beginning an AHA peeling procedure the client should under go pretreatment. What does this intel?

The client should undergo two weeks of pretreatment with twice-daily use of an AHA home care product.

Joel/neck/chin lipo. Day 4

The client should wear the chin/neck bra as much as possible at home and at bedtime

The size of the implants and the technique used depends on what?

The condition of the breast the body proportions and the patient expectations

Which is thicker: epidermis or dermis?

The dermis

The fda also monitors drugs that are already available to consumers, particularly with regard to labeling and reformulation

The fda requires these processes for all prescription and over-the-counter meds but does not regulate cosmetics or herbal products

The frontal artery supplies blood to where?

The forehead and upper eyelids

The initial stage is usually performed immediately after what?

The mastectomy under the same anesthesia

Sterilization

The most effective methods of sterilization use high pressure steam equipment called autoclave. Simply exposing instruments to steam is not enough. To be effective against disease causing pathogens the steam must be pressurized in an autoclave so that the steam penetrates the spore coats of the spore forming bacteria

The most commonly recognized TCA peel is called?

The obaji blue

What connects the dermis to the epidermis, forming dermal/epidermal junction?

The papillary layer

Gram staining

The process used to decipher the type, is the first step to identifying the particular bacteria

Physiology

The study of the functions of living organisms.

What is the main external effect of aging skin?

The sun

What is complete immersion

There is enough liquid in the container to cover all surfaces of the item being disinfected, including the handles, for 10 minutes or for the time recommended by manufacturer

Fourth degree

These are burns that have injured the muscle, ligaments, tendons, nerve,blood vessel,and bones. These burned always require medical attention

Occlusive products

These are necessary to protect and balance dry skin

What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?

They are a form of formaldehyde

Lesion Types

Three of them - Primary, Secondary and Tertiary (Vascular)

How does the body maintain thermoregulation?

Through evaporation, perspiration, radiation, and insulation.

What gland produces specialized lymphocytes, such as T lymphocytes, better known as T cells?

Thymus gland

Define Humectants.

To increase skin flexibility and elasticity.

Microorganisms that travel easily on hands, clothing, or inanimate objects are known as:

Transient Microorganisms

What are Q-switched lasers commonly used for?

Treating pigmented lesions

Example of a commonly used BHA?

Trethocanic acid

You should pass over each area _____ times when applying cleanser to the clients skin

Two

Hospital disinfectants Tuberculocidal disinfectants

Two types that are used in salons, spas, medical offices, and medi spas

Which Type of Hypersensitivity symptoms include itching, hives, asthma, and anaphylaxis?

Type I (Immediate)

Basic keratins are _____ keratins

Type II

In the Glogau classification of photodamage which type shows early to moderate photo-aging?

Type II

What type of UV light causes the rapid depletion of vitamin A in the skin?

UVA and UVB

What causes the greatest aging effect on the skin?

UVA or aging rays

What are burning rays?

UVB

Which are stronger, UVA or UVB radiation/rays?

UVB (burning rays), wavelengths are stronger and more damaging to the skin.

Blepharospasm

Uncontrollable blinking of the eye

Center nervous system stimulants can cause what skin side effects?

Unusual bruising

Magnifying lamp

Used when analyzing the face during a facial

Cleansers may contain ingredients that counteract what?

Various skin conditions

vasoconstriction

Vascular constriction of capillaries and blood flow

A deficiency of what vitamin can cause dry, cracked skin and brittle hair and nails?

Vit A

Which vitamin provides the following benefits: Essential for maintaining the depth of natural skin color and relieving common skin inflammation. This is also an anti stress vitamin.

Vit B5/Pantothenic acid

Which vitamin provides the following benefits: Improves some facial pigment conditions and protects against sun damage. Deficiencies result in skin sores and inflammation as well as numbness and pricking.

Vit B6/Pyridoxine

Which vitamin is essential in the formation of collagen protein?

Vit C

If you have a problem with your hard wax breaking during the removal process, what could the cause be?

Wax may have been allowed to get too cold during application.

What is NOT the preferred method of hair removal for men's facial hair?

Waxing

Fatty alcohols have a ___________ consistency.

Waxy/wax-like

MRSA Methicillin resistant staphylococci aureus

Weakened immune system, appears as a skin infection such a pustules, rashes, and boils that can be difficult to cure

What is the best question ask in determining post inflammatory hyper pigmentation?

When you get a breakout or a cut, does the wound go from red to pink to brown?

You should refer a client to a doctor for medical evaluation:

When you see an enlarging blemish on the skin, when there is an undiagnosed rash on the skin, and when your client has expectations that are beyond your scope of practice

Dynamic movement

Which creates a line in reference to a specific movement

Strabismus

Which describes an eye that is not pointed straight ahead

When applying mask to jawline, how should you apply it?

With fingertips or brush

Which of the five elements of the body is the energies of liver and gallbladder and the over all vital energy circulation?

Wood

Cheating soaps,detergents

Work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs,salts,and mask

Which LED light has been shown to reduce swelling and inflammation?

Yellow light

Exempt colors are those that do not require certification. Give an example.

Zinc oxide

You should use cotton swabs to apply what to the face?

a 20 percent solution of salicylic acid

What is a current that flows on a path of least resistance between positive and negative electrodes called?

a bi-polar radio frequency

You should stock vinyl gloves in your treatment room because_____________.

a client may be allergic to latex

What is the main factor to consider when determining whether photomechanical laser therapy is appropriate?

a clients tendency for wound healing

To prevent a clay mask from drying on a client with sensitive skin, you should apply what?

a cool wet towel on top

prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit.

a fuse

A flare-up of old symptoms may occur in a client receiving LDM, who has had repeated illnesses, refers to what?

a healing crisis

Whose job is to sell products to salons, spas, & travel to do it. keep records of sales. Also be able to do a presentation of the products?

a manufacturer representative

What eyebrow shape should a younger female sport?

a more natural eyebrow shape

What look do men generally prefer for their eyebrows?

a more natural look that is simply well groomed.

What provides cells to most of the central nervous system?

a neural tube

diamond crystal handpicks perform exfoliation with?

a reusable wand

Name an example of a stage 2 wound?

a second-degree sunburn

A normal amount of white blood cells but poor lymph circulation are the characteristics of what?

a sluggish immune system

What should young clients be instructed to use as part of a home care regimen?

a washable, foaming cleanser, twice a day

what elective surgical procedures would a Cosmetic plastic surgeon perform?

abdominoplasty (eyelid, face, and tummy lifts, respectively)

Why are marine sedimentary stone and marble preferred?

ability to stay cold

What does the Latin prefix "super, supra" mean, as in "superscription"?

above

How does the use of organic sunscreen ingredients protect you from UV light?

absorbs UV light and converts it to heat energy

Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi

acupressure

The rapid-onset and short-term initial stage of a disease is known as:

acute

The substance that provides energy to cells and converts oxygen to carbon dioxide, a wast product we breath out?

adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

When should you clean and disinfect the nail brush you keep in your room to scrub your nails and hands?

after each use

The _____ process is accelerated and the body becomes vulnerable to disease.

aging

Stratum Lucidum

aka Clear Layer; Thickest on palms & soles

what chemical family has a sedative property?

aldehydes

What is true of clients with rosacea?

almost all clients with rosacea have telangiectases

Where can bacteria be found?

almost everywhere

a rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction

alternating current (AC)

what is not a common ingredient in mineral makeup?

aluminum dioxide

what is NOT a strategy when using deductive reasoning?

always read any long paragraphs of reading before reading the questions that follow.

How often do you repeat LDM movements?

always, twice per minute

what type of bikini waxing removes the hair outside of the normal bikini line?

american

Organic acids that form the building blocks of protein.

amino acid

What is an example of a combining vowel?

an "o" in the middle of a word

What endocrine system disorder can affect the menstruation cycle?

anorexia

what healing properties does sandalwood have?

anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti fungal, sedative, analgesic

_____ are now being used to help with hot flashes.

antidepressants

An agent that destroys microorganisms that may be pathogenic

antimicrobial

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix "circum," as in "circumference"?

around

What are NOT apart of the main structures of the hair follicle?

arrector pili muscle and sebaceous glands

when managing negative emotions what should you do?

ask yourself whats really going on

when conflict arises be _____ without being _____.

assertive, overbearing

what property does marigold have?

astringent

In order to be effective a silicone patch should be worn for:

at least 12 hours a day

before doing a peel when should the client consultation take place?

at least a week prior

When should a client consultation be performed for a peeling treatment?

at least one week prior

If the immune system encounters a cell that does not display a marker based on the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), it:

attacks it

A disease in which the body produces a defective immunological response against itself is known as:

autoimmune disorder

What does the Latin prefix "se" mean, as in "secernment: glandular secretion"?

away

What area(s) do male clients most commonly choose to have waxed?

back

What does the Latin prefix "retro" mean, as in "retronasal" or "retrography"?

backward, back

What is the meaning of the Greek prefix "dys," as in "dystrophy"?

bad, difficult

in Ancient Rome, the term _____ was used for at home baths.

balnea

What is the least common granulocyte ?

basophil

what should you do when you are unfamiliar with a product or procedure?

be honest. tell the client you'd be happy to find out more about it

You should not spray the hot glass jar reservoir on a steamer with disinfectant when?

before it has cooled off

When should you check the water level on the steamer?

before preheating and regularly thereafter

The Intercellular matrix is located where?

between the epidermal cells

What is a sharps container?

biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp

After 100 cells have been produced following conception, what is the embryo called?

blastula

What does the prefix "sangui" mean?

blood

If a person weighs 150 lbs, approximately how many 8-ounce glasses of water should they be drinking every day?

body weight divided by 2 (75), divide this number by 8. (9)

Where are T-cells formed?

bone marrow

What are hot towels used for?

both face and body treatments

Carbohydrates

break down the basic chemical sugars that supply energy for the body

What type of surgery is NOT associated with reconstructive surgeons?

breast augmentation

A Vata-dominant client has what?

bright, lively eyes

What product provides a temporary tanned look?

bronzers

An advantage of booth rent is the ability to establish your own _____ with _____ investment.

business, minimal

the lens of the eye can magnify laser intensity by how much?

by 100,000 times

The ambiance of the reception area should be?

calm & organized

refers to infusing a positive (acid) product into the skin with the use of electric current

cataphoresis

Negative electrode

cathode; usually black and marked with an "N" or a minus (-) sign

One of the benefits of using aluminum oxide crystals for microdermabrasion is that crystals do not what?

cause skin irritation

Asphyxiated

caused by lack of oxygen (smokers have asphyxiation skin). Characterized by clogged pores and wrinkles; dull looking-yellowish or gray cast in color.

Where is the pituitary gland located?

center of head

Where do you begin the gallop 1-2-1 movement?

center of the chin

t-zone

center of the face; T shaped area that includes forehead, nose and chin

What Latin root means "brain"?

cerebr

Irritant dermatitis can be caused by:

certain lotions poor hand hygiene wearing latex gloves

soothing is a property of what oil?

chamomile

what oil has soothing healing properties?

chamomile

what is not recommended as permanent makeup?

cheek color

What foods are NOT a common cause of acne breakouts?

chocolate and pizza

How can a person safeguard themselves from consuming more calories than needed?

choose foods that are high in nutrients but lower in calories

Which stone contain the energy of the sun?

citrine

What are lasers and IPL machines rated?

class IV medical devices

Never place theses items on a bare counter_______________.

clean or dirty supplies

What home care is good for acne clients?

cleanser, exfoliating, a mask, toner, and a light calming hydrator

Ultrasonic technology, for esthetic application, using sonophoresis and providing microamp therapy to promote homeostasis in some units, is good for providing what?

cleansing exfoliation and penetration of products

What is NOT an example of an elective surgical procedure?

cleft lip correction

Why is it important for estheticians/students to maintain clean treatment rooms?

client safety and compliance with laws

What masks can be applied over an ampoule or serum for enhanced penetration?

collagen

What is the clavicle also known as?

collar bone

What term refers to the union of a root word and a combining vowel?

combining form

You should seek advice from a _____ when renting commercial property for the first time.

commercial real estate broker

When designing a correction and prevention home care program for your client: Categorize your clients' needs depending on the most _____ skin types and conditions presented - for example, dryness, anti-blemish, anti-aging, and hyperpigmentation.

common

Two key considerations go into packaging selection. The first is _____ with the product's ingredients, because ingredients do not have a proper or desirable shelf life when stored in an incompatible material.

compatibility

What combinations of two incomplete proteins that, together, provide all the essential amino acids and make a complete protein?

complementary foods

All treatments start with removal of the client's makeup and what?

complete facial cleansing

What steps are omitted when performing a mini-facial?

comprehensive skin analysis, steaming, massage, and extraction

Name some basic tissues of the body?

connective, nervous and epithelial

what is tapotement?

consists of fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements

What is released by the multitude of chemical activities taking place within the body?

constant energy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal government agency responsible for ensuring the safety of all what?

consumer products, namely food, drugs, and cosmetics.

Any item that has been used on a client is considered:

contaminated

cosmetics with a pharmaceutical-like action

cosmeceuticals

refers to cosmetics that contain ingredients that help improve the skin instead of temporarily affecting the way it looks or feels

cosmeceuticals

What term refers to a subspecialty of dermatology that treats appearance-related skin conditions, such as wrinkles, scars, hyper pigmentation, and hyperplasia?

cosmetic dermatology

why do crystals allow for a more intense exfoliation?

cuz they are sharper

cellulite/detox blend: you should use the LEAST of what?

cyprus

____ is a chemical release by cells that signal other chemical immune responses.

cytokine

What Greek root means "hidden"?

dactyl

What are stretch marks caused by?

damaged elastin fibers

What color is eumelanin?

dark brown to black

What color eyewear should be worn when undergoing an IPL treatment?

dark green

Products stored in what type of container & in what temperatures will last longer?

dark; cooler

What happens to stress hormones in the blood, when soft, relaxing music is played?

declines

during the critical thinking process, after you have established the evidence what should you do next

define solutions and outcomes

What Latin root means "tooth"?

dent

You should not perform microdermabrasion on a client with?

dermatitis, folliculitis, fungal skin infection (all of the above)

What term is used to describe long-term damage to the skin cause by UV light?

dermatoheliosis

What type of physicians do estheticians commonly partner with?

dermatologist

Physicians who specialize in diseases of the skin, hair, and nails?

dermatologists

What is a determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests, also Federal regulations prohibit salon or spa professionals from performing this?

diagnosis

What does the "D" in the ABCDE's of melanoma stand for?

diameter

What is Thermolysis also known as?

diathermy

Various powers of magnification on a magnifying lamp

diopters

What are the various powers of magnification for a magnifying lamp known as?

diopters

Galvanic electrolysis uses what current?

direct current (DC)

what type of sterilization is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas?

dry heat sterilization

Sunscreens should also be used on the hands and _____?

décolletage

Squeezing, pulling, and stroking are movements used in what?

ear reflexology

What element is related to a love for traditional and time proven treatments and practices?

earth

What are among the desirable qualities for a perfect injectable material?

easy to place, forgiving in placement, hypoallergenic, and durable with reproducible results

What helps to slow absorption of glucose into the bloodstream and balance glucose levels?

eating good or complex carbohydrates such as whole grains

What is NOT a contraindication for body treatments?

eczema

What would have these ideal properties: free rinsing; biodegradable; and allow for rapid soil dispersion of debris?

effective cleaning agents

What type of massage should be used on sensitive skin?

effleurage

What type of surgical procedures are generally associated with cosmetic plastic surgeons?

elective

What should you NEVER put beneath the bed linens?

electric blankets

a form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects

electricity

the movement of particles around an atom that creates pure energy

electricity

The epithelial of the auditory tube and tympanic cavity, which are both in the ear, is formed by which germ layer?

endoderm

An infection that occurs when bacteria travel from a site where they were harmless to a site where they cause infection is known as:

endogenous infection

Estheticians are licensed to work only on the _____.

epidermis

What is composed 5 layers called strata (singular: stratum). The upper most surface layer is the stratum corneum, followed by the stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, and stratum spinosum; the bottom layer is the stratum germinativum (the basal layer)?

epidermis

Which of these is a contraindication for LED treatment?

epilepsy

If you decided to operate your own business, what is NOT a principle you need to be familiar with?

equipment repair

To ensure your physical well being, the basic estheticians stool must be_________________.

ergonomically correct

What piece of salon furniture is also known as an operators stool?

estheticans chair

Which of the following is NOT a supply?

estheticians stool

A physician might prescribe _____ to treat menopause.

estrogen

Lack of _____ may significantly affect barrier function, making the skin feel much drier and increasing sensitivity of the skin, resulting in dehydration, accentuated appearance of wrinkles, possible hyper pigmentation, and fluctuations in blood flow.

estrogen

What hormone gives a woman female characteristics?

estrogen

What are the two main categories of isotypes?

estrogen-dominant and androgen-dominant

Glogau Scale

evaluates sun/photodamage base on wrinkling, categorized by she

When creating a series of treatments or treatment plan using AHA's, what is the typical recommendation?

every 3 to 4 months

What product contains granules to help slough off dead cells from the skin's surface?

exfoliants

extraction of purest quality & therapeutic strength?

expeller pressed

What should you do to accommadate the fact that some clients have never received facial or waxing treatments before?

explain to the client where to put belongings and how to put on the wrap

A set of work practices out together to minimize the possibility of exposure for an employee is known as:

exposure control plan

What is NOT among the desirable qualities for a perfect injectable material?

extensive product migration

warming plastic masks are used to prepare the skin for what?

extractions

what step comes next after softening the client's skin with steam or warm towels when performing a basic facial?

extractions

What does the Greek root "op, opt" mean?

eye

When performing an AHA exfoliation you should require the client wear what during the procedure?

eye pads

What two categories do vitamins fall into?

fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E, and K) and water-soluble (vitamins B and C)

What is a characteristic of an air dominant client?

fidgety and talkative

The _____Cranial Nerve is known as the Trigeminal Nerve.

fifth

what is a basic principle of consultative selling?

find out what your clients want and/or need, and make every effort to fulfill that need

Where are the corpuscles of Ruffini located?

fingers

Why do you not use the ends of the fingertips?

fingertips cannot control pressure and may scratch the client.

What element is associated with the third chakra?

fire

Which of the five elemental energies and acupuncture point, as a zone of the face is: Small intestine: forehead?

fire

How should you respond when asked to perform duties or tasks that are out of the legal realm of our scope of practice?

firmly and calmly that it is beyond our license to perform the given task.

What is the most common magnification?

five diopters

what are the two most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?

flat and roller

What surfaces pose the greatest potential safety hazard when using lasers?

flat and smooth surfaces

cysts

fluid, infection, or other matter under the skin

What does blood furnish cells with?

food, water, and oxygen

what should you do when drying eyelash adhesive?

force air from the top of the lash, down towards the nose.

If you need to retrieve additional supplies during a service, you should remove them from the container using_____________.

forceps or tongs

What are created from weak molecules that have split for one reason or another. Because they are unstable, they immediately attempt to remedy that by stealing an electron from the nearest stable molecule, which is then rendered unstable.

free radicals

How or what would cause damage to the following: the cell membrane, damaging and even destroying the cell and the DNA; the immunological system; intercellular communications; and the function of the nerve cells?

free radicals attacking lipids

In ultra sonic technology the depth of penetration depends on what?

frequency NOT intensity

What is facilitated by planning and preparing a well stocked and organized treatment room?

functioning efficiently and providing good service

What forms intercellular channels that allow free passage between the cells of ions and small molecules?

gap junctions

What is included in the CAM classification of energy medicines?

gemstone therapy

What is one of the causes of Hirsutism?

genetic inheritance

What products are good for sensitive skin?

gentle cleansers, enzyme peel, and a soothing gel mask

a water-binding substance between the fibers of the dermis

glycosaminoglycans

What is the most typical grade of acne seen by estheticians?

grade 1

What grade of acne is thought of by most people as typical teenage acne?

grade 3

How would you minimize puffiness under the eye, with liquid mineral concealer?

graduate the color from light at the edges to darker in the middle

What are the two major types of white cells?

granulocytes and lymphocytes

What color stones should be used for a client who is unable to ground great ideas?

gray, black, and white

Bright _____ intensifies red in the skin.

green

What are the main structures of the hair follicle?

hair root, bulb, and papilla

Clinical symptom associated with hyperthyroidism?

hand tremors

what are common duties of a manager or sales person?

handle invoices, track sales, present product, run cash register.

What are the characteristics of Glove breakdown?

hardening or embrittlement

As a licensed esthetician who works as a department store representative, what skills would they need to have?

has to have strong makeup skills

What is NOT a common side effect of Botox Cosmetic?

headaches

What do the corpuscles of Ruffini detect?

heat

What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?

helps prevent coagulation

what is a benefit of massage?

helps slough off dead skin cells

How or what binds the basal layer to the basement membrane through different types of proteins?

hemidesmosomes

You should NOT perform electrodessication on a patient with??

high blood pressure

Father of modern medicine

hippocrates

What is not unusual to develop on a large area that was just waxed?

hives

A _____ consultation reviews all of the possible causes affecting the skin.

holistic

What is the 6th chakra?

holistic mind

You should massage the face while steaming a client w/ dehydrated skin after applying a what?

hydrating ampoule

What is another name for moisturizers?

hydrators

What terms can be used interchangeably with spa therapy?

hydrotherapy & balneotherapy

what causes brown or gray circles under the eyes?

hyperpigmentation

Blood glucose or blood sugar can drop too low without adequate carbohydrates. This condition is known as what?

hypoglycemia

If what occurs, all you can do is hope it resolves itself with 6-24 months?

hypopigmentation

When should you discontinue treatment, when performing an ultrasonic facial?

if any discomfort

When should a client be asked to reschedule?

if they are more than 15 minutes late.

When treating a first degree burn, what do you do first?

immerse it in cold water or hold it under running water

Alcohol and diets high in fat can suppress the what system?

immune

Photodynamic therapy utilizing an ALA is generally used...

in a medical setting

Where are supplies stored?

in clean, covered, labeled containers

how are essential oils measured?

in drops

When setting out the treatment products, you should do so___________.

in order of the procedure application

Where do melanocytes originate?

in the neural crest

Ashwaganda is commonly know as what?

indian ginseng or winter cherry

the client holds the tube electrode, while the esthetician massages the face with her hands

indirect application

a beauty columnist, requires what type of skills?

industry knowledge, computer skills & strong writing skills.

an existing cut that has become infected

infected laceration

What do swollen lymph nodes indicate?

infection

What is the first link in the chain of infection?

infectious agent

What does the (noun ending) suffix "itis" mean, as in "arthritis"?

inflammation

Portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment

insertion

when performing massage, always massage from muscle _____ to _____.

insertion to origin

What is performed after the cleaning and disinfection process, but before the item is actually sterilized?

instrument lubrication

a substance that does not conduct electricity (i.e., rubber, silk, wood, glass, and cement)

insulator

Islets of Langerhans produce what hormone?

insulin

Injury to the skin causes the release of what?

interleukin-1

After college, what is a doctor generally required to do?

internship 1 year & 2-4 years residency

What provides the ability to connect to the collective unconscious?

intuition

Foods high in what, have consistently been implicated in aggravating acne conditions?

iodides

An excess of what in one's diet may trigger acne in some cases?

iodine

What is the main detractor to using soft wax?

it can be irritating to the skin

Never put a heated blanket under the bottom of the bed linens. Why?

it is a fire hazard

If you see an eosinophils in the skin:

it is a sign of a disease

What is true of distilled water?

it is the only type of water that should be used in steamers

After you clean and disinfect the hot-towel cabinet, what should you do for the night?

its door should be left open

What determines the type of chromophore with which the light from a laser will react

its the color of the laser

Where in the body does hyaluronic acid operate as a lubricant and a shock absorber?

joints

How is energy fluency measured when used in pulsed lasers?

joules per sq cm

Where should the handpick be placed at the beginning of machine-aided LDM?

just behind the ear under the hairline

What brush is short & dense bristles, used mostly for powder or blush & used in circular motions.

kabuki brush

What can you do to accommodate walk-ins or unexpected requests?

keep wax heaters on all day

alipidic

lack of oil or lipids. describes skin that doesn't produce enough sebum, indicated by lack of visible pores

Dehydration

lack of water

dehydration

lack of water; can be caused by environment, medication, typical agents, aging, or drinks like caffeine or alcohol.

what chemical family has a strong mucolytic property?

lactones

What essence improves self-esteem and confidence?

larch

solar comedones

large blackheads, usually around the eyes, due to sun exposure

What are criteria for determining that a treatment table is large enough?

large enough to accommodate clients, suitable for body waxing

enlarged pores

larger pores due to excess oil and debris trapped in the follicle, or expansion due to elasticity loss or trauma

C02 and ER:YAG lasers were not traditionally used for what?

laser hair removal

What are some of the administrative practices mandated by ANSI?

laser training, establishing a safety officer, and developing safety policies

What is another name for statutes?

laws

Natural sources for B-6 (Pyridoxine)

leafy green vegetables

When filling a pouch for sterilization, you should:

leave about 1-inch of space between the items in the pouch and the sealed edges

What oil should be used in a kapha blend?

lemongrass

a pH _____ is not recommended for a salon peel.

less than 3

if your client has thin or uneven brows, you should do what?

let the hair grow in.

Who must supervise the work in a medical spa according to the definition provided by the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations?

licensed health care professional

Photophobia

light sensitivity

How is the intake capacity for airbrushing measured?

liters per minute

What does the suffix "iscus" mean?

little

Hepatitis interferes with which organ's function?

liver

what are the two types of goals?

long term and short term

When Langerhans cell arrive in lymphoid tissue, they:

loose the ability to take up antigens & gain the ability to interact with naive T-cells

what is important to do prior to moving the lamp arms up or down?

loosen the adjustment knobs

What is the primary cause of wrinkles

loss of elasticity in the skin

The best way to apply a _____ is to place a few drops in the palm of one hand and apply the product all over the face with the fingers of the other hand?

lotion

What is the magnifying lamp also referred to as?

loupe (pronounced "loop")

The third and final immune response is?

lymphocytes (T-cells)

the three basic food groups: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Making up the largest part of the nutrition we eat

macronutrients

What is one of the 10 most common herbal blends?

mahasudadarshan

how can an esthetician be successful in developing a clientele?

make every effort to provide good service each and every time a client visits the salon.

what should you do when preparing the client for a spa treatment?

make them comfortable without impeding the treatment

An esthetician that is enhancing facial features with cosmetics is considered a

makeup artist

Type of massage that uses gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly

manual lymph drainage

What is the meaning of the prefix "poly," as in the word "polyneuropathy"?

many

What types of treatments may be offered in a medical spa that an esthetician would NOT be able to perform?

massage, filler infections, and acupuncture

Where does cell mitosis (division) happen?

matrix

What kind of finish do water based foundations generally give?

matte (nonshiny, dull)

what type of exfoliation is a microdermabrasion?

mechanical

Tissue damage due to repeat physical contact to the tissue is known as:

mechanical irritation

What are the three general types of monitoring involved in the sterilization process?

mechanical, chemical, and biological

What are the methods of exfoliation?

mechanically, manually, & chemical

Photodynamic therapy utilizing an ALA is generally used in what type of setting?

medical

What type of history evaluation should always be done first in a facial rejuvenation consultation?

medical

a _____ aesthetician requires a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, makeup camouflage techniques and business skills.

medical

What role sometimes blurs with the role of esthetician plays in a medical setting?

medical assistant

Having a _____ is a NOT common qualification of today's successful estheticians in a medical setting.

medical license

What is the process when the ovum is not fertilized, the uterus sheds the lining, or endometrium?

menstruation

What is NOT a key indicator that a physician or nurse will look for when discussing neurotoxin therapy for the brow with a client?

mentalis involvement

What are the energy pathways through which energy circulates, according to traditional Chinese medicine?

meridians

As soon as you put a morsel of food in your mouth your body begins to _____, or change, the food into forms it can use to provide energy.

metabolize

What material is the blade the ultrasonic device made of?

metal

What contains dead cell buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebum?

microcomedones

An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses is:

microcurrent

Galvanic and faradic current are both generally used in what treatment?

microcurrent

What is NOT considered a method of hair removal?

microcurrent

Hold skin taut with your nondominant hand when doing what procedure?

microdermabrasion

If a client has a fungal skin infections, folliculitis, or dermatitis, what treatment should you NOT perform?

microdermabrasion

Oxytalan fibers contain only what?

microfibrils

What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis portion of a facial?

milky

In the 16th century & renaissance period, what gain popularity?

mineral baths

How many hours of esthetician training for performing micrdermabrasion, does the NCEA guidelines recommend?

minimum of 16 hours

The final stage of cell growth?

mitosis

fruit sugar (fructose) is a naturally occurring:

monosaccharide

What else contains protein, although in smaller proportions?

most vegetables

Carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are good water binders

mucopolysaccharides

why would you apply a lighter foundation along the hairline and blend onto the forehead?

narrow forehead

When an essential oil has no synthetic ingredients added, what is it considered?

natural

Where would you massage creams containing anti-aging ingredients such as retinoids?

neck

What galvanic current is recommended when using a desincrustation product on a client with very oily, impacted skin?

negative

What is a common obstacle to advancement facing outsiders working at family-run businesses?

nepotism

What transports signals to other organs?

nerve tissue

What is often referred to as the fourth germ layer?

neural crest

as estheticians, can we treat ice pic scarring?

no

What is a benefit of sugaring?

no risk of burning, because the material is used at body temperature.

Eleven of the twenty common amino acids are called _____ because they can be synthesized by the body and do not have to be in our diet.

nonessential amino acids

what is your main goal when doing camouflage makeup?

normalize the clients appearance

What is an ideal vata blend?

nourishing

Rosacea subtype four is?

ocular rosacea

The typical American diet has an excess of what?

omega-6

When should you not apply pressure when using the brush machine?

on a client's skin

How many preventative maintenance checks should a service contract for a new laser/IPL device have?

once a year

How many facial treatments can you perform with four to six cleansing pads?

one

Ideally your resume should fit on _____ page.

one

How many wet disinfectants should there be at the salon?

one for each room

Skin contains what fraction of the body's primary immune cells?

one half of primary immune cells

How long are doctors generally required to undergo an internship?

one year

what color of makeup covers the brown from hyper pigmentation?

orange

what essential oil is a phenol?

oregano

Portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment

origin

Medical science has discovered that women who lose their ovaries early in life are more likely to develop _____.

osteoporosis

When you work more than 40 hours per week you are entitled to what?

overtime pay

When applying pressure during shiatsu, you should use what part of the fingers?

pads

What controls insulin and glucagon production?

pancreas

What is used to dissolve protein?

papain

What refers to a red, sore bump with a whitehead?

papule

Protozoa are:

parasites

Risks involving with a route of entry through a break in mucous membrane or the skin is called:

parenteral hazards

Organisms that causes diseases

pathogen

what color of blush will cover a greenish cast after covering up a bruise?

peach

Whats another word for tapotement?

percussion

estheticians working at resorts or on cruise ships would NOT commonly offer?

permanent makeup

What is the number 1 way to retain clients?

personal attention

maintaining cleanliness & healthfulness through certain sanitary practices is considered your?

personal hygiene

Oregano contains influential amounts of _____

phenols

Microdermabrasion has bee shown to reduce what?

pigmented lesions

Indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current

polarity

IPL facial rejuvenation has become the gold standard due to what type of flash lamp effects?

polychromatic

IPL or Intense pulsed light is what?

polychromatic

What is a quality of IPL?

polychromatic

What function does the ingredient methylparaben perform?

preservative

CREATE would be an example of an active _____-_____ word

problem-solving

What SOAP step involves identifying steps to take for the desired outcome for the treatment, homecare, and additional services?

procedure

Standard scars form when the skin:

produces lots of collagen in the affected area

What should happen before the client leaves your treatment area?

product recommendations

what products should be used when treating sensitive skin?

products that support the barrier function

OSHA regulations are primarily designed to:

protect your health

What are the key functions of epithelial tissue?

protection, body fluid containment, and transport of material in and out of the body

Papain is used to dissolve what?

protein

The nucleus is composed mainly of:

protein

Hyaluronic acid and derma tan sulfate account for most of the what?

proteoglycans

What does neem do?

purified and detoxifies the blood

papules

raised lesions; "blemishes"

Freckles will look darker when _____ is reflected onto the face.

red

the color _____ makes freckles look _____ when reflected onto the face.

red; darker

All treatments should start with what?

removal of clients of makeup and a complete facial cleanse

What should you do if a client experiences extreme burning or redness during a treatment?

remove product w/ cool cotton pads

using good manners is an important part of showing _____ to others.

respect

What is the construction department of the cell?

ribosome

Microcurrent treatment would be used on what muscle, to reduce marionette lines?

risorius

What is a dispensary?

room or area used for mixing products and storing supplies

This is used to lightly exfoliate the skin

rotary brush

What increases blood flow to the skin?

rubifactant

What is a good position for a pregnant client who can lie on her right side at this point?

second

What position is best for poor mobility/moderate growth?

second

Examples include work surfaces and other inanimate objects in the work area?

semi critical items

What should you do with single-use items as you prepare for a treatment?

set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used

Crystals allow for more intensive exfoliation of the stratum corneum than traditional scrubs because they are _____ than other components of scrubs.

sharper

Where should you perform kneading type movements?

shoulders

Sharps are always _____ and should be placed in an approved sharps container after use.

single use

What are the tree types of muscle tissue?

skeletal, smooth, cardiac

Sensory Nerve Fibers are more abundant in what part of the body?

skin

The largest organ in the body

skin

Skin Tag

small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that looks like flaps; they are benign and are common under the arms or on the neck

What do these (diminutive ending) suffixes all mean: "ole" as in "arteriole"; "icle" as in "particle"; "ule" as in "venule"; and "isc"?

small, little, minute

What should you wash your hands with before touching clean supplies?

soap and warm water

Where are you most likely to find Meissner's corpuscles?

soles of the feet

What should you use to disperse products from jars?

spatulas

Plural form of spermatozoon?

spermatozoa

what should you do when applying pressed mineral powder?

spritz with a setting spray

Mohs surgery is a surgical treatment option for:

squamous cell carcinomas

Which of these is a recommended exercise for strengthening the hands or wrists?

squeeze your fingers closed into a fist, and then release and spread them wide for 5 seconds

To be considered appropriate for _____, packaging must do the following: allow for proper drying of the packaging material and the enclosed contents.

steam sterilization

what is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?

steamer

What is the function of an autoclave?

sterilizes implements

what is an effect of reflexology?

stimulates the skin

When is the gliding movement used?

stone massage

What makes up the barrier function of the skin?

stratum corneum, the corneocytes and the intercellular matrix

What is the top, outermost layer of the epidermis?

stratum corneum/horny layer

Which layer of the epidermis is located below the stratum corneum?

stratum lucidum

What is the most popular use of aromatherapy products?

stress relief

what does SOAP stand for?

subjective, objective, assessment, plan

Premenstrual acne flare-ups are primarily caused by:

sudden irritation

What does the prefix "glyc" mean?

sugar

A client using retinoids should always wear what?

sunscreen

a client using retinoids should always wear what?

sunscreen

what type of exfoliation will help lighten hyper pigmentation?

superficial exfoliation

What must an esthetician working in a medical setting do?

supply patients with accurate information

What role do estheticians play in a client consultation and education?

supportive role

strong superficial peels may increase the amount of what?

surface acne lesions

An operating room and a sterile field are examples of what?

surgical asepsis

What does the suffix "stomy" mean?

surgical opening

Veins that are varicosed from therein to the knee or all the way to the ankle may warrant a what?

surgical procedure

When the varicose vein extends the length from the ankle to the knee or from the groin to the knee may warrant a what?

surgical procedure

What does the "S" stand for in the acronym LOHAS?

sustainability

Sudoriferous Glands

sweat glands

Both Restylane and Perlane are what?

synthetic hyaluronic acid

what is the most common ingredient in standard makeup?

talc

If the client does not refrain from what, an IPL treatment can result in blistering?

tanning

When performing shiatsu, where do you apply pressure when performing a mid face flush?

temples

8 to 10 days before a woman's period, the elevation of what in the bloodstream begins?

testosterone

Who rates medical devices?

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Deep cleanses Exfoliates Increases circulation and detoxifies Relax the senses, nerves, and muscles Stimulates the skin functions and metabolism Slows down premature aging Treats conditions such as dryness, oiliness or redness Softens wrinkles and aging lines Helps clear up blemishes and minor acne

the benefits of facial treatments

What system is the thymus gland a part of?

the immune system

what does ground or grounding have to do with electricity?

the live connection supplies current to the circuit. The ground connection completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground.

When should the client intake form be mentioned to the client?

the moment a new client calls to make an appointment

What is chemotaxis?

the process of traveling to the infected would site

what does cell turnover rate refer to?

the rate of new cells taking the pace of old cells that have been removed, due to exfoliation.

Define a Standard American bikini wax.

the removal of hair outside the normal bikini line

What ignited the technological explosion still happening today? (the first laser)

the ruby crystal

Who determines who can use a specific type of radiation emitting electronic device?

the state regulatory agency

What contains the most Langerhans cells?

the stratum spinosum

Ergonomics is_____________.

the study of adapting work conditions to suit the worker

Skin Histology

the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue

Where is seborrheic keratoses most commonly found?

the temples or cheekbones

define aromatherapy.

the therapeutic use of essential oils

Laser are usually named in reference to what?

their medium

Therapeutic massage, such as deep tissue massage and manual lymph drainage, should be performed only by who?

therapists who specialize in these areas

What therapy is used to trigger circulatory response?

thermo

What do paper towels, tissues for blotting the face, and vinyl gloves have in common?

they are single use items

After the fall of the Rome empire, what happened to many bath houses?

they were destroyed

What is true of butterfly pads?

they will not fall off the eyes as easily as round pads

occlusive

thick products that lay on top of the skin and reduce TEWL; help hold in moisture and protect the top barrier layer

How many passes are usually appropriate, with microdermabrasion, for normal to oily skin?

three

where would you find the manufacturer's philosophy?

through promotional materials such as brochures, pamphlets, and the company's Web site, or advertisement in trade publications

what fingers should you use when performing the spine munch?

thumb and index

what is commonly known as sun spots or sun fungus?

tine versicolor

Soon the overabundance of free radicals leads to _____ _____.

tissue damage

Why should a nail brush be on hand in your treatment room?

to clean your nails before performing services

Why should you wear gloves for all decontamination procedures?

to prevent contamination and protect your skin from strong chemicals

What provides nutrition for the embryo?

trophoblast

T/F UV lamps are not effective for disinfection.

true

liquid mineral concealers usually come in what?

tubes with brushes

What does the (noun ending) suffix "oma" mean, as in "carcinoma"?

tumor or mass

a client should start using AHAs treatments how frequently when first beginning?

twice a week for 3 weeks

How many years of residency do doctors typically have?

two to four years

Where should the bolster be placed during the facial?

under the knees

what is not a component of HIPPA?

unlimited use of information

Rubin's Classification

uses levels to classify photodamage by depth of skin changes or damage

What is the allotted time for masks to be left on?

usually 15 minutes

sun damage

uv damage to dermis and epidermis; primary damage are wrinkling, collagen and elastin breakdown, pigmentation, and cancer

Device that suctions dirt and impurities from the skin, and stimulates the dermal layer and lymphatic and blood circulation

vacuum machine

What is an imbalance of dosas or one's present condition?

vikroti

With sugaring by hand, what type of glove is easier to use, as they do not have the stretchability that diminishes the effectiveness of the rapid pulls?

vinyl gloves

electromagnetic radiation that we can see

visible light

What temperature should the water be when washing your hands?

warm

what should you do when performing standard relaxing massage?

warm the product before applying it

What type of mask is used for preparing the skin for extractions?

warming plastic

For a significant cut on the hand, it is sage during the initial phases of wound healing to:

wash your hands

Before performing a facial, what should you do?

wash your hands with antibacterial soap

What is one of the best penetration helper there is?

water

after using water based makeup, how should you clean the airbrush?

water

oil-free products are referred to as?

water base

When performing iontophoresis, what products penetrate better?

water-based

What can you use to determine whether you have applied a BHA product evenly?

wood's lamp

What is NOT a golden rule of human relations ?

work harder when overwhelmed

What should you do once you've escorted the client to the reception desk?

write up a service ticket

What sound is made by the letter combination "ch," as in "cochlea"?

"k"

What sound is made by the letter combination "ps," as in "psoriasis"?

"s"

What point would you assign Sandy red, hair color, when determining a Fitzpatrick type?

0

What number range is the pH scale?

0-14

A 70% concentrated solution of glycolic acid will contain a pH value of?

0.6

Pure glycolic acid is a solid crystallin powder; therefore, in order to work with it properly, cosmetic chemists use a solubilized liquid form that is 70% concentrated solution of glycolic acid. At this concentration, what is the pH value?

0.6

How long should an ear wax take, once you have mastered it?

10 minutes

How long should the mask be applied for when performing a mini-facial?

10 minutes

how far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?

15 to 18 inches

The stratum corneum is maintained at _____ layers on most parts of the skin.

15-20

If something gets in a person's eye, you should flush the eye for ____ or until it is comfortable.

15-20 minutes

When was the Federal Packaging and Labeling Act, which requires cosmetic manufacturers to list ingredients, voted into law?

1977

Glycolic & lactic acid peels are usually a pH of what?

2

Which level of Reiki allows for distance healing?

2

Root word gastroenterology

2 root words: Gastro- entero -logy

How long should your client be using AHA's/BHA's at home before they receive a chemical peel?

2 weeks/2 x's daily

It is believed that there may be as many as _____ types of collagen.

20

How long are the bacteria from tuberculosis able to live in the air? And on some surfaces?

20 minutes; for up to six months

What is the average surface coverage when using a fraxel laser?

20%

How many days is a typical menstrual cycle?

27 - 30 days

How long could a stable emulsion be stored correctly?

3 years

How long should the stratum corneum be allowed to recover between chemical peels?

4 weeks

For each client receiving a facial treatment, you need a minimum of how many cleansing pads?

4-6

The original result that is achieved with dermal fillers lasts how long

4-8 months

What is the recommended pH value of an AHA when working with hyperpigmentation?

4.4

you should hold spatulas or applicators at a _______ or less while applying was.

45 degree

1 observation study of the issue 2 research raising a question about whats observed 3 formulation of hypothesis educated guess 4 experimentation to prove or disapprove hypothesis 5 conclusion or explanation that documents result of experimentation

5 step process for scientific method

How much glycolic acid & glycolic salt does a partially neutralized glycolic acid compound with a concentration of 10% at a pH of 3.8 contain?

5% glycolic acid & 5% glycolic salt

The nurse or physical will remove sutures when? (Blepharoplasty)

5-10 days after

What pH is required to maintain micrococci on the skin?

5.5

What is the PH of the acid mantle?

5.5 PH - proper acidic level

What is found within the human body is housed in the skin

50 percent of hyaluronic acid

SPF 15 provides ____% protection against UVB.

92%

Body's Internal thermostat setting

98.6 Fahrenheit

When carbohydrates (sugar and starch) react with proteins under high temperatures, little bonds are created that alter how body tissue handles in the formation of particles called what?

AGE products (advanced glycation end products)

Which exfoliation occurs in clusters, working on groups of cells rather in "sheets," in which a number of layers of cells adhere together and are closer to the base of the hyperkeratinized areas of the stratum corneum. The result is a thinner, more compact, better formed stratum corneum. NOTE: that is the stratum corneum that becomes thinner, not the viable epidermis.

AHA exfoliation

Every three to four months is recommended for a series of what type of treatments?

AHA treatments

Make certain that the client stops using what 1 to 2 days before and 2 to 3 days following a Microderm treatment?

AHA's BHA's scrubs and retinols

explain the difference between AHA, BHA, & enzymatic.

AHA: aging-bottom up; BHA: bacteria-surface down; enzymatic: enzyme base-dissolves the keratin protein on the surface of the skin (pac-man)

What do pre laser home care kits include what?

AHAs and or BHAs for exfoliation Hydroquinone or other skin lightening agents Hydrating moisturizer with amino acids Tretinoin/retinoids acid, vitamin A derivatives Environmental protection/sunscreen containing an SPF of at least 30 and physical as well as chemical sunscreens

HIV/AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus

AIDS disease that breaks down the body immune system. HIV spread from person to person through blood

What would be prescribed for irritation after a peel?

Aclovate

Potential complications from an AHA peel would be an increased ___________ & should be explained to the client beforehand.

Acne breakouts

adult acne

Acne breakouts from hormonal changes or other factors

describe hot cabinet maintenance

After each client session, clean the inside of the cabinet with a topical disinfectant. Give towel warmers a thorough cleansing at the end of the day. Leave the door open at night to allow the cabinet and rubber seals to dry thoroughly. Also empty and clean and disinfect the water catchment tray underneath the cabbie daily.

What makes up Earth's atmosphere?

Air = 1 part oxygen and 4 parts nitrogen by volume.

sebaceous glands

Aka oil glands, that protect the surface of the skin

What is the simplest form of chemical matter?

An element

Impetigo

An extremely contagious bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children; characterized by clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria

Eczema

An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin; acute or chronic in nature with dry or moist lesions. This should be referred to a physician. No skin care treatment

A milky or creamy cleanser should be used during the cleansing and _____________ portion of a facial

Analysis

Different what medications depress the central nervous system in different ways

Anticonvulsants

No known skin side effects; usually used for relief of rash

Antihistamines

The removal of transient microorganisms from the skin with a reduction in resident microorganisms

Antisepsis

An agent that inhibits the growth of some microorganisms on the skin and/or tissue.

Antiseptic

Cardiovascular disease

Arrhythmia, hypertension, acute coronary syndrome

What SOAP step is what the client told you and what you hear?

Assessment

When deciding a medical term where do you start

At the end of the word or the suffix and then to back to the beginning

Suffixes appear when?

At the end of words

School typically requires 4 years of education

Bachelors or baccalaureate degree

Name the most common type of bacteria.

Bacilli

When should you wash your hands?

Before and after each service

Drugs that relieve airway construction caused by asthma

Bronchodilators

skin side effects: rash

Bronchodilators

skin types

Classification that describes a person's genetic skin type. People are born with their skin type. Types include dry, normal, oily, and combination.

What types of masks are recommended for acne?

Clay, oxygen, sulfur, or anti-inflammatory masks

What should you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking it's best?

Clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week

Explain how to clean and disinfect electrical tools and equipment.

Clean with spray EPA registered disinfectant on the non electrical parts

Decontamination Method 1

Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriate EPA registered disinfectant

Decontamination Method 2

Cleaning and then sterilizing

What is the difference between cleaning disinfecting and sterilizing

Cleaning is removing dirt and debris from the surface Disinfecting and sterilizing both kill bacteria and viruses,but only sterilization kills spores

What is the first step in a skin care program designed for young people just beginning to take care of their skin?

Cleanser

Give 2 examples of a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion.

Cleansing creams & suntan lotions

What title do some estheticians with a results-oriented/scientific focus chosen to use even though it is not officially recognized?

Clinical esthetician

Explain liposomes.

Closed lipid bilayer encapsulate ingredients, target their delivery to specific areas of the skin.

What is a sign that a client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts?

Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot

Poor placement of Botox cosmetic in glabellar treatment may cause eyelid ptosis brow ptosis over treatment or asymmetry after injections

Complications and side effects of botox

Inflammation

Condition which the body reacts to injury,irritation and infection

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet

Contains information compiled by manufacturer about product safety including the names of hazardous ingredients,safe handling and use procedures

What increases dermal & epidermal thickness while thinning the stratum corneum?

Continuous use of AHAs.

It is used to treat a variety of disorders including lupus. Asthma, and hepatitis

Corticosteroids

What allows the body to address a threatening situation, be it fight or flight, by releasing energy from fat cells or use in the muscles?

Cortisol

Keep up with the latest products and be able to recognize and anticipate trends in skin care. Estimate the amount of stock needed for a particular period & keep records.

Cosmetics buyer in Dept stores and salons

What is a rich source of beta-carotene?

Cyanophyta

What is a condition in which blood glucose is too high?

Diabetes

What is an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function?

Disease

Tuberculosis

Disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing

Parasitic disease

Disease caused by parasites,lice and mites

Bloodborne Pathogens

Disease causing microorganism that are carried in the body by blood or body fluid,hepatitis and HIV

Pathogenic disease

Disease produced by organisms including bacteria viruses fungi and parasites

Systemic disease

Disease that affects the whole body, disease carried through the blood stream or the lymphatic system

What is a contagious disease

Disease that spreads from one person to another person. Common cold ,ringworm,conjunctivitis, pinkeye, viral infection, nail or toe and foot infection

Quaternary ammonium compounds Quats

Disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon or spa. The most advanced type of these formulations is called multiple quarts . Multiple quarts contain sophisticated blends of quarts that work together to dramatically increase the effectiveness of these disinfectants. Quart solutions usually disinfect implements in 10 minutes

Steatoma

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size from a pea to an orange. It usually appears on the scalp, neck and back Also called a Wen

Seborrheic Dematitis

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. A skin conditions characterized by inflammation,dry or oily scaling or crusting and/or itchiness. In eyebrows, scalp, hairline n forehead n side of the nose. A common form of Eczema

Open Comedo

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Also known as a Blackhead: Open at the surface and exposed to air. It is dark because of exposure to oxygen; oxidation

Furuncle

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Also known as a boil - a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus. Caused by bacteria in glands or hair follicles.

Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. they appear similar to open comedones; often doughnut- shaped, with an indentation in the center

Asteatosis

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency, which can be due to aging, body disorders, alkalies of harsh soaps, or cold exposure

Carbuncles

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Groups of boils

Closed Comedo

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Opening of the follicles are blocked with debris and white cells

Milia

Disorder of the Sebaceous Gland. Whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin these epidermal cysts are small, firm white papules that are usually found around the eyes, cheeks and forehead that are more common in dry skin types and may form after skin trauma (laser resurfacing or chronic exposure to UV radiation

Anhidrosis

Disorder of the Sudoriferous Glands. A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands.

Miliaria Rubra

Disorder of the Sudoriferous Glands. Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure; Usually in the summer. Also known as Prickly heat

Hyperhidrosis

Disorder of the Sudoriferous Glands. Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications or medical condition. Also called Diaphoresis

Bromhidrosis

Disorder of the Sudoriferous Glands. Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet. Caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin

Single use

Disposable items cannot be used more than once. These items cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed such ad cotton tips,balls and rounds, sponges,gauze,tissue. Must be thrown out after each use

Thrombolytics

Dissolve clots

TCA do NOT treat what?

Does not change the size of the pore

Which of the five elements would show as a skin condition as blemishes, toxicity, acne, psoriasis, enlarged pores, heavy looking hair, pimples on scalp, lymph circulation problems?

Earth

Hospital disinfectants

Effective for cleaning blood and body fluids, control the spread of disease

Stategies associated with deductive reasoning would be?

Eliminate incorrect options, watch for key words, study the stem, watch for grammatical clues, look for similar questions, & read the questions first for long paragraphs.

Where are keratin and intercellular lips formed?

Epidermis Layer

Neurological condition with an unknown etiology (cause)

Epilepsy

What would NOT typically be identified when developing your business plan?

Expansion costs

What is the primary function of the liver?

Expel bile and waste

Massage products should be applied warm, with ________________.

Fingertips or fan brush

In the medical setting, you may be asked to do something outside of your scope of practice. How should you handle this situation?

First, check your state laws for what you are allowed to do under your license. Then, firmly and calmly state it is outside your scope of practice.

Which gemstone enhances resonance with your higher self?

Fluorite

BHAs are lipid soluble therefore can penetrate the what?

Follicular pore

What should you do when using disinfectant?

Follow the instructions on the label for diluting it

What is the difference between food sensitivities and food allergies?

Food sensitivities do not involve the immune system.

What is NOT a good source of Vitamin D?

Foods from plants

What bikini wax is named for the high-cut French-style thong, this style involves the removal of all hair, including that of the anus and labia, except for a strip of hair in the front of the pubis?

French

Dermatophytes

Fungi that cause skin, nail, and hair infection

Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules are characteristics of which grade of acne?

Grade I Acne

Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules are characteristics of which grade of acne?

Grade II Acne

Red and inflamed skin, many comedones, and papules and pustules are characteristics of which grade of acne?

Grade III Acne

Cystic acne. Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules and inflammation are present. Scar formation from tissue damage is common are characteristics of which grade of acne?

Grade IV Acne

The department of health & human services developed the _____ standard

HIPAA

What are Appendages?

Hair, Nails, Sweat Glands, oil, and sebaceous gland

What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with all products?

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

Estrogen and estrogen-containing preparations can affect the body's naturally produced hormones, causing side effects such as

Increased appetite, weight gain, acne, oily skin, hirsutism, increased breast size, breast tenderness, increased LDL levels, and decreased HDL levels

Folliculitis

Inflammation of the hair follicle caused by a bacterial inflection of the ingrown hair

Folliculitis barbae

Inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs. The cause is typically from ingrown hairs due to shaving or other epilation methods

Contact Dermatitis

Inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical

What is NOT a factor that affects an ingredients ability to travel into & or through the stratum corneum?

Ingredients ability to break down into its elemental components

Titanium dioxide is an example of a ________ sunscreen.

Inorganic

You should apply paraffin wax to the ____________ of your wrist to test its temperature

Inside

What is the first thing you should do when preparing equipment for sterilization?

Inspect it for visible debris

What is the preferred method of disinfection for tools and equipment, and work surfaces in the esthetics industry?

Intermediate-level disinfection

Infection

Invasion of body tissue by disease causing pathogens

What mineral is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. Although it is used in oxygen transport, it is also essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation?

Iron

Efficacy

Is the ability to produce an effect. As applied to disinfectant claims, efficacy means the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills organisms when used according to the label instructions

Psoriasis

Itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales; caused by an over proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast

Nonporous

Item is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or opening and cannot absorb liquids

What is a good way to help build client loyalty?

Knowing how to communicate well and offering advice for at home care

Which supplements can fight the effects of AGE products?

L-carnosine, alpha-lipoid acid, N-acetylcysteine, and benfotiamine.

Seizure disorders are a contraindication for what treatments?

LED

Primary Lesions

Lesions in the early stages of development or change. Characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color

What muscle elevates the lip & dilates the nostril?

Levator Labii Superioris

In Rubin's classification of photodamage, what level would a client benefit from a superficial peeling treatment?

Level 1

What Ruben classification includes superficial pigment and changes to the epidermis?

Level 1

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Localized inflammatory reaction caused by exposure to caustic irritant

Leukoderma

Loss of pigmentation; light abnormal patches of depigmented skin. Vitiligo and Albinism are leukodermas

What treatment is considered a full cleaning experience for all layers of the skin?

Lymphatic drainage

People with an increased risk of developing infection, including those with breaks in their skin, such as minor abrasions, cuts, wounds, healing tattoos and body piercings, or surgical incisions; athletes participating in contact sports; those with certain types of immune system deficiency, such as a low white blood cell count; intravenous drug users; and those living in crowded, contaminated conditions with poor hygiene are at risk for contracting what disease?

MRSA (a NOT question)

What are places on the skin where energy and matter come together?

Marma points

Paraffin mask

Mask used to warm the skin and promote penetration of ingredients through the heat trapped under the surface of the paraffin

What is an MSDS? Where can you get it?

Material Safety Data Sheet, requires MSDS be kept in the salon,spa, or medical office for all products

What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on immature objects, but does not cause humans infection in the salon?

Mildew

What is Rhodophyta recommended for?

Moisturizing

What is obtained from bugs rich in decayed plant material?

Moor

Anticonvulants

More accurately, antiepileptics, are drugs used to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures resulting from a variety of conditions

What is the free flap technique?

Most complex, requiring a plastic surgeon who is experienced with micro vascular surgery

Hepatitis B

Most difficult to kill on a surface

EPA Disinfectant

New disinfectant that can be used in the salon,spa and medical facility which is available in a spray and an immersion form,as well as wipes

Infections acquired in a hospital or other health care enviornments

Nosocomial infections

Can we as estheticians remove all blemishes during a single treatment?

Not always

What poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous materials and violates federal and state regulations?

Not having MSDSs available.

What is used to treat rosacea?

ORACEA

The reasons for their visits are typically as follows: -There is an immediate danger to employees. -A fatality or accident has occurred in which three or more employees were injured. -Someone filed a complaint. Which agency?

OSHA

Universal Precaution (UP)

OSHA published a set of standards for (UP) that require the employer and employee to assume that there are pathogens present in human blood that can spread disease in humans

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was created to minimize the transmission of potentially deadly organisms and cover all employees who would considered at rick of:

Occupational Exposure

How often should clients schedule facial services?

Once a month

Days 5-10 after the procedure

Once the physician remove the dressing, if there is one, the patient should begin to apply solution soaks every 2 to 3 hours as the physician indicates

What are bacteria

One celled microorganism that have both plant and animal characteristics

An ablative procedure such as resurfacing procedure is what?

One that disrupts the epidermis and possibly the dermis

How often, after cleansing, would you use granular scrubs??

One to two times per week.

Bacteria that will cause no harm to a healthy host, but once it enters the skin, they can cause infection and disease; if the chain of infection is not broken

Opportunistic bacteria

Virus

Parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism

Is Restylane or Perlane FDA approved?

Perlane

Actinic Keratoses

Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough; resulting from sun damage.

Conjunctivitis

Pinkeye; Inflammation of the mucous membrane around the eye due to chemical, bacterial or viral causes. Very contagious; treated with antibiotics

Tinea Versicolor

Pityriasis Versicolor. A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production. Characterized by white, brown or salmon colored flaky patches it is not contagious because it is caused by yeast

List two forms of organic substances.

Plastics & synthetic fabrics

Lymph drainage is used when to stimulate the movement of fluid in the connective tissues therefore reducing inflammation and increasing relaxation

Pre and post operatively

Cyst

Primary Lesion. A closed abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin

Macule

Primary Lesion. A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a red spot left after a pimple has healed. Neither raised nor sunken. Freckle

Pustule

Primary Lesion. An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus (a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria and other debris); a small pus containing blister that may or may not be caused by an infection. Acne and Folliculitus.

Wheal

Primary Lesion. An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction or stings; Can also be caused by exposure to allergens used in products. Hives and Mosquito bites

Nodule

Primary Lesion. Often referred to as tumors. But they are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits or infections

Papule

Primary Lesion. Small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a postule. Less than half an inch in diameter they may have a varied appearance in color and are either rounded, smooth or rough. Warts

Hives

Primary Lesion. Urticaria

What questions would you ask during the consultation?

Prior service/history; what would they like to see; medications/medical history/allergies

Desincrustation

Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and blackheads in the follicles.

Aseptic procedures

Properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination are an important part of client and practitioner safety guidelines

Vitamin-containing substance that are converted to the actual vitamin once they are in the body

Provitamins, also called precursors

(Dropping) eyelid

Ptosis

Streptococci

Pus forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning

What should you do next AFTER stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut?

Put on gloves

which gemstone helps ground energy and provide respect for self, others, and surroundings, when used to the treat the first chakra?

Red jasper

UV lamps in towel warmers may:

Reduce bacteria but are not effective for disinfection.

Decontamination

Removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an items surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin

What task should yo do first when performing daily shutdown procedures?

Remove laundry from the hamper, wash with chlorine bleach.

CDC The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Requires that autoclave be tested weekly to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements. The accepted method is called a spore test

Microorganisms that are often present on the surface of the human body are known as:

Resident Microorganisms (staph)

Multiuse

Reusable,items can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid. These items must have a hard, no porous surface. Ex.. Tweezers,comedone extractors, metal diamond tips,microdermabrasion devices

Cosmoderm is meant to treat

Rhytides, marionette lines, etc

3 basic shapes of infectious agents (bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites):

Round=coccus (plural=cocci) Rod=bacillus (plural=bacilli) Spiral=spirillum (plural=spirilla)

SPF, independently of its number, is an individual's protection value against UVB. It represents the time it takes an individual with unprotected skin to develop erythema multiplied by the value of the SPF. Thus, it provides a measurement of how long an individual can stay in the sun without developing erythema. Whats the formula?

SPF of 30 skin develops erythema in 10 minutes. 30 X 10 minutes = 300 minutes or 5 hours

Clean

Scrubbing using soap and water or detergent and water to remove visible dirt,debris,and many disease causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection

Keloid

Secondary Lesion. A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen). Usually found in those that are genetically predisposed to them and may occur following an injury or surgery.

Crust

Secondary Lesion. Dead Cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing resulting in an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material. Scab on a sore

Scar

Secondary Lesion. Discolored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed.

Scale

Secondary Lesion. Excessive shedding of dead skin cells; flaky skin cells. Abnormal to excessive dandruff or Psoriasis

Excoriation

Secondary Lesion. Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

It is mandatory that the patient stop smoking for at least 1 to 2 weeks before surgery because?

Smoking in Hibbett blood flow to the skin and may delay the healing process or even cause loss of skin

What is a four head lift used for/to?

Smooth wrinkles soften the deep frown lines and furrows between the eyes and or elevate the brow for more pleasing and restful look

What unbalances the pitta dosha?

Spending too much time in front of a computer screen

Diplococci

Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia

Spirilla

Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria that cause disease such as syphilis and Lyme disease

A concept that requires the practitioner to behave as though all tissue is known to be hazardous and to use appropriate measures is known as what?

Standard precaution

What bacteria causes abscesses,pustules,and boils?

Staphylococci

Name and describe the three forms of pathogenic bacteria

Staphylococci , streptococci, Diplococci

Protect salon and spa professional and to protect consumers health, safety and welfare while they receive salon and spa service?

State Regulatory Agencies

Sebaceous glands help the skin do what function?

Stay soft and protect from outside elements

What are the main types of equipment used by estheticians?

Steamer, towel warmer, mag light, etc.

Atoms & molecules are stable when?

They have equal numbers of protons and electrons.

Third degree

This burn affects all layers of the skin and will blister, swell, and scar. The pain associated with a third degree burn depends on the amount of nerve damaged that has taken place

AHP Accelerated hydrogen peroxide

This disinfectant is based on stabilized hydrogen peroxide. Disinfectant needs to be changed every 14 days and is nontoxic to the skin and the environment

Second degree

This level of burn affects the top two layers of the skin, the epidermis, and the dermis. It is more painful than the first degree burn and will show redness and blisters

most programs are offered as a clock hour curriculum

This means that the student must attend classes for a set number of hours each week

Which Fitzpatrick type has blue/brown eyes?

Type III

Which Fitzpatrick type includes the Mediterranean ethnicity?

Type IV

Which Fitzpatrick type's reaction to the sun includes deeply pigmented?

Type VI

Products that suppress melanin production are known as?

Tyrosinase inhibitors

Telangiectasia

Vascular Lesion. Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger or distended blood vessels

Rosacea

Vascular Lesion. Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in some cases the formation of papules and postules

Varicose Veins

Vascular lesions that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins which n occur anywhere in the body

What is also commonly known as sclerotherapy

Vein therapy

Wart

Verruca; a hyper trophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus. Infectious and Contagious.

Which vitamin affects blood clotting, and a lack of may result in increased instances of purport (bruising)?

Vit K

Which vitamin enhances capillary strength and acts as an anti-inflammatory?

Vit P (Bioflavonoids)

The term retinoid refers to what?

Vitamin A & it's derivatives

Which vitamin provides the following benefits: Necessary for the proper functioning of the skin, including normal sun tolerance and a smooth, slightly moist surface.

Vitamin B3/Niacin

small amount of exposure to the sun can be beneficial in the production of what?

Vitamin D

Which vitamin helps heal damage to tissues when used both internally and externally?

Vitamin E

What is a necessary part of a balanced diet?

Vitamins and minerals

Where is one theory that the origin of the word spa came from?

Walloon (dialect of French language)

Three way to clean tools or implements

Washing with soap and warm water,then scrubbing them with a clean and properly disinfected nail brush. 2 Using an ultrasonic unit. 3 Using a cleaning solvent(e.g., on comedone extractors)

Are all facials stimulating?

Yes

Can porous items be disinfected

Yes

Do clay-lifting masks help exfoliate the skin?

Yes

Should you open closed lesions?

Yes

Is HIV a risk in the salon or spa? Why or why not

Yes, if you accidentally cut a client,the tools will be contaminated,continue use of contaminated implement without cleaning and disinfecting puts you and others in the salon, spa or medical facility at risk of infection

What are some of the beneficial functions performed by nonpathogenic bacteria

Yogurt,cheese,and some medicine, help to breakdown food and protect against infection also stimulate the immune system

Why is it ideal to start every new client with a facial before beginning a series of chemical peels or other resurfacing treatments?

You can utilize the facial to determine what the clients goals are, and what type of skin they have. It's also a perfect time to prepare the client by educating them about the right products, and how much & how often to use them.

Which of the trace minerals is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation, as well as promoting wound healing and helps the immune system?

Zinc

what is a mission statement?

a value or vision a person will have & make about their current orientation/job

What should a young client use twice a day?

a washable foaming cleanser

What are the two families of keratin?

acidic and basic

What condition would performance creams containing "correcting" ingredients (i.e., AHAs, BHAs, and/or retinoids) may include the same set of ingredients, plus benzoyl peroxide and other problem-solving ingredients?

acne

A skin problem often associated with the use of birth control pills is the tendency to have what?

acne flares

What is the most common form of acne?

acne vulgaris

oral contraceptives side effects?

acne, hirsutism, oily skin, melasma -NOT- hyperpigmentation

What is photodynamic therapy primarily used to treat?

actinic keratoses

What is a rough area of sun damaged skin, indicated by dysplastic cell growth?

actinic keratosis

adding cheaper but similar oils, to stretch an amount of oil is known as?

adulteration

also known as amp, the unit that measures the amount of an electric current

ampere

What is designed to give ultra-intensive treatment to the skin?

ampoules

The topical drug used to treat rosacea is:

an anti yeast medication

Medical term includes the use of personal names as well. Usually occurs in the context of a treatment or disorder that is named after the person who studied or discovered it.

an eponym

consists of building macromolecules from the energy nutrients

anabolism

Hair removal is more effective for long-term hair reduction, during which stage of hair growth,

anagen

What is the function of a magnifying lamp or light?

analyzing the skin and performing detail work such as tweezing

Process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin

anaphoresis

What are appropriate massage movements based on?

anatomy of the facial structure, nerves, and muscles.

What Greek root means "male"?

andr

Positive electrode

anode

Women who are _____ may have hormonal fluctuations and irregular menstrual cycles

anorexic

What neutralizes free radicals because they can donate the necessary electron without becoming unstable themselves?

antioxidants

When does a cell die?

apoptosis

if the skin has become sensitive what can be applied to the skin to help neutralize reactions?

apply cold compress with baking soda mixed in water

Healing by primary intention refers to what?

approximating the wound margin with sutures, staples, butterfly stitches, or a super facial agent

When in the process of performing services do you plan and prepare the treatment room?

at the beginning

When in your end-of-day procedure should you put on a fresh pair of gloves?

at the beginning

When in the procedure for making cleansing pads do you squeeze out excess water?

at the end

Where is the origin portion of the muscle?

at the fixed attachment (to an immovable section of the skeleton)

Where is the insertion portion of the muscle?

at the more movable attachment (where it is attached to another muscle or to a movable bone or joint)

What can provide a very efficient method of avoiding cross contamination?

barrier film

Professionalism includes_____________.

being a self-starter, taking the initiative to prepare the treatment room, being dependable

Stimulates blood circulation; increases elimination and absorption; increases metabolism; improves germicidal action; relieves congestion

benefits of using Tesla high-frequency current

makeup should accentuate your ____ features.

best

What are the key indicators that a physician or nurse will look for when discussing neurotoxin therapy for the brow with a client?

brow heaviness or droopiness, lid heaviness, glabellar involvement, and depth of lines

Seborrheic keratoses are _____ lesions

brown, black, yellowish, or gray

keratosis

buildup of cells; rough texture

The Goldman World Classification of Skin Type, or The Goldman system, developed in 2002, what specific issues does it look at?

burning, tanning, and post inflammatory hyper pigmentation

A laser room door should remain what whenever the laser is in use?

closed but unlocked

Light energy that is "in phase" is referred to as what?

coherent light

always use a criss cross motion when applying what?

concealer

Serums

concentrated liquid ingredients for the skin designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions

What does the suffix "emia" mean, as in "anemia"?

condition affecting the blood; Anemia: blood doesn't get enough healthy red blood cells

What does the (noun ending) suffix "y" mean, as in "neuropathy"?

condition, process

What is NOT one of the administrative practices mandated by ANSI?

conducting monthly skill checks of the laser trained staff

any material that easily conducts electricity

conductor

Contagious diseases Skin disorders or diseases Medical conditions including pregnancy Certain medications Use of acne drugs or other topical peeling agents Skin irritation Allergies to products or ingredients Sever, uncontrolled hypertension Electrical contradictions

contraindications of a facial treatment

What should you serve to a vata-dominant client?

cookies or crackers;

What would you suggest to a client with a sunburn?

cool packs

Clients should be instructed to wash the face with only what, for the first few days after a chemical peel?

cool water

What are the Ayurveda attributes of a kapha-dominant client?

cool, oily, and smooth

synergy refers to how multiple parts act as a _____ _____.

cooperative whole

What is NOT a factor in determining product durability?

cost of the service

What is NOT an important consideration when purchasing new equipment?

cost of training

after you wash your brushes, what should you do until they dry?

cover with a towel

The lines that radiate outward from the eye toward the hairline are called what?

crow's feet

The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens is to:

decontaminate

What is NOT among the reasons physicians have recently entered the esthetics field in greater numbers than before?

decreased credibility for physicians

a constant, even-flowing rent that travels in one direction only

direct current (DC)

What should you do if the client feels discomfort during an ultrasonic facial?

discontinue treatment

At the end of an OSHA inspection, the inspector:

discuss any violations with the clinic administrator or office manager

What can you do to prevent mildew from growing in the laundry hamper?

disinfect the hamper after removing all dirty laundry

When performing a facial, you would use a spatula to?

dispense products from jars

_____________water is used in a facial steamer.

distilled

what should you not do, when talking with your salon manager?

do not gossip or complain about colleagues

what should you not do when applying mineral makeup?

do not make it look cakey

1-They must allow effective penetration of heat and steam to all surfaces of the package and its contents. 2-They must be designed to maintain sterility of the contents up to the time of use. 3-They must be user-friendly, such as allowing easy removal of the contents without contamination. What are these three basic requirements for?

effective packaging materials

what type of massage should be used on sensitive skin?

effleurage

How many years of education do physicians generally receive beyond high school?

eight

Which is the correct style of eye pad for a facial?

either round or butterfly

Electricity does not occupy space or have physical or chemical properties, therefore what?

electricity is not matter

What treatment is appropriate for cherry angioments, skin tags and cholesterol deposits?

electrodesication

What method can remove hairs with great precision, one at a time, making it a great choice for shaping eyebrows?

electrolysis

what is the only true method of permanent hair removal?

electrolysis

Electrical facial treatments are commonly referred to as

electrotherapy

The use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits.

electrotherapy

Beginning each new employee relationship with the proper orientation would encourage good what?

employee relations

What targets parasitic infections in the body

eosinophils

Hyperkeratinization

excessive buildup of dead skin cells; keratinized cells

What report details the actions that led to an employee being exposed to bloodborne pathogen and includes the following information: The circumstances surrounding the event; The route of exposure; and the identity of the person who was the source of the blood or OPIM?

exposure incident report

What is the first thing you should do, when handling unhappy clients?

express your most sincere apology

where should you NOT perform tapping movements during a facial massage?

eyeball

Where on the face can a careless product injection lead to eyelid ptosis?

eyebrow

contraindications

factors that prohibit treatment due to a condition

T/F BHAs are stronger than AHAs.

false

T/F Clay sifting masks are hydrating, but do not make exfoliation any easier.

false

T/F Massage movement should be focused on using pressure so that the direction of blood flow is moved away from the heart, toward the extremities.

false

T/F You should use the ends of your fingertips when performing effleurage.

false

T/F there are no contraindications for electrotherapy

false

The body has the capacity to manufacture _____ for use as needed.

fats

What is a contraindication for lymphatic drainage

fever

How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?

five to 10 minutes

Regular use of a follicular exfoliant, such as an alpha and/or beta hydroxy acid gel or 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide gel, can help with what?

flush clogged follicles, dry up pimples and most important, prevent cell buildup in the follicles.

During a general consultation, you may discover your client has the human papillomavirus (HPV). What is this also known as?

genital herpes

what happens during the closing consultation?

gives the esthetician and client a valuable opportunity to review client concerns and discuss an appropriate home care program.

Which of these is factor to consider when evaluating appropriate glove fit?

glove length thumb position finger contour

What is the number one cause of aging, with cigarette smoking coming in second?

glycation

The endocrine system consists of various ductless glands that produce chemicals called?

hormones

What stone do you lead with and what stone do you follow with when using both hot and cold stones in massage?

hot cold

Minimal Erythema Dose (med)

how long it takes to become red (erythema) from sun exposure. dosage = time × intensity

Referring to product durability, what do most clients want to know?

how long the product lasts

what is synergy?

how the parts act as a cooperative whole

What should you explain to clients before they get on your treatment table?

how to get on the table, where to position the head

The B cell forms the basis of the what?

humoral immune system

The _____ ties the nervous system to the endocrine system.

hypothalamus

Why should you place a blanket over the clean linens that you place on the treatment table?

in order to keep the client warm and comfortable

What title does a nurse with a two-year college nursing education traditionally receive?

licensed practical nurse

What is the best position for men to be in for an ear wax?

lie supine or assume a semi reclined position.

The acronym LOHAS represents which of the following?

lifestyle of health and sustainability

also known as phototherapy, is the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal

light therapy

what color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood's Lamp?

light violet

When correcting for a narrow forehead you should apply _____ foundation along the hairline & blend onto the forehead.

lighter/light

what system is activated by odor?

limbic system

What is preferred for an herbal wrap?

linen

wrinkles/aging

lines and damage from internal or external causes

What topic should you NOT be expected to be questioned about during an interview?

marital status

What comes in a variety of textures, including creams, gels, and clay?

masks

Manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation

massage

What can be skipped for acne prone clients?

massage

What can be skipped for acne prone or severely clogged skin?

massage

What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service?

massage

What is defined as a manual or mechanical manipulation by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation?

massage

What is the following benefits of: relaxes the client and the facial muscles; stimulates blood and lymph circulation; improves overall metabolism and activates sluggish skin; helps muscle tone; helps cleanse the skin of impurities and softens sebum; helps slough off dead skin cells; reduces puffiness and sinus congestion; helps product absorption; relieves muscle tension and pain; provides a sense of physiological and psychological well-being.

massage

What license terms are commonly used to denote the esthetician's role in a medical environment but have no legal value and misrepresent the technician's licensure?

medical esthetician or paramedical esthetician

essential oil suppositories are only use for?

medical purposes

Where is ALA only used?

medical setting

What does sustainability mean?

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the future

essential trace vitamins and minerals that we need for proper body functions

micronutrients

It is essential to keep a superficial injury_____ to speed healing.

moist

what should you do prior to using a brush machine on a client?

moisten the brush

The main component of grapefruit oil is?

monoterpene hydrocarbons

How often do most clients have enzyme treatments?

monthly

how often do most clients receive enzyme treatments?

monthly

What does the Greek prefix "hyper" mean, as in "hyperergy"?

more

Before purchasing what, you need to study state regulations, verify that it is legal to offer clients the services associated , and determine whether it will ultimately further the salons business goals?

new equipment

______ _____, and its community has produced significant and sound information regarding the effect of nutrients on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

nutrition science

what activates the limbic system?

odor

What products are a good choice for normal to dry skin?

oil based

if your client has normal to dry skin what type of base products would you recommend for them?

oil based

Sebaceous Glands

oil glands in the skin

what are the two forms of makeup removers?

oil or water

sebhorrhea

oiliness of the skin

What skin condition would masks containing bentonite and kaolin be helpful?

oily skin

The purchasing new equipment, it is usually always going to be more expensive than when buying what?

old equipment

How many strokes should you perform when using machine Microderm?

one stroke on each area

In business, sustainability refers to a balance of three different aspects as follows:

people, planet, and profit

What is NOT something that is evaluated using the scientific method?

personnel

What Greek root means "vein"?

phleb as in "phlebotomy"

Hydrophobic and non polar best describe the lipid tall of a what?

phospholipid

A non ablative process involving a laser/light device to treat extrinsic/intrinsic sign of aging?

photo rejuvenation

Securing the hair away from the face is the first thing you do in what procedure?

photorejuvination

What involves skin with a thickened appearance and an enlargement of the nose or other facial areas?

phymatous rosacea

Clients with excoriated acne lesions should refrain from what?

picking at them

What are the common chromophores in the body?

pigment, protein, and collagen

Microdermabrasion has been shown to reduce what?

pigmented lesions

What should you have among your facial supplies in order to provide neck support for the client?

pillow or rolled hand towel

What types of foods do NOT cause acne?

pizza, nuts, and chocolate

What is much easier to recycle than glass?

plastic

Where should disinfected cold stones be stored?

plastic bag in fridge

What term refers to physicians who specialize in performing surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes?

plastic surgeons

When speaking on the phone, you should use what tone of voice?

pleasant and natural

Process of linking monomers, such as amino acids and hydrocarbons, creating larger molecules with theoretically less penetration ability and no reversible reaction.

polymerization

What glove-donning technique can result in glove rips and tears as well as cross-contamination?

poor

Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body?

potassium

When working with oily skin, what type of foundation would work best?

powder

What is the rate of energy being delivered to tissue by a laser light source?

power density

Where does the lymph from the forehead, temple, and cheeks drain into?

preauricular nodes

What can affect a woman's nutritional needs?

pregnancy and lactation

What should you do before leaving work?

prepare the room for the next day

Weekly and monthly financial reports are used to gauge _____ effors

promotional

According to the CDC, what is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

proper hand washing

What type of masks are used to purge, draw, and absorb impurities?

purifying

what type of masks purge, draw, and absorb impurities?

purifying masks

Which color is not a stimulating and energizing color?

purple

sensitivities

reactions from internal or external causes

What is NOT a contraindication for using AHAs?

recent epilation

What is NOT a salon area in which supplies are regularly kept?

reception desk

what does erythema mean?

redness

erythema

redness caused by inflammation (visible sign of sun damage)

Microdermabrasion has been shown to...

reduce pigmented lesions

What is not one of the uses of micro current technology?

reducing ATP

If you see lesions on a client's skin and believe that he or she has skin cancer, your should:

refer the client to a dermatologist

Technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body

reflexology

What is NOT one of the cases of healing?

regeneration

What title does a nurse with a four-year college nursing education traditionally receive?

registered nurse

Massaging the krikatika does what?

relieves tension in the neck and back

To be successful, what is NOT something you should do?

relying on basic, limited product choices

What should you do NEXT after checking the water level on the vaporizer when preparing the facial room?

replace any disposable implements you may need

What is characterized by flushing and the presence of papule and pustules?

rosacea

What gemstone should be used when treating the fourth chakra?

rose quartz

actinic keratosis

rough area resulting from sun exposure, sometimes with a layered scale or scab

What type of suture involves a series of loops held in place with a knot at each end?

running sutures

The procedure for avoiding potential exposure and for the dealing with it should exposure occur is called a _______ plan.

safety

poor elasticity

sagging; loose skin due to damage, sun, and aging

You should read books about promotions and commit yourself to success if you are interested in becoming a:

salon manager

chemical reaction that transforms sebum into soap

saponification

Fitzpatrick scale

scale used to measure the skin types ability to tolerate sun exposure

How does the use of inorganic (mineral) sunscreen chemicals, protect you from UV light?

scatter, reflect, and block UV light

Diagnosing a medical condition & prescribing them a treatment is NOT within your what?

scope of practice

What types of treatments and services you can perform under your esthetician license?

scope of practice

What type of masks can be used to improve penetration of ampoules or treatment serums?

seaweed

Japanese technique that uses acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body

shiatsu

When does the process of cellular differentiation occur?

shortly after conception

How many total years of post-high school education are usually required for students to receive a master's degree?

six

What is the largest organ of the body?

skin

WHAT HAPPENS to the skin when estrogen depletes?

skin begins to lose tone

What is an advantage of using stronger superficial chemical exfoliation?

skin has a smoother appearance

What are the two main mechanisms of action AHAs work through?

skin moisturization and stratum corner exfoliation

Larger skin analysis tool that uses a UV light with an interior mirror

skin scope

dry skin

skin that doesn't produce enough oil (alipidic). Small follicles and minimal sebum. Goals: stimulate oil production and protect the surface (occlusive products)

normal skin

skin that has good oil-water balance; follicles are small to med around t-zone and not very visible towards cheeks and outside of the face. Goals: maintenance and preventative care

combination skin

skin that's both oily and dry, or oily and normal; oilier t-zone. Indication is obvious follicles that look med to lg outside the t-zone. Goals: attain oil-water balance by treating both the oily and drier areas. use water based products, regular exfoliation and cleansing

oily skin

skin with excess sebum production (lipidic). Follicle size is larger and visible over most of the face; skin appears thicker; blemishes and comedones are common. Goals: balance oil production with treatments and products-deep cleansing, exfoliation, water-based hydrators

In photo rejuvenation procedures, after the test spot you should study the clients skin and look for?

slight erythema, darkening or redness, darkening of vessel (all of the above)

How should the vacuum be used on clients?

slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin

Rolling along involves what to massage from the acromion across the top of the should to the neck?

soft fists

Larger body areas such as legs and the back benefit from being waxed with what wax because of the speed and effectiveness?

soft wax

What are the two categories fiber is divided into?

soluble and insoluble

A second-degree sunburn is an example of a _____ wound.

stage-two

How do you remove artificial eyelashes?

starting from the outer corner, remove lashes carefully to avoid pulling out the client's own lashes.

If you are working in a state that requires estheticians to serve an apprenticeship under another fully licensed esthetician or cosmetologist for a specific time period before becoming fully licensed to operate on your own, who could you ask how you will fulfill this requirement?

state licensing board

What is the best source of information you have question about state regulations with regard to your scope of practice?

state licensing board

What is the outer face of the subtle energy body called?

the aura

The integumentary system is not controlled by what?

the autonomic nervous system

where should you start when using a basic spray tan pattern?

the back

what information does the questionnaire and consultation card provide to you?

the clients concerns & if they happen to have any contraindications for the particular service they're coming in for

When purchasing new equipment, what is NOT important?

the cost of training

During the evaluation of a clients expectations and goals, what is NOT considered a "red flag"?

the fact that they've been coming to you for years

define electrotherapy

the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits

What is professional image?

the way your dress & conduct yourself in front of your clients & peers

makeup and showy clothing was encouraged during the victorian age where?

theaters

Why is Lymphatic drainage massage used following injury or surgery?

to reduce bruising and edema

what is the purpose of pre-cleansing the skin?

to remove excess sebum, makeup, dirt, debris, basically removing the barrier so your cleanser can do it's job

What is a steamer used for?

to warm and soften the skin

What are implements?

tools used by technicians

How should caffeine be administered to help the appearance of cellulite?

topically

Which way should the client's head be turned when beginning the ski up movement?

toward the right shoulder

T/F If clients reports a metallic taste in the mouth after galvanic machine treatments, you should instruct them to seek medical treatment.

true

How long should a standard AHA treatment be administered, for a client beginning AHA treatments?

twice a week for three weeks

How many handpieces does a standard lymphatic massage device have?

two

A _____ is used for performing shower or hose treatments?

wet room

What information do you want to note on the back of the consultation care?

what you talked about w/ the client, your recommendations, specific things about the client.

When should you consider using a roll of cotton to make cleansing pads?

when prepackaged esthetic wipes or sponges are unavailable

When should you use tapping movements?

when transitioning from the underside of the chin to the right cheek

when should you do the skin analysis or closing consultation?

when you have the client's full attention. example: review product recommendations, prepare a home-care program for the client to follow, and provide any additional literature on other treatment options

What flower essence reduces mental chatter?

white chestnut

The term holistic refers to?

whole person

how soon should you contact your client when they are starting a new home care regimen?

within 48 hours

Perioral dermatitis most often occurs in:

women between the ages of 20-35

during the period following the fall of Rome, how long did some people go between baths?

years

what color is the first to leave the skin after permanent makeup?

yellow

What is a benefit of being prepared?

you project a calm, confident image

When switching to the hard wax, where do you test the temperature of the hard wax?

your inner wrist


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