Chapter 15 - The Study of Skin

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What must be done before foundation makeup is applied? a. Client must be wrapped in a warm blanket b. Hair must be styled c. Client must remove watches and rings D. Skin must be cleansed, toned and moisterized

D. Skin must be cleansed, toned and moisterized

What facial feature would accompany a heart shaped face? a. A narrow forehead b. A narrow jawline c. Wide jawline d. Wide forehead

b. A narrow jawline

What colors seem to diminish or minimize the appearance of facial features ? a. Lighter colors b. Darker colors c. Primary colors d. Complementary colors

b. Darker colors

Permanent hair removal requires the use of : a. Tweezers b. Electricity c. Depilatories d. Wax

b. Electricity

A person with advanced training in the study of electrolysis is a/an: a. Etiologist b. Electrologist c. Cosmetologist d. Astrologist

b. Electrologist

Temporary hair removal requires all of the following except : a. Tweezing b. Electrolysis c. Waxing c. Depilatories

b. Electrolysis

On the human body the thinnest skin is located on the : a. Chin b. Eyelids c. Soles of the feet d. Skull just behind the rates

b. Eyelids

On what area of the face is a foundation tested ? a. Forehead b. Jawline c. Eye lid d. Nose

b. Jawline

Waxing vellus (lanugo) hair is not recommended since it may cause the skin to : a. Shrivel b. Lose its softness c. Darken d. Lighten

b. Lose its softness

Which face shape has long been considered the ideal face shape? a. Square b. Oval c. Heart d. Oblong

b. Oval

The layer of the epidermis that sheds keratin cells that are constantly replaced is the : a. Stratum lucidez b. Stratum corneum c. Stratum mucosum d. Stratum granulosom

b. Stratum corneum

Which layer is the top or uppermost layer of the epidermis? a. Dermis b. Stratum corneum c. Stratum mucosum d. Stratum granulosum

b. Stratum corneum

How do you test temperature of hot wax prior to applying it to your client? a. Text on your face b. Test on the back of your hand c. Test with oven thermometer d. Test on tender skin inside your elbow

b. Test on the back of your hand

Whether covering the entire face or if using a two-shade application, foundation must be blended to: a. create a line of demarcation b. avoid a line of demarcation c. emphasize a line of demarcation d. highlight a line of demarcation

b. avoid a line of demarcation

The gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatment is: a. vibration b. effleurage c. petrissage d. tapotement

b. effleurage

Which of the following is NOT generally a contraindication for skin care services? a. diabetes b. low blood pressure c. high blood pressure d. pacemaker/metal implants

b. low blood pressure

What tans the skin to help protect it from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun? a. sebum b. melanin c. the acid mantle d. the subcutaneous layer

b. melanin

Accumulations of hardened sebum beneath the skin are called whiteheads or: a. acne b. milia c. rosacea d. comedones

b. milia

Areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised or scraped: a. require vibration b. should not be massaged c. require petrissage movements d. require tapotement movements

b. should not be massaged

Which of the following skin lesions often occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold, water, and cracks in the skin appear? a. stain b. tumor c. fissure d. papule

c. fissure

On what area of the face is a foundation tested for a color match? a. nose b. eyelid c. jaw line d. forehead

c. jaw line

What should be applied to the skin following the use of wax depilatory? a. Hydrogen peroxide b. Bleaching or lightening only c. Tanning solution d. A soothing lotion or toner

d. A soothing lotion or toner

Products that work to further cleanse the skin and return it to its normal pH include: a. Oils b. Massage creams c. Manual exfoliants d. Astringents, toners and refreshers

d. Astringents, toners and refreshers

If a client suffers from high blood pressure or has suffered a stroke or heart attack massage movements should : a. Significantly reduce blood pressure b. Reduce the changeover second stroke c. Reduce the chamber of second great attack d. Be avoided since massage increases circulation

d. Be avoided since massage increases circulation

What is available for clients who cannot tolerate hot wax treatments? a. Shaving only b. Bleaching or lightening only c. Elecyrolysis only d. Cold wax treatment

d. Cold wax treatment

The lack of perspiration caused by fever or disease is called : a. Anhidrosis b. Osmidrosis c. Bromidrosis d. Hyperhydrosis

a. Anhidrosis

In what direction do you pull removal strips during got wax treatments? a. In the opposite direction of the hair growth b. Toward the floor c. Away from client and yourself d. Toward the ceiling

a. In the opposite direction of the hair growth

What colors seem to advance making features or areas appear larger or more prominent ? a. Lighter b. Darker c. Complementary d. None of the above

a. Lighter

Electricity is required for : a. Permanent hair removal b. Removing dirty and oil c. Temporary hair removal d. Preventing bacteria growth

a. Permanent hair removal

Prepare your client for a makeup application by draping (including headband) and: a. Positioning the chair b. Counting your tips of the day c. Getting the sheet for the facial chair of our the dryer d. Checking how many clients the stylist next to you had for the day

a. Positioning the chair

To prepare your client for a makeup application drape your client position the chair and: a. Put a headband on client b. Check your clients schedule for next month c. Count your tips for the day d. Apply lipstick

a. Put a headband on client

The most popular method of permanent hair removal is : a. Thermolysis b. Galvanic electrolysis c. Waxing d. A chemical depilatory

a. Thermolysis

What is/are medically recognized as the most effective method of permanent hair removal ? a. Thermolysis b. Galvanic elecyrolysis c. Waxing d. Chemical depilatories

a. Thermolysis

Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is called short wave elecyrolysis or: a. Thermolysys b. Hydrolysis c. Waxing d. Shaving

a. Thermolysys

What is the lightest or darkest of a color? a. Value b. Hue c. Intensity d. Shade

a. Value

Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with: a. a mole b. lentigines c. miliaria rubra d. freckles

a. a mole

Some benefits of facial masks include; increase of blood circulation in treated areas, removal of surface dirt, softening of the skin and: a. absorbing and removing unwanted surface oil b. increase drooping of the skin c. create uneven skin tones d. decrease skin's moisture

a. absorbing and removing unwanted surface oil

The term used to identify conditions that are brief and severe is: a. acute b. chronic c. objective d. subjective

a. acute

Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands , sensory nerves endings , blood vessels ,arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the : a. dermis b. Epidermis c. Stratum corneum d. Stratum spinosum

a. dermis

Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, blood vessels, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the: a. dermis b. epidermis c. stratum corneum d. stratum spinosum

a. dermis

Why will many clients have the opinion that shaved hair feels more coarse or thicker following removal? a. due to the blunt effect of the razor b. because it actually grows back thicker c. due to the fact that the number of hairs increase d. due to the fact that it is darker when it grows back

a. due to the blunt effect of the razor

What type of face is characterized by narrow forehead and jaw areas with predominant width in the cheekbones area? a. Square b. Round c. Oval d. Diamond

d. Diamond

Which of the following massage manipulations is a circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands? a. friction b. vibration c. petrissage d. tapotement

a. friction

An example of a subjective symptom would be: a. itching b. swelling c. redness d. discharge

a. itching

The outer most layer of the skin is called the : a. Corium b. Dermis c. Adipose d. Epidermis

d. Epidermis

The condition of unwanted hair is known as: a. Hypotrichosis b. Alopecia c. Chloasma d. Hypertrichosis

d. Hypertrichosis

In what direction are eye brow hairs tweezed? a. Always downward b. Away from yourself c. Away from the client d. In the direction of the hair growth

d. In the direction of the hair growth

What type of blush blends well and is suitable for all skin types? a. Cream b. Dry c. Powder d. Liquid

d. Liquid

The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the : a. Arms b. Eyelids c. Midsection of the body d. Palms, soles, scalp and forehead and under arms

d. Palms, soles, scalp and forehead and under arms

What should be applied to the skin following a waxing service? a. Bleach b. Tanning solution c. Hydrogen peroxide d. Soothing lotion

d. Soothing lotion

What type of face is characterized by a broad straight forehead and hairline with abroad jawline? a. Heart shaped b. Diamond shaped c. Long d. Square

d. Square

Mitosis, or cell division, occurs in which layer of the epidermis? a. Stratum lucidez b. Stratum corneum c. Stratum granulosum d. Stratum germinativum

d. Stratum germinativum

What should be applied to the skin following the use of a wax depilatory? a. bleach b. tanning solution c. hydrogen peroxide d. a soothing toner

d. a soothing toner

A colorless, translucent powder may be worn with any foundation shade since it is designed to: a. add color to the face b. conceal any blemishes on the skin c. frame the eyes and balance the face d. allow the skin/foundation shade to show through

d. allow the skin/foundation shade to show through

A colorless, translucent powder may be worn with any foundation shade since it is designed to: a. add color to the face b. conceal any blemishes on the skin c. frame the eyes and balance the face d. allow the skin/foundation shade to show through

d. allow the skin/foundation shade to show through

If a client suffers from high blood pressure or has suffered a stroke or heart attack, massage movements should: a. significantly reduce blood pressure b. reduce the chance of second stroke c. reduce the chance of second heart attack d. be avoided since massage increases circulation

d. be avoided since massage increases circulation

How do chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair? a. by shrinking the hair shafts b. by turning the hair to liquid c. by burning the hair off chemically d. by degrading the protein structure of the hair

d. by degrading the protein structure of the hair

The most common skin type is: a. dry b. normal c. oily d. combination

d. combination

The excretion of sweat from the skin is controlled by the: a. nervous system b. muscular system c. endocrine system d. circulatory system

a. nervous system

How should a cosmetologist react if the client has a skin disease? a. refer client to a physician b. prescribe proper treatment c. suggest home remedies to the client d. perform the service while wearing gloves

a. refer client to a physician

Verruca is a name given to a variety of: a. warts b. ulcers c. fissures d. skin tags

a. warts

An allergic reaction to cosmetics or chemicals that cosmetologists may be susceptible to is called: a. papules b. chloasma c. lentigines d. dermatitis venenata

d. dermatitis venenata

What is the technical name for the study of skin, including its structure, functions, diseases and treatment? a. etiology b. anatomy c. pathology d. dermatology

d. dermatology

The outer protective layer of the skin is called: a. corium b. dermis c. adipose d. epidermis

d. epidermis

Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels? a. cutis b. dermis c. corium d. epidermis

d. epidermis

Used wax should be disposed of after: a. 12 hours b. 24 hours c. every 5 clients d. every client

d. every client

One method to make wide-set eyes appear closer together is: a. uplift the ends of the eyebrow b. make the eyebrow line a high curve c. widen the distance between the eyebrows d. extend the brows past the inside corner of the eyes

d. extend the brows past the inside corner of the eyes

Herpes simplex is the technical term for: a. acne b. eczema c. psoriasis d. fever blisters

d. fever blisters

Semi-permanent individual lashes do not adhere to lower lashes for as long as top ones because: a. perspiration b. their shorter length c. moisture from tears d. the body's natural oils

d. the body's natural oils

Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle and using a high frequency/short-wave current describes a hair removal method called: a. waxing b. shaving c. hydrolysis d. thermolysis

d. thermolysis

Why would the cosmetologist apply a lighter shade when performing a corrective makeup procedure? a. to widen an area b. to conceal blemishes c. to minimize a facial area d. to emphasize a facial area

d. to emphasize a facial area

The deterioration of collagen and elastin fibers during the aging process causes: a. rosacea b. freckles c. macules d. wrinkles

d. wrinkles

A hue with white added is called a: a. Shade b. Value c. Tint d. Tone

C. Tint

Which temporary hair removal service is beneficial for removing hair from both large and small areas of the body? a. laser b. waxing c. shaving d. thermolysis

b. waxing

Full face applications or two shade applications must be blended to prevent : a. Mixing of the two b. A space between the two shades c. A line of demarcation d. A blurring of the line between two areas

c. A line of demarcation

Hue is another term for : a. Shade b. Tint c. Color d. Tone

c. Color

Face powder should : a. Be cake style b. Be shiny when applied c. Create a matte finish D. Be eliminated when using foundation

c. Create a matte finish

Foundations are used to : a. Define and emphasize the shape of the eye b. Highlight and accentuate certain areas c. Even out the skin color and create a more even skin texture d. Lengthen and thicken eye lashes

c. Even out the skin color and create a more even skin texture

To minimize wide-set eyes eyes and make them appear closer, it is best to: a. Shorten the outside eyebrow line on both sides b. Make the eyebrow line straight c. Extend the eyebrow line to the outside corner of the eye d. Arch the ends of the eyebrow

c. Extend the eyebrow line to the outside corner of the eye

What hair removal method removes the hair by decomposing the papilla? a. Shaving only b. Waxing c. Galvanic d. Blend

c. Galvanic

Most chemical depilatories: a. Are applied with electricity b. Harden the unwanted hair so that it breaks off c. Have an alkaline pH d. Do not require a test for alleegic reactions

c. Have an alkaline pH

What is the technical term for excessive hair growth? a. Canities b. Monilethrix c. Hypertrychosis d. Chloasma

c. Hypertrychosis

In what direction are eye brow hairs tweezed: a. Away from the client b. Away from yourself c. In the direction of hair growth d. Always downward

c. In the direction of hair growth

What quality is notable about the stratum corneum? a. It's the thinnest layer of the skin b. It's the weakest layer of the skin c. It's the toughest layerof the skin d. It's the lower most layer of the skin

c. It's the toughest layer of the skin

The Stratum corneum is composed of: a. Melanin b. Granules c. Keratin cells d. Squamous cells

c. Keratin cells

Sebaceous glands are also know as : a. Sweat ducts b. Ductless glands c. Oil glands d. Perspiration glands

c. Oil glands

Acne can be found in two stages, acne simplex and: a. rosacea b. asteatosis c. acne vulgaris d. deep-seated acne

c. acne vulgaris

What is a condition called that is characterized by dry, scaly skin with reduced production of sebum? a. rosacea b. steatoma c. asteatosis d. seborrhea

c. asteatosis

What is the technical name for liver spots? a. rubra b. crustacea c. chloasma d. leukoderma

c. chloasma

What hair removal method is available for clients who cannot tolerate hot wax treatments? a. shaving only b. electrolysis only c. cold wax treatment d. bleaching or lightening only

c. cold wax treatment

The stratum corneum is composed of: a. melanin b. granules c. keratin cells d. squamous cells

c. keratin cells

What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocytes? a. acne b. verrugo c. leukoderma d. melanoderma

c. leukoderma

Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a: a. circular movement with no gliding b. light tapping or slapping movement c. light, gentle stroking or circular movement d. light or heavy kneading and rolling of muscles

c. light, gentle stroking or circular movement

What is the function of sebum? a. carry melanin b. produce sweat c. mix with sweat to form the acid mantle d. give skin elasticity

c. mix with sweat to form the acid mantle

What is another name for a stain on the skin caused by the dilation of the small blood vessels in the skin, also known as a birthmark? a. scar b. callus c. naevus d. verruca

c. naevus

Which of the following descriptions identify where wax should NOT be applied? a. lower leg b. upper leg c. over sunburn d. skin under the eyebrow

c. over sunburn

What is the technical term for the study of diseases? a. etiology b. anatomy c. pathology d. dermatology

c. pathology

The massage manipulation that consists of light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is called: a. friction b. vibration c. petrissage d. tapotement

c. petrissage

Which massage movement deeply stimulates the muscles, nerves and skin glands? a. friction b. vibration c. petrissage d. effleurage

c. petrissage

Vesicles can be produced by which of the following conditions? a. fever b. verrucas c. poison ivy d. dry, scaly skin

c. poison ivy

What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland? a. give skin texture b. give skin a healthy color c. protect the skin's elasticity d. help to regulate body temperature

c. protect the skin's elasticity

A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called: a. acne b. eczema c. psoriasis d. herpes simplex

c. psoriasis

Which disorder is caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands? a. milia b. asteatosis c. seborrhea d. bromidrosis

c. seborrhea

The sebaceous gland produces: a. melanin b. dandruff c. sebum (oil) d. perspiration

c. sebum (oil)

Which layer of the skin acts as a protective cushion to protect the bones and gives the body its contour and shape? a. dermis b. epidermis c. subcutaneous layer d. stratum lucidum

c. subcutaneous layer

What is the disorder called that is an over-production of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness? a. osmidrosis b. anhidrosis c. bromidrosis d. hyperhidrosis

d. hyperhidrosis

In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed? a. always downward b. away from yourself c. away from the client d. in the direction of hair growth

d. in the direction of hair growth

In what direction do you pull removal strips during hot wax treatments? a. toward the floor b. toward the ceiling c. away from client and yourself d. in the opposite direction of the hair growth

d. in the opposite direction of the hair growth

What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction? a. it may wear thin b. it may become shiny c. it may scale and flake d. it may become callused

d. it may become callused

Where does a steatoma most often appear? a. on the arms, legs and chest b. on the face, feet and hands c. on the fingers, feet and toes d. on the scalp, neck and back

d. on the scalp, neck and back

Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to: a. taste b. light c. sound d. pain

d. pain

On the human body, the thickest skin is located on the: a. thighs b. buttocks c. abdomen d. palms and soles

d. palms and soles

What is one function of the acid mantle? a. carry melanin b. produce sweat c. give skin elasticity d. prevent skin from drying and chapping

d. prevent skin from drying and chapping

What is the professional action to take when a client with rosacea requests a facial service? a. refer client to another stylist down the street b. avoid the issue of rosacea and proceed with the service c. proceed with the service but wear protective gloves d. proceed with the service with approval of the client's physician

d. proceed with the service with approval of the client's physician

Facial powders are designed to: a. reflect light b. produce odor c. reduce perspiration d. set other makeup products so they last longer

d. set other makeup products so they last longer

Why is it not recommended to wax lanugo hair? a. skin may lighten b. skin may darken c. hair won't grow back d. skin may lose its softness

d. skin may lose its softness

Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the following effects? a. inflame and irritate muscles b. increase secretion of sebum c. decrease production of keratin d. soothe and stimulate nerves and muscles

d. soothe and stimulate nerves and muscles

Where does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place? a. stratum lucidum b. stratum corneum c. stratum granulosum d. stratum germinativum

d. stratum germinativum

The stratum germinativum and what other layer of the skin contain melanin? a. dermis b. subcutaneous c. stratum corneum d. stratum spinosum

d. stratum spinosum

The massage movement that should NOT be used when the client needs soothing is: a. gliding b. stroking c. effleurage d. tapotement

d. tapotement


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