Chapter 10 Facials Multiple Choice from Workbook

The systematic, therapeutic method of manipulating the body by rubbing, pinching, tapping, kneading or stroking with hands, fingers or an instrument.

Massage

Which of the products listed below assists in preventing the growth of bacteria? a. toner b. antiseptic c. astringent d. moisturizer

b. antiseptic

A motion that resembles a chopping movement using the edge of the hands is referred to as: a. fulling b. hacking c. wringing d. chucking

b. hacking

Effleurage is used on all of the following parts of the body EXCEPT: a. face b. legs c. neck d. arms

b. legs

90% of wrinkles are caused by excessive sun exposure. T or F?

True

A light or heavy kneading, pinching and rolling of a muscle is called: a. chucking b. petrissage c. effleurage d. tapotement

b. petrissage

Which skin condition is characterized by flushed redness, dilated capillaries and small red bumps? a. oily b. rosacea c. combination d. dehydration

b. rosacea

Which of the following is a characteristic of oily skin? a. small pore size b. fine broken capillaries c. excess sebum production d. heightened sensitivity

c. excess sebum production

All of the following take place in the Greeting phase except: a. handshake b. eye contact c. facial services d. professional demeanor

c. facial services

What percentage of wrinkles is caused by the natural aging process? a. 10% b. 40% c. 70% d. 90%

a. 10%

A desincrustation facial treatment utilizes what current in conjunction with an alkaline solution? a. Galvanic b. Penetrating c. Direct High Frequency d. Indirect High Frequency

a. Galvanic

An overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes: a. acne b. rosacea c. couperose d. dehydration

a. acne

Which of the following procedures is one of the most requested services in the skin care center? a. basic facial b. facial with Galvanic/iontophoresis c. facial with Galvanic/desincrustation d. facial with Indirect High Frequency

a. basic facial

The type of skin that lacks adequate sebum production and exhibits heightened sensitivity is referred to as: a. dry b. oily c. normal d. combination

a. dry

Which of the following movements of massage is a circular or wringing movement with no gliding? a. friction b. vibration c. petrissage d. tapotement

a. friction

Which of the following would be recommended to use for a soothing, hydrating treatment for a bearded male client? a. gel b. clay mask c. creme mask d. modeling mask

a. gel

Which of the following is not a contraindication for massage? a. headache b. heart condition c. previous stroke d. high blood pressure

a. headache

Which of the following procedures cannot be performed with gloves? a. basic facials b. iontophoresis c. Direct High Frequency d. Indirect High Frequency

d. Indirect High Frequency

Skin care products used for cleansing the skin while properly balancing the pH are: a. toners b. cleansers c. sunscreens d. moisturizers

a. toners

A shaking movement achieved when the esthetician quickly shakes his or her arms while the fingertips or palms are touching the client is called: a. vibration b. effleurage c. petrissage d. tapotement

a. vibration

Which of the following is not a contraindication for facials with and without machines? a. diabetes b. epilepsy c. prosthesis d. common cold

d. common cold

All of the following are benefits of massage EXCEPT: a. relaxation b. pain relief c. strengthening muscles d. decreasing blood supply to the skin

d. decreasing blood supply to the skin

All of the following are types of masks except: a. dry skin b. calming c. oily skin d. ventouse

d. ventouse

The basic regimen of skin care is recommended to be followed 3 times each day. T or F?

False

A product with an SPF of 15 indicates: a. the number of hours of protection from sun exposure b. sun exposure can be 15% longer than without protection c. the time in minutes between reapplications of the sunscreen d. the number of times sunscreen should be applied for a full day of protection

b. sun exposure can be 15% longer than without protection

If you are selecting a sunscreen, it is recommended that you choose one that has protection from: a. UVA rays only b. UVB rays only c. UVA and UVB rays d. neither UVB nor UVB rays

c. UVA and UVB rays

All of the following are considered skin types EXCEPT: a. dry b. oily c. acne d. combination

c. acne

The first step in the skin care regimen that is designed to remove dirt, oil, makeup and environmental pollutants is: a. toning b. protecting c. cleansing d. moisturizing

c. cleansing

The most common skin type is referred to as: a. dry b. normal c. combination d. mature/aging

c. combination

To avoid discomfort and irritation when performing a facial on a male client, all movements should be made in a(an): a. circular motion b. upward motion c. downward motion d. side-to-side motion

c. downward motion

The method of massage used to soothe muscles and relax the sensory nerve endings at the surface of the skin is called: a. friction b. petrissage c. effleurage d. tapotement

c. effleurage

After the basic facial is complete, the esthetician should do all of the following except: a. wash your hands with liquid antibacterial soap b. replace used towels and sheets with fresh ones c. keep non-reusable materials used during the service d. place unused cotton pads and sponges in a covered container

c. keep non-reusable materials used during the service

Which term below identifies a type of exfoliant that contains a granular substance with a rough texture that works as an abrasive to remove dead skin cells? a. enzyme b. chemical c. mechanical d. alpha hydroxy acid

c. mechanical

Which skin type demonstrates sufficient moisture and sebum production a. dry b. oil c. normal d. combination

c. normal

Fulling is a form of which type of massage movement? a. vibration b. effleurage c. petrissage d. tapotement

c. petrissage

During the Completion phase one of the goals is to: a. ensure client comfort b. ask questions to discover the client's needs c. request satisfaction feedback from our client d. communicate to build rapport and develop a relationship with the client

c. request satisfaction feedback from our client

Which of the following is a characteristic of a couperose skin condition? a. superficial dryness b. lacks elasticity and firmness c. displays excess sebum production d. frequently found on the cheeks and corners of the nose

d. frequently found on the cheeks and corners of the nose

Which of the following is not a skin care product? a. toner b. sunscreen c. moisturizer d. infrared lamp

d. infrared lamp

The actual action or movement performed during the massage treatment is referred to as: a. massage b. vetouse c. saponification d. manipulation

d. manipulation

Which of the following terms describes an exfoliant that contains a granular substance with a slightly grainy or rough texture? a. toning b. chmical c. moisturizing d. mechanical

d. mechanical

Which type of mask can be pulled from the face in one piece? a. gel b. paraffin c. clay/mud d. modeling

d. modeling

Which of the following is NOT a massage tip? a. apply firm pressure b. use caution around the eyes and eyelids to avoid stretching sensitive skin c. maintain physical contact with your client as you massage with a constant rhythm d. never use up-and-out motions to help protect the underlying muscle tissue

d. never use up-and-out motions to help protect the underlying muscle tissue

A Direct High Frequency treatment is best suited for skin that is: a. dry b. normal c. combination d. oily or acneic

d. oily or acneic

Which of the following is not a characteristic of rosacea? a. a vascular disorder b. small red bumps c. occurs between the ages of 30-40 d. overactivity of the sebaceous glands

d. overactivity of the sebaceous glands

If you suspect a client has a medical condition, you should always: a. perform a facial b. diagnose the condition yourself c. treat the condition with medication d. refer your client to a dermatologist or specialist

d. refer your client to a dermatologist or specialist

Moisturizers are responsible for: a. balancing the pH b. removing dirt, oil, and makeup c. protecting the skin from UVA and UVB rays d. replenishing and balancing moisture and oil

d. replenishing and balancing moisture and oil

Indirect High Frequency Current is used to amplify the effects of the massage movements for relaxation or: a. hydration b. cleansing c. penetration d. stimulation

d. stimulation

Which of the following methods of massage is a light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingertips or partly flexed fingers? a. friction b. vibration c. effleurage d. tapotement

d. tapotement

Which type of massage should never be used on a client with sensitive skin or on certain skin conditions such as acne or rosacea? a. friction b. vibration c. petrissage d. tapotement

d. tapotement