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A comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions and answers covering various aspects of esthetics, designed to help students prepare for state board exams. It covers topics such as skin anatomy and physiology, skin care procedures, infection control, and equipment usage. Valuable for students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of esthetics and practice their knowledge before taking the exam.
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1.Which piece of equipment is also called a loupe? (A) Magnifying lamp (B) Wood's lamp (C) Skin scope (D) Steamer - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Magnifying lamp
(D) Heart - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Skin Which of the following is the result of the sudoriferous gland's failure to provide perspiration? (A) Anhidrosis (B) Bromhidrosis (C) Hyperhidrosis (D) Seborrhea - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Anhidrosis Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain? (A) Protection (B) Sensation (C) Regulation (D) Secretion - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Sensation At which point of the client consultation should the skin analysis be performed? (A) While the client is filling out the Personal Skin Evaluation Form (B) While viewing the Medical History Form (C) While performing the Professional Skin Evaluation (D) During a Complimentary Consultation - CORRECT ANS- - (C) While performing the Professional Skin Evaluation A hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that may be related to the thyroid is (A) vitiligo. (B) lentigines.
Which of the following disorders is caused by an unusual discharge by the oil glands? (A) Dermatitis (B) Eczema (C) Seborrhea (D) Psoriasis - CORRECT ANS- - (C) Seborrhea Which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters? (A) Herpes simplex (B) Pneumonia (C) Measles (D) Influenza - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Herpes simplex Which of the following parts of a cell contain DNA? (A) Organelle (B) Nucleus (C) Cytoplasm (D) Membrane - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Nucleus Which portion of the Client Consultation Form allows the client to express their concerns with their skin? (A) Personal Information (B) Personal Skin Evaluation (C) Professional Skin Evaluation (D) Treatment Record - CORRECT ANS- - Personal Skin Evaluation
Which of the following masks is used to absorb excess oil on the skin? (A) Paraffin (B) Gel (C) Creme (D) Clay - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Clay Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following procedures? (A) Cleaning (B) Disinfection (C) Sterilization (D) Decontamination - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Cleaning Which of the following pieces of equipment is recommended to sterilize implements in the facial spa? (A) Autoclave (B) Bead sterilizer (C) Electric sterilizer (D) UV light - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Autoclave A common form of light therapy, such as LED that may be used during a facial treatment, uses what type of energy to create beneficial effects on the skin? (A) Light, radiation, and heat (B) Direct high frequency (C) Indirect high frequency (D) Anode - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Light, radiation, and heat The inner layer of the skin, also known as true skin, is the
(B) Bromidrosis (C) Hyperhidrosis (D) Osmidrosis - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Anhidrosis Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the growth of the hair? (A) Waxing (B) Depilatory (C) Tweezing (D) Threading - CORRECT ANS- - (C) Tweezing Which body system is made up of three subsystems? (A) Digestive (B) Nervous (C) Skeletal (D) Muscular - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Nervous the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system. Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit? (A) Anhidrosis (B) Bromhidrosis (C) Hyperhidrosis (D) Seborrhea - CORRECT ANS- - Bromhidrosis Which face shape is considered the most balanced and symmetric? (A) Oblong
(B) Round (C) Heart (D) Oval - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Oval Which of the following is the animal parasite that burrows under the skin and causes severe itching? (A) Lice (B) Tinea (C) Dermatitis (D) Scabies - CORRECT ANS- - Scabies Which of the following is a hypertrophy of thickened skin cells? (A) Keratosis (B) Mole (C) Skin tag (D) Verruca - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Keratosis Which layer of the skin protects from the environment? (A) Horny (B) Granular (C) Spiny (D) Basal cell - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Horny Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following? (A) Sudoriferous glands (B) Sebaceous glands
(D) Anterior - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Cardiac Which mask is derived from natural ingredients from the earth and is also commonly used on acne prone skin? (A) Clay/mud (B) Gel (C) Rubberized (D) Cream - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Clay/mud Which of the following is a product consisting of AHA that removes dead skin cells? (A) Exfoliant (B) Astringent (C) Gommage (D) Paraffin mask - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Exfoliant Which skin type on the Fitzpatrick Scale tans easily and rarely burns? (A) Type I (B) Type II (C) Type III (D) Type IV - CORRECT ANS- - (C) Type III Which treatment for congestion involves the use of an electrode held by the esthetician and applied to the client's face? (A) Direct high frequency (B) Indirect high frequency (C) Galvanic current (D) Cataphoresis - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Direct high frequency
Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following? (A) Blood tests (B) Sexual contacts (C) Potential symptoms (D) Sharing blood with others - CORRECT ANS- - (C) Potential symptoms Which of the following skin care products attracts moisture to the skin? (A) Peptides (B) Retinal (C) Chelators (D) Humectants - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Humectants In order to create the illusion of fuller lips, where should lip liner be applied? (A) Toward the outer corners of the lips (B) Just past the outer edge of the lip line (C) On the upper lip inside the natural shape (D) Inside the upper and lower lip line - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Just past the outer edge of the lip line Which procedure involves consecutive treatments every seven to ten days in an effort to rapidly produce newer skin cells? (A) Microdermabrasion (B) Dermabrasion (C) Manual lymphatic drainage (D) Reflexology - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Microdermabrasion
(B) Connective (C) Nerve (D) Muscular - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Muscular Which color or colors would indicate oily areas of the face or clogged pores while using a Wood's lamp? (A) Blue-white (B) Light violet (C) Brown (D) Yellow, pink, or orange - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Yellow, pink, or orange Which of the following will cause a practioner to use blood exposure procedures? (A) Removing comedones (B) Touching non-intact skin (C) Shaving the face (D) Tweezing the eyebrows - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Touching non-intact skin Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from soothing treatments? (A) Milia (B) Eczema (C) Psoriasis (D) Rosacea - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Rosacea Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax facial muscles is (A) effleurage. (B) petrissage.
(C) tapotement. (D) friction. - CORRECT ANS- - (A) effleurage. Which of the following examples of exfoliants would be considered "physical"? (A) An AHA (B) A BHA (C) Microdermabrasion (D) Enzyme - CORRECT ANS- - (C) Microdermabrasion Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet? (A) Tinea (B) Scabies (C) Lice (D) Furuncle - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Tinea Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an unhealthy acid mantle? (A) Chemical exfoliant (B) Moisturizing lotion (C) Clay mask (D) Astringent - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Moisturizing lotion Which of the following is a mask that forms a hard, rubber-like consistency, increases blood circulation, and firms the skin? (A) Clay (B) Cream (C) Modelage
Which of the hair components holds the hair to the skin cells in the follicle? (A) Papilla (B) Root (C) Matrix (D) Bulb - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Root By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear (A) diminished. (B) emphasized. (C) contoured. (D) darkened. - CORRECT ANS- - (B) emphasized. Which form of exfoliation works by physically removing dead skin cells from 20-30% of the surface of the epidermis? (A) Glycolic acid (B) Lactic acid (C) Dermabrasion (D) Microdermabrasion - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Microdermabrasion Which of the following causes syphilis? (A) Spirilla (B) Cocci (C) Bacilli (D) Flagella - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Spirilla
Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections but is also considered to be a possible contraindication for a variety of facial treatments? (A) Oral contraceptives (B) Steroids (C) HRT (D) Antibiotics - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Antibiotics Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing technique? (A) Using a paper towel, turn the cold water on. (B) Using a paper towel, turn the cold water on and start lathering with bar soap. (C) Using a paper towel, turn on the warm water and lather and scrub hands with bar soap for 15 seconds. (D) Using a paper towel, turn on the warm water and lather and scrub hands with liquid antibacterial soap for 15 seconds. - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Using a paper towel, turn on the warm water and lather and scrub hands with liquid antibacterial soap for 15 seconds. Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores? (A) Facial steamer (B) Infrared lamp (C) Wood's lamp (D) Magnifying lamp - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Facial steamer Cleansing creams are applied using a (A) spatula. (B) cotton pad. (C) fingertip.
Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure for bleeding wounds? (A) Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply bandage (B) Elevate limb, cover wound, apply pressure (C) Cover wound, elevate limb, apply pressure, use tourniquet (D) Cover wound, apply pressure, apply bandage, elevate limb - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply bandage Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum? (A) Normal (B) Dry (C) Mature/Aging (D) Dehydrated - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Dry Which portion of the facial would involve the physical removal of visibly clogged pores? (A) Desincrustation (B) Saponification (C) Steaming (D) Extraction - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Extraction What is the technical term for hair that is soft and found on the body at birth? (A) Terminal (B) Barba (C) Capilli (D) Lanugo - CORRECT ANS- - (D) Lanugo
A piece of electrical facial equipment allowing a closer look at the surface of the skin is the (A) high frequency machine. (B) loupe. (C) steamer. (D) galvanic machine. - CORRECT ANS- - (B) loupe. Which form of exfoliation uses a crème to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin? (A) Gommage (B) Manual exfoliant (C) Hand-held exfoliator (D) Body scrub - CORRECT ANS- - (A) Gommage Virucidal properties must be included in a chemical product used for which of the following infection control procedures? (A) Cleaning (B) Disinfection (C) Sterilization (D) Decontamination - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Disinfection What should be indicated on a product or product label if claiming to be suitable for acne prone skin? (A) Hypoallergenic (B) Non-comedogenic (C) SPF (D) Fragrance free - CORRECT ANS- - (B) Non-comedogenic