REST OF THE State Board Mock Exam Questions

Hard Questions

What is a characteristic of an ideal disinfectant?

Includes strips for checking effectiveness

What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come into contact with blood?

10%

What is the general composition of air by volume?

One part oxygen and four parts nitrogen

What does ionization create?

2 new ions with opposite electrical charges

What are the 2 types of fiber?

Soluble and insoluble

What mineral is important to fluid balance and controlling the activity of heart muscle, the nervous system, and kidneys?

Potassium

What Fiztpatrick skin type is common among people of Middle Eastern descent?

Type V

What skin type on the Glogau scale shows wrinkles at rest and is specific to people in their 40s and 50s?

Type III

What type of treatments are contraindicated for clients with epilepsy?

Electrotherapy and phototherapy

What is a primary benefit of carrot?

Antioxidant

What is an example of a single-use item?

Finger cots

How often should clients schedule facial services?

Once a month

What should you do after performing a facial treatment?

Remove the dirty linens and remake the bed

How long do body waxing procedures usually take?

30-60 minutes

How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to clients?

Every 3-4 months

What is an example of a barrier agent found in many foundations today?

Silicone

The ideal oval face is approximately ________ as wide as it is long

3/4

What controls insulin and glucagon production?

Pancreas

What term refers to an abnormal condition of all or part of the body that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function?

Disease

What is an example of an organic substance?

Plastic

What term refers to the simplest form of chemical matter?

Element

What is the unit that measures the amount of an electric current (the number of electrons flowing through a conductor)?

Ampere

What is not a contraindication for facial massage?

Cancer

Where were makeup and showy clothing encouraged during the Victorian Age?

Theaters

What is an example of a monosaccharide?

Fructose

What is not a function of potassium?

Aiding stomach, nerve, and muscle function

What is a characteristic of fatty alcohols?

Wax-like consistency

What is an example of a moderately comedogenic cosmetic ingredient?

Peanut oil

What part of the face has slanted follicular shafts?

Cheeks

What is generally the receptionist’s main job?

Scheduling appointments

How should vitamin E be administered to help heal damaged tissues?

Both internally and externally

What is not a benefit of honey?

Soothing

What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?

Baking soda in water

What is not a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished?

Biologically

Pitta is a combination of what two elements?

Fire and Water

What is the most durable type of brush handle commonly available?

Wood