Esthetician State Board pt 3

Which of the following accurately differentiates characteristics for functional ingredients and performance ingredients for the skin products?

Functional ingredients enhance the product while performance ingredients change the appearance of the skin

What tissue gives contour and shape to the body?

Adipose

A type of mask contain crystals or gypsum and is often referred to as a thermal mask is?

Modelage

The lipids surrounding the cells in the epidermis are referred to as?

Intercellular Cement

Which of the following cells are touch receptors?

Merkel

Lipids protect the cells from?

Water loss

Which layer of skin contains nerve endings sensitive to touch?

Papillary

The medical term for a facelift is?

Rhytidectomy

An abrasion produced by scraping or scratching is called?

An excoriation

A form of pathogenic bacteria that grows in clusters and is present in pustules, abscesses boils is?

Staphylococci

Which of the following is an intrinsic (internal) factor the affects the skin?

Vitamin deficiency

Cell appendages which resemble prickly spines become?

Desmosomes

What structures found is the stratum spinosum layer assist on strengthening and holds cells together?

Desmosomes

When exfoliating, the practitioner is peeling or sloughing the?

Stratum Corneum

A subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size from pea to an orange is?

Steatoma

The outer surface and enclosing structure of the cell is the?

Cell membrane

The method used for desincrustation with galvanic current is?

Anaphoresis

The technical term for dry, scaly skin is known as?

Asteatosis

The ingredient added to a product to exchange the efficacy of the preservative is?

A chelating agent

The stratum lucidum is a clear layer under the stratum?

Corneum

What does appendages of the skin include:

Hair & Nails

Where is the normal skin indicated on this PH scale?

5.5

The term of cell division is called

Mitosis

A contraindication for marine based products would be an allergy to?

Shellfish

Approximately 70% of the dermis consists of?

Collagen

Which part of the face is left uncovered when towel steaming?

Nostrils

Which of the following chemicals slow the growth of bacteria and can be used safe on skin?

Antiseptics

Which type of tissue provides a protective covering on the body's surfaces?

Epithelial

A U shaped debone, often referred to as the Adam's apple is the what?

Hyoid

What is the purposes of highlighting a facial feature?

To emphasize the feature

Dilated capillaries can be found primarily on the?

Nose & Cheeks

Which of the following is a major function of the liver?

Removes toxic by-products of digestions

Pathogenic bacteria are found?

Everywhere, including on the skin

An elevation of the skin with an inflamed base that contains bacteria is a?

Pustule

When removing skin care products from a client, the practitioner should avoid putting pressure on the?

Lacrimal Bone

The process of killing MOST microorganisms is called?

Disinfection

During extractions the implements fall to the floor. What should the practitioner do next?

Pick up the implement, place it in "items to be disinfected," container, replace, and continue with extractions

An effective way to treat a client with acne is with?

An enzyme peel

What facial shape has the artistically ideal for proportions?

Oval

The sebaceous gland secrets?

Sebum

To determine whether a client has oily skin, which of the following should be observed during the skin analysis?

Size of pores

The part of a muscle that remain stationary is referred to as the?

Origin

Which disorder often sudoriferous gland is caused by yeast and bacteria?

Bromhidrosis

Pediculosis capitis is the technical term for?

Head lice

Prior to a wax procedure, the client should?

Sign a client release form

UV rays are necessary to perform which of the following actions?

Synthesis of vitamin D

Tobacco use affects the skin by?

Softening the tissues

Applying excessive pressure using comedo me extractors can result in?

A ruptured follicle

A client requesting eyebrow shaping has a charted history of Grade 4 acne and is currently on prescription vitamin A cream. Which of the following hair removal services is BEST for this client?

Tweezing

What would am esthetician use in aromatherapy facial in order to create a calming soothing effect?

Chamomile

At the conclusion of each treatment, a vital step to assure client safety is to?

Document all procedures

What is the agency that verifies the efficacy of disinfectants?

EPA

Which of following is the MOST hygienic way to apply lipstick?

From a spatula with a brush

Sebum and sweat mixed together creates?

The acid mantle

When analyzing the skin through a wood lamp hyperpigmentation will appear?

Brown

A chin can be made to appear less prominent by applying a?

Darker foundation on the chin

An abnormal buildup of cells on the epidermis caused by pressure or friction is called?

Keratoma

What skin type benefits MOST from a paraffin wax mask?

Dry or mature

Prior to performing extractions , the skin should be?

Warmed and exfoliated

A device that sterilizes objects with steam under high pressure is?

An autoclave

Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel are?

Complementary

What portion of the eye is used to determine that high portion of the brow arch?

Iris

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics?

FDA

An intrinsic (internal) factor that affects aging of the skin is primarily a result of?

Genetic Composition

The main purpose of using a toner after cleansing is to?

Restore the natural PH

A practitioner is performing a service and removes items from its drawer. The drawer remains open during during the service. How should the practitioner proceed?

Clean and disinfect the drawer and it's items

Safety data sheet (SDS) provides key information on skin care?

Products

In what layer of the epidermis is melanin found?

Startup germinativum

Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes are contained in which of following tissues?

Blood

Manually removing impurities and comedones is referred to as?

Extraction

The purpose of salicylic acid is to?

Exfoliate the dead surface cells

What shade should the esthetician use when choosing a foundation color for light skin?

The same shade as the skin tone

The highest level of decontamination is?

Sterilization

Botulinum Toxin is MOST commonly referred to as?

Botox

In preparation to extract comedones the practitioner would use a?

Des-incrustation

Prior to application of artificial eyelashes, the practitioner should?

Test the client for allergic reaction

Kneading massage movements are called?

Petrissage

What is term for swelling?

Edema

An antiseptic effect may be added to steam with the introduction of?

Ozone

What is the lowest level of infection control?

Sanitation

Percussion is another term for which type of massage movement?

Tapotement

A yeast infection often mistaken for vitiligo is?

Times versicolor

The skin condition characterized by open comedones, pustules, and papules is called?

Acne

Excessive hair growth is known as?

Hypertrichosis

When tweezing the eyebrows, the practitioner should tweeze in which direction?

the direction of the hair growth

What is the direction of muscle massage movements?

Insertion to origin

The artery that supplies the main source of blood to the head, face, and neck is?

Common cartoid

What is phototherapy?

Use of plants for therapeutic benefits

Which of the following accurately describes psoriasis?

Psoriasis appears as red patches with silvery, white scales

Redness of the skin is known as?

Erythema

When creating lash extensions, synthetic or natural hairs are applied to eyelashes?

One at a time

The body's FIRST line of defense against infection is?

Langerhans cells

Microdermabrasion is a form of what kind of exfoliation?

Mechanical

Where is the positive pole of the galvanic machine usually placed during the des-incrustation procedure?

In the clients hand

The ability of the body to resist infection and destroy bacteria is called?

Immunity

When the hair shaft grows upward or detaches itself from the bulb, this is known as what stage of the hair growth cycle?

Catagen

Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?

Epidermis

When exfoliating, it is important NOT to use brushing machines, scrubs, or any harsh mechanical peeing techniques on?

Skin with visible capillaries

What is the largest bone of the face?

Mandible

When removing hair with the use of soft wax, which direction is the wax applied?

Same direction of hair growth