Milady Cima Esthetics Midterm Pratice

Should you accidentally cut a client, your first action should be to________

Stop the service immediately

Which Fitzpatrick type has the LEAST tolerance to UV light?

Fitzpatrick skin type 1

Which of the following is a benefit of using a mask?

It hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin.

What is an example of a single-use implement?

Personal service towels (PST)

___________ has been linked in recent years to disfiguring infections associated particularly with pedicure bowls.

Mycobacterium

What is water loss caused by evaporation on the skin's surface?

Transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

Grade III acne is characterized by _________

redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules.

Spanish, Greek, and Italian people typically have skin that is Fitzpatrick skin type ________

3

How many times should a massage movement be repeated?

3-6 times

If a client has lighter skin than her esthetician, this is because ___________.

the client's melanocytes produce less melanin than her esthetician

Blackheads will likely (be) formed by a product which is ____________.

Comedogenic

What part of a client's skin is NOT typically exposed during a facial?

Legs

What is NOT an accessory to the skin?

Endocrine glands

Disinfectants are __________ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

pesticides

What protects us from skin irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss?

Barrier function

What product or supply would NOT be used at a facial bar?

A robe

Which of the following is a cell that attacks virus infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells?

T cell

Microcirculation is ____________.

the circulation of blood from the heart to arterioles, to capillaries, to venules, and then back to the heart

What type of cleanser is made up of microscopic oil molecules called micelles?

Cleansing waters

Miliaria rubra is _________.

An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands

In order to be most effective, vibration should be used _________.

sparingly

What type of music should be used during a massage?

Music without words

_________ is infectious and contagious.

Verruca

What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?

Pathogenic

Before performing a service which includes facial massage, estheticians should always consult __________.

the client's intake form

Where should the technician's hands be during a facial treatment?

Below chest level

What has an extrinsic affect on the skin?

Air quality

Which of the following is a buildup of cells?

Keratosis

When removing eye makeup before a facial, the correct technique is to ___________.

begin with the left eye, gently wiping from the nose outward

What is likely the most important factor in a successful skin care program?

Home care

What are the two types of nerves called?

Sensory and motor

The first time an esthetician meets a client who has an appointment for a facial, it is important to _________.

smile

During a facial, manually removing comedones from follicles is a technique known as __________.

extraction

How should single-use supplies be set up before a facial service?

On a clean towel, in the order of use

What type of products will appeal to most men?

Products that are advertised as stress-reducing

The most stimulating form of massage is ___________.

tapotement

At what point in a human life does sebum production begin to slow?

Forties

Which of the following best describes the term verruca?

Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus

If a client has acne, facial massage should __________.

not be performed in an area that has pustular breakouts

In order to assist the client in the treatment room, the technician should ____________.

explain details about how to prepare for the procedure

What is true of intrinsic effects of hormonal changes on skin over a woman's entire lifetime?

Hormonal changes will change her skin in various way throughout her life

Which of the following is the middle part of the muscle?

Belly

The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surface of tools and implements through proper ___________.

cleaning

In a period of high stress, Jaime notices her underarms smell more strongly. This is due to the production of her ___________.

apocrine glands

Disinfection is not effective against ____________.

bacterial spores

How should a client's jewelery be handles when preparing for a facial treatment?

Clients should remove all jewelery and place it in a plastic bag.

Fragrance-free products _____________.

may be lavender-scented

What equipment is not necessary in a treatment room?

A UV sanitizer

What kind of diet is best for the skin?

Balanced

Estheticians should never work on clients who have ____________.

active herpes lesions

What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?

Ability to eliminate waste products

What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?

Adipose

Sebum is ___________.

an oil that provides protection for the epidermis and lubricates the skin and the hair

Which of the following conditions is caused by blocked follicles?

Keratosis Pilaris

Which implement must be sanitized after use?

Blankets

What method of extraction is performed by estheticians in some states, but is not allowed in others?

Lancet removal

The word integument means ____________.

protective covering

Which of the following is the fluid part of blood that contains 90% water and acts as a delivery system?

Plasma

Vitamin C is an ingredient which will particularly help _____________.

mature skin

All electrical appliances and tools should be stores safely when in proximity to ____________.

water

Which of the following is the layer of the epidermis composed of cells filled with keratin that resemble granules?

Stratum granulosum

Chemical exfoliation may be effective with __________.

hyperpigmentation

What system can an esthetician perform a service on in order to reduce swelling after a treatment?

Lymphatic

What term is best described as a white blood cell that has enzymes to digest and kill bacteria and parasites?

Leukocyte

Which ingredient is safest for dry skin?

Mineral oil

Who determines the widest permissible scope of practice for an esthetician's massage services?

The state

Insulation is provided by which part of the skin?

Adipose tissue

What gland is connected to skin melanization?

Adrenal glands

The circulatory system is ____________.

the system that controls the steady movement of blood through the body

What type of exfoliation might involve the use of honey?

Granular exfoliation

Conjunctivitis __________.

is also known as pinkeye

Which two skin types have similar levels of hydration?

Oily and combination

Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?

disinfectants

What type of infection occurs when the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body, rather than staying in an area or organ?

systemic

What is a primary reason manual lymph drainage is used?

It reduces swelling.

Modern topical treatments of the décolleté have developed to treat a condition resulting from __________.

cell phone use

What is NOT true of massage?

A good massage lasts a long time

Where should disposable lancets be placed after a service?

in a sharps disposal container

What should you never mix with bleach?

detergents

Metabolism is __________.

the process of changing food into forms the body can use as energy.

What is a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black?

Mole

What skin type has a small follicle size?

Normal

When obtaining consent to treat a client, ___________.

a client's written acknowledgement of consent is necessary and recommended before every treatment.

After the last service of the day, soiled linen should be __________.

left unmade on the treatment table

Federal law about labeling does NOT require cosmetics to ____________.

list the ingredients of a fragrance

What change in shape would be an indication that a mole might be cancerous?

A mole that is growing larger on one side than another

Which of the following BEST describes the term astringent?

A water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin

Of the following, which is the lightest Fitzpatrick skin type?

1

What is the responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients, in terms of products and ingredients?

Letting the clients know all effects and potential side effects of any products or ingredients

Which of the following occurs last in a treatment room?

Disinfecting the treatment room

What will increase your performance and value as a skin care professional the most?

Speaking to clients about their needs

What is true of the relationship between natural and synthetic product ingredients?

Some of the most effective products are not derived from natural sources

The type of massage (that) involves a soft, continuous stroking movement is __________.

effleurage

What is the name of the room where supplies are stored when they are not in the treatment room or at workstations

Dispensary

Where should a facial massage begin?

Starting points can vary

What causes the itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis?

Histamines

Which body system controls and coordinates all other systems so they work harmoniously and efficiently?

Nervous system

Retinoids are NOT used as treatment for ________.

combination skin

Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high PH, and can damage the skin and eyes?

phenolic disinfectants

Which of the following best describes the term steatoma?

A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum