chapter 13

practice exam

What is true of the esthetic use of machine technology?

machines can produce better results

What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?

removal of dead skin cells

During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to use _________.

microdermabrasion

What would be an alkaline pH?

9

What is true of the pH of human skin?

it is slightly acidic

The peels that typically have the lowest pH are _________.

physician peels

What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an esthetician?

a peel with strong TCA concentrations

After a chemical peel, estheticians should tell clients to avoid _________ for at least 24 hours.

sun exposure

How often should the most gentle enzyme peels be repeated?

once a week

What type of treatment would a client who was a vegan likely object to?

a peel made with trypsin

When would an enzyme peel NOT be typically used?

before a chemical peel

What AHA penetrates the epidermis most effectively?

glycolic acid

Clients put themselves at the most risk if they wish to schedule a chemical peel in _________.

july

Clients should NOT typically experience flaking when using _________ in an esthetics context.

AHA peels

Estheticians risk respiratory damage when using _________.

crystal microdermabrasion

What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to work?

a diamond tip applicator

Drying after-effects are typically avoided with _________.

hydradermabrasion

What is the most important thing to know about light therapy is?

The equipment should be selected based on skin type and condition to be treated.

What is the best laser to use for lower Fitzpatrick clients who are seeking a hair removal procedure?

alexandrite

Photodynamic therapy is usually used for _________.

actinic keratoses

Light therapy does not typically use what part of the spectrum?

ultraviolet

The kind of light therapy that is used to manage pain is _________.

infrared light

What color of LED helps with detoxification?

yellow

When using LEDs, the eyes and _________ must be protected.

the thyroid

What does microcurrent directly target, when used for esthetic purposes?

muscles

How often should microcurrent treatments occur for visible results?

once a week for 10 sessions

What does the term ultrasound mean?

extremely high frequencies of sounds

In esthetics, ultrasound is usually used for _________.

cellulite reduction

What does sonophoresis help with?

product absorbtion

What is true of microneedling?

it induces collagen production

What should clients be instructed to do after detoxifying body treatments?

drink a lot of water

The spa treatment that may be incorporated into a regular facial is _________.

stone massage

What spa treatment involves running warm oil on the center of the forehead?

Ayurvedic treatments

The treatment that uses a vacuum massage to treat cellulite is called?

endermology

Reiki is a therapeutic technique that comes from _________.

japan

What is the primary cause of cellulite?

female hormones and genetics

Cellulite is most effectively minimized with _________.

exercise

Before and after surgery, swelling may be reduced with _________.

manual lymph drainage

What is NOT true of MLD (manual lymph drainage)?

it reduces cellulite

What is NOT a process that typically falls under the category of medical esthetics?

reflexology

What surgery might help with a patient's vision?

blepharoplasty

When performing an enzyme peel, an esthetician should look for _________.

very light erythema

The final step before removing gloves and checking in with a client who is receiving a back facial with enzyme mask is _________.

apply sun protection

When performing a light glycolic peel, begin with the _________.

forehead

When performing a light glycolic peel, finish treating the _________.

nose