PSI Basic Esthetician Study Guide

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

The paper that contains information about a product, it’s affects in if inhaled, protection, dangers, and safe, work procedures for usage is?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Addresses issues related to: Handling, mixing, storing, and disposing of products; general safety in the workplace; and your right to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients in the product and how to avoid these hazards.

Food and drug administration (FDA)

reviews and approves new drugs, ensuring they are safe and effective for their intended use And accurately labeled

Environmental protection agency (EPA)

registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the U.S. It is against federal law to use any disinfecting products in a way other than the use indicated on the label.

EPA Registration number

In addition to efficacy claims on the label, what information is assigned to a product to show its approval?

Infection control

Steps taken to reduce the spread of disease

Cleaning

The use of soap and water to remove dirt or debris from a surface is an example of

Disinfection

Use of chemicals to destroy most or all microorganisms on salon tools

After each client

Tools, equipment and supply should be disinfected when?

Disinfectant

The chemical that kills bacteria fungi, some viruses, but not spores is a?

Including spores

Sterilization means to destroy all microbes including ___

Sterilization

The most effective method of infection control is

Autoclave

The device used for sterilization by steam under pressure is?

Hep B

Highly infectious disease that affects the liver

MRSA

Highly contagious, disease of injuries through an open wound and can cause serious infection

Put gloves on

What step should occur first if you encounter a bleeding wound?

Put on safety glasses and single use gloves

When performing cleaning with non-electrical items what should be done first?

Use your hands to remove tools from the disinfectant

_____ is False regarding precautions with disinfectant

First degree

A burn that has no open wounds or blisters and primarily affects the epidural layer with redness and mild irritation

Fainting

Which situation would you lie your client on their back and make sure they have fresh air?

Unbroken skin

What is not a sign of infection?

If the client has an inflamed skin disorder

When should a service be refused?

Determine any contraindications

Main purpose of client consultation?

If they have a doctors note

When is it OK to do a service on a client with a skin condition?

Disease, skin disorders, medical conditions, medications, and skin irritants or allergies

What can contraindicate a service?

Lupus

Example of an autoimmune disease

Metal pins, implants, pacemaker, pregnancy, heart irregularities, seizures or epilepsy

What are contraindications for electrical treatments?

What are your skin concerns?

What should be asked during your consultation?

To feel the texture and temperature

Why should you use your hands to feel the skin during a skin analysis?

Respect

Not making assumptions based on people’s appearance, reflects the use of?

Gas

Matter defined weight, but I’m defined volume in shape is called?

Potential hydrogen

pH stands for?

Nervous system

The system in the body which controls and coordinates all other systems is the?

Pollutants

What extrinsic factor causes damage to the skin by inducing oxidative stress that results in free radical damage?

Acid mantel

What is the skin first line of defense skin barrier?

Bacteria

Microscopic living organisms that can be beneficial or harmful

Pathogenic

Harmful bacteria is referred to as?

Cocci

The round shaped or ovoid shaped bacteria that can appear in groups or singularity

Streptococci

The bacteria that forms long chains resembling a string of beads is called?

Pairs

Diplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in…

Rod

Bacilli are ___ shaped bacteria

Corkscrew

Spirilla is shaped like?

Skin type

You are born with your ___?

Oil

Dry skin lacks?

Dry

What skin type has small pores and lower oil production

All types

What type of skin can be dehydrated?

Normal

What type of skin has good moisture and oil balance?

Scale used to determine skin type based on how your skin is able to tolerate the sun

What is the Fitzpatrick scale?

What skin type lacks elasticity, flaky, scaly, mature skin lacks natural oil

Dry skin

What skin type is shiny, greasy looking, pores may be large and common in teens?

Oily skin

What skin type is oily on the t-zone, and dry on the cheeks?

Combo skin

Skin is blotchy, red, easily irritated

Sensitive skin

Couperose, wrinkles, aging skin, irritation and skin sensitivity are all..

Skin conditions

The medical term for a wart is

Verruca

Hard benign growths that form from excessive scar tissue growth

Keloids

Small unnatural cracks between the toes is an example of

Fissures

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands form a buildup of secretions which results in a severe case of pimples

Acne

Closed comedones

White head

Open comedones

Black head

Typically seen in the nose and cheeks areas, it is a condition from the dilation of blood vessels, giving red flushed appearance to the face

Rosacea

White epidermal cysts of sebum, that are often mistakenly called whiteheads

Milia

Another term for boil

Furuncle

A freckle is an example of a

Macule

A pimple is an example of a

Papule

An inflamed papule, that is raised and often filled with pus is a

Pustule

Skin abrasion from scratching

Excoriation

Disorder of the sudoriferous gland, where there is a lack of perspiration

Anhidrosis

Bacterial infection that produces foul smelling perspiration

Bromhidrosis

A general term given to describe any inflammation of the skin

Dermatitis

The medical term for a birthmark

Nevus

Overexposure to the sun may cause

Basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer)

Medical condition where patches of the skin become red, rough and itchy

Eczema

A genetic condition characterized by the lack of pigmentation in the entire body (including hair, skin, eyes)

Albinism

Herpes zoster

Viral skin condition, in the family of herpes that causes chickenpox and is also known as shingles

UVA rays do what and UVB rays do what?

UVA ages the skin & UVB burns the skin

Acne

Chronic inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands characterized by blemishes and comedones

Acidic

On the PH scale - A number less than 7 is...

Neutral

Water is considered…

Hydrogen

What is the most common element in the universe?

4.5 and 5.5

Average PH of the skin is between

Water

What is the most common ingredient in skin care products?

Cleanse, tone, treat, moisturize and protect

The five steps daily that should be taken for the skin are..

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)

Gentle acid that helps dissolve the bonds between cells

Enzymes

Exfoliation ingredients that dissolves the keratin proteins on the source of the skin

Friction

Technique that uses circular or wringing movement carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands

Insertion to origin

Massage movements designed to stimulate the muscle directly should be done from

Lanugo

The soft downy hair on a fetus that is then shed and replaced

The technical term for the study of hair

Trichology

The coarse hair that is found on the brows, arms or legs

Terminal

The part of the hair that is located below the skin's surface is called the hair

Root

The beginning stage of hair growth

Anagen

The club shaped structure that fits over the hair papilla

Bulb

The final resting stage of hair growth

Telogen

The transitional stage of hair growth

Catagen

Presence of excessive body or facial hair is known as

Hirtuisum

Nourishment to the hair follicle comes from the

Papilla

The most common method of temporary hair removal is

Shaving

A patch test is recommended when using this technique of hair removal

Chemical depilatories

This technique is used for unwanted hair from smaller areas of the body, such as the brows, chin or upper lip

Tweezing

Red, yellow, and blue are

Primary colors