questions and correct answers
(Verified)
What massage movement is most stimulating? - Answer- Tapotement
How are ingredients listed on a product label? - Answer- They are listed on the product
label in descending order, by weight concentration as a percentage of the total formula.
A temporary license expires after ____ days? - Answer- 60
What is the phone number for TDLR? - Answer- 1-800-803-9202
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is? - Answer- spread from one person
to another
(HCS) hazard communication standard requires: - Answer- Employees to be informed
of the dangers of the materials used in the workforce and exposure they might have due
to toxic exposure
The desincrustation solution is what type of base? - Answer- An alkaline based solution
What is iontophoresis? - Answer- Is the process of using electric current to introduce
water, soluble solutions into the skin, penetration of ions deeper into the skin
What us type 1 on the Fitzpatrick scale? - Answer- Very fair; blond or red hair; light-
colored eyes; freckles common, always burns never tans
Estheticians can only administer up to what percentage of glycolic acid? - Answer- 30%
or less
What causes verruca? - Answer- Caused by an virus (contagious)
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: - Answer- Non-
pathogenic bacteria
* How far from the face should a steamer be placed? - Answer- 15-18 inches from the
face
What type of shape/style would be best suitable for a client with a long face? - Answer-
Making them almost straight (less arch) can create shorter face
, Why is a open comedone black? - Answer- Because it is exposed to oxygen and
oxidation occurs
Infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with
the exception of pores on nonporus surfaces, tools and multi-use supplies is referred to
as: - Answer- Disinfection
What type of burn extends beneath the epidermis into the dermis causing a blister to
form: - Answer- Second degree
What is the order of hair stage growth? - Answer- Anagen, Catogen, Telogen
What is the most common, yet the least severe type of carcinoma (skin cancer) -
Answer- Basal cell carcinoma
What is the most common magnification for magnifying lamps(loupe) - Answer- Diopters
(5x10 magnification =50 times the magnification)
What type of current does galvanic current use? - Answer- Direct current
What is hirsutism? - Answer- excessive hair growth
What is PIH? - Answer- post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction
is: - Answer- metabolism
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is? - Answer- anabolism
Virucudals are disinfectants used to kill: - Answer- Viruses
What is function of the acid mantle? - Answer- Give skin elasticity
Excessive hair growth anywhere on the body on either males or females is: - Answer-
Hypertrichosis
Where does mitosis or cell division of the skin take place? - Answer- stratum basale
Hair is made from a hand protein called? - Answer- Keratin
A separate body structure made up of tissue that performs a specific function as part of
a system - Answer- Organ
What type of contagious virus can show up as a cold sore? - Answer- HSV (herpes
simplex virus)