Practice test 1 & 2 for Esthetician Written Exam 2023

Practice test 1 & 2 for Esthetician Written Exam 2023 Which of the following terms defines the study of maintaining and improving the skin? Select one: a. onychology b. esthetics c. ethical conduct d. personal hygiene Ans- Esthetics is the study of maintaining and improving the skin. How many hours of sleep do most people need to function properly? Select one: a. 1 to 2 hours b. 3 to 4 hours c. 6 to 8 hours d. 9 to 12 hours Ans- Most people need 6 to 8 hours of sleep or they become fatigued and cannot function properly. The energy contained in food is measured in: Select one: a. calories b. degrees c. fat content d. protein content Ans- The energy contained in food is measured in calories. Keeping the abdomen flat, the chin level and the head up are key points in having: Select one: posture posture tial injuries d.a poor standing position Ans- Keeping your head up, chin level and abdomen flat are key points in having good posture. Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: Select one: s es genic thogenic Ans- Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmless and can even be beneficial. Bacterial cells that cause infection and diseases are: Select one: xic ative genic thogenic Ans- Pathogenic bacterial cells can cause infections and diseases. Infectious bacteria can be easily spread in the workplace in all of the following ways EXCEPT: Select one: hands fingernails minated implements ed nose while sneezing Ans- Infectious materials can be easily spread in the workplace by using contaminated implements or via dirty hands and fingernails. A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: Select one: ve thogenic d from one person to another spread from one person to another Ans- A disease that is easily spread from one person to another is referred to as communicable. A special group or type of antibodies which render a toxic substance harmless are known as: Select one: s es ria oxins Ans- A special group or type of antibodies which render a toxic substance harmless are known as antitoxins. Bacteria can enter the body through all of the following ways EXCEPT: Select one: hy skin in the skin Ans- Bacteria can enter the body through the nose, mouth and a break in the skin. A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is: Select one: es can be treated with antibiotics es cannot be treated with antibiotics rial infections cause the common cold rial infections have larger sub-particles Ans- The difference between viruses and bacterial infections is that viruses are not treatable with antibiotics, while bacterial infections can generally be treated with appropriate antibiotics. What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver? Select one: w fever c.Human Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) d.Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Ans- Human Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver. An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a: Select one: infection al infection gious infection omatic infection Ans- An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a local infection. Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: Select one: ity ing tion control d.Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Ans- Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as infection control. Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill: Select one: es omonas ul bacteria Ans- Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill viruses. The regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is: Select one: a.EPA b.SDS c.NIOSH d.OSHA Ans- OSHA is the agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace. Key product information-such as toxicology, first-aid, firefighting measures and ecological information-is provided by the: Select one: a.SDS b.DNR c.EPA d.USDA Ans- The SDS provides key information on products regarding toxicology, first-aid, firefighting measures and ecological information. Examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) include all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: s masks y glasses Ans- Examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) include gloves, apron, face masks and safety glasses. What is the foundation of infection control efforts and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself and your clients? Select one: antiseptics handwashing lizing multi-use supplies ing and disinfecting your tools Ans- The foundation of infection control efforts and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself and your clients is basic handwashing. Which type of light can kill bacteria that cause skin infections? Select one: red light violet light escent light descent light Ans- Bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by ultraviolet light Which of the following terms means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction? Select one: ance genic acterial llergenic Ans- Hypoallergenic means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction. Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called: Select one: rvative llergenic ional ingredients rmance ingredients Ans- Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called performance ingredients. Which of the following are ingredients that are likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to papules and pustules? Select one: acterial ogenic llergenic -comedogenic Ans- Comedogenic ingredients are likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to papules and pustules. Which government agency is responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S.? Select one: a.EPA b.FDA c.OTC d.OSHA Ans- The FDA is the government agency responsible for regulating cosmetics in the U.S. Jane noticed in her appointment book that all available appointments were completely scheduled for Thursday. In the industry this is called a(n): Select one: l book ok t market Ans- If all of your appointment times have been scheduled with clients for a given day or week, you have a full book A client retention strategy in which clients reserve a future appointment before leaving the salon/spa during their current visit is called: Select one: ral ling tion oking Feedback Ans- A client retention strategy in which clients reserve a future appointment before leaving the salon/spa during their current visit is called prebooking. What is considered the best form of advertising? Select one: ads t mail l media of mouth Ans- Word of mouth is considered the best form of advertising. Features of a product are its characteristics, which might include: Select one: ing effect of container ct for traveling mical purchase Ans- Features of a product are its characteristics, which might include the size of the container. Benefits of a product are all about: Select one: a."why it helps" b."when it works" c."what it will do" d."where it is sold" Ans- Benefits of a product are all about "what it will do." Services regulated by a cosmetology board or local laws are considered: