HOSMERIT
CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD
(ESTHETICIAN) EXAM RATED
100% CORRECT
Used towels may be laundered by either a commercial laundry or in the salon. If
laundered in the salon, the water temperature must be ________ for at least _______
minutes during either the wash or rinse cycle - Answer 160 degrees for 25 minutes
Clean towels are to be - Answer Placed in a closed cabinet
Once towel has been used, it must be - Answer Placed in a closed receptacle
Milia is a disorder of the - Answer Sebaceous gland
A client has some brown patches on their cheeks, you should - Answer Proceed with
facial
When giving a facial, you can utilize all of these treatments except - Answer Extractions
with a lancet
The oil glands are located in the - Answer Dermis
The sensory nerves are located in the - Answer Brain & spinal cord
The medical term for itching is - Answer Pruritus
If the symptom of a disorder is itching, it would be classified as a/an - Answer Subjective
symptom
A small, discolored spot or patch that is neither raised nor sunken is called a - Answer
Macule
Scabies is a vector whose origin is - Answer Animal
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are used as a/an - Answer Disinfectant
A chemical agent used to disinfect must be able to kill - Answer Bacteria, Fungus, Virus
,Healthy skin is described as being - Answer Slightly acid, slightly flexible, & slightly
moist
The outer most layer of the skin is called the - Answer Cuticle layer
The epidermis consists of - Answer Four layers
Melanin is - Answer A color pigment
Sudoriferous glands help regulate - Answer Body temperature
The layer of skin that provides strength, form and flexibility is the - Answer Dermis
The nerves that respond to heat, pressure, pain, heat and cold are called - Answer
Sensory nerves
Afferent nerves are called - Answer Sensory nerves
The insertion of a muscle is - Answer The movable portion
The massage movement that is most beneficial for oil skin is - Answer Petrissage
What would be added to a mask to produce a soothing effect? - Answer Chamomile
An essential oil used for its healing qualities is - Answer Chamomile
An essential oil used for its sedating qualities is - Answer Chamomile
An essential oil used for its moisturizing qualities is - Answer Rose
An essential oil used for its astringent qualities is - Answer Witch hazel
An essential oil used for its lymph drainage benefits is - Answer Lemongrass
An essential oil used for its stimulating qualities is - Answer Eucalyptus
Which mask would be least likely to produce claustrophobia? - Answer Jelly
The purpose for recommending home care - Answer Increase productivity and income,
help client choose the best products, and to help insure treatment results
One which skin conditions would you not use the electric brushes? - Answer Acne,
couperose, & rosacea
Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery on the - Answer Nose
, If a client has had mandibular reconstruction, you avoid a massage on the - Answer
Chin
One of these must be performed by a dermatologist - Answer Dermabrasion
If a client has had blepharoplasty, you would avoid a massage on the - Answer Eyes
If a client has had a recent rhytidectomy, you would avoid a massage on the - Answer
Complete face
The disinfectant used in a salon must be registered by the - Answer EPA
The disinfectant container must - Answer Hold enough solution to immerse implements,
be plastic, glass, or aluminum, and remain covered
To dispose of alcohol you should - Answer Treat as a hazardous waste
Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-viral describe - Answer An EPA registered disinfectant
The purpose of the lid on the disinfectant is to - Answer Prevent contamination
The disinfectant solution is to be changed - Answer When it is visibly cloudy or dirty
Client record cards are used to - Answer Record prior services, record recommend
product usage, and record reactions to products and/or services
The gas produced by the high frequency unit is - Answer Ozone
When disinfecting the glass electrodes, you may use - Answer EPA registered solution
The red dermal light is used on - Answer Dry skin
The blue dermal light is used on - Answer Oily skin
The white dermal light is used on - Answer Normal skin
The chemical rays of the sun are called - Answer Infra-red
The current that produces either an acid or an alkaline effect is the - Answer Galvanic
Before giving a facial massage to a client who has had a recent face lift, you should -
Answer Require a doctor's clearance
Tinea is the medic term for - Answer Ringworm
CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD
(ESTHETICIAN) EXAM RATED
100% CORRECT
Used towels may be laundered by either a commercial laundry or in the salon. If
laundered in the salon, the water temperature must be ________ for at least _______
minutes during either the wash or rinse cycle - Answer 160 degrees for 25 minutes
Clean towels are to be - Answer Placed in a closed cabinet
Once towel has been used, it must be - Answer Placed in a closed receptacle
Milia is a disorder of the - Answer Sebaceous gland
A client has some brown patches on their cheeks, you should - Answer Proceed with
facial
When giving a facial, you can utilize all of these treatments except - Answer Extractions
with a lancet
The oil glands are located in the - Answer Dermis
The sensory nerves are located in the - Answer Brain & spinal cord
The medical term for itching is - Answer Pruritus
If the symptom of a disorder is itching, it would be classified as a/an - Answer Subjective
symptom
A small, discolored spot or patch that is neither raised nor sunken is called a - Answer
Macule
Scabies is a vector whose origin is - Answer Animal
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are used as a/an - Answer Disinfectant
A chemical agent used to disinfect must be able to kill - Answer Bacteria, Fungus, Virus
,Healthy skin is described as being - Answer Slightly acid, slightly flexible, & slightly
moist
The outer most layer of the skin is called the - Answer Cuticle layer
The epidermis consists of - Answer Four layers
Melanin is - Answer A color pigment
Sudoriferous glands help regulate - Answer Body temperature
The layer of skin that provides strength, form and flexibility is the - Answer Dermis
The nerves that respond to heat, pressure, pain, heat and cold are called - Answer
Sensory nerves
Afferent nerves are called - Answer Sensory nerves
The insertion of a muscle is - Answer The movable portion
The massage movement that is most beneficial for oil skin is - Answer Petrissage
What would be added to a mask to produce a soothing effect? - Answer Chamomile
An essential oil used for its healing qualities is - Answer Chamomile
An essential oil used for its sedating qualities is - Answer Chamomile
An essential oil used for its moisturizing qualities is - Answer Rose
An essential oil used for its astringent qualities is - Answer Witch hazel
An essential oil used for its lymph drainage benefits is - Answer Lemongrass
An essential oil used for its stimulating qualities is - Answer Eucalyptus
Which mask would be least likely to produce claustrophobia? - Answer Jelly
The purpose for recommending home care - Answer Increase productivity and income,
help client choose the best products, and to help insure treatment results
One which skin conditions would you not use the electric brushes? - Answer Acne,
couperose, & rosacea
Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery on the - Answer Nose
, If a client has had mandibular reconstruction, you avoid a massage on the - Answer
Chin
One of these must be performed by a dermatologist - Answer Dermabrasion
If a client has had blepharoplasty, you would avoid a massage on the - Answer Eyes
If a client has had a recent rhytidectomy, you would avoid a massage on the - Answer
Complete face
The disinfectant used in a salon must be registered by the - Answer EPA
The disinfectant container must - Answer Hold enough solution to immerse implements,
be plastic, glass, or aluminum, and remain covered
To dispose of alcohol you should - Answer Treat as a hazardous waste
Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-viral describe - Answer An EPA registered disinfectant
The purpose of the lid on the disinfectant is to - Answer Prevent contamination
The disinfectant solution is to be changed - Answer When it is visibly cloudy or dirty
Client record cards are used to - Answer Record prior services, record recommend
product usage, and record reactions to products and/or services
The gas produced by the high frequency unit is - Answer Ozone
When disinfecting the glass electrodes, you may use - Answer EPA registered solution
The red dermal light is used on - Answer Dry skin
The blue dermal light is used on - Answer Oily skin
The white dermal light is used on - Answer Normal skin
The chemical rays of the sun are called - Answer Infra-red
The current that produces either an acid or an alkaline effect is the - Answer Galvanic
Before giving a facial massage to a client who has had a recent face lift, you should -
Answer Require a doctor's clearance
Tinea is the medic term for - Answer Ringworm
