SATURDAY EST. CH.13
Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is true of the esthetic use of machine
technology?
a. | Advanced technology has not altered much in the last
five years. | b. | Machines can
produce better results. | c. | Advanced
technology is not generally worth the expense. | d. | The newest
technology is always the most effective choice. |
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2.
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What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation,
keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?
a. | Removal of dead skin cells | b. | Hair removal | c. | Ultrasound
techniques | d. | Lymphatic
drainage |
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During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be
normal to use _________.
a. | Jessner's peel | b. | microdermabrasion | c. | AHA | d. | enzymes |
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4.
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What would be an alkaline pH?
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What is true of the pH of human skin?
a. | It is alkaline. | b. | It is acidic for some skin types, alkaline in
others. | c. | It is acidic. | d. | It is neutral. |
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What is the best choice of a product's pH for
use in salon peels?
a. | An alkaline pH | b. | A pH of less than 3 | c. | A pH that is
neutral | d. | A pH between 3–5.5, depending on the client's
skin pH |
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The peels that typically have the lowest pH are
_________.
a. | physician peels | b. | spa peels | c. | over-the-counter
peels | d. | AHA home care
peels |
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8.
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Who has the longest cell renewal factor
(CRF)?
a. | Babies | b. | Teenagers | c. | Adults under
50 | d. | Adults over 50 |
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What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an
esthetician?
a. | An enzyme peel | b. | A peel with strong TCA concentrations | c. | A lactic acid peel | d. | A glycolic acid
peel |
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Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in
_________.
a. | dry skin | b. | increased CRF | c. | improved skin
texture | d. | reduced surface
pigmentation |
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After a chemical peel, estheticians should tell
clients to avoid _________ for at least 24 hours.
a. | irritants such as sunscreen | b. | sun exposure | c. | showering | d. | exercising |
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How often should the most gentle enzyme peels be
repeated?
a. | Once a day | b. | Once a week | c. | Once a
month | d. | Once every six
months |
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What type of treatment would a client who was a
vegan likely object to?
a. | A tartaric acid peel | b. | A peel made with bromelain | c. | A peel made with papain | d. | A peel made with
trypsin |
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When would an enzyme peel NOT be typically
used?
a. | Before microdermabrasion | b. | In conjunction with a clinical facial | c. | In conjunction with LED treatment | d. | Before a chemical peel |
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What is good advice for estheticians who do not
have much experience with enzyme peels?
a. | Be prepared to remove the peel earlier than the
manufacturer’s recommendations. | b. | Be prepared to
leave the peel on a little bit longer than usual to ensure it is working. | c. | Always leave the peel on at least as long as the manufacturer's
recommended minimum removal time. | d. | Only perform spot
removal in an emergency. |
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What AHA penetrates the epidermis most
effectively?
a. | Lactic acid | b. | Citric acid | c. | Glycolic
acid | d. | Tartaric acid |
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What single factor will bring the most effective
long-term results when using enzyme peels with a client?
a. | Communication with the client | b. | AHA peels | c. | BHA
peels | d. | Frequent
applications |
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18.
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Clients put themselves at the most risk if they
wish to schedule a chemical peel in _________.
a. | November | b. | January | c. | July | d. | March |
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What treatment would be ideal for a client whose
skin is aging?
a. | TCA peels | b. | AHA peels | c. | Jessner's
peels | d. | BHA peels |
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20.
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Clients should NOT typically experience flaking
when using _________ in an esthetics context.
a. | BHA peels | b. | AHA peels | c. | Jessner's
peels | d. | TCA peels |
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Estheticians risk respiratory damage when using
_________.
a. | crystal-free
microdermabrasion | b. | wet
microdermabrasion | c. | crystal
microdermabrasion | d. | any form of
microdermabrasion |
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What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to
work?
a. | A serum | b. | A diamond-tip applicator | c. | Corundum
powder | d. | Aluminum oxide |
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Drying after-effects are typically avoided with
_________.
a. | crystal-free
microdermabrasion | b. | hydradermabrasion | c. | crystal
microdermabrasion | d. | manual
microdermabrasion |
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Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for
_________.
a. | clients with inflamed acne | b. | clients who are prone to hyperpigmentation | c. | clients who are wrinkled | d. | clients who have
fragile skin |
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What is the most important thing to know about
light therapy is?
a. | Lasers use multiple colors and wavelengths at
once. | b. | Lasers and IPL are
synonymous. | c. | Contrary to
popular belief, lasers are not powerful. | d. | The equipment
should be selected based on skin type and condition to be
treated. |
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26.
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What is the best laser to use for lower Fitzpatrick
clients who are seeking a hair removal procedure?
a. | Alexandrite | b. | Diode | c. | Nd:YAG | d. | Crystal |
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Photodynamic therapy is usually used for
_________.
a. | spider veins | b. | actinic keratoses | c. | hair
removal | d. | hyperpigmentation |
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28.
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Light therapy does not typically use what part of
the spectrum?
a. | Ultraviolet | b. | Infrared | c. | Visible | d. | Far
infrared |
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29.
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The kind of light therapy that is used to manage
pain is _________.
a. | IPL | b. | laser | c. | infrared | d. | LED |
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30.
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What light therapy specifically targets spider
veins?
a. | Ultraviolet | b. | Infrared | c. | LED | d. | IPL |
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What color of LED helps with
detoxification?
a. | Yellow | b. | Blue | c. | Red | d. | Green |
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32.
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When using LEDs, the eyes and _________ must be
protected.
a. | the nose | b. | the mouth | c. | the
thyroid | d. | the liver |
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What does microcurrent directly target, when used
for esthetic purposes?
a. | Epidermis | b. | Muscles | c. | Follicles | d. | Sebaceous
glands |
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How often should microcurrent treatments occur for
visible results?
a. | Daily for 10 days | b. | Once a week for 10 sessions | c. | Twice a month for 5 sessions | d. | Once a month for a year |
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What type of client would benefit the most from
microcurrent?
a. | A client who is pregnant and could not use a chemical
peel | b. | For a client who has epilepsy and could not use a laser
treatment | c. | For an older client who has sagging
skin | d. | An older client who has
phlebitis |
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What does the term ultrasound mean?
a. | Extremely high frequencies of
sound | b. | Extremely low frequencies of
sound | c. | Extremely loud sounds | d. | Extremely quiet sounds |
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In esthetics, ultrasound is usually used for
_________.
a. | hair removal | b. | cellulite reduction | c. | muscle
stimulation | d. | pain
reduction |
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38.
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What does sonophoresis help with?
a. | Cellulite reduction | b. | Hair removal | c. | Product
absorption | d. | Muscle
stimulation |
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What is true of microneedling?
a. | It induces collagen
production. | b. | It is illegal in
the United States. | c. | It is used by
estheticians to prevent hair loss. | d. | It is less
invasive than Nano infusion. |
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What is a significant difference between nano
infusion and microneedling?
a. | Microneedling is less
invasive. | b. | Nano infusion is less
invasive. | c. | Nano infusion has a longer downtime than
microneedling. | d. | Microneedling does
not typically involve the supervision of a physician. |
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What should clients be instructed to do after
detoxifying body treatments?
a. | Avoid sunlight | b. | Avoid strenuous physical activity | c. | Drink a lot of water | d. | Fast |
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42.
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What treatment does NOT incorporate the use of
seaweed and mud?
a. | Body wraps | b. | Body scrubs | c. | Balneotherapy | d. | Body
masks |
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43.
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What spa treatment is most similar to a body
mask?
a. | Body scrubs | b. | Hydrotherapy | c. | Balneotherapy | d. | Body
wraps |
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What type of treatment includes saunas, steam
rooms, and Vichy showers?
a. | Hydrotherapy | b. | Balneotherapy | c. | Ayurvedic
treatments | d. | Body
scrubs |
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45.
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The spa treatment that may be incorporated into a
regular facial is _________.
a. | hydrotherapy | b. | stone massage | c. | reflexology | d. | balneotherapy |
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What spa treatment involves running warm oil on the
center of the forehead?
a. | Hydrotherapy | b. | Balneotherapy | c. | Ayurvedic
treatments | d. | Endermology |
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The treatment that uses a vacuum massage to treat
cellulite is called?
a. | Endermology | b. | Balneotherapy | c. | Reflexology | d. | Stone
massage |
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Reiki is a therapeutic technique that comes from
_________.
a. | India | b. | Japan | c. | China | d. | Sweden |
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What is the primary cause of
cellulite?
a. | A low-fiber diet | b. | Mental and emotional stress | c. | An overly hydrated epidermis | d. | Female hormones and genetics |
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What do amino acids, aloe vera, Vitamin B and
essential fatty acids potentially help with?
a. | Cellulite reduction | b. | Chakra balancing | c. | Sunless
tanning | d. | Increased
circulation |
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Cellulite is most effectively minimized with
_________.
a. | detox diets | b. | liposuction | c. | muscle-stimulating
systems | d. | exercise |
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52.
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Before and after surgery, swelling may be reduced
with _________.
a. | reflexology | b. | manual lymph drainage | c. | endermology | d. | body
wraps |
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53.
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What is NOT true of MLD (manual lymph
drainage)?
a. | It reduces cellulite. | b. | It typically requires advanced training or
licensing. | c. | It involves the
use of machines. | d. | It works well in
conjunction with facials. |
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54.
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What is NOT a process that typically falls under
the category of medical esthetics?
a. | Botox injections | b. | Laser hair removal | c. | Reflexology | d. | Chemical
peels |
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Most Botox injections take place in
_________.
a. | the lips | b. | the side of the mouth | c. | the upper
brow | d. | between the eyes |
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56.
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What surgery might help with a patient's
vision?
a. | Blepharoplasty | b. | Rhinoplasty | c. | Rhytidectomy | d. | Forehead
lift |
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57.
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Back pain might be relieved in some cases with
_________.
a. | blepharoplasty | b. | rhinoplasty | c. | mammoplasty | d. | sclerotherapy |
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58.
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When performing an enzyme peel, an esthetician
should look for _________.
a. | very light erythema | b. | light to moderate erythema | c. | moderate to heavy erythema | d. | heavy erythema |
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59.
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When performing a back facial with enzyme mask, an
esthetician can choose not to use _________.
a. | protective eyewear | b. | a steamer | c. | sun
protection | d. | warm
towels |
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The final step before removing gloves and checking
in with a client who is receiving a back facial with enzyme mask is _________.
a. | performing extractions | b. | removing the mask | c. | applying sun
protection | d. | applying
moisturizer |
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61.
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When performing a light glycolic peel, begin with
the _________.
a. | forehead | b. | nose | c. | upper
lip | d. | chin |
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62.
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When performing a light glycolic peel, finish
treating the _________.
a. | nose | b. | forehead | c. | upper
lip | d. | chin |
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What would be unusual for the client to experience
during a light glycolic peel?
a. | Moderate erythema | b. | Tingling | c. | Itchiness | d. | A spotty
appearance |
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64.
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When performing a crystal-free microdermabrasion
hand piece, do not exceed _________ passes in a single area.
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65.
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When using crystal-free microdermabrasion, the most
common application technique involves _________ passes.
a. | horizontal | b. | vertical | c. | diagonal | d. | cross-hatching |
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The diamond tip of a crystal-free microdermabrasion
machine would typically be changed _________.
a. | before working on the
forehead | b. | before working on the nose | c. | when mild erythema is visible | d. | between the second and third passes |
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