SATURDAY EST. CH. 9
Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is true of a facial massage?
a. | It always requires the approval of a
physician. | b. | It should not be a
part of treatment. | c. | It is a crucial
key to a client's satisfaction. | d. | It is a luxury
which depends on the time and budget constraints of the
esthetician. |
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What does massage directly stimulate?
a. | The production of cortisol | b. | Circulation and metabolism | c. | Heart rate | d. | Muscle
spasms |
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What does massage influence the flow of, through
the response of reflex receptors?
a. | Lymph | b. | Adrenaline | c. | Cortisol | d. | Perspiration |
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Massage has many effects on the skin, but it does
not _________.
a. | help with oxygenation | b. | help with waste removal | c. | decrease
circulation | d. | bring nutrients to
the epidermis |
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5.
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Massage has been used as medicine since
_________.
a. | the 1970s | b. | the 1920s | c. | the
1700s | d. | ancient times |
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Massage increases the production of the
neurotransmitters _________.
a. | cortisol and dopamine | b. | serotonin and dopamine | c. | cortisol and
serotonin | d. | cortisol and GABA |
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Massage has many benefits, but it does NOT
_________.
a. | need to last long or be given
deeply | b. | decrease levels of stress | c. | increase a client's sense of self-worth | d. | increase product absorption |
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If European-style massage is not possible during a
facial, an acceptable alternative might be _________.
a. | leaving a mask on longer | b. | deep-tissue massage | c. | acupuncture | d. | waxing |
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Facial massage would likely be contraindicated with
a client who _________.
a. | has just gotten back from a motorcycle trip across the
country and is windburned | b. | is exhibiting
symptoms of stress | c. | has skin that does
not absorb products well | d. | has just gotten
over a cold and whose face is still puffy with sinus
congestion |
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10.
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Facial massage is contraindicated with an illness
that is _________.
a. | genetic in origin | b. | chronic (lasting more than 2 years) | c. | recent (diagnosed within the last 10 days) | d. | contagious |
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11.
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How should an esthetician massage the face of a
client with acne?
a. | Massage should not be performed in an area that has
pustular breakouts. | b. | Massage should not
be performed at all. | c. | Massage should
only be performed with a dermatologist's referral. | d. | Massage should be thoroughly performed in order to cleanse the
skin. |
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Does facial massage have an effect on
sebum?
a. | Yes, it slows sebum. | b. | Yes, it softens sebum. | c. | No, it does not
affect sebum. | d. | Yes, it removes
sebum. |
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Under what conditions should a client receiving
cancer treatments receive facial massage?
a. | Only when it is prescribed by a
physician. | b. | Under no
conditions; it is very dangerous. | c. | Only if the
esthetician is trained in oncology. | d. | Under any
conditions at all; massage can be a great benefit to cancer
patients. |
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What condition would contraindicate a facial
massage, even if the condition was being treated and carefully looked after by a
physician?
a. | Hypertension | b. | Cancer | c. | Diabetes | d. | Severely sensitive
skin |
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Any esthetician may safely perform
_________.
a. | deep tissue massage | b. | therapeutic massage | c. | manual lymph
drainage | d. | any massage area allowed by state
regulations |
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An esthetician would typically not massage a
client's _________.
a. | décolleté | b. | back | c. | neck | d. | face |
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What should an esthetician consult before each
service that includes facial massage?
a. | The client's intake form | b. | The client's dermatologist | c. | The client's physician | d. | The OSHA handbook on massage |
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The widest permissible scope of practice for an
esthetician's massage services is determined by _________.
a. | a survey of all clients | b. | the esthetician | c. | the
state | d. | the spa |
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In classic Swedish massage, there are
_________.
a. | five forms of hand
manipulation | b. | six forms of hand
manipulation | c. | seven forms of
hand manipulation | d. | eight forms of
hand manipulation |
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If an esthetician performs pétrissage three
times on the left side of a client's neck, s/he should perform _________.
a. | pétrissage three times on the right side of the
client's neck | b. | effleurage five
times on the left side of the client's neck | c. | tapotement immediately afterwards | d. | effleurage six times on the right side of a client's
neck |
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The type of massage also known as percussion, and
resembles playing the piano, is known as _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | pétrissage | c. | effleurage | d. | vibration |
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What type of massage involves a soft, continuous
stroking movement?
a. | Pétrissage | b. | Effleurage | c. | Vibration | d. | Friction |
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What technique involves a rapid shaking movement
that involves the esthetician's shoulders and body?
a. | Pétrissage | b. | Vibration | c. | Friction | d. | Tapotement |
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The massage technique that involves an invigorating
rubbing that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin is called
_________.
a. | pétrissage | b. | tapotement | c. | friction | d. | vibration |
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What technique involves kneading, squeezing, and
pinching?
a. | Vibration | b. | Friction | c. | Pétrissage | d. | Tapotement |
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26.
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When performing a facial massage, the best
technique to begin with is _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | vibration | c. | effleurage | d. | friction |
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Effleurage on the face is performed with
_________.
a. | the palm | b. | the cushions of the fingertips | c. | the ends of the fingertips | d. | the knuckles |
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The most important of the five movements in classic
Swedish massage is _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | pétrissage | c. | effleurage | d. | vibration |
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29.
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How should the fingers be when using the palm to
perform a stroking technique?
a. | Extended | b. | Interlaced | c. | Rigid | d. | Flexible |
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What technique may be used for the longest period
of time with a client who has sluggish skin?
a. | Vibration | b. | Friction | c. | Pétrissage | d. | Tapotement |
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What is the most stimulating form of massage
is?
a. | Tapotement | b. | Vibration | c. | Effleurage | d. | Friction |
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The technique that releases nutrients and carbon
dioxide and purifies the system is _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | pétrissage | c. | effleurage | d. | friction |
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The lightest circular friction movements are
usually used on the face and _________.
a. | the scalp | b. | the arms | c. | the
hands | d. | the neck |
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How should vibration be used in order to be most
effective?
a. | Sparingly | b. | Frequently | c. | For a minimum of
30 seconds in one spot | d. | At the end of a
massage |
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35.
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The massage therapy that depends on the use of
essential oils is known as _________.
a. | acupressure | b. | shiatsu | c. | pressure point
massage | d. | aromatherapy
massage |
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Chinese medicine developed the type of massage
therapy known as _________.
a. | acupressure | b. | shiatsu | c. | tapotement point
massage | d. | effleurage |
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The technique developed in Japan, which utilizes
pressure points for relaxation is called _________.
a. | acupressure | b. | shiatsu | c. | tapotement point
massage | d. | effleurage |
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What technique is usually reserved only for master
estheticians in some states?
a. | Manual lymphatic drainage | b. | Shiatsu | c. | Pressure point
massage | d. | Aromatherapy
massage |
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Manual lymph drainage is most frequently used
_________.
a. | during a facial massage | b. | for diabetic clients | c. | after
surgery | d. | for clients with severe
hypertension |
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Manual lymph drainage's main purpose is to
_________.
a. | reduce swelling | b. | promote mental relaxation | c. | increase blood flow | d. | stimulate
chi |
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During a facial treatment, the massage portion
usually takes _________.
a. | 3–5 minutes | b. | 5–10 minutes | c. | 10–20
minutes | d. | 20–30
minutes |
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Estheticians should explain to their clients that
deep massage _________.
a. | is too rough for facial skin | b. | cannot be performed under any circumstances | c. | is a necessary part of the facial massage process | d. | promotes healthy elasticity |
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Clients with dry skin would most benefit from
massage products that are _________.
a. | herbal and cream-based | b. | serum-based | c. | gel-based | d. | without
scent |
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The best kind of conversation during a massage
_________.
a. | informs the client of the purpose of each
technique | b. | involves listening to a client's personal
problems | c. | is no conversation at all | d. | is light and humorous |
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A facial massage should begin
_________.
a. | with the forehead in all
cases | b. | anywhere on the face, but never the
décolleté | c. | with the
décolleté, unless the client is male | d. | on the face or
décolleté, as it can start in various places |
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What follows the completion of the first step in
any massage technique?
a. | The esthetician slides the hands back down to the
starting point to repeat the movement. | b. | The estheticians
lift the hands from the skin to repeat the step again. | c. | The esthetician lifts the hands from the skin to move on to the next
movement. | d. | The esthetician slides the hands back and forth, using
friction to repeat the movement. |
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Before lifting hands from the face of a client, the
esthetician uses the technique known as _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | feathering | c. | effleurage | d. | vibration |
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During a massage, the ideal music
_________.
a. | has no words | b. | varies in tempo | c. | is the
client's favorite playlist | d. | is no music at
all |
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After feathering, an esthetician’s hands
should first come into contact with the client on _________.
a. | the décolleté | b. | the shoulder | c. | the
chin | d. | the side of the
face |
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What portion of the muscle is attached to another
muscle or joint?
a. | Origin | b. | Tendon | c. | Insertion | d. | Belly |
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The portion of the muscle that is attached to an
immovable section of the skeleton is called the _________.
a. | tendon | b. | origin | c. | belly | d. | insertion |
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What direction should massage flow
from?
a. | Origin to insertion | b. | Insertion to origin | c. | Origin to
tendon | d. | Tendon to
insertion |
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A massage movement should be repeated
_________.
a. | 1–2 times | b. | 2–3 times | c. | 3–6
times | d. | exactly 7 times |
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How should the neck be massaged in relation to the
flow of blood?
a. | Movements should follow the flow of the jugular veins
downward. | b. | Movements should follow the flow of the jugular veins
upward. | c. | Movements should move downward against the flow of the
jugular veins. | d. | Movements should
flow upward against the flow of the jugular veins. |
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During a facial massage, the proper amount of
product is roughly _________.
a. | 1 teaspoon (5 ml) | b. | 2 teaspoons (10 ml) | c. | 1 tablespoon (15
ml) | d. | 2 tablespoons (30
ml) |
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What technique immediately follows effleurage on
the forehead in the beginning of a facial massage?
a. | Effleurage | b. | Tapotement | c. | Pétrissage | d. | Friction |
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