Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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After a service, wet brushes should be
_________.
a. | put in a closed drawer | b. | laid out to dry | c. | disposed
of | d. | placed in a closed
container |
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Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that
feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage are called _________.
a. | comedones | b. | actinic keratoses | c. | lentigines | d. | ephelides |
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The organ that discharges bile as part of the
digestive process is the _________.
a. | stomach | b. | liver | c. | kidney | d. | intestines |
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What are peptides used for?
a. | Ingredient delivery | b. | Fillers | c. | Hair
removal | d. | Anti-aging
purpose |
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Someone who would likely benefit the most from an
oil-based foundation would be _________.
a. | a client with oily skin | b. | a client with blemishes | c. | a client with
sensitive skin | d. | a client with dry
skin |
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What is responsible for the production of
insulin?
a. | Pancreas | b. | Liver | c. | Thyroid | d. | Adrenal
glands |
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What part of the body comprises the five sections
known as the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum
germinativum?
a. | Epidermis | b. | Dermis | c. | Integumentary
system | d. | Central nervous
system |
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Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to
perform _________.
a. | blending | b. | speed waxing | c. | waxing on the
face | d. | a second waxing in the same
area |
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What does esthetics, at its most basic level,
address the health and beauty of?
a. | The face | b. | The skin | c. | Beauty | d. | The
hair |
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What is true of gluten-free
cosmetics?
a. | They are medically necessary for people with celiac
disease. | b. | They must also be labeled
organic. | c. | They are not regulated as such by the
FDA. | d. | They have less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of
gluten. |
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Where are extractions first performed on the
face?
a. | The chin | b. | The nose | c. | The
forehead | d. | The cheeks |
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The right color of foundation should be determined
by applying foundation color _________.
a. | between the cheek and the
jawline | b. | on the side of the nose | c. | on the forehead | d. | between the chin
and the neck |
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What are mixing cups and palettes used
for?
a. | Keeping supplies sanitary | b. | Storing tweezers and pencil sharpeners | c. | Mixing foundation colors | d. | Holding
brushes |
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What does hyperkeratosis refer to?
a. | An acquired thickened patch of
epidermis | b. | The over production of
pigment | c. | The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of
keratinocytes | d. | A malformation of
the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries |
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Before a facial service, single-use supplies should
be _________.
a. | on a clean towel, in the order of
use | b. | on a counter, in the order of
use | c. | in a container, in order of
size | d. | on a clean towel, in order of
size |
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During a professional makeup application, the step
that immediately follows cleansing the client's skin is _________.
a. | applying toner | b. | applying moisturizer | c. | draping the
client | d. | applying
concealer |
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What does massage influence the flow of, through
the response of reflex receptors?
a. | Lymph | b. | Adrenaline | c. | Perspiration | d. | Cortisol |
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Clients should NOT typically experience flaking
when using _________ in an esthetics context.
a. | Jessner's peels | b. | BHA peels | c. | TCA
peels | d. | AHA peels |
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What is NOT a process that typically falls under
the category of medical esthetics?
a. | Botox injections | b. | Chemical peels | c. | Reflexology | d. | Laser hair
removal |
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One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is
_________.
a. | smoking | b. | drinking alcohol in moderation | c. | drinking plenty of water | d. | drinking
caffeinated beverages |
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When did women wear colored makeup on their cheeks
and lips, but not their eyes?
a. | During the Victorian Age | b. | During the Renaissance Era | c. | During the Age of Extravagance | d. | During the Middle Ages |
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A paraffin mask is used for
_________.
a. | hair removal | b. | exfoliation | c. | hydrating dry
skin | d. | preparing the skin for a
peel |
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A T-zone is _________.
a. | the center area of the face corresponding to the T
shape | b. | a scale used to measure the skin type's ability to
tolerate sun exposure | c. | a discoloration
from melanin production due to sun or other factors | d. | a classification that describes a person's genetic skin
attributes |
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What enzyme stimulates melanocytes?
a. | Elastase | b. | Collagen | c. | Glycation | d. | Tyrosinase |
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What condition is NOT treated with
retinoids?
a. | Combination skin | b. | Hyperpigmentation | c. | Acne | d. | Aging
skin |
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The historical age which discouraged makeup the
most was _________.
a. | the Age of Extravagance | b. | the Renaissance Era | c. | the Victorian
Age | d. | the Middle Ages |
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In order to set foundation, _________ is
used.
a. | face powder | b. | highlighter | c. | concealer | d. | blush |
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Wet disinfectants should be filled and changed
_________.
a. | according to the policy of the
spa | b. | after every use | c. | when they are empty | d. | according to
manufacturer's instructions |
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What career would be ideal for someone who wants to
be present at the earliest stage of a new product's development?
a. | Esthetics writer | b. | Cosmetic chemist | c. | Manufacturer's representative | d. | Cosmetic buyer |
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A malformation of the skin from abnormal
pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as _________.
a. | a macule | b. | sunburn | c. | lentigo | d. | a
nevus |
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What term is best described as the part of a muscle
that does not move?
a. | Reflex | b. | Neuron | c. | Plasma | d. | Origin |
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Dermal papillae are destroyed during
_________.
a. | IPL | b. | thermolysis | c. | laser hair
removal | d. | galvanic
electrolysis |
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Depressions in the skin characterize _________
lesions.
a. | primary | b. | secondary | c. | tertiary | d. | vascular |
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What technique will produce the best results when
performing an eyebrow waxing with soft wax?
a. | Pulling the strips with the hair
growth | b. | Pulling the strips as far from the skin as
possible | c. | Facing the client | d. | Standing behind the client |
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An aspect of applying soft wax to the axilla that
does not generally pertain to hard waxing of the same area is _________.
a. | evaluating the directions of growth on each axilla
separately | b. | applying
lotion | c. | having the client turn the face away during
removal | d. | bolstering the back with a
towel |
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What would be the worst choice for an esthetician
who wants to develop a long-lasting professional relationship with clients?
a. | Medical spa | b. | Resort spa | c. | Franchised
salon | d. | Independently owned
spa |
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What is good advice for estheticians who do not
have much experience with enzyme peels?
a. | Be prepared to leave the peel on a little bit longer
than usual to ensure it is working. | b. | Be prepared to
remove the peel earlier than the manufacturer’s recommendations. | 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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Sebum production begins to slow in a person's
_________.
a. | twenties | b. | thirties | c. | forties | d. | fifties |
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The peels that typically have the lowest pH are
_________.
a. | over-the-counter peels | b. | physician peels | c. | AHA home care
peels | d. | spa peels |
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What is a defining characteristic of grade III
acne?
a. | Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and
inflammation | b. | Redness and
inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules | c. | Many close comedones and more open comedones | d. | Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones |
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The earliest beauty preparations, which have been
instrumental in determining how materials are used today, include _________.
a. | microdermabrasion | b. | manual lymph drainage | c. | color
formulations | d. | chemical
peels |
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What best describes the process called
metabolism?
a. | The process of changing food into forms the body can use
as energy | b. | The breakdown of food by mechanical and chemical
means | c. | The circulation of blood from the heart throughout the
body | d. | The process of eating or taking food into the
body |
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What is the primary cause of
cellulite?
a. | Female hormones and genetics | b. | An overly hydrated epidermis | c. | A low-fiber diet | d. | Mental and
emotional stress |
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What would be an alkaline pH?
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What is the name of the room where supplies are
stored when they are not in the treatment room or at workstations?
a. | Supply station | b. | Restock room | c. | Storage
locker | d. | Dispensary |
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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 state | c. | the
spa | d. | the esthetician |
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What system is connected most directly with the
body growth?
a. | The nervous system | b. | The integumentary system | c. | The endocrine
system | d. | The respiratory
system |
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In order to prepare a treatment room, a technician
should have a minimum of _________ hand towels.
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What is the circulatory system?
a. | The system that covers, shapes, and supports the
skeleton tissue | b. | The system
consisting of the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves | c. | The system that controls involuntary and voluntary muscle
movement | d. | The system that controls the steady movement of blood
through the body |
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Sarah is feeling hot and her forehead is sweaty,
which is a result of her _________.
a. | sebaceous glands | b. | eccrine glands | c. | endocrine
glands | d. | apocrine glands |
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What item used in a wax treatment room does NOT
need to be disinfected?
a. | Tongs | b. | Wooden wax applicators | c. | Metal
spatulas | d. | Tweezers |
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What undertone do cool colors have?
a. | Blue | b. | Yellow | c. | Green | d. | Gray |
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What is a white blood cell?
a. | The basic cell of the nervous
system | b. | A cell that destroys disease-causing
germs | c. | A cell that forms a fluid that acts as a delivery
system | d. | A cell that carries oxygen to the body
cells |
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What portion of the muscle is attached to another
muscle or joint?
a. | Tendon | b. | Insertion | c. | Origin | d. | Belly |
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Estheticians should explain to their clients that
deep massage _________.
a. | promotes healthy elasticity | b. | cannot be performed under any circumstances | c. | is a necessary part of the facial massage process | d. | is too rough for facial skin |
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The most important step in treating acne is
_________.
a. | the cleansing and removal of
blemishes | b. | lancing cysts and nodules | c. | applying products that are oil-free | d. | exfoliating the skin |
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Waxing can be very effective on
_________.
a. | an area that included a mole | b. | a man's sideburns | c. | a woman's
eyebrows | d. | a man's
nostrils |
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What is true of a tan?
a. | It is caused by exposure to the
sun. | b. | It is a malformation of the skin from dilated
capillaries. | c. | It can result from
a type of hormonal hyperpigmentation disorder caused by pregnancy. | d. | It is a skin condition caused by actinic
bronzing. |
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What is the correct order for performing the
procedure of tinting brows?
a. | Cream, tint, developer | b. | Cream, developer, tint | c. | Developer, tint,
cream | d. | Tint, developer,
cream |
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The small, cone-shaped structures at the bottom of
hair follicles are called _________.
a. | elastin | b. | hair papilla | c. | collagen | d. | dermal
papilla |
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The rare genetic condition that is characterized by
the lack of melanin pigment in the body is known as _________.
a. | albinism | b. | leukoderma | c. | vitiligo | d. | tinea
versicolor |
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A neuron is _________.
a. | the basic cell of the nervous
system | b. | the part of a muscle that does not
move | c. | a cell that destroys disease-causing viruses and
bacteria a cell | d. | produced in red
bone marrow |
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How should single-use supplies be treated after
use?
a. | They must be placed on a
counter. | b. | They must be disposed of in a covered waste
receptacle. | c. | They must be
sterilized. | d. | They must be
placed on a clean towel. |
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What career involves the willingness to
travel?
a. | Clinical esthetician | b. | Waxing specialist | c. | Cosmetics
buyer | d. | Salon esthetician |
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The part of the muscle farthest from the skeleton,
also known as the movable attachment, is the _________.
a. | belly | b. | origin | c. | pit | d. | insertion |
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66.
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In order to prevent cross contamination, what is
necessary for paraffin wax heaters?
a. | They should allow for the direct immersion of a
client's hand. | b. | They should be
disposable. | c. | They should not
allow for the immersion of a client's hand or foot. | d. | They should allow for the direct immersion of a client's
foot. |
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What is meant by the term facial?
a. | The removal of unwanted hair from a client's
face. | b. | The application of creams and other products to a
client's face. | c. | An advanced
esthetic service reserved for qualified clients. | d. | A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the facial
skin. |
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Which were one of the first cultures to use
henna?
a. | Japanese | b. | Egyptians | c. | Chinese | d. | Greeks |
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What is a function of both the lymphatic and the
circulatory systems?
a. | Transport blood | b. | Carry fluids | c. | Destroy
disease-causing microorganisms | d. | Have their own
pumping mechanisms |
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Hyperkeratinization is defined as
_________.
a. | visible broken or distended
capillaries | b. | an overproduction
of melanin | c. | an excessive
buildup of dead skin cells | d. | redness caused by
inflammation |
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During the Middle Ages, _________.
a. | bathing was not a daily ritual, but those who could
afford them used fragrant oils | b. | silk patches were
used to decorate the face and conceal blemishes | c. | eyes were often
brightly colored | d. | threading was
introduced |
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Lash and eyebrow tinting is most effective for
clients who have _________.
a. | dark hair | b. | light hair | c. | extra time for
this lengthy procedure | d. | sparse
brows |
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What term does not refer to an esthetician who
specializes in the beauty and health of skin?
a. | Skin therapist | b. | Specialist | c. | Histologist | d. | Technician |
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A safe place to apply an allergy test for eyelash
adhesive is _________.
a. | on the palm | b. | at the lash line | c. | on the top of the
eyelid | d. | behind the ear |
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All of the following are considered accessories to
the skin EXCEPT _________.
a. | hair | b. | nails | c. | endocrine
glands | d. | exocrine glands |
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76.
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What technique involves kneading, squeezing, and
pinching?
a. | Vibration | b. | Pétrissage | c. | Tapotement | d. | Friction |
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What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to
work?
a. | A serum | b. | Aluminum oxide | c. | Corundum
powder | d. | A diamond-tip
applicator |
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An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center
containing pus is known as a _________.
a. | comedo | b. | pustule | c. | cyst | d. | milium |
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The only safe tints for eyebrows are
_________.
a. | permanent hair colors | b. | available at retail stores | c. | not made from aniline derivatives | d. | coal-tar based |
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When performing an enzyme peel, an esthetician
should look for _________.
a. | very light erythema | b. | heavy erythema | c. | moderate to heavy
erythema | d. | light to moderate
erythema |
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What is true of microneedling?
a. | It is used by estheticians to prevent hair
loss. | b. | It is less invasive than Nano
infusion. | c. | It induces collagen
production. | d. | It is illegal in
the United States. |
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The two skin types which have the most similar
treatment goals are _________.
a. | dry skin and
hyperpigmentation | b. | dry skin and aging
skin | c. | oily skin and
hyperpigmentation | d. | hyperpigmentation
and aging skin |
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One example of sensory nerve functioning is
_________.
a. | sweating | b. | goose bumps | c. | reaction to
cold | d. | sebum production |
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84.
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Camouflage makeup is typically applied
_________.
a. | in a spa | b. | on a film set | c. | in a client's
home | d. | in a hospital |
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85.
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An example of a neutral color is
_________.
a. | green | b. | khaki | c. | black | d. | white |
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86.
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What is contraindicated by skin-thinning
medications such as Differin and Renova?
a. | All treatments | b. | Moisturizers | c. | Waxing | d. | Massage |
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One example of a motor nerve functioning is
_________.
a. | goose bumps | b. | a message sent to the central nervous system | c. | pulling away from a hot stove | d. | reacting to pain |
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88.
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The endurance of an esthetician will best be
promoted by using _________.
a. | an ergonomic dispenser | b. | an air purifier | c. | a
trolley | d. | a stress ball |
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89.
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What form releases the esthetician from liability
resulting from treatment?
a. | Intake form | b. | Consultation card | c. | Consent
form | d. | Client chart |
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90.
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Waxing should not be performed on any client who
_________.
a. | is under the age of 18 | b. | is a minor who arrives with a legal guardian | c. | arrives alone to an appointment and is a minor | d. | has been prescribed Retin-A |
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91.
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Oil-based makeup remover best removes what
makeup?
a. | Waterproof mascara | b. | Light eye shadow | c. | Regular
mascara | d. | Dry skin |
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92.
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What should an esthetician consult before each
service that includes facial massage?
a. | The OSHA handbook on massage | b. | The client's physician | c. | The client's intake form | d. | The client's dermatologist |
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93.
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An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial
should be handled with _________.
a. | exfoliation | b. | cold water and cold compresses | c. | hot towels and/or steam | d. | an immediate call
to a physician |
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94.
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The bone marrow part of the skeletal system is
directly connected with _________.
a. | the circulatory system | b. | the endocrine system | c. | the lymphatic
system | d. | the integumentary
system |
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95.
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What is a verruca?
a. | A bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in
children. | b. | Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a
virus. | c. | A fungus also known as
ringworm. | d. | A fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick,
brittle, discolored nails. |
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96.
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Of all skin-care treatments, the single most
effective is _________.
a. | waxing | b. | home care treatments | c. | exfoliating | d. | extractions |
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97.
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Hard waxes removed should be removed by an
esthetician who _________.
a. | uses strips to remove the wax after the wax has
completely cooled | b. | waits for the wax
to completely harden and dry to pull | c. | grips one end and
pulls, while the wax is still tacky | d. | uses strips to
remove the wax while it is still warm |
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98.
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The correct application of a sheet mask begins with
_________.
a. | the chin | b. | the forehead | c. | the
nose | d. | the neck |
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99.
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Certification and/or a license is not necessarily a
requirement for a(n) _________.
a. | sales manager | b. | state examiner | c. | educator | d. | state
inspector |
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100.
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Which part of the pilosebaceous unit produces the
hair matrix?
a. | Hair bulb | b. | Hair papilla | c. | Follicular
canal | d. | Hair shaft |
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