Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is the circulatory system?
a. | The system consisting of the brain, spinal cord, spinal
nerves, and cranial nerves | b. | The system that
covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton tissue | 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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The system in the human body which controls and
coordinates all other systems is the _________.
a. | respiratory system | b. | nervous system | c. | circulatory
system | d. | muscular system |
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The skeletal system does NOT
_________.
a. | protect internal structures and
organs | b. | provide shape and support to the
body | c. | contract and move parts of the
body | d. | produce blood cells for the
body |
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Neurons are made up of _________.
a. | muscles | b. | nerves | c. | epithelial
tissue | d. | connective tissue |
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Estheticians do NOT study anatomy in order to
_________.
a. | understand how the human body functions as an integrated
whole | b. | be able to recognize changes in the skin over
time | c. | understand the effects services have on the
body | d. | give medical
advice |
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What type of tissue stores energy?
a. | Epithelial tissue | b. | Adipose tissue | c. | Nerve
tissue | d. | Muscle tissue |
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7.
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Where are the most fragile bones in the
face?
a. | Jaw | b. | Eye socket | c. | Nose | d. | Cheeks |
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The layer of the epidermis that contains cells
filled with keratin that resemble little grains is the _________.
a. | stratum corneum | b. | stratum germinativum | c. | stratum
lucidum | d. | stratum
granulosum |
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The nail structure is partially composed of
_________.
a. | pores | b. | the granular layer | c. | follicles | d. | the
hyponychium |
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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. | Dermis | b. | Integumentary system | c. | Central nervous
system | d. | Epidermis |
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11.
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The small, cone-shaped structures at the bottom of
hair follicles are called _________.
a. | collagen | b. | elastin | c. | dermal
papilla | d. | hair papilla |
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12.
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The cell that produces skin pigment granules in the
basal layer is called _________.
a. | a keratinocyte | b. | a melanocyte | c. | melanin | d. | a
melanosome |
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What term does not refer to an esthetician who
specializes in the beauty and health of skin?
a. | Specialist | b. | Histologist | c. | Technician | d. | Skin
therapist |
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Damage to what function of the skin causes skin
dehydration?
a. | Heat regulation function of
skin | b. | Barrier function of skin | c. | Sensation function of skin | d. | Absorption function of skin |
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What is true of all hair on the human
body?
a. | It can be seen with the naked
eye. | b. | It is an appendage of the
skin. | c. | It has nerve endings. | d. | It has sensation. |
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Sarah is feeling hot and her forehead is sweaty,
which is a result of her _________.
a. | eccrine glands | b. | apocrine glands | c. | endocrine
glands | d. | sebaceous glands |
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Which condition can be contagious?
a. | Keratosis pilaris | b. | Tinea versicolor | c. | Skin
tag | d. | Verruca |
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The largest
external cause of pigmentation disorders is _________.
a. | a diet low in protein | b. | a diet high in fat | c. | smoking | d. | sun
exposure |
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A small, flat colored spot on the skin is known as
_________.
a. | lentigo | b. | a macule | c. | a
nevus | d. | fissure |
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Which of the following is an example of
macules?
a. | White patches | b. | Lentigines | c. | Freckles | d. | Birthmarks |
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What is true of a tan?
a. | It can result from a type of hormonal hyperpigmentation
disorder caused by pregnancy. | b. | It is a
malformation of the skin from dilated capillaries. | c. | It is caused by exposure to the sun. | d. | It is a skin condition caused by actinic
bronzing. |
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What characterizes tinea versicolor?
a. | White irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking
pigment | b. | White, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches from the
yeast of the skin | c. | Clusters of small
blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria | d. | Inflammation, dry
or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness |
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Allergic contact dermatitis is most frequently
caused by _________ dye.
a. | green | b. | yellow | c. | blue | d. | red |
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24.
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The itchy feeling that often accompanies contact
dermatitis is caused by _________.
a. | histamines | b. | eczema | c. | psoriasis | d. | keratosis |
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Estheticians who work with clients with a
dermatological condition should _________.
a. | not continue with a service if they are in
doubt | b. | never let their clients know if they are unsure how to
treat them | c. | post an anonymous
picture of a client's condition on social media in order to get advice from the community of
estheticians | d. | never discuss a
potentially embarrassing skin condition with clients |
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Melanoma's color is usually
_________.
a. | lighter than the rest of the skin
tone | b. | bright red | c. | pink | d. | dark |
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27.
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Someone with rosacea should
_________.
a. | avoid caffeine | b. | go out in the sun often | c. | spend time in a
steam room | d. | avoid high
frequency treatments |
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28.
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Pathogenic bacteria ______.
a. | help the body break down food | b. | cause disease or infection | c. | positively stimulate
the immune system | d. | keep the body
healthy |
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Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?
a. | Most strains make us very ill. | b. | They are among the most common forms of
bacteria. | c. | They are routinely found in our environment. | d. | They can be picked
up on doorknobs or through skin-to-skin contact. |
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The first step in infection control is ______.
a. | cleaning | b. | disinfecting | c. | sterilization | d. | elimination |
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When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is
______.
a. | unchanged | b. | slightly reduced | c. | greatly
reduced | d. | zero |
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32.
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The second step of infection control is ______.
a. | cleaning | b. | disinfecting | c. | sterilization | d. | elimination |
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Often, clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any
signs of infection. These clients are considered ______.
a. | sanitized | b. | antiseptic | c. | precautious | d. | asymptomatic |
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OSHA defines PPEs as ______.
a. | specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a
hazard | b. | guidelines that require the employee to assume that any human blood is potentially
infectious | c. | precautions that include proper hand washing and wearing of gloves around certain
chemicals | d. | items that should be cleaned and disinfected using any of the EPA-registered
disinfectants |
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Which of the following is TRUE of how a beauty professional's appearance,
clothing, and other attire should look?
a. | Clothing should be loose and baggy. | b. | Long hair can be worn loose and
free. | c. | Necklaces and other jewelry can be long and dangly. | d. | Watches should be
waterproof and shock absorbent. |
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Abigail has been instructed by her manager to use the PPEs he has purchased and
stored in the backroom whenever possible and appropriate. As a new beauty pro, Abigail is not sure
what a PPE is. When she walks into the backroom, which of the following should she have in order to
show her manager she is following his instructions?
a. | a bottle of disinfectant | b. | a pair of non-latex gloves | c. | a sharps
container | d. | hand sanitizer |
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Walter is your coworker, and is a bit confused as to what type and level of
infection control he must employ in cleaning tools, as he has been asked to do by your manager,
Carlos. Walter tells you, “I have no idea what to do. Carlos told me to clean these tools and
then make sure I use the highest level of infection control so that I completely destroy
EVERYTHING.” As Walter's coworker, what level of infection control should you recommend
that he use, and why?
a. | Walter should clean the tools with soap and water, because that will remove all
visible dirt. | b. | Walter should sanitize the tools, because that will greatly reduce the number of
disease-causing germs. | c. | Walter should disinfect the tools, because that
will destroy all harmful organisms. | d. | Walter should sterilize the tools, because that
will destroy all microbial life. |
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38.
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Harlan, your good friend, lost his father when he was just a boy. His father was
a factory worker who spent long days in an overcrowded and unsafe work environment and tragically
died in an accident on the job. Harlan wishes to work for the federal government, with the hope of
making a real difference in workers' lives. He would specifically like to help others avoid his
father's fate. Harlan asks you if you think he should work for OSHA. Do you think he should? If
yes, why? If no, why not?
a. | Yes, Harlan should work for OSHA because it is a federal agency that regulates and
enforces safety and health standards in the workplace. | b. | Yes, Harlan should work for OSHA because it is
a federal agency that registers all of the disinfectants and chemical products manufactured and sold
in the United States. | c. | No, Harlan should not work for OSHA, because it
is not a federal agency but rather a state-level agency. | d. | No, Harlan should
not work for OSHA, because it does not regulate or enforce safety and health standards to protect
employees in the workplace. |
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You are watching your fellow student Victoria working with a client. In the 10
minutes you watch her for, she removes her gloves only once, to quickly turn on the faucet and rinse
her hands. After rinsing her hands, she immediately puts another pair of gloves on. If it is TRUE
that Victoria's client is asymptomatic with a sickness that is not airborne, and it is also TRUE
that Victoria acquired a cold during those 10 minutes you watched her, then what else must also be
true?
a. | Victoria caught the cold through indirect transmission. | b. | Victoria caught the
cold through direct transmission. | c. | Victoria caught the cold via a respiratory
droplet. | d. | Victoria's cold was not transmitted to her at
all. |
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40.
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Whiteheads are a condition also known as
_________.
a. | closed comedones | b. | open comedones | c. | cysts | d. | pustules |
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Before performing any service, estheticians must
have a full awareness of _________.
a. | the client's skin type | b. | the client's exercise regimen | c. | the client's diet | d. | the client's
ethnicity |
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42.
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The skin type that has a small follicle size is
_________.
a. | oily | b. | dry | c. | normal | d. | combination |
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43.
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Which Fitzpatrick type has the MOST tolerance to UV
light?
a. | Fitzpatrick skin type 1 | b. | Fitzpatrick skin type 2 | c. | Fitzpatrick skin
type 6 | d. | Fitzpatrick skin type
8 |
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When treating Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6,
_________.
a. | the skin tends to be extremely
dry | b. | the skin tends to be thin | c. | it is difficult to determine adverse reactions | d. | the skin does not react well to deep pore
cleansing |
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45.
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What has caused a condition that modern topical
treatments of the décolleté have developed to treat?
a. | Rhinovirus | b. | Stem cell treatments | c. | Cell phone
use | d. | Gluten allergies |
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The kind of diet that is best for the skin is
_________.
a. | paleo | b. | gluten-free | c. | balanced | d. | pescatarian |
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The most important reason for a client consultation
is _________.
a. | to determine the appropriate treatment for the
client | b. | to obtain legal consent | c. | to earn the client's trust | d. | to determine the client's skin
type |
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48.
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How are fungi, bacterial disorders, and deeper
levels of pigmentation observed?
a. | Through palpation | b. | In the consultation | c. | During
exfoliation | d. | With a Wood's
lamp |
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49.
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One ingredient used to thicken creams is
_________.
a. | water | b. | polysorbate | c. | quaternium-15 | d. | carbomer |
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50.
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Which statement accurately reflects the
relationship between the FDA and the cosmetic industry?
a. | The FDA regulates labeling of
cosmetics. | b. | The FDA has no
relationship with the sale of cosmetics. | c. | The FDA does not
regulate the safety of cosmetics. | d. | Packaging of
cosmetics must indicate FDA approval. |
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51.
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Where should a patch test be applied?
a. | On the neck | b. | In any area covered by clothing | c. | Behind the ear | d. | Behind the
knee |
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52.
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When choosing a product with natural ingredients,
it is important to remember _________.
a. | natural ingredients are better for the
environment | b. | natural
ingredients are far more effective | c. | natural and
synthetic ingredients are never in the same product | d. | some of the most effective products are not derived from natural
sources |
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53.
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A type of ingredient that is NOT universal for all
skin types and conditions are _________.
a. | emollients | b. | antioxidants | c. | vitamins | d. | minerals |
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54.
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What is NOT ideal for combination
skin?
a. | Emollients | b. | Ceramides | c. | Humectants | d. | Oil-balancing
ingredients |
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55.
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What condition is NOT treated with
retinoids?
a. | Acne | b. | Hyperpigmentation | c. | Combination
skin | d. | Aging skin |
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56.
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The ambiance of a spa should be set up in order
_________.
a. | to ensure health and safety | b. | to ensure a high-end, designer experience | c. | to distract the client | d. | to get the clients
to relax |
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57.
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How can a technician best assist the client in the
treatment room?
a. | By explaining details about how to prepare for the
procedure. | b. | By assisting the
client with the removal of jewelry. | c. | By helping the
client with the removal of clothing. | d. | By assuming the
client does not want to hear about the details of the
treatment. |
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58.
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In order to prepare a treatment room, a technician
should have a minimum of _________ hand towels.
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59.
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How should equipment be left at the end of the
day?
a. | Switched on but unplugged | b. | Switched off and plugged in | c. | Switched on and plugged in | d. | Switched off and unplugged |
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60.
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In a treatment room, it is optional to have
_________.
a. | a treatment table | b. | a UV sanitizer | c. | a facial
stool | d. | a trolley |
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61.
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All of the following are benefits of facial
treatment EXCEPT _________.
a. | diagnosis of cystic acne | b. | slowing of premature aging | c. | increased circulation | d. | exfoliation |
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62.
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The most prestigious qualification for an
esthetician is _________.
a. | a state license | b. | a doctorate in esthetics | c. | a CIDESCO
diploma | d. | a teaching
certificate |
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63.
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The use of a steamer should take
_________.
a. | at least 5 minutes | b. | exactly for 10 minutes | c. | no longer than 10
minutes | d. | at least 10
minutes |
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64.
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What technique involves manually removing comedones
from follicles?
a. | A chemical peel | b. | Microdermabrasion | c. | Cleansing | d. | Extraction |
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65.
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What is a general rule to follow when performing a
facial for a man?
a. | He should be shaved before
exfoliation. | b. | Men prefer the
feel of cotton and gauze to towels. | c. | Sponges and towels
should be used. | d. | Never refer to the
process as a skin treatment, which is off-putting to many men. |
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66.
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After extractions are performed, the next step is
_________.
a. | steaming | b. | massage | c. | applying a
mask | d. | applying toner |
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67.
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What rule should always be followed when applying a
cotton compress?
a. | Tear holes for the eyes | b. | Tear holes for the ears | c. | Tear holes for the
nostrils | d. | Wrap the forehead
first |
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68.
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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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69.
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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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70.
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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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71.
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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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72.
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How should estheticians relate to emerging new
technologies?
a. | They should wait to see which become popular before
learning about them. | b. | They should
educate themselves about their use and effectiveness. | c. | They should strictly adhere to the technologies they were trained
in. | d. | They should always use the newest technology
available. |
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An example of someone who should NOT receive
electrotherapy is _________.
a. | a pregnant client | b. | an elderly client | c. | a young
client | d. | a client with
piercings |
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74.
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What does a diopter measure?
a. | Magnification | b. | Heat | c. | Brightness | d. | Length |
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75.
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The light source in a Wood's light comes from
_________.
a. | a cool fluorescent light | b. | a UV light | c. | an LED
light | d. | a filtered black
light |
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76.
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The machine that connects directly to the vacuum
machine is the _________.
a. | high frequency machine | b. | spray machine | c. | galvanic
machine | d. | rotary brush |
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77.
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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 allow
for the direct immersion of a client's foot. | c. | They should not allow for the immersion of a client's hand or
foot. | d. | They should be
disposable. |
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78.
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What is the name for the mass of epidermal cells
that forms a small tube or canal?
a. | Hair follicle | b. | Pilosebaceous unit | c. | Follicular
canal | d. | Hair shaft |
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The waxy substance that lubricate the skin and hair
is secreted by _________.
a. | the hair papilla | b. | the sebaceous gland | c. | the arrector pili
muscle | d. | the lanugo |
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80.
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Before the waxing process begins, _________ should
be removed to prevent irritation.
a. | makeup | b. | prewax oil | c. | gloves | d. | spray
cleanser |
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81.
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Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to
perform _________.
a. | speed waxing | b. | blending | c. | a second waxing in
the same area | d. | waxing on the
face |
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82.
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A client who is in the earliest stages of a gender
transition will most likely book a service which involves _________.
a. | arm and leg waxing | b. | electrolysis | c. | dramatic facial
peels | d. | laser hair
removal |
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83.
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What is true of a second application of hard wax
while the first is setting?
a. | It cannot be performed on an immediately adjacent
area. | b. | The first application must be with soft
wax. | c. | The second application will make the service more
thorough but less expedient. | d. | The second waxing
must be performed on an immediately adjacent area. |
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84.
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The client sits up during a back waxing to have
what part of his body waxed?
a. | The lower back | b. | The spine | c. | The
shoulder | d. | The upper back |
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85.
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Approximately how long will a half leg treatment
take with soft wax?
a. | 15 minutes | b. | 30 minutes | c. | 45
minutes | d. | 1 hour |
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86.
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What kind of color is taupe?
a. | Primary color | b. | Secondary color | c. | Tertiary
color | d. | Complementary
color |
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87.
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What is the truest, most vibrant, most intense
version of a color called?
a. | Analogous color | b. | Complementary color | c. | Fully saturated
color | d. | Fully desaturated
color |
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88.
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An example of a neutral color is
_________.
a. | green | b. | khaki | c. | black | d. | white |
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89.
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The most noncomedogenic type of foundation makeup
is _________.
a. | mineral | b. | creams | c. | primers | d. | liquid |
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90.
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The best kind of brush, when working with clients,
is _________.
a. | disposable | b. | multi-use | c. | wooden-handled | d. | natural
bristle |
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91.
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How should a makeup artist transfer products from
their containers?
a. | With a disposable spatula | b. | With the fingers | c. | Directly squeezed
from the tube | d. | With a reusable
brush |
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92.
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What part of the eye should never be covered with
an eyeliner pencil?
a. | The outer rim of the eye | b. | The top of the eyelid | c. | The inner rim of
the eyes | d. | The lash line |
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93.
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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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94.
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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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95.
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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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96.
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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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97.
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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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98.
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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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99.
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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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100.
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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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