Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The part of the muscle farthest from the skeleton,
also known as the movable attachment, is the _________.
a. | insertion | b. | belly | c. | pit | d. | origin |
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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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As one of the major body organs, the kidneys have
the function of _________.
a. | eliminating feces | b. | circulating blood | c. | discharging
bile | d. | excreting urine |
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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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The outer parts of the body are connected to the
central nervous system through the _________.
a. | peripheral nervous system | b. | muscular system | c. | autonomic nervous
system | d. | circulatory
system |
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What is a function of both the lymphatic and the
circulatory systems?
a. | Carry fluids | b. | Transport blood | c. | Have their own
pumping mechanisms | d. | Destroy
disease-causing microorganisms |
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What gland that requires iodine in the diet in
order to function properly?
a. | Adrenal glands | b. | Thyroid gland | c. | Pituitary
gland | d. | Parathyroid
glands |
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What is true of the relationship between acne and
puberty?
a. | It is similar to the relationship between acne and
perimenopause | b. | It can be
cured | c. | It is negligible | d. | It cannot be addressed by an
esthetician |
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Oil is secreted by _________.
a. | follicles | b. | the adrenal glands | c. | the
pons | d. | the sebaceous
glands |
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When capillaries have been damaged and are now
larger, or distended, blood vessels, a condition known as _________ is present.
a. | rosacea | b. | telangiectasia | c. | microcirculation | d. | glycation |
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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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The body's largest organ is
_________.
a. | the skin | b. | the brain | c. | the
heart | d. | the liver |
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What skin function helps synthesize Vitamin D from
sunlight?
a. | Absorption | b. | Protection | c. | Heat
regulation | d. | Excretion |
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The part of the skin that insulates is known as
_________.
a. | sebum | b. | fibroblasts | c. | melanocytes | d. | adipose
tissue |
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Isabel is a young woman with a normal rate of hair
growth and hasn't gotten a haircut for the past four months. How much has her hair likely
grown?
a. | 1 inch | b. | 2 inches | c. | 3
inches | d. | 6 inches |
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One example of a motor nerve functioning is
_________.
a. | pulling away from a hot stove | b. | reacting to pain | c. | goose
bumps | d. | a message sent to the central nervous
system |
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The harmful effects of pollution will not be
counteracted by _________.
a. | foundation products | b. | growth factor serums | c. | routine
cleansing | d. | sun exposure |
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What does hyperkeratosis refer to?
a. | The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of
keratinocytes | b. | A malformation of
the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries | c. | The over production of pigment | d. | An acquired thickened patch of
epidermis |
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Steatomas usually appear on the
_________.
a. | arms, legs, and torso | b. | shoulders, back, and chest | c. | face, neck, and chest | d. | scalp, neck, and
back |
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What is true of varicose veins?
a. | They are whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead
cells under the skin. | b. | They are often
yellow or flesh-colored. | c. | They are sometimes
treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein. | d. | They are a cosmetic irregularity that do not need medical
treatment. |
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What is true of telangiectasia?
a. | It is visible vascularity that is abnormally dilated and
twisted veins. | b. | It is
characterized by visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face. | c. | It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the
face. | d. | It is characterized by small epidermal cysts that appear
as firm white papules. |
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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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The fungal condition that inhibits melanin
production is called _________.
a. | leukoderma | b. | albinism | c. | tinea
versicolor | d. | vitiligo |
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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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All of the following people may diagnose rosacea
EXCEPT _________.
a. | a physician | b. | a dermatologist | c. | an
esthetician | d. | a nurse
practitioner |
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Which of the following is more likely to be governed by state regulatory
agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?
a. | setting guidelines for the manufacturing of equipment and
chemicals | b. | setting guidelines for the sale of equipment and chemicals | c. | setting guidelines
for the use of equipment and chemicals | d. | setting guidelines for licensing and enforcing
conduct on the job |
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Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
a. | the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace | b. | the sale of chemical
products used in the workplace | c. | the disposal of chemical products in the
workplace | d. | the registration of chemical products used in the
workplace |
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Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?
a. | They all reside in the same places but infect humans in different
ways. | b. | They reside in different places, but all infect humans in exactly the same
way. | c. | They all reside in the same places and infect humans in exactly the same
way. | d. | They all reside in different places and affect humans in different
ways. |
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What should you do if a tool or implement is dropped on the floor during a
service?
a. | If the client does not see it, quickly pick it up and continue. | b. | Immediately throw it
in the garbage. | c. | Immediately stop the service and ask your client to come back the next
day. | d. | Either replace or disinfect it prior to continuing the
service. |
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Jodie has spent the better part of an hour using plenty of soap and warm water
to remove all of the visible dirt and debris off of her station and the surrounding area. Jodie has
just thoroughly ______ her station.
a. | cleaned | b. | sanitized | c. | disinfected | d. | sterilized |
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When looking at two disinfectants, Jeremy noticed that one had a much
higher efficacy than the other. Because of this information on the labels, Jeremy knows that the
disinfectant with the higher efficacy claim will ______.
a. | smell much stronger | b. | kill many more organisms | c. | cause more allergic
reactions | d. | be less likely to need diluting |
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Rafael is midway through a service when he notices that his client Jasmine has a
small, fresh cut. After stopping the service, what is the very next thing Rafael should do?
a. | Recommend that Jasmine see a physician. | b. | Properly clean his
tools. | c. | Pat the injured area dry with a clean paper towel. | d. | Inform Jasmine of
what has happened. |
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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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Jenna and Teresa are beauty professionals at a local establishment. They are
discussing how clean their implements are. Their boss, Harvey, has taught them about proper infection
control. Jenna feels strongly that the implements have been sterilized. Teresa, however, insists that
they have only been cleaned. Which of the following would prove Teresa is RIGHT?
a. | The implements went through many stages of cleaning and infection
control. | b. | The implements are completely free of any visible dust, dirt, or
debris. | c. | The use of an autoclave in the infection control process. | d. | The use of a
disinfectant in the infection control process. |
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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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The medical condition that demonstrates an
external, rather than an internal effect on the skin is _________.
a. | diabetes | b. | immune disorders | c. | cancer | d. | photosensitivity |
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Who will likely have the MOST healthy
skin?
a. | Someone who does not smoke | b. | Someone who does not sleep too much | c. | Someone who does not exercise | d. | Someone who does not use too much
sunscreen |
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All of the following are benefits of using
exfoliants EXCEPT _________.
a. | they stimulate blood flow and
circulation | b. | they dissolve
makeup and dirt to keep pores clean | c. | they make makeup
application smoother and more even | d. | they improve the
skin's ability to retain moisture and lipids |
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One ingredient used to thicken creams is
_________.
a. | water | b. | polysorbate | c. | quaternium-15 | d. | carbomer |
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What is an emollient?
a. | An agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin
cells | b. | A water-based emulsion for normal and combination
skin | c. | A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other
substances on the skin | d. | A humectant often
used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers |
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Of the following, which will help an esthetician
best maintain an effective long-term career?
a. | Use a narrow range of effective
products. | b. | Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the
past. | c. | Always use the newest
products. | d. | Stay informed about the latest developments in the
industry. |
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The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles
which are intended for use in the _________.
a. | diagnosis of disease | b. | beautification of the skin | c. | altering of appearance | d. | cosmeceutical
industry |
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A rule of thumb about the difference between
irritant reactions and allergic reactions is that _________.
a. | irritants itch, allergens
burn | b. | irritants blister, allergens
burn | c. | irritants take longer than allergens to show
symptoms | d. | irritants burn, allergens
itch |
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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. | an immediate call to a physician | d. | hot towels and/or steam |
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46.
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What ingredient would be ideal for someone who has
sensitive skin?
a. | Argan oil | b. | Glycerin | c. | Azulene | d. | Tea tree
oil |
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What are hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying
ingredients all used to treat?
a. | Dehydrated skin | b. | Oily skin | c. | Dry
skin | d. | Combination skin |
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48.
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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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The type of products that attracts water to the
skin but is typically oil-free is called _________.
a. | hydrators | b. | moisturizers | c. | treatment
creams | d. | night creams |
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50.
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The esthetician's stool should be
_________.
a. | at waist height to the facial
bed | b. | at knee height to the facial
bed | c. | at shoulder height to the facial
bed | d. | at neck height to the facial
bed |
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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. | Dispensary | b. | Restock room | c. | Storage
locker | d. | Supply station |
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After a service, soiled linens should be
_________.
a. | folded into a rectangle | b. | the linens should be brushed clean of hair and product, then put inside the
laundry | c. | the linens should be rolled
inward | d. | the linens should be
disposed |
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What is generally true of the skin care
industry's opinion of facials?
a. | They are luxuries. | b. | They are essential. | c. | They are potential
source of stress for clients. | d. | They are
ineffective. |
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54.
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Most basic facials take about
_________.
a. | 15 minutes | b. | 30 minutes | c. | 60
minutes | d. | 90 minutes |
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The most effective method to develop a long-term
retail relationship with a client is to _________.
a. | recommend one or two products at first, based on a
client's primary concerns | b. | encourage the
client to purchase all of the products used in the facial | c. | let the client introduce the subject of what products to
purchase | d. | partner with another esthetician who will handle all
aspects of sales |
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56.
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The two most important parts of the express facial
are _________.
a. | steaming and extractions | b. | cleansing and masking | c. | massage and
masking | d. | steaming and
cleansing |
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57.
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The two skin types which have the most similar
treatment goals are _________.
a. | oily skin and
hyperpigmentation | b. | dry skin and
hyperpigmentation | c. | hyperpigmentation
and aging skin | d. | dry skin and aging
skin |
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58.
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The method of extraction that, although performed
by estheticians in some states, is not approved in others involves _________.
a. | comedone extractors | b. | lancet removal | c. | manual comedone
removal | d. | cyst and nodule
removal |
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59.
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Before extractions estheticians must
_________.
a. | apply toner | b. | perform desincrustation | c. | apply a clay-based
mask | d. | perform a galvanic (or high-frequency)
treatment |
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60.
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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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61.
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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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62.
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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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When performing a facial massage, the best
technique to begin with is _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | vibration | c. | effleurage | d. | friction |
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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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65.
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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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66.
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What magnification is the equivalent of 5
diopters?
a. | 5´
magnification | b. | 10´ magnification | c. | 50´ magnification | d. | 100´ magnification |
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67.
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The most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear
out over time is _________.
a. | the power cord | b. | the adjustment arm | c. | the
lens | d. | the adjustment
knobs |
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68.
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What skin would appear to be blue-white under a
Wood's lamp?
a. | Healthy | b. | Sun damaged | c. | Acne-prone | d. | Dehydrated |
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69.
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How does oily skin appear under a Wood's
lamp?
a. | Purple | b. | Blue-white | c. | Orange | d. | Brown |
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70.
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The rotary brush should be used on in each area of
the face _________.
a. | only one pass | b. | up to 3 passes | c. | 3–5
passes | d. | 5–6 passes |
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71.
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Hair is anchored to skin cells by the
_________.
a. | hair shaft | b. | hair bulb | c. | hair
papilla | d. | hair root |
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72.
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The longest anagen phase is found in
_________.
a. | eyebrows | b. | eyelashes | c. | scalp
hair | d. | chin hair |
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73.
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What is true of hair during the catagen
phase?
a. | It is ready to shed. | b. | It becomes drier. | c. | It is at the ideal
stage of removal by estheticians. | d. | It grows
longer. |
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74.
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Hypertrichosis is never the result of
_________.
a. | an excess of male androgens | b. | puberty | c. | menopause | d. | genetic
predisposition |
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75.
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Unlike hard wax, soft wax can be used in
_________.
a. | blending | b. | a second waxing in the same area | c. | waxing on the face | d. | bikini
waxing |
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76.
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Waxing should not be performed on any client who
_________.
a. | is under the age of 18 | b. | arrives alone to an appointment and is a minor | c. | is a minor who arrives with a legal guardian | d. | has been prescribed Retin-A |
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77.
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Waxing can be very effective on
_________.
a. | a man's nostrils | b. | a man's sideburns | c. | an area that
included a mole | d. | a woman's
eyebrows |
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78.
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Where should wax first be applied with a small
spatula, when performing an eyebrow waxing with hard wax?
a. | Above the brow in the direction of
growth | b. | Under the brow in the direction of
growth | c. | Above the brow against the direction of
growth | d. | Under the brow against the direction of
growth |
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79.
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Immediately after pretreatment for a lip wax, the
esthetician must _________.
a. | begin with one half of the lip, beginning under the nose
and gliding under and against the growth of hair | b. | wax under the entire lip, starting from the outer edge and gliding under and
against the growth of hair | c. | begin with one
half of the lip, beginning on the outer edge and gliding under and against the growth of
hair | d. | wax under the entire lip, starting from the outer edge
and gliding over and with the growth of hair |
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80.
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Multiple applications of hard wax to the axilla
must _________.
a. | not exceed two applications of
wax | b. | overlap | c. | not overlap | d. | be applied in the
direction of hair growth |
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81.
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Immediately after the client's inner arm is
waxed with soft wax, _________.
a. | the client’s outer arm is waxed, starting at the
wrist | b. | the client's outer arm is waxed, starting at the
elbow | c. | the client's hands are
waxed | d. | the client's fingers are
waxed |
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82.
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When performing an American bikini wax with hard
wax, the wax strip application should be _________.
a. | 2 inches wide and 4 to 5 inches
long | b. | 3 inches wide and 5 to 6 inches
long | c. | 4 inches wide and 4 to 5 inches
long | d. | 4 inches wide and 5 to 6 inches
long |
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83.
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When performing an American bikini wax with soft
wax, the wax strip application should be _________.
a. | 1 to 2 inches wide and 3 to 4 inches
long | b. | 2 to 3 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches
long | c. | 3 to 4 inches wide and 6 to 7 inches
long | d. | 4 to 5 inches wide and 6 to 7 inches
long |
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84.
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How should the client's leg be positioned for
the first application and removal of wax (either hard or soft wax) when performing an American bikini
wax?
a. | The sole of the foot should be parallel with the knee of
the opposite outstretched leg | b. | The sole of the
foot should be a little higher than the knee of the outstretched leg | c. | The knee should be grasped at chest level | d. | Both legs should be outstretched |
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85.
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When applying soft wax to a client's leg, the
correct order of steps is _________.
a. | inside of the ankle, shin, outside of the
ankle | b. | outside of the ankle, shin, inside of the
ankle | c. | shin, inside of the ankle, outside of the
ankle | d. | outside of the ankle, inside of the ankle,
shin |
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86.
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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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87.
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Most people in the world have what type of skin
hues and undertones?
a. | Cool skin hues with blue
undertones | b. | Warm skin hues
with yellow undertones | c. | Cool skin hues
with pink undertones | d. | Warm skin hues
with peach undertones |
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88.
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The tinted cosmetic that is used to even out skin
tone and color, conceal imperfections, and protect the skin is _________.
a. | cake makeup | b. | concealer | c. | foundation | d. | greasepaint |
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89.
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Because of the way it is used, what type of product
is most vulnerable to contamination?
a. | Pencils | b. | Testers | c. | Mascara | d. | Foundation |
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90.
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What are the type of artificial lashes are small
clusters of three or four lashes on one point of attachment?
a. | Strip lashes | b. | Band lashes | c. | Tabs | d. | Individual
lashes |
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91.
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Lash and eyebrow tinting is most effective for
clients who have _________.
a. | sparse brows | b. | light hair | c. | dark
hair | d. | extra time for this lengthy
procedure |
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92.
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What would be an alkaline pH?
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93.
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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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94.
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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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95.
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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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96.
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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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97.
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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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98.
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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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99.
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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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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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