Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is the definition of the term
mitosis?
a. | The process of building up larger molecules from smaller
ones | b. | The process of a cell dividing into two identical
daughter cells | c. | The transport of
fully digested food into the circulatory system | d. | The breaking down
of complex compounds into simpler ones |
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When is oxygen absorbed into the
blood?
a. | Exhalation | b. | Inhalation | c. | Digestion | d. | Ingestion |
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What is the biological definition of
blood?
a. | An organ that produces chemicals necessary for the body
to function | b. | The basic
functional unit of all living things | c. | The nutrient-rich
fluid circulating through the circulatory system | d. | A liquid composed of changing components in the interstitial
fluid |
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What system controls both mental activities and
facial expressions?
a. | Peripheral nervous system | b. | Central nervous system | c. | Lymphatic
system | d. | Muscular system |
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Joints come in two types: _________.
a. | small and large | b. | movable and immovable | c. | simple and
complex | d. | single and double |
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What system provides the clearest structural
framework to makeup application?
a. | Skeletal system | b. | Integumentary system | c. | Muscular
system | d. | Endocrine system |
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What is the collective name for the oil and sweat
glands?
a. | Exocrine glands | b. | Endocrine glands | c. | Adrenal
glands | d. | Pineal glands |
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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 part of the body is a large lymph
node?
a. | Liver | b. | Skin | c. | Thymus
gland | d. | Spleen |
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What gland is most closely connected to the
regulation of blood pressure?
a. | Thyroid gland | b. | Pituitary gland | c. | Parathyroid
glands | d. | Adrenal glands |
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When people age, fluctuations in hormones related
to the reproductive system cause _________.
a. | increase in elastin | b. | loss of collagen | c. | anemia | d. | osteoporosis |
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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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Eumelanin can be distinguished by an appearance
that is _________.
a. | white to brown | b. | red to black | c. | red to
yellow | d. | dark brown to
black |
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Melanin production is stimulated by
_________.
a. | foods that are high in
protein | b. | foods that are high in
calcium | c. | lotions and creams containing vitamin
E | d. | exposure to
sunlight |
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The dermis contains a layer called
_________.
a. | the stratum lucidum | b. | the stratum granulosum | c. | the subcutaneous
layer | d. | the stratum
germinativum |
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The type of melanin that is red and yellow in color
is called _________.
a. | melanosome | b. | eumelanin | c. | tyrosinase | d. | pheomelanin |
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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 part of the skin which is located next to the
epidermis is the _________.
a. | stratum corneum | b. | reticular layer | c. | papillary
layer | d. | dermal papilla |
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The glycolipid materials that are a natural part of
skin's intercellular matrix and barrier function are collectively known as
_________.
a. | triglycerides | b. | fatty acids | c. | ceramides | d. | hyaluronic
acids |
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Protein structures are altered and biological
activity is decreased by _________.
a. | glucose | b. | cortisol | c. | glycation | d. | desmosomes |
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Blood vessels, but NOT lymph vessels are located in
the _________.
a. | stratum spinosum | b. | stratum corneum | c. | papillary
layer | d. | reticular layer |
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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 is also known as aging rays?
a. | UVA radiation | b. | UVB radiation | c. | UVC
radiation | d. | UVD radiation |
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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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The two types of nerves are called
_________.
a. | motor and reflex | b. | sensory and motor | c. | sensory and
reflex | d. | reflex and
adipose |
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What is a result of drinking too much
alcohol?
a. | Increased elastin production | b. | Increased collagen production | c. | Hyperpigmentation | d. | Rosacea |
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What is true of collagen and elastin production
over time?
a. | Collagen levels increase and elastin levels
decrease | b. | Collagen levels decrease and elastin levels
increase | c. | Collagen and elastin levels both
increase | d. | Collagen and elastin levels both
decrease |
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Lesions in the early stages of development or
change are known as _________ lesions.
a. | primary | b. | vascular | c. | tertiary | d. | secondary |
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Black or dark patches on the skin that are usually
uneven in texture, jagged, or raised characterizes the condition known as _________.
a. | melasma | b. | malignant melanoma | c. | basal cell
carcinoma | d. | squamous cell
carcinoma |
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What is a defining characteristic of grade III
acne?
a. | Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and
pustules | b. | Many close comedones and more open
comedones | c. | Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and
inflammation | d. | Minor breakouts,
mostly open comedones |
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Sebaceous filaments are often found on the
_________.
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Adrenaline helps the body to
_________.
a. | digest food | b. | cope with stressful events | c. | fall asleep | d. | regulate its
temperature |
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What is true of seborrhea?
a. | It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier
areas of the face. | b. | It is an abnormal
secretion from the sebaceous gland. | c. | It is acute or
chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions. | d. | It is a chronic,
relapsing form of dermatitis. |
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Leukoderma is a condition that is defined by
_________.
a. | a pigmented nevus | b. | the loss of pigmentation | c. | a malformation of
the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries | d. | the overproduction of pigment |
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Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes is
a condition called _________.
a. | leukoderma | b. | vitiligo | c. | hypopigmentation | d. | melasma |
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects
_________ in their childbearing years.
a. | 1 in 2 women | b. | 1 in 5 women | c. | 1 in 10
women | d. | 1 in 20 women |
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What is a medical condition that would prevent
treatment by an esthetician?
a. | Tinea | b. | Ringworm | c. | Verruca | d. | Active herpes
lesions |
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Which of the following destroys all microbial life?
a. | sterilization | b. | disinfection | c. | sanitization | d. | cleaning |
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Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
a. | sterilization | b. | disinfection | c. | sanitization | d. | cleaning |
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Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory
agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?
a. | licensing for working on the job | b. | enforcement of job safety | c. | conduct on the
job | d. | sale of chemicals used 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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When an individual’s immune system prevents transmission, it
______.
a. | prevents the spread of disease | b. | spreads disease | c. | prevents
illness | d. | causes illness |
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Indirect transmission of a disease ______.
a. | occurs by kissing another person | b. | occurs by shaking hands with another
person | c. | happens through contact with an intermediate object | d. | cannot make an
individual sick |
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When it comes to the spread of infectious disease, beauty professionals must be
prepared to deal with all EXCEPT which type of potentially harmful organisms?
a. | bacteria | b. | viruses | c. | gases | d. | parasites |
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Most bacteria are ______.
a. | nonpathogenic | b. | pathogenic | c. | contagious | d. | deadly |
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What is a microorganism?
a. | any infectious organism | b. | any living organism | c. | any plant-based
organism | d. | any organism of microscopic size |
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There are ______ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ______ primary
type(s).
a. | dozens; four | b. | hundreds; three | c. | thousands;
two | d. | millions; one |
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Which of the following is a type of fungi?
a. | mildew | b. | mycobacterium | c. | staphylococci | d. | pus |
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The first step in infection control is ______.
a. | cleaning | b. | disinfecting | c. | sterilization | d. | elimination |
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50.
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Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the
label are ______.
a. | merely cleaners | b. | toxic | c. | useless | d. | sterilizers |
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Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and
before putting on a new pair?
a. | change the mask | b. | change clothes | c. | wash
hands | d. | nothing |
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A(n) ______ is contact with nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other
infectious materials as a result of the performance of a worker's duties.
a. | efficacy | b. | standard precaution | c. | PPE | d. | exposure
incident |
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Which of the following is TRUE when children accompany a parent to the salon,
spa, or barbershop?
a. | The children should be allowed to play freely on the station beside their
parent's station. | b. | The children should not be allowed inside of
the waiting or service areas. | c. | The children should be asked to wait in the car
while their parent's service is performed. | d. | The children should not be left unattended at
any time. |
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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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Franca has recently committed a major offense against her license. If she does,
in fact, have her license revoked, who among the following is MOST LIKELY to revoke it?
a. | the state agency | b. | the EPA | c. | OSHA | d. | the U.S. Department of
Labor |
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Colleen has been a devoted beauty professional for more than 15 years. In that
time, she has been employed at the same establishment. Over time, Colleen has developed a serious
skin condition as a result of repeated exposure to the chemicals used on the job. Colleen's skin
condition is a(n) ______ disease.
a. | parasitic | b. | occupational | c. | pathogenic | d. | communicable |
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Richard saw 16 clients on a busy Friday. Every single client appeared to be in
perfect health, showing no signs of any disease. Although Richard is always careful, he is much more
so when clients obviously appear to be sick. On Monday, Richard came down with a bad cold. If it is
TRUE that he caught this cold from one of the clients he saw on Friday, what else must also be
true?
a. | Richard never washed his hands on Friday. | b. | Richard was already
getting sick on Friday. | c. | The client from whom Richard acquired his cold
was asymptomatic. | d. | The client from whom Richard acquired his cold
was not contagious. |
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Daniel is talking with his coworker Horatio about his busy morning. He tells
Horatio it was especially hectic because three of his appointments were with high-risk clients, for
which extra care must be taken. Which of the following, if true, would mean that Daniel is INCORRECT
in his belief that his clients were high risk?
a. | They were all diabetic. | b. | They were all pregnant. | c. | They all had
children with them. | d. | They were all on immune-suppressing
medications. |
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59.
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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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Charles prides himself on taking extra precautions not to get sick while at
work. This past week, there was a disease passing through his workplace. Charles, being overly
cautious, made sure he wore gloves all week. He never once touched a surface or another person
without the gloves on. He also never put his hands to his mouth, eyes, or nose while wearing the
gloves. And, just to be extra careful, Charles immediately washed his hands after he took the gloves
off. Even with all of these precautions, Charles still came down with the disease. How is it possible
that Charles got sick?
a. | The disease was not infectious. | b. | The disease was airborne. | c. | The disease was
acquired through direct transmission. | d. | The disease was not
transmitted. |
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61.
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It is the end of the workday, and Juanita is about to begin disinfecting all of
the implements she has used throughout the day. Just before she submerges the implements in a
disinfectant, however, her boss, Julia, runs over to stop her. “Juanita,” Julia says,
“you cannot disinfect those implements.” Assuming Julia is RIGHT, which of the following
would explain her outburst?
a. | Juanita is not licensed to disinfect her implements. | b. | Juanita's
implements are fairly new, so they need no disinfecting. | c. | Juanita had not
cleaned any of the implements she was about to disinfect. | d. | Juanita's
implements have been used on several clients during the day who were suffering from
colds. |
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Excess buildup of cells is a condition called
_________.
a. | striae | b. | keratosis | c. | melasma | d. | seborrhea |
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Erythema is a condition defined by
_________.
a. | excess hair growth | b. | visible distended capillaries | c. | UV damage to the epidermis | d. | redness caused by inflammation |
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Hyperkeratinization is defined as
_________.
a. | visible broken or distended
capillaries | b. | redness caused by
inflammation | c. | an excessive
buildup of dead skin cells | d. | an overproduction
of melanin |
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What are open comedones?
a. | Whiteheads that are blocked and do not have follicular
openings | b. | Blackheads caused by a buildup of debris, oil, and dead
skin cells | c. | Rough areas on the
skin resulting from sun exposure | d. | Hardened,
pearl-like masses of oil and dead skin cells |
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Fluid, infection, or other matter encapsulated in a
firm mass under the skin in _________.
a. | a cyst | b. | a pustule | c. | a
papule | d. | rosacea |
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What is true of actinic keratosis?
a. | It can be precancerous. | b. | It is indicated by absence of visible pores. | c. | It is also known as telangiectasia. | d. | It is caused by hormonal imbalances. |
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Poor elasticity is _________.
a. | lines and damage from internal or external
causes | b. | UV damage to the epidermis and
dermis | c. | skin laxity from damage, sun, and
aging | d. | a mark on the skin where a wound
healed |
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Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin types burns
MOST readily?
a. | Type 1 | b. | Type 2 | c. | Type
3 | d. | Type 4 |
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70.
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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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71.
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People with the darkest skin are Fitzpatrick skin
type _________.
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72.
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What is a characteristic of
telangiectasia?
a. | Scarring | b. | Rashes | c. | Broken
capillaries | d. | Open
sores |
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What should sensitive skin be treated
with?
a. | Nonirritating products | b. | Heat | c. | Extractions | d. | Exfoliation |
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74.
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What is true of Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and
6?
a. | It does not need sun
protection. | b. | It requires more
exfoliation. | c. | It doesn't
need as much deep pore cleansing. | d. | It has lower
reactivity than lower Fitzpatrick skin types. |
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75.
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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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76.
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One example of something which has an extrinsic
effect on the skin is _________.
a. | dehydration | b. | free radicals | c. | air
quality | d. | puberty |
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77.
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What is healthiest habit for the skin in
relationship to sun exposure?
a. | Use sunscreen only in the summer
months. | b. | Avoid sun exposure. | c. | Seek 15 minutes of direct sunlight daily. | d. | Use tanning beds to increase melanin production before going out into the
sun. |
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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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79.
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One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is
_________.
a. | drinking plenty of water | b. | drinking alcohol in moderation | c. | smoking | d. | drinking
caffeinated beverages |
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80.
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What is contraindicated for clients who are
allergic to aspirin?
a. | Electrical treatments | b. | Waxing | c. | Salicylic
acid | d. | Exfoliation |
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81.
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All of the following are other names for the intake
form EXCEPT _________.
a. | client questionnaire | b. | health history form | c. | service record
card | d. | consultation card |
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82.
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What is contraindicated for a client who is taking
oral steroids?
a. | Massage | b. | Waxing | c. | Products with
salicylic acid | d. | Treatments that
require a grounding pad |
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83.
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The last step in a skin analysis is
_________.
a. | recording observations in the client's
chart | b. | applying sunscreen | c. | discussing a home care regimen | d. | applying toner |
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84.
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When performing a skin analysis, a client's
normal state of dryness might not be visible _________.
a. | under a magnifying light | b. | after cleansing | c. | in the
T-zone | d. | outside of the
T-zone |
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85.
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An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic
ingredient is _________.
a. | wheat germ oil | b. | almond oil | c. | coconut
oil | d. | palm oil |
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86.
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One ingredient used to thicken creams is
_________.
a. | water | b. | polysorbate | c. | quaternium-15 | d. | carbomer |
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87.
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What is the definition of
aromatherapy?
a. | An ancient healing practice using essential oils from
plants to promote health and well-being | b. | A mechanical and
chemical product or process used to exfoliate the skin | c. | Substances such as vegetable, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products
color | d. | A spreading agent that delivers other ingredients into
the skin to make them more effective |
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88.
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What is meant by the term functional
ingredient?
a. | An ingredient that causes actual changes in the
appearance of the skin. | b. | An ingredient that
does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product
formulation. | c. | An ingredient that
is chemically combined with silicon and oxygen to protect the skin. | d. | An ingredient that is a material that is compatible with
water. |
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89.
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What are cosmeceuticals?
a. | A category of cosmetic as defined by the
FDA | b. | A category of drug as defined by the
FDA | c. | Products that were labeled by the skin care industry,
not the FDA | d. | Products that do
not require FDA regulation |
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90.
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Federal regulations requires the labeling of
cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT _________.
a. | list the company's name | b. | list the company’s location or distribution
point | c. | list the ingredients in descending order of
predominance | d. | list the
ingredients of a fragrance |
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91.
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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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92.
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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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93.
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A salon might be legally responsible for an
allergic reaction that requires medical treatment _________.
a. | if the salon buys in bulk and repackages the
product | b. | if the salon sells the
product | c. | if the salon recommends the product for home
care | d. | if the product has not been labeled by the
manufacturer |
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94.
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What is true of unscented products?
a. | They contain ingredients which mask the odors of other
ingredients. | b. | They are always
hypoallergenic. | c. | They are the same
as fragrance-free products. | d. | They do not
contain lavender. |
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95.
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What ingredient is beneficial for ALL skin
types?
a. | Avocado oil | b. | Petrolatum | c. | Vitamin
A | d. | Snow crocus bulb |
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96.
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The type of skin that is NOT usually treated with
topical probiotics is _________.
a. | problematic skin | b. | sensitive skin | c. | dehydrated
skin | d. | reactive skin |
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97.
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Which of the following is considered a nonsetting
mask?
a. | Clay mask | b. | Sheet mask | c. | Modelage
mask | d. | Alginate mask |
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98.
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What type of mask should not be applied to the
lower neck?
a. | Sheet mask | b. | Modelage mask | c. | Paraffin wax
mask | d. | Alginate mask |
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99.
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The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of
UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients is
_________.
a. | SPF 15 | b. | SPF 30 | c. | SPF
50 | d. | SPF 100 |
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100.
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Of all skin-care treatments, the single most
effective is _________.
a. | home care treatments | b. | waxing | c. | exfoliating | d. | extractions |
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