Product Knowledge and Chemistry
What is created when amino acids join together in chains?
a. proteins
b. elements
c. chemicals
d. compounds
a. proteins
Material such as glass, rubber or paper around a conductor that does not allow current to pass through it is called a(n):
a. watt c. insulator
b. prism d. conductor
c. insulator
Which of the following has the longest wavelength?
a. x-rays b. visible light
c. infrared rays d. ultraviolet rays
c. infrared rays
Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found:
a. in the dermis
b. in the epidermis
c. in the stratum corneum
d. in the stratum spinosum
a. in the dermis
Which of the following terms describes a keratoma?
a. a wart
b. a callus
c. a tumor
d. a birthmark
b. a callus
In what pH range is skin and hair?
a. 4.5 to 5.5
b. 6.5 to 7.0
c. 7.5 to 10.5
d. 11.5 to 12.0
a. 4.5 to 5.5
A unit of electrical resistance is called a(n):
a. volt b. ohm
c. watt d. insulator
b. ohm
The average distance an infrared lamp should be placed during a facial is about:
a. 24 inches b. 10 inches
c. 18 inches d. 30 inches
d. 30 inches
What is the function of sebum?
a. carry melanin
b. produce sweat
c. give skin elasticity
d. mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
d. mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
Acne most often occurs on the:
a. legs, hips, and arms
b. face, back, and chest
c. fingers, toes, and soles
d. ankles, knees, and elbows
b. face, back, and elbows
Cleaning the hair and scalp and removing all foreign matter without adversely affecting either the scalp or hair is called:
a. rinsing b. relaxing
c. shampooing d. conditioning
c. shampooing
The application of special currents (or modalities) that have a variety of effects on the skin is called:
a. light therapy c. chemical therapy
b. electrotherapy d. mechanical therapy
b. electrotherapy
Before using ultraviolet light on a client, the skin or scalp should be:
a. wet b. oily
c. cleansed d. moisturized
c. cleansed
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to:
a. pain
b. light
c. taste
d. sound
a. pain
Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the following effects?
a. inflame and irritate muscles
b. increase secretion of sebum
c. decrease production of keratin
d. soothe and stimulate nerves and muscles
d. soothe and stimulate nerves and muscles
Which shampoo contains temporary color molecules that adhere to the hair and deposit color?
a. color shampoo b. soapless shampoo
c. all-purpose shampoo d. acid-balanced shampoo
a. color shampoo
Which of the following is NOT a temporary effect of the positive pole of Galvanic Current?
a. softens tissues b. soothes nerves
c. produces an acidic reaction
d. slows blood flow by contracting the vessels
a. softens tissues
The electrode that is negatively charged during an electrotherapy treatment is known as a(n):
a. anode b. cathode
c. insulator d. grounding wire
b. cathode
Anticipating the most probable course a disease may follow is called:
a. analysis
b. diagnosis
c. prognosis
d. recognition
c. prognosis
Which of the following descriptions identify where wax should NOT be applied?
a. lower leg
b. upper leg
c. over sunburn
d. skin under the eyebrow
c. over sunburn
Who is the party responsible for distribution of Material Safety Data Sheets?
a. salon b. manufacturer
c. sales representative d. professional association
b. manufacturer
High frequency and alternating current are characteristics of which type of electrotherapy?
a. Tesla b. Galvanic
c. Sinusoidal d. direct current
a. Tesla
Which of the following will produce a mild, stimulating sensation while using high frequency current?
a. wetting the area to be treated
b. wrapping the electrode in three towels
c. slightly separating the electrode from the skin
d. keeping the electrode in direct contact with the area being tested
c. slightly separating the electrode from the skin
What is the technical term for freckles?
a. vitiligo
b. cholasma
c. macules
d. leukoderma
c. macules
What hair removal method removes the hair by decomposing the papilla?
a. blend
b. waxing
c. shaving
d. galvanic
d. galvanic