Microbiology
Tools used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:
Disposable
Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?
Connective Tissue
A setting mask that is used for serum absorption, firming and hydration and is also known as peel-off is called?
Modeling Mask
Which type of treatment draws out dirt, impurities and sebum from the surface of the skin and uses attachments to perform stimulating massage?
Vacuum Suction
The skin inflammation characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles and a watery discharge is called:
eczema
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is:
Anabolism
The acid mantle keeps the surface of the skin slightly acidic, which helps:
Prevent bacteria from entering the body
To keep the skin water-resistant and protected, what is the skin's most prevalent secretion?
Sebum
Which term is another name for a vacuum suction attachment?
Ventouse
The medical term for ringworm is:
Tinea
Skin undertones can be classified as:
Warm, cool, neutral
Which of the following epidermal layers have intercellular connections that provide strength and support between cells?
Stratum Spinosum
Ingredients that destroy bacteria that cause problems such as acne or other infections are known as:
Antibacterial
What is the minimum distance a steamer is placed away from the face?
12"-18"
Which of the following malignant growths is an irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Organelles in the cytoplasm that take in nutrients, break them down and create ATP energy molecules for the cells is called:
Mitochondria
Which layer of the skin lies in the upper layer of the dermis and is rich in blood vessels and capillaries?
Papillary Layer
Choose a cleanser that is pH-balanced with lipid replacement for what type of skin?
Dry
A common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or:
chloasma
Which of the following inflammations of the skin is a red, inflamed rash with scales that has an oily appearance?
Psoriasis
Infection control is divided into the following methods:
Cleaning, disinfection, and Sterilization
What system is responsible for all involuntary body functions?
Autonomic Nervous System
When cleansing the skin, choose a product that:
does not strip the skin of its natural moisturizing factors (NMFs)
When using a particle microdermabrasion device, how should the client's head be drape?
covering the hair and the ears
Use caution and modify the massage step to prevent increased circulation for clients with what type of medical condition?
Heart conditions or High Blood Pressure