Infection Control
...Is any method used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infection from one organism to another?
Infection control
No esthetician may ever...?
do Injections
What characterizes the condition called acne?
excess sebum production. This excess oil and dead skin cells can plug pores, creating comedones, papules and pustules and cysts.
The women's razor was offered in what time period?
The early 1900's (1915)
Which of the following is an example of macules?
Freckle, Pimple, Wart, or Skin tag?
Freckle
Which of the following is true of rules and regulations?
They are more specific than laws
They are also referred to as statutes
They are just the same as laws
They are less specific
They are more specific than laws
Define esthetics?
A branch of anatomical science focused on the overall health and well being of the skin, the body’s largest organ.
What characterizes grade ll acne?
It has some closed but more open comedones. Occasional papules and pastules.
Pale skin was a sign of wealth and status in the... age?
Middle
A micro organism is any?
Any living organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye. Examples are bacteria and viruses.
...is more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies than federal agencies?
Licensing, professional conduct and salon operations.
Which of the following are beauty and wellness professionals permitted to do?
Treat infections
Recommend treatments and abnormal conditions
Refer customers with infections or abnormal conditions to physician
Treat abnormal conditions
Refer customers with infections or abnormal conditions to physician
Define squamous cell carcinoma?
It's a common type of skin cancer
Women pinch their cheeks and lips for color in what era?
What is the symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?
Incorporating new technology in your practice
Epa is most likely involved in regulating what?
Manufacture of Chemicals
What would be the worst choice job for an esthetician looking to develop long lasting professional relationships?
Travel Industry Professional
What is true psoriasis?
An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales.
Which of the following is not true of staphylococci?
It can give you skin infections.
It can give you food poisoning.
It can make you ill
They can be spread through skin to skin contact.
It can make you ill
Name a skin pigment disorder or hyperpigmentation that closely resembles a freckle.
Lentigo
...Is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies than state regulators?
Sell of Chemicals
What career would be safe for someone who is uncomfortable with people who are injured or ill?
Cosmetic Chemist
What characterizes seborrheic dermatitis?
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling, and/or itching, crusting.
Where were olive oil and sand used for elemental protection?
Ancient Greek age
What is a characteristic of a mole that might make it cancerous?
Irregularity