Health & Nutrition
What are the two types of fiber?
soluble and insoluble
What is an example of a facial supply?
mask brush
What is NOT a method by which exfoliation can be accomplished?
biologically
What term refers to the study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures?
physiology
What is an example of an organic substance?
plastic
Where should you perform kneading type movements?
the shoulders
Pitta is a combination of what two elements?
fire and water
How many calories are in a single gram of protein?
Four
What type of equipment is used to analyze the skin and to perform detail work such as tweezing?
magnifying lamp
What is the average rate of cell turnover for those 50 and older?
42-84 days
What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?
ability to eliminate waste products
What term refers to the simplest form of chemical matter?
element
What is NOT a contraindication for facial massage?
Cancer
Where do phytoestrogens come from?
plants
What foods are a good source of copper?
almonds and seafood
What type of water should be used in the steamer?
distilled
What is NOT a contraindication for chemical exfoliation?
Oily skin
What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?
adipose
How are elements identified?
by letter symbols
What should you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client's temple?
Pause for a moment and apply slight pressure
What stimulates melanin production?
exposure to sunlight
What mineral is important to fluid balance and controlling the activity of heart muscle, the nervous system, and kidneys?
Potassium
What is an example of a single-use item?
nitrile gloves
What is an example of a beneficial ingredient for mature or sensitive skin?
Aloe Vera
What type of tissue is composed of neurons?
nerve tissue
What is it called when a chemical changes its state but not its composition?
Physical Change
What should you do when performing a standard relaxing massage?
Warm the product before applying it
What color is eumelanin?
dark brown to black
What is important for proper bone and tooth formation?
fluoride
What should you use to remove implements from the container of disinfectant solution?
Tongs
What condition is a contraindication for microcurrent?
epilepsy
What organ removes waste created by digestion?
the liver
What is an example of a liquid?
serum
What is an effect of reflexology?
Increases circulation
What effect does nicotine have on a body?
contraction of the blood vessels
How should vitamin E be administered to help heal damaged tissues?
both internally and externally
What should be located in each treatment room for disinfecting tools and equipment?
wet disinfectant
Where are most body products applied FIRST when performing a body scrub?
the legs
What is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
contracting and moving parts of the body
What is the most abundant element found on earth?
Oxygen
Where should you not perform tapping movements during a facial massage?
the eyeball
What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?
absorption
What B vitamin is involved in energy formation by cells and synthesis of both proteins and fatty acids?
biotin
What should you do with soiled gloves?
seal them in a plastic bag and place it in a covered waste container
What is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
to deliver nutrients throughout the body
What bone is also known as the collarbone?
the clavicle
What is the general composition of air by volume?
One part oxygen and four parts nitrogen
When should the dr jacquet movement be performed as part of a facial treatment?
After desincrustation
What parts of the body receive blood from the anterior tibial artery?
the lower leg and top of the foot
What is NOT a function of potassium?
aiding stomach, nerve, and muscle function
What is the FIRST step in performing services?
planning and preparing the treatment room
What is the average adult skin cell turnover rate?
28 days
What type of muscle functions automatically, without conscious will, and is found in the digestive system?
non-striated muscle
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
Water
How long should a facial massage be performed during a facial?
10-15 minutes
What artery supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids?
the frontal artery
What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation, and promotes wound healing and helps the immune system?
Zinc
A pH of less than __________ is not recommended for salon peels.
3.0
What percentage of hair is comprised of hard keratin?
90%
What term refers to the part of the muscle which is the movable attachment and farthest from the skeleton?
insertion
What is the range of the pH scale?
0-14
What is the most stimulating form of massage?
tapotement
What color is the blood found in nearly all veins of the body?
dark red
How many eight-ounce glasses of water should a person who weighs 144 pounds drink each day, according to the formula described in this chapter?
nine
How often should you recommend a series of AHA treatments to client's?
Every 3-4 months
What is a characteristic of healthy skin?
it's slightly acidic
What muscle extends along the side of the neck from the ear to the collarbone?
sternocleidomastoid
What does ionization create?
Two new ions with opposite electrical charge
What is a benefit of massage?
Helps slough off dead skin cells
What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary muscles?
autonomic nervous system
What is an example of a healthy practice?
scheduling routine health checks
How many times should you rinse the skin after removing a chemical exfoliant during a mini-procedure?
at LEAST 6 times
What term refers to the study of the structure and composition of the skin tissue?
Skin Histology
What muscle surrounds the upper lip and elevates it, dilating the nostrils?
levator labii superioris
What color does a base turn red litmus paper?
blue
What is NOT a function of lymph?
supplying nutrients to the skin
What should you do to help keep the workplace healthy and looking its best?
clean fans and humidifiers at least once a week
What is not one of the ingredients of a healthy, well-developed attitude?
emotional instability
What is photodynamic therapy primarily used to treat?
Actinic Keratosis
What is the bottom layer of the epidermis?
Stratum germinativum
Where are the thalamus and hypothalamus found?
diencephalon
A pH of eight is ____ times more alkaline than a pH of seven?
10 times
What nerve affects the side of the neck and the platysma muscle?
Cervical
How long should you flush a client's eyes with water if a product gets into them?
15 minutes
What can you do to begin your journey of success right now?
Visualize yourself as a successful esthetician
What class of medical devices are lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) machines?
Class IV (4)
Which layer of the epidermis is known as the grainy cells?
Stratum granulosum
What is the largest of the cranial nerves?
The 5th Cranial Nerve
What is a characteristic of suspensions?
Slightly miscible
What are the two basics types of joints?
movable and immovable
What type of burn affects all layers of the skin and causes blistering, swelling, and scarring?
third degree
What term refers to putting off until tomorrow what you can do today?
procrastination
What type of LED light is used for rejuvenation
infrared
What type of glands secret oil?
sebaceous
What skin in NOT affected by the supraorbital nerve?
the lower eyelid
How long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?
3 years
Sensory nerve fibers are most abundant in the ______.
fingertips
What should you do next after stopping the service when a client is accidentally cut and starts to bleed?
put on gloves
What are two types of goals ?
long-term and short-term
What statement about preoperative care is correct?
Part of the esthetician's role is to help the patient stay calm
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissue?
protein
What controls insulin and glucagon production?
the pancreas
What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion?
moisturizing lotion
Manual lymph drainage is used to _________.
cleanse and detoxify the body
What are the three Ayurveda doshas?
pitta, kapha, and vatta