Infection Control
Which of the following actions should be taken if a person has fainted?
a. stand the person up,b. lay person on their stomach,c. apply a cold compress to face,d. apply a warm compress to face
apply a cold compress to face
To help remove dead skin or blemishes, a hot towel can be used to soften what layer of the skin?
a. stratum lucidum,b. stratum corneum,c. stratum granulosum,d. stratum germinativum
stratum corneum
The process of removing hair from the follicle is referred to as:
a. shaving,b. epilation,c. depilation,d. depilatory
epilation
What should be used in a steamer machine?
a. water,b. alcohol,c. distilled water,d. hydrogen peroxide
distilled water
For good posture, your shoulders should be:
a. slightly back,b. slightly forward,c. tight and straight,d. relaxed but straight
relaxed but straight
Fluids infected with HIV can enter through sharing needles or syringes, childbirth, cuts or sores and/or:
a. kissing,b. holding hands,c. mosquito bites,d. sexual intercourse
sexual intercourse
When product molecules are absorbed into the skin directly through the corneocytes it is known as:
a. occlusion,b. intercellular cement,c. intercellular space,d. transcellular diffusion
transcellular diffusion
What should the esthetician do if a client has a new tattoo and is requesting a waxing service?
a. avoid tattooed area,b. call a physician,c. refuse client service,d. proceed with the service as normal
avoid tattoo area
Which of the following results would fall into the sensation category as an effect on skin health?
a. smoother texture,b. reduced or no blemishes,c. no itching, burning or general irritation,d. even color, minimal or no hyperpigmentation
no itching, burning or general irritation
A foot doctor is called a:
a. podiatrist,b. pediatrician,c. gynecologist,d. psychologist
podiatrist
A local infection is often indicated by a pimple, inflamed area or:
a. a fever,b. a pus-filled boil,c. coughing and sneezing,d. muscle aches and pain
a pus-filled boil
Which exfoliant product is used before extractions to soften debris?
a. scrub,b. enzyme,c. gommage,d. desincrustation
desincrustation
Mitosis takes place in the area of the hair bulb called the:
a. cuticle,b. root sheath,c. hair follicle,d. germinal matrix
germinal matrix
Which basic massage movement deeply stimulates the muscles, nerves and skin glands?
a. friction,b. vibration,c. petrissage,d. percussion
petrissage
An individual’s system for maintaining cleanliness and health is known as:
a. nutrition,b. public hygiene,c. public sanitation,d. personal hygiene
A special group or type of antibodies which render a toxic substance harmless are known as:
a. toxins,b. viruses,c. bacteria,d. antitoxins
antitoxins
An infection on the face and neck where the area surrounding the hair follicle is inflamed with redness and pustules is known as:
a. eczema,b. dermatitis,c. folliculitis barbae,d. pseudofolliculitis barbae
folliculitis barbae
Inserting a single needle (probe) into a hair follicle for hair removal is called high frequency/short-wave electrolysis or:
a. laser,b. waxing,c. shaving,d. thermolysis
thermolysis
A massage motion that resembles a chopping movement using the edge of the hands is known as:
a. fulling,b. hacking,c. wringing,d. chucking
hacking
An inflammation of the fluid sac that lies between a tendon and skin or bone is called:
a. bursitis,b. tendonitis,c. carpal tunnel,d. varicose veins
bursitis
What requires that employees be informed of the dangers of the materials used in the workplace?
a. EPA,b. SDS,c. HCS,d. FDA
HCS
A light-pressure massage used to remove waste from the body that also helps with edema, erythema, puffiness, discoloration under the eyes, acne and cellulite is known as:
a. shiatsu,b. acupressure,c. scalp massage,d. manual lymph drainage (MLD)
manual lymph drainage (MLD)
Which of the following hair structures serves as a storage for stem cells?
a. dermal papilla,b. germinal matrix,c. inner root sheath,d. outer root sheath
outer root sheath
All of the following descriptions identify differences in men’s skin EXCEPT:
a. pH tends to be more acidic,b. pH tends to be more alkaline,c. facial hair is often thick and has issues with folliculitis,d. testosterone promotes an active sebaceous gland
pH tends to be more alkaline
Health hazards, such as impure air and improper storage or use of food, fall under the category of:
a. oral hygiene,b. public hygiene,c. personal hygiene,d. personal grooming
public hygiene