life skills
transmission of infection
infection control and first aid
electricity
chemistry
100

how should an esthetician respond to a client insisting on a certain eyebrow shape that would not be flattering to their eye shape? 

by tactfully suggesting otherwise 

100

organisms that live in or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as:

external parasites

100

nonporous tools and multi-use supplies used in the salon/spa should be disinfected:

after each use 

100

what type of outlet is recommended for installation in any are where water and electricity could come into contact?

GFCI

100

the instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicated the product is a(n):

suspension 

200

not making assumptions about people based on appearances reflects the use of:

respect

200

when an infectious disease spreads through the air or comes in contact with a contaminated object, it is referred to:

indirect transmission 

200

how often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?

daily as required by EPA

200

how should cords be discinnnected safely from an outlet?

pull on plug

200

mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are:

ointments

300

john, a loyal client, has just arrived late for his appointment. how should you handle this situation? 

explain what services you have time to complete 

300

an infection located in a small confined area is known as:

local infections

300

the eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is known as:

sterilization 

300

the thermal breakdown of the skin caused by intense heat is called:

pyrolysis 

300

what is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder?

emulsion 

400

a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur unconsciously is known as a (n):

habit

400

a local infection is often indicated by a pimple, inflamed area or:

a pus-filled boil 

400

tools used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

disposable 

400

the use of electricity for therapeutic purposes is called:

electrotherapy

400

the non-polar end of an emulsifier, which loves oil and hates water, is called:

lipophilic 

500

how is self-esteem described?

confidence and satisfaction in oneself 

500

what is a sign of infection?

swelling, redness, local fever, etc

500

sterilization standards require the use of heat, steam or:

position hands upward to allow rinse to progress from fingertips to wrist 

500

galvanic, faradic, and pulsed DC fall under what type of current? 

direct

500

which cosmetic product helps cleanse the skin further while properly balancing pH?

toner