The Treatment Room
What should you wash your hands with before touching supplies?
A. soap & warm water
B. chemical disinfectant
C. autoclave steam
D. harsh exfoliant
A. soap & warm water
What is a characteristic of seborrhea?
A. flaking skin
B. excess hair growth
C. blisters
D. wrinkles
A. flaking skin
What should you do with single use items as you prepare for treatment?
A. place them on a countertop in decending size order
B. set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used
C. place them on a countertop in acsending size order
D. set them on a clean towel with containers open & ready
B. set them on a towel in the order they will be used
Which factors that affect the skin are considered instrinsic?
A. tanning beds
B. deydration
C. allergies
D. all of the above
B. deydration
Sandra has an appointment with a new client, and she is not sure if the client has ever had a facial or waxing before. What should she do to make sure the client knows what to do?
A. remain silent while the client figures out for themselves how to do things
B. ask the receptionist to educate the client before treatments
C. prepare a brochure explaining what to expect
D. explain to the client where to put belongings & how to put on the wrap
D. explain to the client where to put belongings & how to put on the wrap
How would you define these effects on the skin: pollutants, overexfoliation, climate, & photosensitivity?
A. instrinsic factors
B. extrinsic factors
C. circulatory health factors
D. genetic health factors
B. extrinsic factors
Why should you wear gloves for all infection control procedures?
A. to prevent contamination
B. to protect your skin from strong chemicals
C. to prevent contamination & protect your skin from strong chemicals
D. it is not necessary to wear gloves for all infection control procedures
C. to prevent contamination & protect your skin from strong chemicals
What is true of sun damage?
A. it is a myth that sun exposure damages the skin
B. sun damage is only a minor factor in the overall health of the skin
C. it is the main cause of instrinsic aging
D. it is the main cause of external aging
D. it is the main cause of external aging
What do paper towels, tissues, & vinyl gloves all jave in common?
A. they are multi-use items
B. they are single-use items
C. they are disinfecting products
D. they are massage products
B. they are single-use items
What does dehydrated skin lack?
A. oil
B. water
C. lymph
D. sebum
B. water
What piece of equipment is also known as an operator's stool?
A. receptionist's chair
B. esthetician's stool
C. manager's chair
D. client's chair
B. esthetician's stool
What is true of normal skin?
A. it has good oil-water balance
B. it is very oily
C. it lacks luminosity
D. the follicles are large
A. it has good oil-water balance
What is a sharps container?
A. disinfectant filled jar in which hair shears are stored
B. plastic case in which unused injectables are stores
C. biohazard container for disposable needles & sharp objects
D. special waste baskets for breakable items such as glass
C. biohazard container for disposable needles & sharp objects
What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance & preventative care?
A. combo
B. dry
C. normal
D. oily
C. normal
What is a dispensary?
A. drawer at the reception desk for storing retail products
B. printing machine at your station that produces service tickets
C. room or area used for mixing products & storing supplies
D. another name for the pharmacy closest to your salon
C. room or area used for mixing products & storing supplies
If your primary treatment goals are to soothe, calm, & protect, then your client most likely has ______ skin.
A. dry
B. normal
C. oily
D. sensitive
D. sensitive
What are implements?
A. multi-use or single-use tools
B. ingrown hairs
C. contraindications
D. garments worn by clients
A. multi-use or single-use tools
Which habit is not healthy for the skin?
A. plenty of sun exposure
B. staying hydrated
C. excercising regularly
D. none of the above
A. plenty of sun exposure
What is the result of planning & ppreparing a well stocked & organized treatment room?
A. completing treatments as quickly as possible
B. providing a service
C. providing perfect treatment results
D. functioning efficiently & providing good service
D. functioning efficiently & providing good service
What are contraindications?
A. instructions for the use of products
B. instructions for the use of tools
C. factors that prohibit a treatment
D. factors that indicate a treatment will be beneficial
C. factors that prohibit a treatment
Why is it important for estheticians/students to maintain clean treatment rooms?
A. showcasing new products
B. maintaining inventory
C. ensuring client safety & compliance with laws
D. cleaning treatment rooms is not the job of estheticians
C. ensuring client safety & compliance with laws
What type of skin condition is indicated by redness & is the result of distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls?
A. deyhrated skin
B. asphyxiated skin
C. striated skin
D. couperose skin
D. couperose skin
What is a benefit of being prepared?
A. you never encounter surprises
B. you never have problems at work
C. you project a calm, confident image
D. you do everything well
C. you project a calm, confident image
What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?
A. skin's ability to tolerate (UV) ultraviolet exposure
B. skin's ability to tolerate water exposure
C. skin's ability to absorb products applied to the epidermis
D. skin's ability to absorb products
A. skin's ability to tolerate (UV) ultraviolet exposure
When in the process of performing services do you plan & prepare the treament room?
A. at the beginning
B. at the end
C. once the client arrives
D. once the treatment is underway
A. at the beginning
What is the function of a magnifying lamp or light?
A. directing LED beams
B. analyzing the skin
C. heating up product for deeper penetration into the dermis
D. blocking LED beams
B. analyzing the skin
Linnea knows that during the holidays, she usually sees an uptick in demand for services. What should she do to keep her spa ready for walk-ins or unexpected requests?
A. keep massage oil on her hands
B. keep the water running all day
C. keep wax heaters on all day
D. avoid taking breaks or lunches
C. keep wax heaters on all day