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Hair Removal
Anatomy, Histology, & Physiology
Diseases & Disorders
Skin Care Products
Facial Treatments
100
  1. What is NOT a contraindication for facial waxing?

    1.  Recent cosmetic surgery
    2. Recent reconstructive surgery
    3. Recent laser treatments
    4. Recent steam treatments
  • Recent steam treatments
100
  1. The muscles located at the base of each digit that separate the fingers are called __________.
    1. Adductor
    2. Flexors
    3. Abductor
    4. Pronator
  • Abductor
100
  1. What is Eczema?
    1. Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches
    2. Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin
    3. Yeast infection on the skin that inhibits melanin production
    4. Contagious infection that forms a ringed, red pattern
  • Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin
100
  1. Which type of mask stimulates circulation and temporarily contracts pores?
    1. Clay
    2. Alginate
    3. Modelage
    4. Paraffin
  • Clay
100
  1. When would desincrustation be performed during an acne facial?
    1. Before performing deep cleansing
    2. After applying a moisturizer
    3. After applying a clay-based mask
    4. Before performing extractions
  • Before performing extractions
200
  1. How long must hair be in order to remove it with waxing?

    1. 1/4 inch
    2. 1/2 inch
    3. 3/4 inch
    4. 2/3 inch
  • 1/4 inch
200
  1. The muscles that involve the bending or flexing of the wrist are __________.
    1. Flexors
    2. Abductors
    3. Opponents
    4. Pronator
  • Flexors
200
  1. What is hyperhydrosis?
    1. Insufficient perspiration
    2. Excessive perspiration
    3. Foul-smelling perspiration
    4. Sweet-smelling perspiration
  • Excessive perspiration
200
  1. What is true about the skin around the eyes?
    1. It is the most delicate
    2. It is the thickest
    3. It is slower to show the signs of aging
    4. It holds moisture
  • It is the most delicate
200
  1. Why is applying astringent critical following extractions?
    1. Reduces the possibility of infection
    2. Softens the skin
    3. Provides deep cleansing
    4. Removes excess oils and debris
  • Reduces the possibility of infection
300
  1. What happens to lanugo hair shortly after birth?

    1. Replaces exclusively by vellus hair
    2. Replaced either by vellus hairs or by terminal hairs
    3. Replaced exclusively by terminal hairs
    4. Falls off, leaving those parts of the skin perfectly smooth 
  • Replaced either by vellus hairs or by terminal hairs
300
  1. The blood is made up of ___________.
    1. Red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
    2. Platelets, plasma, and arteries
    3. Red and white blood cells, plasma, and veins
    4. Arteries, veins, and venues
  • Red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
300
  1. When you do not recognize a skin condition, what should you do?
    1. Post a photo on social media asking others for advice
    2. Stop the service and diagnose the problem
    3. Continue to provide the service, since that is your job
    4. Stop the service and refer the client to their doctor
  • Stop the service and refer the client to their doctor
300
  1. Which of the following is a misconception about sun protection?
    1. It protects against UVC rays
    2. It protects only against UVA rays
    3. It is needed only on sunny days
    4. It does not work on cloudy days
  • It is needed only on sunny days
300
  1. Where is a bolster placed?
    1. Under the neck
    2. Under the ankles
    3. Under the back
    4. Under the knees
  • Under the knees
400
  1. What is the acronym ACT used to help with estheticians remember?

    1. Procedural steps for a chin waxing
    2. Safety steps for mechanical hair removal
    3. Layers of the hair
    4. Stages of hair growth
  • Stages of hair growth
400
  1. Which nerve can trigger a sudden drop in blood pressure?
    1. Digital
    2. Median
    3. Radial
    4. Vagus
  • Vagus
400
  1. What do the letters ABCDE stand for in regard to the ABCDE Cancer Checklist?
    1. Asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, evolve
    2. Abnormal, borders, color diameter, evolve
    3. Asymmetrical, borders, class, diameter, evolution
    4. Abnormal, borders, color, depth, evolve
  • Asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, evolve
400
  1. What happens when lips loose moisture and volume?
    1. They exfoliate
    2. They become chapped
    3. They become more youthful
    4. They become smooth
  • They become chapped
400
  1. When marketing facial treatments to men, which is NOT true?
    1. It is challenging to attract men for the first visit
    2. Using a simple and direct approach is best
    3. It is a shrinking percentage of a spa’s business
    4. Conducting consultations privately makes many men feel more comfortable
  • It is a shrinking percentage of a spa’s business
500
  1. What is the second stage of hair growth?

    1. Catagen phase
    2. Anagen phase
    3. Latent phase
    4. Telogen phase
  • Catagen phase
500
  1. Which blood vessels connect the smaller arteries to venules?
    1. Veins
    2. Capillaries
    3. Arterioles
    4. Platelets
  • Capillaries
500
  1. When skin lacks ________, it is classified as a dry skin type.
    1. Firmness
    2. Oil
    3. Reaction
    4. Water
  • Oil
500
  1. If a person if allergic to shellfish, what type of mask should you avoid when providing treatments?
    1. Alginate
    2. Clay
    3. Modelage
    4. Honey
  • Alginate
500
  1. Zoe would like to try something to combat her acne, especially since prom is about one month away. Which of the following products, would you recommend she add to her home care twice per week?
    1. Clay/Sulfur Mask
    2. Enzyme Peel
    3. Sun Exposure
    4. Aggressive Massage
  • Clay/Sulfur Mask