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Anatomy, Physiology, & Histology
Diseases & Disorders
Skin Care Products
Treatment Room
Facial Treatments
100
  1. The most complex organ of the endocrine system that affects almost every physiological process of the body is the ________ gland.
    1. Pineal
    2. Thyroid
    3. Adrenal
    4. Pituitary
  • Pituitary
100
  1. Pruritis is a condition characterized by ______________.
    1. Scratching
    2. Rubbing
    3. Hives
    4. Itching
  • Itching
100
  1. Which ingredients can be used to treat dehydrated skin?
    1. Humectants
    2. Exfoliants
    3. Hydroxy acids
    4. Brighteners
  • Humectants
100
  1. When setting out the treatment products, you should do so ____________.
    1. From smallest to largest
    2. To your personal preference
    3. From largest to smallest
    4. In order of the procedure application
  • In order of the procedure application
100
  1. What is the focus of a facial treatment?
    1. Cleansing and toning
    2. Hydration
    3. Creating programs to reduce the appearance of skin concerns
    4. Skin lightening
  • Creating programs to reduce the appearance of skin concerns
200
  1. What secrets enzyme-producing cells responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
    1. Ovaries
    2. Testes
    3. Liver
    4. Pancreas
  • Pancreas
200
  1. What is edema?
    1. Any inflammatory condition of the skin
    2. Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells
    3. Brownish spot sanding in color from tan to bluish black
    4. Redness caused by inflammation
  • Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells
200
  1. Surfactants ______________.
    1. Prevents bacteria from living in a product
    2. Improve discoloration in the skin
    3. Prevent changes in pH
    4. Reduce tension between skin and the product
  • Reduce tension between skin and the product
200
  1. What should you explain to clients before they get on your treatment table?
    1. How to get on the table, where to position the head
    2. Only how to get on the treatment table
    3. Only where to position the head
    4. Where the restroom is located
  • How to get on the table, where to position the head
200
  1. Facial benefits include ____________.
    1. Deep cleansing
    2. Increased circulation and detoxification
    3. Helps slow down premature aging
    4. All answers
  • Deep cleansing
  • Increased circulation and detoxification
  • Helps slow down premature aging
300
  1. Which organ discharges bile and helps to break down digestive fat?
    1. Kidneys
    2. Large intestine
    3. Stomach
    4. Liver
  • Liver
300
  1. What is an example of epidermal cysts?
    1. Scars
    2. Milia
    3. Boils
    4. Blisters
  • Milia
300
  1. What are alpha hydroxy acids?
    1. Products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells
    2. Products that exfoliate by tightening bonds between living cells
    3. The active ingredients in most acne-treatment medications
    4. The active ingredients in most dandruff-control shampoos
  • Products that exfoliate by loosening bonds between dead cells
300
  1.  What should you do before leaving work?
    1. Prepare the room for the next day
    2. Strip the room
    3. Leave the clean-up for the next morning, so the room is fresh for the first client of the day
    4. Leave it for the next shift; it’s their responsibility
  • Prepare the room for the next day
300
  1. You can stay most informed and motivated by ___________________.
    1. Talking to co-workers
    2. Continuing your education
    3. Trying new products
    4. Reviewing your accomplishments
  • Continuing your education
400
  1. What do the kidneys do?
    1. Pump nitrogen into the blood
    2. Pump oxygen into the blood
    3. Excrete water and waste products
    4. Convert food to nutrients
  • Excrete water and waste products
400
  1. Why does the skin tan when it is exposed to the sun?
    1. Skin dries up, causing cells to move closer together, producing a darker shade
    2. Skin is literally burning, creating a layer of carbon in the dermis
    3. Skin is literally burning, creating a layer of carbon in the epidermis
    4. To defend against UV radiation
  • To defend against UV radiation
400
  1. Which acids have beneficial chemical effects on the skin?
    1. AHAs and BHAs
    2. AHAs and CHAs
    3. BHAs and DHAs
    4. BHAs and EHAs
  • AHAs and BHAs
400
  1. What should you wash your hands with before touching clean supplies?
    1. Soap and warm water
    2. Chemical disinfectant
    3. Hand sanitizer
    4. Autoclave steam
  • Soap and warm water
400
  1. Which is not a trait of men’s skin?
    1. Tends to have smaller pores with more active sebaceous glands
    2. May have hyperpigmentation from outdoor activities
    3. Often dehydrated from harsh soaps and shampoos
    4. Tends to be characterized by excess oil and numerous blackheads
  • Tends to have smaller pores with more active sebaceous glands
500
  1. The integumentary system is made up of the ________ and its various accessory organs.
    1. Bones
    2. Skin
    3. Muscles
    4. Nerves
  • Skin
500
  1. A condition with light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin is called ________.
    1. Albinism
    2. Hypertrophy
    3. Leukoderma
    4. Vitiligo
  • Leukoderma
500
  1. Which ingredients dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin?
    1. Enzymes
    2. AHAs
    3. BHAs
    4. Various seeds
  • Enzymes
500
  1. Why should you wear gloves for all infection control procedures?
    1. To prevent contamination
    2. To protect your skin from strong chemicals
    3. To prevent contamination and protect your skin from strong chemicals
    4. It is not necessary to wear gloves for all infection control procedures
  • To prevent contamination and protect your skin from strong chemicals
500
  1. During the initial consultation for a facial treatment, what is NOT part of creating a treatment plan?
    1. Answer any questions the client may have
    2. Have client purchase products to be used
    3. Formulate a precise plan of action
    4. Explain the benefits of the products and services
  • Have client purchase products to be used