Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A client condition that might cause a negative side effect during a facial
treatment is referred to as a:
a. | symptom | c. | contraindication | b. | sensitivity | d. | gommage |
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The important part of the facial treatment that determines skin type, condition,
and the recommended treatment is the:
a. | case history | c. | skin review | b. | skin analysis | d. | home treatment |
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Clients who present skin abnormalities, open sores, or fever blisters should be
referred to a:
a. | podiatrist | c. | stylist | b. | physician | d. | treatment |
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During an analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the skin
using:
a. | downward circular movements | c. | upward circular
movements | b. | rounded strong movements | d. | outward movements |
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When removing cleanser in the eye area, move outward on the upper lid
and:
a. | circular on the lower lid | c. | outward on the lower
lid | b. | inward on the lower lid | d. | down on the lower lid |
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Oily or dry conditions of skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved
with treatments, are determined by the skin:
a. | texture | c. | analysis | b. | scrubbing | d. | type |
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Characteristics that are associated with particular skin types are referred to
as skin:
a. | conditions | c. | treatments | b. | analysis | d. | contraindications |
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The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of
the:
a. | layers | c. | glands | b. | pores | d. | thickness |
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Obvious pores on the surface of the skin indicate:
a. | dry skin areas | c. | oily skin areas | b. | alipidic skin | d. | sudoriferous
areas |
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Dry skin that is not producing enough sebum is also known as:
a. | combination | c. | hydrated | b. | alipidic | d. | extreme |
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Skin that appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle
is:
a. | dehydrated skin | c. | oily skin | b. | acid skin | d. | combination
skin |
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The difference between closed and open comedones is the size of the follicle
opening or:
a. | scar | c. | ostium | b. | cuticle | d. | cell |
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Acne bacteria that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen are:
a. | pustules | c. | ampoule | b. | acids | d. | anaerobic |
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Pimples that have a pus head are called:
a. | papules | c. | pustules | b. | sebum | d. | comedones |
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Dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance
is:
a. | dehydration | c. | hypertrichosis | b. | hyperpigmentation | d. | albinism |
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Hydrators that are thick in texture and bind water to the skin are used
for:
a. | oily skin | c. | dehydrated skin | b. | acne bacteria | d. | hyperpigmentation |
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Treatments that produce heat or stimulate the skin should be avoided for clients
with the skin disorder:
a. | rosacea | c. | gommage | b. | pigmentation | d. | tension |
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Foaming wash-off type cleansers contain a detergent that is also known as
a(n):
a. | astringent | c. | tonic | b. | enzyme | d. | surfactant |
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Products that are designed to lower the pH of skin after cleaning and aid in the
removal of excess cleaning products are:
a. | disinfectants | c. | toners | b. | surfactants | d. | exfoliants |
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Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin
from the:
a. | stratum lucidum | c. | stratum keratoma | b. | stratum corneum | d. | stratum
granulosum |
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The process of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin is:
a. | scrubbing | c. | exfoliation | b. | modelage | d. | superficial |
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Exfoliating chemicals that dissolve or loosen dead-cell buildup are:
a. | sodium chloride | c. | alpha hydroxy acids | b. | tonic lotions | d. | ammonia
hydroxide |
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Salon alpha hydroxy acid exfoliants are often referred to as:
a. | astringents | c. | skin fresheners | b. | mechanical exfoliants | d. | peels |
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Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells
are known as:
a. | face fresheners | c. | enzyme peels | b. | steaming peels | d. | emollient peels |
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A cream-type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin after forming a
crust is a:
a. | gommage | c. | modelage | b. | scrub | d. | microform |
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A popular type of enzyme peel that does not dry and can be used during a steam
treatment is the:
a. | liquid form | c. | emulsifying form | b. | gommage | d. | powder form |
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Products used to increase the water content of the skin surface are:
a. | fresheners | c. | moisturizers | b. | enzymes | d. | toners |
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Water-binding agents in moisturizers contain emollients or hydrators also known
as:
a. | alipidic | c. | acids | b. | humectants | d. | peptides |
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Skin products that have a higher concentration of ingredients are:
a. | masks | c. | serums | b. | washes | d. | tonics |
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A lubricating cream that must be thoroughly removed for additional products to
penetrate the skin is:
a. | face freshener | c. | night treatments | b. | face wash | d. | massage cream |
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Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large
pores appear smaller are:
a. | clay based | c. | enzyme based | b. | serum based | d. | astringent
based |
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Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can
be used on sensitive skin are:
a. | clay masks | c. | gel masks | b. | gommage masks | d. | paraffin masks |
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Masks that contain special crystals and dry to a plaster-like consistency
are:
a. | alginate masks | c. | medium masks | b. | gel masks | d. | modelage masks |
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34.
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A thin, open-meshed cotton fabric that is used to hold mask products on the face
is:
a. | linen | c. | gauze | b. | satin | d. | tape |
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The manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, or other
movements is called:
a. | metabolism | c. | absorption | b. | massage | d. | physiology |
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The impact of a massage treatment depends upon the amount of pressure, direction
of movement, and:
a. | self-control | c. | duration of manipulation | b. | flexibility
control | d. | sensitivity |
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The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the
muscle toward the:
a. | external surface | c. | internal surface | b. | origin | d. | ligaments |
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A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms with no
pressure is:
a. | fulling | c. | kneading | b. | petrissage | d. | effleurage |
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Every massage should begin and end with the massage movement of:
a. | stroking | c. | effleurage | b. | friction | d. | kneading |
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Massage movements should be performed using the:
a. | thumbs nails | c. | cushions of fingertips | b. | fingernails | d. | pointer fingers |
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A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue
with light, firm pressure is:
a. | petrissage | c. | effleurage | b. | fulling | d. | tapotement |
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A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while
moving over an underlying structure is:
a. | kneading | c. | friction | b. | tapotement | d. | rubbing |
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A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping,
and hacking movements is:
a. | kneading | c. | friction | b. | petrissage | d. | tapotement |
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44.
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The point over a muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of
the muscle is the:
a. | motor point | c. | motor tone | b. | muscle connection | d. | stimulator |
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45.
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To soften skin tissues and follicle accumulations making them easier to extract,
it is recommended to first use a:
a. | facial cleaner | c. | exfoliation steamer | b. | brushing machine | d. | facial steamer |
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To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick
layer of cleaner or:
a. | toner | c. | astringent | b. | moisturizer | d. | gauze |
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An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the
client’s skin is a(n):
a. | apparatus | c. | electrode | b. | charger | d. | extractor |
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48.
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High-frequency machines have how many electrodes?
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49.
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The black cord and plug of the negative electrode on a galvanic machine is
called the:
a. | cacogenic | c. | anode | b. | cathode | d. | apparatus |
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50.
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The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble products
containing ions into the skin is known as:
a. | desincrustation | c. | passive | b. | insertion | d. | iontophoresis |
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51.
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Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering:
a. | high-frequency current | c. | electrode current | b. | microcurrent | d. | alternating
current |
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52.
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Light therapy using a light-emitting diode (LED) uses blue light to treat skin
that is:
a. | acne-prone | c. | dry | b. | too smooth | d. | sensitive |
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53.
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A mechanical exfoliation that uses a closed vacuum to shoot crystals onto the
skin is:
a. | micrographs | c. | microdermabrasion | b. | desincrustation | d. | enzyme peels |
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54.
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The therapeutic use of oils in skin care products that creates positive effects
on the body, mind, and spirits is:
a. | antagonism | c. | psychology | b. | aromatherapy | d. | dermatology |
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During a light ray treatment, the client’s eyes should be protected
with:
a. | glasses | c. | eye pads | b. | creams | d. | tissues |
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