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Superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation are interchangeable terms for removing excess dead skin cells on the:
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a: stratum corneum
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a: stratum corneum
b: stratum spinosum c: stratum granulosum d: stratum lucidum |
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Light peels can be accomplished by:
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d: all answers
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a: manual scrubs
b: microdermabrasion c: glycolic acid d: all answers |
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Factors influencing CRF (cell renewal factor) are:
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d: all answers
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a: genetics, environment, and individual medical history
b: lifestyle and personal care c: exfoliation methods d: all answers |
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TCA (trichloracetic acid), glycolic acid (50% or more), and Jesse r's peels (4-10 coats) are performed by:
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a: a physician
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a: a physician
b: an esthetician c: at home d: as part of a medical esthetician's private practice |
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What should you do to ensure a safe outcome when doing a peel?
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d: all answers
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a: always patch test 24-48 hours prior to the service
b:follow the manufacturer's direction c: consult with the client prior to applying a peel d: all answers |
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Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that:
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d: all answers
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a: uses different percentages and pH factors to promote exfoliation
b: is derived from sugar cane c: promotes superficial peeling d: all answers |
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Why is glycolic acid frequently used for superficial peels?
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a: has the smallest molecular weight of all AHAs
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a: has the smallest molecular weight of all AHAs
b: cannot perpetrate the epidermis c: has the most balanced pH d: has time-release properties |
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Salicylic acid is typically used to:
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b: treat acne
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a: correct dry skin
b: treat acne c: treat couperose skin d: treat frequently peeled skin |
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Salicylic acid is antiseptic and -----.
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b: anti-inflamatory
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a: inflammatory
b: anti-inflamatory c: comedogenic d: has deep-peeling capabilities |
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What does a buffering product do?
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c: reduces irritation
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a: prevents skin burns
b: improves results c: reduces irritation d: reduces effectiveness |
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Light peels can:
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d: all answers
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a: improve the texture of the skin
b: increase the cell renewal function (CRF) c: reduce the appearance of fine line, wrinkles, and pigmentation d: all answers |
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During the consultation for a peel service, you should:
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a: explain the procedures and realistic goals of the service
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a: explain the procedures and realistic goals of the service
b: show pictures of models with super-smooth skin c: show images of patients who have had medical-strength peels d: be optimistic when discussing your goals for the treatment |
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The strength of the peel you are permitted to use in a salon will ultimately be set by:
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b: your regulatory agency
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a: peels used in your area by other esthetician
b: your regulatory agency c: your own judgment d: your client's desires for their skin |
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Why is it important to keep the skin hydrated after a peel?
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c: peels dehydrate the skin
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a: peels create sluggish skin
b: peels irritate dry skin types c: peels dehydrate the skin d: peels reduce sebum content |
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Microdermabrasion is a:
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a: mechanical exfoliant
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a: mechanical exfoliation
b: electrical exfoliation c: aggressive for of exfoliation d: gentle for of exfoliation |
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Microdermabrasion:
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d: all answers
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a: is a powerful electronic vacuum
b: sometimes abrades the skin with a hard applicator such as a diamond tip c: usually sprays crystals on the face and then uses suction to vacuum them up and stimulate the skin d: all answers |
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Which of the following are contraindications for performing a peel?
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c: herpes simplex or recent medical peels
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a: acne scars or freckles
b: oiliness or pore impactions c: herpes simplex or recent medical peels d: use of products other than what you recommend |
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A successful microdermabrasion treatment is dependent on:
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a: proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow, and vacuum setting
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a: proper use of the hand piece, rate of crystal flow, and vacuum setting
b: length of the treatment c: quality of the crystal d: quality of the hand piece |
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What must you wear when cleaning up crystals?
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a: rubber gloves and mask
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a: rubber gloves and mask
b: gown and mask c: rubber gloves and goggles d: goggles and respirator |
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Lasers produce a ----- to create a specific reaction in the skin.
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c: single wavelength
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a: blended beam of light
b: white light c: single wavelength d: only yellow light |
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Light therapies include:
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d: all answers
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a: lasers
b: intense pulsed light (IPL) systems c: light-emitting diode (LED) devices d: all answers |
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Light-emitting diode (LED) devices:
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d: use blue light to treat acne
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a: use only white light
b: operate at a very high frequency c: can cause hyperpigmentation d: use blue light to treat acne |
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Facial skin tone and muscles are associated with electrical impulses. As we age, impulses may ---- and cause skin aging.
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d: slow
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a: stop
b: speed up c: become irregular d: slow |
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When using a microcurrent device, the current is determined by the skin's -----.
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a: resistance
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a: resistance
b: ability to find a good rhythm c: cellular activity d: metabolism |
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Ultrasound equipment uses ---- to treat the skin.
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d: deep-penetrating sound waves
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a: shallow sound waves
b: uses a science called sonophoresis c: stimulates tissues and increases blood flow and oxygenation d: deep-penetrating sound waves |
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Ultrasound:
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d: all answers
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a: sends waves through the skin to assist in product penetration.
b: uses a science called sonophoresis c: stimulates tissues and increases blood flow and oxygenation d: all answers |
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Depending on the product used, body wraps can:
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a: remineralize the skin
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a: remineralize the skin
b: promote exfoliation c: congestion skin tissues d: stimulate clients |
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Body exfoliation services are also called:
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a: polishes and glows
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a: polishes and glows
b: peels c: smoothers d: all answers |
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Body scrubs typically exfoliate the skin and increase the microcirculation by using a combination of ingredients and -----.
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d: friction
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a: acids
b: body cleansers c: patting d: friction |
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Clay, mud, and seaweed body masks primarily:
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d: reminder realize and nourish the skin
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a: calm the skin
b: polish the skin c: soothe achy joints d: reminder realize and nourish the skin |
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Hydrotherapy is a spa service that uses water in which form?
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d: all answers
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a: steam
b: ice c: liquid d: all answers |
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Ballet her any is a type of spa service involving the core use of:
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a: mud or fango
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a: mud or fango
b: marine products such as algae c: botanical extracts d: essential oils |
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Stone massage uses:
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d: hot and cold stones
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a: only hot stones
b: only cold stones c: stones heated to body temperature d: hot and cold stones |
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Reflexology treats the body through:
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b: pressure points located on the feet and hands
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a: pressure points found throughout the body
b: pressure points located on the feet and hands c: acupressure points found throughout the body d: trigger points found throughout the body |
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Ayurveda is based on the three doshas. What are they?
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d: kapha, vatta, and pitta
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a: kapha, vatta, and delpha
b: vatta, delpha, and pitta c: kapha, vatta, and alpha d: kapha, vatta, and pitta |
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What is the primary purpose of endermology?
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b: treat cellulite
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a: tighten sagging skin
b: treat cellulite c: treat fat everywhere in the body d: weight loss |
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What is the primary benefit Of manual lymph drainage?
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d: stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system
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a: improves blood flow to the extremities
b: warms the body c: stimulates blood flow throughout the lymphatic system d: stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system |
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Medical aestheticians are well-trained, experienced, and, in some cases, can be certified as:
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a: Certified Medical Aestheticians
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a: Certified Medical Aestheticians
b: Physician's Assistants c: Certified Advanced Aestheticians d: Certified Master Aestheticians |
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Non-ablative laser treatments:
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b: do not remove tissue
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a: only remove the top layers of the epidermis
b: do not remove tissue c: remove tissue d: do not treat wrinkles |
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Non-ablative laser treatments:
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c: bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in the dermis for wrinkle reduction.
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a: cut through the epidermis to treat hyperpigmentation
b: remove warts c: bypass the epidermis to stimulate collagen in the dermis for wrinkle reduction. d: remove tattoos |
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Botox (botulinum toxin) and dermal fillers are:
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d: injectables
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a: harmful
b: silicone implants c: prostheses d: injectables |
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Botox is injected into the muscles causing:
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a: temporary paralysis or diminished movement by blocking the neurotransmitters
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a: temporary paralysis or diminished movement by blocking the neurotransmitters
b: permanent reduction of wrinkles c: reduced jowls d: improvement in the appearance of the breasts |
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Dermal fillers are injected into the skin to plump up wrinkles from within. They work best when:
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c: used in conjunction with Botox
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a: a variety of fillers are used in a single site
b: patients have injections on a monthly basis c: used in conjunction with Botox d: are derived from animal sources |
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The medical term for a face lift is:
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d: rhytidectomy
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a: rhinoplasty
b: transconjunctival blepharoplasty c: blepharoplasty d: rhytidectomy |
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Sclerotherapy involves:
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b: minimizing varicose veins
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a: trichloroactic acid peels (TCA)
b: minimizing varicose veins c: laser resurfacing d: dermabrasion |
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A medical esthetician:
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d: all answers
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a: performs post-surgery facials
b: works in a medical setting c: might perform medical procedures such as medical-strength peels under the direct supervision of a physician d: all answers |
