Test your basic knowledge |

State Board Esthetician Exam

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Solution
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Technical name for fat
Forms the side of head by ear

2. Waxing Hair Removal
When a wax soultion is applied to the skin as it bounds with the hairs. A cloth is then pressed into the solution and then pulled sharply back against the direction of the hair growth.
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
The structure in which the hair growsthat are commonly knownas "pores" - the hair follicle
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar

3. Skin tags
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Resurfacing technique
Very small threadlike growing
Client is laying face down

4. Prone
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Client is laying face down
Gentle - but firm stroking and sliding over the body
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum

5. pH

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

6. Maxilla
Snall deposits of sebum
Blood and tissue cells secrete substances to create inflammation
Upper jawbone
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back

7. Chlorophyta
Sweat gland
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Aids in the coagulation of blood

8. Scars result in...
Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom- no charge
Injury - diseases - medical procedures - aging - malnutrition - infection - picking
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly

9. Alipidic
Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Scab and scar tissue build to protect and induce healing
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Lack of lipids (lack of fat/oil)

10. Cherry Angioma
Pineapple-derivative of enzyme
Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
The sharing of electrons between two atoms
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond

11. Milia
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
Snall deposits of sebum
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
An experiment that does not change behavior

12. Rhytidectomy
Crack in skin
Bright - attention getting reds - orange - pink - yellow - coral - brown
Freckles
Facelift

13. Common Complications with chemical peels
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Most sensitive - hyperpigmentation easily with use of aggressive substance - age slowly
Injury - which can cause hyperpigmentation - cold sore reactivating
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics

14. Mechanical/Manual Exfoliation
How many pints of bloodare in the human body
Physical bumping of the skin
Effects the epidermis- papillary layer
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne

15. Petrissage
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Glass
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
More aggressive kneading

16. Telogen
Bacteria that does n ot need oxygen to grow or survive
Federal agency that regulates the cosmetic industry
Hives due to allergies
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again

17. Tinea Corporis

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

18. Gellant
Snall deposits of sebum
Eyelift
Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal - skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles - mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Gives a product a gel like consistency

19. Hormone
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Aids in the coagulation of blood
Special chemicals that are manufactured or secreted by glands within the body

20. Contraindication
Perform all types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
Anything that prevents you from doing a treatment

21. Motor Nerves
Nerves repsonsible for movement such as smiling facial expressions
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis

22. Lymph
Constantly bathes the various tissues of the body.removes the waste/toxins in the body
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
Mole

23. Ionic bonds
Bone between eye sockets
Any sort of mechanically or manual manipulation of soft tissue
Bond between two ions that have opposite charges
Medium pressure should be used when holding the hand piece against the skin

24. Emollients
Bones - structures - protect organs
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Melasma - and Chloasma
Contains highly balancing emollient algae

25. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs
Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger - tight glossy look to the skin - pain or tenderness - skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly -signs of infection include: fever - chills - and muscle aches
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Known as the botox place - stops the forehead from scowling
Prevents most americans from getting body treatments

26. Cellulitis
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed
Body's defense
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

27. Melanoma
A condition in which a person picks at their acne lesions
Body sculpting Ex: breast implants - liposuction
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color

28. Psoriasis
Orange green violet
Not enough thyroid hormone
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Occurs when skin cells grow too quickly.Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks.--Patches of thick - scaly skin that may be white - silvery or red

29. Buffering
Makes up the bones of the body
Reduce strength
Infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually appears on the lower legs or face
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing

30. Tinea Versicolor
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
Growing
Layer of lipids and sweat secretions that help kill bacteria
Causes free radicals - depletion of Vit. C in the body - decreases circulation - makes skin sallow - and causes extrinsic aging around the mouth

31. Leukonchia
Ascrobic Acid - helps to protect the body from many forms of oxidation
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
White spots appearing on the nail
Creates a chemical reaction that acts to emulsify or liquefy sebum- 2 reactions disincrustation and iontophoresis

32. Warm Wax
Same as magnifying glass
Occurs when skin cells grow too quickly.Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks.--Patches of thick - scaly skin that may be white - silvery or red
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
Quicker than hot wax - larger areas can be waxed at once - suitable for most hair types - hair re-growth is finer

33. Epidermis
Inflammation of the skin
Bring pH level back - neutralize skin - clean debris
Chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician

34. Electron
Ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
Main function of the nail
Build up of cells

35. Accutane
Treats eye diseases and performs eye related surgeries
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
Wound that is a bruise

36. Grade 1 Acne

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

37. Vitamin K
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Acne caused by cosmetics
Athlete's foot
Clotting of blood

38. Vaccines
Hives due to allergies
Stratum Corneum - Stratum Lucidum - Stratum Granulosum - Stratum Spinosum - Basal Layer or Stratum Germinitavim
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies

39. Melanin Suppressants
Products are treatments that do not contain water
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
Same as magnifying glass
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches

40. Ichthyosis
The layer of the skin that has been affected is the papillary dermis
Cancer causing short ray - penetrates to the stratum corneum
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Skin is dry and scaly like a fish; build up of keratinous cells

41. 4 Ways to Penetrate the Skin
Follicle Wall - Sebaceous Glands - Intercellular - Transcelluar
Artificial way of tricking the immune system into making anitbodies
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
Ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes

42. Folliculitis
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Build up of cells

43. Anhydrous
Ther term for immunity to a certain disease you have had from birth as a result of your mother's blood and your parent's genes
Breathing - provides oxygen to the blood
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irrant or allergen)
Products are treatments that do not contain water

44. Acne Cosmetica
Negative charges of electricity that resolve around the nucleus of an atom
Acne caused by cosmetics
Ringworm of the hands
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter

45. Medium Peeling
Thickeness of the stratum corneum - large buildup of dead skin cells - excessively oily skin - temperature of the skin
Worst enemy of the langerhans cells
Forms eye sockets
Removes the entire epidermis

46. Carcinogenic
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Outer tissue
Cancer causing
Scientific name for acne vulgaris

47. Bones in the face
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
14
Heart - pumps blood
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back

48. Salicylic Benefits
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Hyluronic acid - humectants
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond

49. Cool Colors
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
Smallest possible unit of an element
Anything that takes up space and has substance
Pledge that physicians make in order to become licensed

50. Endocrine system
Non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Outer tissue
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
Regulates hormone producing glands