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State Board Esthetician Exam
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. pH
2. Supine
Ingredients that lubricate skin and give cosmetics a soft smooth feeling
Gentle tapping movements
Client is face up
Uses methods of physical contact to literally scrape or bump cells off the skin
3. Scientific Method
Development of an idea based on available information
What the esthetician specializes in
Basis of consciousness and creativity
Herpes zoster
4. Retention Hyperkeratosis
Split or brittle nail
(Hair growh phase)- resting phase-the old hair falls out and the growth phase begins again
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
Systemic disease - clients undergoing chemo - vascular problems - pregnancy - daibetic - swelling - infection - lumps - bumps - any unstable health condition
5. Face Shapes
Applied thicker - should have lip to pullm spread in the directionof hair growth - sets in seconds - good for smaller arears
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
Oval - round - square - rectangle - triangle - inverted triangle -heart - diamond
Common - benign -superficial cutaneous fungal infection usually characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest and the back
6. Papule
Lower jawbone
Helps break down the stratum corneum which allows fora better result
Growing
A raised area on the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
7. Control Group
Greek word for "perceptible of the senses"
An experiment that does not change behavior
Makes up the bones of the body
Mole
8. Seaweed and Mud
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores - trapping oil in the follicle
Used in a body treatment for stimulating and detoxifying
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
9. Cosmetic Surgery
Development of an idea based on available information
Surgical procedures used for cosmetic purposes only ex: eye lift - face lift - forehead lifts - liposuction - collagen injections
Subjective - Objective - Assessment - Plan
Forms lower back of cranium
10. What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?
Glass
Heart - pumps blood
Inert - acts as a sunscreen - camouglages imperfections - light and all purpose - skin friendly
Caused by scraped or scratches
11. Nervous System
More aggressive kneading
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Type of tissue that the cells control the brain and nerves
Basis of consciousness and creativity
12. Natural Immunity
13. Fitzpatrick Skin Typing
Widely used skin typing classification applied today to predict scarring and pigmentary problems from various treatments
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Found on the cheeks - jaw line - and chin
Horse - archer
14. Grade 2 Acne
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
Removal of dead skin cells
Bodys mechanism for fighting disease
Moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
15. Herpes
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Mixing and matching treatments
Potential hydrogen
Ringworm of the hands
16. sudiferous gland
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Sweat gland
Technical name for fat
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
17. Blepharoplasty
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
Rich in vitamins - stimulates metabolic rate
Eyelift
Uses light color to enhance features making it appear larger
18. Petrissage
More aggressive kneading
Build up of cells
Allergies - rosacea - acne - psoriasis - cancer
Softening - antibacterial and anti inflammatory
19. Reconstructive Surgery
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Procedures used for accidental injuries orother physcial deformities ex: skin cancer removal - nose job
Upper jawbone
Provide proper skin care - emotional support - health edu - controlling and medicating erythema
20. Disinfectant
Chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Uses dark color to minimize or hide feature - illusion that the feature is corrected
Rx name-isotretinoi - oral acne medication used for severe cases of acne
Pore opening
21. What is a cyst
Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Measure of the amount of current flowing into a circuit
Two different elements or compounds that are mixed together
HIV - Hepatitis - Syphilis
22. Contridications to Hydroxy Acid Treatments
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
The largest organ of the body
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
23. Mandible
Upper jawbone
Measure of how much a material resists a flowing current
Gives the cell structure and shape- posses a function known as selective permeability
Lower jawbone
24. Nail growth
0.1 mm-3mm per month
What the esthetician specializes in
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Most modern machines are closed systems that do not allow particulate emission
25. Interleodion
Generally manufactured without the use of certain ingredients that are known to frequently cause allergic reactions
Upper jawbone
The immune system commicates with each cell and releases hormones
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
26. Bones in the face
Scientific use of water as a treatment of injuries - diseases - or mental well being
Main function of the nail
14
Articles other than food intendedto affect the structure of any function of the body
27. Microderm Affects which layers?
Primary catalyst a chronic stress - high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Stratum corneum - stratum granulosum
Agents that remove dead skin cells
It works by dissolving surface lipids that hold the cells of the corneum together
28. Lower pH Level
Couperose skin - fragile - thin skin - patients taking Accutane
A lower pH will make a peel more active
Gentle tapping movements
Glogau - Rubin
29. Cool Colors
Includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Relaxing and calm- blue - green - violet - grey
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Smallest possible unit of an element
30. Solution
Mixture of different chemicals evenly dispersed through the mixture
Basis of consciousness and creativity
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
Smooth -pinkish - translucent
31. Cleaning and disinfecting process
Ingrown nail
Agents that remove dead skin cells
First stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with a microscope
Metal tweezers- clean with soap - Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant - Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside - Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
32. Mechanical/Manual Exfoliation
Very large vesicles (blister)
Crack in skin
Physical bumping of the skin
Cherry angioma raised red bump - easily felt
33. Common factors that trigger acne
Upper jawbone
Split or brittle nail
Stress - Overactive Sebaceous Glands - Dead Skin cell accummulation - Bacteria and Inflammation - Comedogenic ingredients
Water solube - clean to work with - uses only natural ingredients - it grips the coarse facial hair leaving the fine hairs - it can be used at very low temps - sticks to hair not skin - less stick to work without waxing
34. Melanoma
Most seriously and deadliest skin cancer. Moles that are dark in color
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red - Swollen and itchy skin
Open lesions/skin cancers - cold sores/herpes - windburn - sunburn - active rosacea - pregnancy
35. Xanthomas
Fatty pockets found on eyelids
Heavy large molecule that sits on the top of the skin and prevents moisture loss
Blood and metabolic stimulation
Antibacterial - antiseptic - ant-inflammatory - keratolytic - kills p.acne
36. Universal and Standard Precautions
Get keloids easily - hyperpigmentation easily - can be sensitive - age slowly
Agents that remove dead skin cells
Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
Autoimmune deficiency syndrome
37. Secondary colors
Effects the epidermis (stratum corneum)
Secrets waste and water control
Orange green violet
Aids in firmness and skin renewal
38. Window Phase
Scientific name for acne vulgaris
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Period of time between exposure and the time anitbodies are made
This tissue is the primary concern for the esthetician
39. Nodule
AHA exfoliant - melanin suppressant - Retin A
Soild bump 1 centimeter can be felt
Eyelift
(hair growth phase)- transition or shrieveling phase
40. Cyst
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Bone between eye sockets
Scaly red patched on the scalp - lower back and chest
Pocket full of infection under the skin
41. Reproductive system
Sweat gland
Improper diet - excessive alcohol intake - lacking exercise
Reproduction and continuation of species
Deeper faster effleurage - increases blood circulation
42. Prone
Client is laying face down
Most frequently autoimmunity disease you will encounter as an esthetician
Bones - structures - protect organs
Lower jawbone
43. Melanin Suppressants
Stiches
2nd most deady - caused by Cumulative sun exposure. Raised - crusty - warty looking. appears as ulcers or nodular bumps may bleed easily
Hydroquinone - kojic acid - mulberry
A reciprocal measurement of hydrogen's in a substance
44. Statistics
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm - athlete's foot and jock itch
Bond between atoms sharing electrons
Glogau - Rubin
Measurement of mathematical changed in the experiment
45. Eczema
A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
Snall deposits of sebum
Inflammatory disease of the skin that is painful and causing itching
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus - or HPV
46. Virus
Stress relief - relaxes and refreshes muscles - improves detox - keeps skin healthy - increases metabolic function - pain management - prevent cramp or strained muscles - reduces tension - headaches
Sweat gland
Improves product penetration - helps clear away dead skin cells and debris from the pore openings; making extractions easier - remove uneven buildup
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
47. Why do estheticians need to understand basic chemistry?
To better communicate with clients about better skincare and cosmetics
Orange green violet
What the esthetician specializes in
Bearberry extract - licorice extract - azeliac acid - kojic acid -mulberry extractg - asafetida - magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - ascorbyl glucosamine - arbutin
48. Catagen
Herpes zoster
Refreshed appearance - reduction of t-zone oiliness - temporary pore reduction - tighter skin
Freckle smaller than 1 cm
Falling out
49. Dermatitis
Tocopherol - serves as an antioxidant to the body
Tiny particle that must live on a host cell.Capable of infesting almost all plants and animals -including bacteria
Technical name for fat
Inflammation of the skin
50. Apply Soft Wax
Very thin like glaze - spreadin the direction ofhair growth at a 45 degree angle toward you - better for large areas
(Eczema) is inflammation of the upper layers of the skin - causing itching - blisters - redness - swelling - and often oozing - scabbing - and scaling
(phase of hair growth) - growth phase
Extractions - microderm - mani/pedi - waxing