California State Board Esthetician
Review
Used towels may be laundered by either a commercial laundry or in the salon. If laundered
in the salon, the water temperature must be ________ for at least _______ minutes during
either the wash or rinse cycle - ANS160 degrees for 25 minutes
Clean towels are to be - ANSPlaced in a closed cabinet
Once towel has been used, it must be - ANSPlaced in a closed receptacle
Milia is a disorder of the - ANSSebaceous gland
A client has some brown patches on their cheeks, you should - ANSProceed with facial
When giving a facial, you can utilize all of these treatments except - ANSExtractions with a
lancet
The oil glands are located in the - ANSDermis
The sensory nerves are located in the - ANSBrain & spinal cord
The medical term for itching is - ANSPruritus
If the symptom of a disorder is itching, it would be classified as a/an - ANSSubjective
symptom
A small, discolored spot or patch that is neither raised nor sunken is called a - ANSMacule
Scabies is a vector whose origin is - ANSAnimal
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are used as a/an - ANSDisinfectant
A chemical agent used to disinfect must be able to kill - ANSBacteria, Fungus, Virus
Healthy skin is described as being - ANSSlightly acid, slightly flexible, & slightly moist
The outer most layer of the skin is called the - ANSCuticle layer
The epidermis consists of - ANSFour layers
Melanin is - ANSA color pigment
Sudoriferous glands help regulate - ANSBody temperature
,The layer of skin that provides strength, form and flexibility is the - ANSDermis
The nerves that respond to heat, pressure, pain, heat and cold are called - ANSSensory
nerves
Afferent nerves are called - ANSSensory nerves
The insertion of a muscle is - ANSThe movable portion
The massage movement that is most beneficial for oil skin is - ANSPetrissage
What would be added to a mask to produce a soothing effect? - ANSChamomile
An essential oil used for its healing qualities is - ANSChamomile
An essential oil used for its sedating qualities is - ANSChamomile
An essential oil used for its moisturizing qualities is - ANSRose
An essential oil used for its astringent qualities is - ANSWitch hazel
An essential oil used for its lymph drainage benefits is - ANSLemongrass
An essential oil used for its stimulating qualities is - ANSEucalyptus
Which mask would be least likely to produce claustrophobia? - ANSJelly
The purpose for recommending home care - ANSIncrease productivity and income, help
client choose the best products, and to help insure treatment results
One which skin conditions would you not use the electric brushes? - ANSAcne, couperose,
& rosacea
Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery on the - ANSNose
If a client has had mandibular reconstruction, you avoid a massage on the - ANSChin
One of these must be performed by a dermatologist - ANSDermabrasion
If a client has had blepharoplasty, you would avoid a massage on the - ANSEyes
If a client has had a recent rhytidectomy, you would avoid a massage on the - ANSComplete
face
The disinfectant used in a salon must be registered by the - ANSEPA
, The disinfectant container must - ANSHold enough solution to immerse implements, be
plastic, glass, or aluminum, and remain covered
To dispose of alcohol you should - ANSTreat as a hazardous waste
Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-viral describe - ANSAn EPA registered disinfectant
The purpose of the lid on the disinfectant is to - ANSPrevent contamination
The disinfectant solution is to be changed - ANSWhen it is visibly cloudy or dirty
Client record cards are used to - ANSRecord prior services, record recommend product
usage, and record reactions to products and/or services
The gas produced by the high frequency unit is - ANSOzone
When disinfecting the glass electrodes, you may use - ANSEPA registered solution
The red dermal light is used on - ANSDry skin
The blue dermal light is used on - ANSOily skin
The white dermal light is used on - ANSNormal skin
The chemical rays of the sun are called - ANSInfra-red
The current that produces either an acid or an alkaline effect is the - ANSGalvanic
Before giving a facial massage to a client who has had a recent face lift, you should -
ANSRequire a doctor's clearance
Tinea is the medic term for - ANSRingworm
The minimum distance for using the red dermal light is - ANS24 inches
After cleansing a client's skin you notice Leukoderma, you should - ANSContinue the service
After cleansing a client's skin you notice tiny blisters near the mouth, you should - ANSStop
the service
When using a hard wax to remove hair, you would not need to - ANSUse muslin strip
The mist from the steamer should be approximately ______ from the face - ANS16 inches
For clients with couperose, the steamer is placed farther away so the mist is - ANSNot as
strong
Review
Used towels may be laundered by either a commercial laundry or in the salon. If laundered
in the salon, the water temperature must be ________ for at least _______ minutes during
either the wash or rinse cycle - ANS160 degrees for 25 minutes
Clean towels are to be - ANSPlaced in a closed cabinet
Once towel has been used, it must be - ANSPlaced in a closed receptacle
Milia is a disorder of the - ANSSebaceous gland
A client has some brown patches on their cheeks, you should - ANSProceed with facial
When giving a facial, you can utilize all of these treatments except - ANSExtractions with a
lancet
The oil glands are located in the - ANSDermis
The sensory nerves are located in the - ANSBrain & spinal cord
The medical term for itching is - ANSPruritus
If the symptom of a disorder is itching, it would be classified as a/an - ANSSubjective
symptom
A small, discolored spot or patch that is neither raised nor sunken is called a - ANSMacule
Scabies is a vector whose origin is - ANSAnimal
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are used as a/an - ANSDisinfectant
A chemical agent used to disinfect must be able to kill - ANSBacteria, Fungus, Virus
Healthy skin is described as being - ANSSlightly acid, slightly flexible, & slightly moist
The outer most layer of the skin is called the - ANSCuticle layer
The epidermis consists of - ANSFour layers
Melanin is - ANSA color pigment
Sudoriferous glands help regulate - ANSBody temperature
,The layer of skin that provides strength, form and flexibility is the - ANSDermis
The nerves that respond to heat, pressure, pain, heat and cold are called - ANSSensory
nerves
Afferent nerves are called - ANSSensory nerves
The insertion of a muscle is - ANSThe movable portion
The massage movement that is most beneficial for oil skin is - ANSPetrissage
What would be added to a mask to produce a soothing effect? - ANSChamomile
An essential oil used for its healing qualities is - ANSChamomile
An essential oil used for its sedating qualities is - ANSChamomile
An essential oil used for its moisturizing qualities is - ANSRose
An essential oil used for its astringent qualities is - ANSWitch hazel
An essential oil used for its lymph drainage benefits is - ANSLemongrass
An essential oil used for its stimulating qualities is - ANSEucalyptus
Which mask would be least likely to produce claustrophobia? - ANSJelly
The purpose for recommending home care - ANSIncrease productivity and income, help
client choose the best products, and to help insure treatment results
One which skin conditions would you not use the electric brushes? - ANSAcne, couperose,
& rosacea
Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery on the - ANSNose
If a client has had mandibular reconstruction, you avoid a massage on the - ANSChin
One of these must be performed by a dermatologist - ANSDermabrasion
If a client has had blepharoplasty, you would avoid a massage on the - ANSEyes
If a client has had a recent rhytidectomy, you would avoid a massage on the - ANSComplete
face
The disinfectant used in a salon must be registered by the - ANSEPA
, The disinfectant container must - ANSHold enough solution to immerse implements, be
plastic, glass, or aluminum, and remain covered
To dispose of alcohol you should - ANSTreat as a hazardous waste
Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-viral describe - ANSAn EPA registered disinfectant
The purpose of the lid on the disinfectant is to - ANSPrevent contamination
The disinfectant solution is to be changed - ANSWhen it is visibly cloudy or dirty
Client record cards are used to - ANSRecord prior services, record recommend product
usage, and record reactions to products and/or services
The gas produced by the high frequency unit is - ANSOzone
When disinfecting the glass electrodes, you may use - ANSEPA registered solution
The red dermal light is used on - ANSDry skin
The blue dermal light is used on - ANSOily skin
The white dermal light is used on - ANSNormal skin
The chemical rays of the sun are called - ANSInfra-red
The current that produces either an acid or an alkaline effect is the - ANSGalvanic
Before giving a facial massage to a client who has had a recent face lift, you should -
ANSRequire a doctor's clearance
Tinea is the medic term for - ANSRingworm
The minimum distance for using the red dermal light is - ANS24 inches
After cleansing a client's skin you notice Leukoderma, you should - ANSContinue the service
After cleansing a client's skin you notice tiny blisters near the mouth, you should - ANSStop
the service
When using a hard wax to remove hair, you would not need to - ANSUse muslin strip
The mist from the steamer should be approximately ______ from the face - ANS16 inches
For clients with couperose, the steamer is placed farther away so the mist is - ANSNot as
strong
