Esthetician State Board Exam 2023 Questions And Answers.

ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM
2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


for what type of skin are facial scrubs contra-indicated (not advisable) - Correct Answer
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when the palms of the hands/fingertips are used in rubbing motion, this is called -
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Correct Answer - friction
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peeling creams, or masks that are rubbed or rolled-off the skin are referred to as -
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Correct Answer - gommages
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wall plate is used to - Correct Answer - Decrease the electrical power to an appliance
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which of the following might result in increase hair removal business for esthetician -
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Correct Answer - hypertrichosis
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nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter and aid in decomposition - Correct
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Answer - saprophytes
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the primary distinction between vellus and lanugo hair is - Correct Answer - lanugo hair
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uhas pigment, vellus does not
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Do not wax the___hair on the face because it may cause the skin to lose its softness -
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Correct Answer - vellus
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medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called - Correct Answer - petrissage
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A light, tapping movement, applied with either the hand or the finger tip is called: -
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Correct Answer - tapotement
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anhidrosis - Correct Answer - inability to sweat, medical attention recommended
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a tapping motion applied with the finger tips moving quickly across the face - Correct
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Answer - tapotement
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a stimulating, brisk shaking movement done with fingertips - Correct Answer - vibration
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, Designed primarily for acneac skin, this is a "pinching & rolling" movement, it is a
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technique that keeps the sebum moving forward and out of the follicle: - Correct
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Answer - dr. jacquet movement
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These are cells that aid in the production of collagen and elastin - Correct Answer -
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fibroblasts
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With both chemical and germicidal effects, White and Blue lights are considered: -
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Correct Answer - penetrating
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A sudden elevation or increase in the amount of sweat produced is referred to as -
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Correct Answer - hyperhidrosis
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Excessively foul smelling sweat is called - Correct Answer - Bromhidrosis
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Bromhidrosis - Correct Answer - Excessively foul smelling sweat
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technical name for the skin - Correct Answer - derma
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the fatty layer of the skin that creates soft and suppleness is called - Correct Answer -
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the thinnest skin is found on - Correct Answer - eyelid
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a congenital defect wherein the skin is unable to produce melanin is referred to as: -
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Correct Answer - albinism
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Hypo(low)-pigmentation of the skin, caused by a decrease in melanocyte activity: - u u u u u u u u u u u


Correct Answer - leukoderma
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What is the largest organ in the body? - Correct Answer - skin
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sebaceous glands are also known as - Correct Answer - oil glands
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sudoriferous glands are also known as - Correct Answer - sweat glands
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irregular shaped patches of de-pigmented skin (typically on hands, face, neck) - Correct
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sebaceous glands produce - Correct Answer - oil u u u u u u u




sudoriferous glands produce - Correct Answer - sweat u u u u u u u




one of the most important functions of the sudoriferous gland is to: - Correct Answer -
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regulate temperature
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