PSI Cosmetology State Board Exam/ 184
Q&A/ 2024-2025.
Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream - Answer: general infection
the purpose of sanitizing implements and equipment is to: - Answer: destroy or
prevent the growth of terms
when giving a client with dry hair a scalp treatment, you should select
preparations that contain: - Answer: moisturizing or emollient materials
when using a thermal iron, what should you do to protect the client's scalp from
being burned? - Answer: place a comb between the scalp and iron
which of these is the LEAST common cause of over processing hair? - Answer:
wrapping the hair too loosely
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,what are the three basic steps used in chemical hair relaxing? - Answer:
processing, neutralizing, and conditioning
the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due mainly to: -
Answer: beeswax
the use of a mechanical vibrator during a massage will: - Answer: produce
muscular contractions
cleanup of the manicure table should be done: - Answer: after the completion of
each client
in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with: - Answer: a mending
adhesive
what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run? -
Answer: gauze
all facial treatments should start with a: - Answer: consultation
manual or mechanical manipulation of the body - Answer: massage
a mask used for oily skin for absorbing - Answer: clay based
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, a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin - Answer: cream
removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface - Answer: exfoliation
the product used at the end of a facial - Answer: moisturizer
what is an indication of dehydration? - Answer: lack of moisture in the skin
what must be developed when mastering massage techniques? - Answer: firm,
sure touch, flexible hands
kneading massage movement - Answer: petrissage
deep rubbing massage movement - Answer: friction
light, continuous massage movement without pressure - Answer: effleurage
the most stimulating form of massage - Answer: percussion
chopping movement of massage - Answer: hacking
the form of massage used mainly for arms - Answer: fulling
point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction
of that particular muscle - Answer: motor point
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Q&A/ 2024-2025.
Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream - Answer: general infection
the purpose of sanitizing implements and equipment is to: - Answer: destroy or
prevent the growth of terms
when giving a client with dry hair a scalp treatment, you should select
preparations that contain: - Answer: moisturizing or emollient materials
when using a thermal iron, what should you do to protect the client's scalp from
being burned? - Answer: place a comb between the scalp and iron
which of these is the LEAST common cause of over processing hair? - Answer:
wrapping the hair too loosely
Page 1 of 22
,what are the three basic steps used in chemical hair relaxing? - Answer:
processing, neutralizing, and conditioning
the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due mainly to: -
Answer: beeswax
the use of a mechanical vibrator during a massage will: - Answer: produce
muscular contractions
cleanup of the manicure table should be done: - Answer: after the completion of
each client
in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with: - Answer: a mending
adhesive
what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run? -
Answer: gauze
all facial treatments should start with a: - Answer: consultation
manual or mechanical manipulation of the body - Answer: massage
a mask used for oily skin for absorbing - Answer: clay based
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, a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin - Answer: cream
removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface - Answer: exfoliation
the product used at the end of a facial - Answer: moisturizer
what is an indication of dehydration? - Answer: lack of moisture in the skin
what must be developed when mastering massage techniques? - Answer: firm,
sure touch, flexible hands
kneading massage movement - Answer: petrissage
deep rubbing massage movement - Answer: friction
light, continuous massage movement without pressure - Answer: effleurage
the most stimulating form of massage - Answer: percussion
chopping movement of massage - Answer: hacking
the form of massage used mainly for arms - Answer: fulling
point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction
of that particular muscle - Answer: motor point
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