BOARD PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
& ACTUAL CORRECT ANSWERS
high frequency - CORRECT ANSWER gives a Germicidal effect on the skin
Microdermabrasion - CORRECT ANSWER is a physical/mechanical method of lightly
resurfacing the epidermis wile spraying crystals and suctioning simultaneously;
procedure involves consecutive treatments every seven to ten days to rapidly produce
new skin cells; produces rapid cell turnover
AHA
BHA
Enzymes
Gommage (crème) - CORRECT ANSWER forms of chemical exfoliation
humectants - CORRECT ANSWER Attract water to the skin
peptides - CORRECT ANSWER help with aging
retinal - CORRECT ANSWER container vitamin A; used for cell repair
fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER chains of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms;
added to cremes; also known as a stearic acid
emollients - CORRECT ANSWER Oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from
leaving the skin.
furuncle - CORRECT ANSWER caused my cocci
spirilla - CORRECT ANSWER spiral shaped bacteria that causes syphilis
keloid - CORRECT ANSWER secondary lesion from excessive scare tissue
astringent - CORRECT ANSWER contains alcohol which dries the skin
dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER inflammatory condition of the skin
diopler - CORRECT ANSWER lenses in a mag lamp
, woods lamp - CORRECT ANSWER uses violet rays and black light with various color
code for skin indications
Non-comedogenic - CORRECT ANSWER product Less likely to clog pores
rosacea - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic skin disorder of the face with red inflamed
areas appearing mostly on the nose and cheeks; can be treated with soothing and
calming products; sensitive and dialated skin
epithelial tissue - CORRECT ANSWER A body tissue that covers the surfaces of the
body, inside and out
connective tissue - CORRECT ANSWER provides support for your body and connects
all its parts
motility - CORRECT ANSWER ability to move
papilla - CORRECT ANSWER provides growth and nourishment for the hair shaft; if
this is damaged it will inhibit growth
galvanic machine - CORRECT ANSWER Aids in product penetration; provides polarity
to treat the skin
loupe - CORRECT ANSWER another name for mag lamp
reflexology - CORRECT ANSWER Uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands
and sometimes the ears to influence certain body conditions
microcurrent - CORRECT ANSWER tones and stimulates the skin
Glycerin - CORRECT ANSWER a humectant the helps with binding water to the ski
Bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in
the armpits or on the feet.
hyperhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general
body weakness.
Seborreah - CORRECT ANSWER disorder of the sebaceous glands
excortation - CORRECT ANSWER secondary lesion caused by scratching or scraping
fissure - CORRECT ANSWER an opening; a groove; a split in the skin caused by
dryness
anhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER abnormal condition of no sweat; lack of perspiration