PSI cosmetology state board exam| 184 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream Correct Answer: general infection
the purpose of sanitizing implements and equipment is to: Correct Answer: destroy or prevent the growth of terms
when giving a client with dry hair a scalp treatment, you should select preparations that contain: Correct Answer: moisturizing or emollient materials
when using a thermal iron, what should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned? Correct Answer: place a comb between the scalp and iron
which of these is the LEAST common cause of over processing hair? Correct Answer: wrapping
the hair too loosely
what are the three basic steps used in chemical hair relaxing? Correct Answer: processing, neutralizing, and conditioning
the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due mainly to: Correct Answer: beeswax
the use of a mechanical vibrator during a massage will: Correct Answer: produce muscular contractions
cleanup of the manicure table should be done: Correct Answer: after the completion of each client
in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with: Correct Answer: a mending adhesive
what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run? Correct Answer: gauze
all facial treatments should start with a: Correct Answer: consultation
manual or mechanical manipulation of the body Correct Answer: massage
a mask used for oily skin for absorbing Correct Answer: clay based
a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin Correct Answer: cream
removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface Correct Answer: exfoliation
the product used at the end of a facial Correct Answer: moisturizer what is an indication of dehydration? Correct Answer: lack of moisture in the skin
what must be developed when mastering massage techniques? Correct Answer: firm, sure touch,
flexible hands
kneading massage movement Correct Answer: petrissage
deep rubbing massage movement Correct Answer: friction
light, continuous massage movement without pressure Correct Answer: effleurage
the most stimulating form of massage Correct Answer: percussion
chopping movement of massage Correct Answer: hacking
the form of massage used mainly for arms Correct Answer: fulling
point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that particular muscle Correct Answer: motor point
what is used to open the pores of the skin? Correct Answer: warm moist towels or facial steamer
the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being: Correct Answer: aromatherapy
the process of using galvanic current to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction: Correct Answer: desincrustation
the process of forcing water-soluble products that contain ions deeper into the skin with the help of galvanic current is called: Correct Answer: iontophoresis
the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne prone skin is: Correct Answer: light therapy
skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores Correct Answer: alipidic
a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is: Correct Answer: collagen
dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: Correct Answer: crust
ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream are: Correct Answer: endocrine glands
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream Correct Answer: general infection
the purpose of sanitizing implements and equipment is to: Correct Answer: destroy or prevent the growth of terms
when giving a client with dry hair a scalp treatment, you should select preparations that contain: Correct Answer: moisturizing or emollient materials
when using a thermal iron, what should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned? Correct Answer: place a comb between the scalp and iron
which of these is the LEAST common cause of over processing hair? Correct Answer: wrapping
the hair too loosely
what are the three basic steps used in chemical hair relaxing? Correct Answer: processing, neutralizing, and conditioning
the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due mainly to: Correct Answer: beeswax
the use of a mechanical vibrator during a massage will: Correct Answer: produce muscular contractions
cleanup of the manicure table should be done: Correct Answer: after the completion of each client
in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with: Correct Answer: a mending adhesive
what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run? Correct Answer: gauze
all facial treatments should start with a: Correct Answer: consultation
manual or mechanical manipulation of the body Correct Answer: massage
a mask used for oily skin for absorbing Correct Answer: clay based
a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin Correct Answer: cream
removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface Correct Answer: exfoliation
the product used at the end of a facial Correct Answer: moisturizer what is an indication of dehydration? Correct Answer: lack of moisture in the skin
what must be developed when mastering massage techniques? Correct Answer: firm, sure touch,
flexible hands
kneading massage movement Correct Answer: petrissage
deep rubbing massage movement Correct Answer: friction
light, continuous massage movement without pressure Correct Answer: effleurage
the most stimulating form of massage Correct Answer: percussion
chopping movement of massage Correct Answer: hacking
the form of massage used mainly for arms Correct Answer: fulling
point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that particular muscle Correct Answer: motor point
what is used to open the pores of the skin? Correct Answer: warm moist towels or facial steamer
the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being: Correct Answer: aromatherapy
the process of using galvanic current to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction: Correct Answer: desincrustation
the process of forcing water-soluble products that contain ions deeper into the skin with the help of galvanic current is called: Correct Answer: iontophoresis
the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne prone skin is: Correct Answer: light therapy
skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores Correct Answer: alipidic
a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is: Correct Answer: collagen
dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: Correct Answer: crust
ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream are: Correct Answer: endocrine glands
