Contagious means: - ANSWER capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by: - ANSWER a virus
Microbiology is: - ANSWER the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is: - ANSWER the invasion o any living organism by disease causing
microorganism
Sanitation is: - ANSWER the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is: - ANSWER a chemical that helps to kill disease producing
microorgansims
AIDS is caused by: - ANSWER a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: - ANSWER remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: - ANSWER by
the beauty therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: - ANSWER telangiectasia
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,A slowing performed petrissage has a: - ANSWER stimulating affect on muscle tissue
The main effect of desincrustation is the: - ANSWER production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is to: - ANSWER remove dead cells from the skin's
surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: - ANSWER interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: - ANSWER has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: - ANSWER shaving
A contraindication of a full body massage is: - ANSWER recent removal of malignant
tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": - ANSWER give
drainage from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: - ANSWER lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is: -
ANSWER it is the quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: - ANSWER audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: - ANSWER inflamed skin
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,In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: - ANSWER not moved in spite of
tightening and relaxing the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because it: - ANSWER has a soothing effect
A base coat is used: - ANSWER prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as: - ANSWER a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is to: - ANSWER cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is to: - ANSWER set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of: - ANSWER an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: - ANSWER carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara is: - ANSWER it should be non-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water - ANSWER sodium hydroxide
Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals?
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, - stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid - ANSWER stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as: - ANSWER viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to: - ANSWER soften the surface of the skin
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in: - ANSWER self tanning products
Azulene is a substance obtained from: - ANSWER the camomile plant
Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains: - ANSWER amino acids
Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called: - ANSWER
hard water
The main function of a day cream is to: - ANSWER protect the skin against the
environment
A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin's surface is: -
ANSWER sulfur
An important ingredient of hand lotions and hand creams is: - ANSWER a humectant
Talc is one of the main ingredients used in: - ANSWER face powder
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