Arkansas Esthetician Exam Practice Questions with Correct Answers - Latest (2023/2024) | VERIFIED

Trifacial nerve Ans Chief sensory nerve of the face responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain and for controlling muscle movements of chewing: Nasal Ans NOT a main branch of the trifacial nerve Opthalmic branch Ans Main nerve to the top 1/3 of the face: Zygomatic nerve Ans Nerve that extends to the side of the forehead, temple, and upper part of the cheek: Auriculo temporal nerve Ans Nerve that extends to the ear and to the area from the top of the head to the temple: Facial nerve Ans Seventh nerve and primary motor nerve of the face: Cervical Ans Branch of the facial nerve that extends to the muscles on the sides of the neck: Temporal Ans Branch of the facial nerve that extends to the muscles of the temple, side of the forehead, eyebrow, eyelid, and upper cheek: Radial Ans Nerve of the arm that extends down the thumb side of the arm into the back of the hand: Liver Ans Organ that converts and neutralizes ammonia from the circulatory system to urea: Larynx Ans Lower respiratory tract consists of all the following except: Integumentary system Ans Skin and its layers make up the: Skin physiology Ans Study of skins functions: Excoriation Ans Not a function of the skin: Immune cells Ans Provides the body with its first line of defense against infection by identifying foreign substances in the skin: Tendons Ans Not one of the main layers of the skin: Epidermis Ans Known as the outermost and protective layer of the skin: Keratinocytes Ans Epidermis is primarily composed of: Stratum corneum Ans Toughest layer of the epidermis: Desmosomes Ans Keratinocytes on the surface of the skin remain tightly interconnected by intercellular connections called: Stratum spinosum Ans "Spiny" irregular shaped cells are located in the: Stratum granulosum Ans Layer of skin in which the cells are more regularly shaped and resemble many tiny granulates: Collagen Ans Strong protein substance that, when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin: Dermis Ans Referred to as the "true skin": Mast cells Ans Not a receptor of sensation in the dermal layer of the skin Feet Ans Apocrine glands are NOT located on the: Underarm area Ans Eccrine glands are most abundant in all areas except the: Androgen Ans Male hormone that influenced the production of the sebum: Subcutaneous layer Ans Structure that insulated and acts as a shock absorber to protect the bones: Ligaments Ans Connective tissue that holds bones to other bones to form joints: Keratinocytes, which consist of a protein called keratin Ans The epidermis is primarily composed of: Stratum corneum Ans Keratinocytes are located in the: Lesion Ans Refers to a change in the structure of the skin: Crust Ans Secondary lesion that is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore: Atopic dermatitis Ans Hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry, sensitive, irritated skin is called: Hives Ans Allergic reaction that produces an eruption of wheals: Rosacea Ans Chronic inflammatory condition of the face in which the small capillaries of th face become displayed and inflamed: Closed comedo Ans Another name for a whitehead: Benzoyl peroxide Ans An ingredient used to dry, exfoliate, and help in killing bacteria: Bromidrosis Ans Foul-smelling perspiration caused by yeast and bacteria breaking down sweat Skin tags Ans Small elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician: Albinism Ans Congenital disease that results in the failure of the skin to produce melanin Nevus Ans Birthmark or congenital mole: Lentigo Ans A Freckle is called: Acute Ans A term used to identify a rapid onset of an intense and severe condition: Chronic Ans Term used to describe symptoms that are frequent and continuing: Edema Ans Swelling of tissue or skin caused by excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues: Keratosis Ans Term from buildup of skin cells on the epidermis: Pruritus Ans Inflammation in the skin that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin: Systematic disease Ans Describes a disease that is active internally throughout the body system: Natural aging process Ans Intrinsic aging is the: Amount of sun exposure Ans #1 factor in extrinsic aging Dermis Ans The underlying, or inner, second layer of the skin (also called derma, cornium, cutis, or true skin): Adipose tissue Ans Subcutaneous layer is composed primarily of: Subcutaneous Ans Located below the dermis Epithelial cells Ans Epidermis is made up of: Stratum corneum Ans Hardened cornified horny cells Keratinization Ans Chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein cells: Stratum germinativum Ans Basal or basement level Squamous cells Ans Protect layers below the stratum corneum Fibroblast cells Ans Cells in the dermis that are responsible for the formation of fibers and aid in the production of collagen and elastin: Corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, germinativum Ans List layers of epidermis in order: Stratum lucidum Ans Layer found throughout the body but is thickest throughout the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Has clear (lucid) cells. Where epidermal ridges are located or whorls for traction. Langerhans Cells Ans Found in the stratum spinosum later and help protect the body from infection: Antigens Ans Foreign substances that provoke an immune response: T-Cells Ans Recognize antigens displayed on the Langerhans cell to assist in destroying them: Merkel Cells Ans Touch receptors, or sensory cells, that are only found in thick skin (without hair) such as stratum germinativum: Melanocytes Ans Give skin it's color: Keloids Ans Excessive amounts of collagen may produce: Dead cells Ans Epidermis is mainly composed of Meissners corpuscles Ans Light pressure and cold receptors: Ruffini's corpuscles Ans Long term pressure and heat receptors: Pacinian corpuscles Ans Deep pressure and pain receptors: Kraused end bulbs Ans Pressure and pain receptors: Papillary dermis later Ans Layer that lies directly below epidermis. Is rich in blood vessels and capillaries: Reticular dermis Ans Lowest layer of the dermis, is in direct contact with subcutaneous layer: Dermis Ans Connective tissue is in the: Epidermis Ans Epithelial tissue is in the: Cartilage Ans Lines the parts of the bone that would otherwise rub against each other in joints: Macule Ans Discoloration on the skins surface Wheal Ans Solid formation above the skin often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction: Papule Ans Small elevation on the skin, usually inflammatory, that doesn't contain pus: Vesicle Ans Fluid-filled elevation in the skin caused by accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis. Also known as a blister: Bulla Ans Similar to a Vesicle, but larger: Nodule or Tumor Ans Solid mass within the skin that may be soft, hard, fixed or moving: Excoration Ans Mechanical abrasion of the epidermis that appears bright to dark red because of dried blood, and occurs when insect bites, scabs, or breakouts are scratched: Scale Ans Shedding of dead skin cells of the uppermost layers of the epidermis that may be dry or wet: Scar Ans Formation resulting from a lesion, which extends into the dermis or deeper and is part of the normal healing process: Fissure Ans Crack or like in the skin that can penetrate as deep as the dermis. Can be dry or moist, but usually occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure of wind, cold, or water. Ulcer Ans Open lesion visible on the surface of the skin that may result in loss of portions of the dermis and may accompanied by pus. Skin services cannot be performed when this condition is present: Atopic dermatitis Ans Hereditary rash, or inflammation of the skin that can start in childhood and continue through adulthood: Contact dermatitis Ans Rash caused by an allergic reaction from contact substances such as dyes, detergents, nickel, fabrics or plants. Characterized by red, itchy, irritated eruption in the specific area of contact with the substance: Seborrheic dermatitis Ans Form of eczema that is a common rash with redness and scaly, pinkishyellow patches that have an oily appearance. Usually affects the scalp, but can also affect the face, chest, and creases: Psoriasis Ans Inheritable disease that can be triggered by environmental factors if a person is genetically predisposed. Produced an excess of thick, scaly, silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area often seen on elbows, knees,!back and scalp: Eczema Ans Characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles, and watery discharge. Generally accompanied by inflammatory redness and itching: Impetigo (do not perform any skin services until all lesions are healed) Ans Highly contagious bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus. Produces a honey yellow, crusted lesion, usually on the face, scalp, and or neck: Tinea Ans Ringworm Tinea corporis Ans Fungal infection affecting trunk, legs or arms, characterized by a pink to red rash and itching: Tinea versicular Ans Commonly known as tri-color yeast infection that is non-contagious but produces hypopigmentation areas, usually on chest, neck, back, and arms: Verruca Ans Warts are also called: Candida albicans Ans Common skin infection caused by yeast: Furuncle or boil Ans Painful infection of a hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue that appears as a firm nodule with a central, hard, pus-filled core. Involves only one hair follicle: Carbuncle Ans Group of boils, that is a very painful, acute bacterial infection characterized by inflammation that involves several hair follicles and the adjacent subcutaneous tissue. Larger than regular boils and have a tendency to spread: Rosacea Ans Chronic inflammatory condition where small capillaries of the face become dilated and inflamed. Can also be accompanied by red, acne type pustules and papules: Telangiectstasia Ans Dilated capillaries at the surface of the skin. Broken and inflamed blood vessels cause the red, flushed look:- Rhinophyma Ans Severe form of rosacea, which causes tissue of the nose is red, and marked with numerous Telangiectstasias or groups of dilated capillaries, causing elevated, dark, red blotches on the skin: Acne Ans Chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands: Whitehead Ans Closed comedo: Grade 3 and 4 Ans Acne that can't be treated by estheticians: Milia Ans Pearly white enclosed cysts: Nodlular cystic acne Ans Characterized by inflammatory hard lesions found deeper in the skin at the point where the hair follicle becomes plugged with dead skin cells: Retin-A Ans Powerful vitamin A that dries skin: Salicylic Acid Ans Beta hydroxy acid that mildly dries and promotes cellular turnover by producing a mild ketatolytic action: Glycolic acid Ans Alpha hydroxy acid that breaks the bonds that connect skin cells together. Removes stratum corneum and unplugs clogged pores: Milaria rubra Ans An Acute burning, itching rash, caused by excessive heat: Benign growths or moles Ans Have regular shape, are skin colored or brown, can be flat or raised, and are symmetrical: Pre-malignant Ans Similar in appearance to malignant growths and are irregular in shape and border. Sometimes have a flowery or notched border. The color can be irregular as well and if left untreated, may turn into malignant growths: Malignant growths Ans Cancerous growths: Basal cell carcinoma Ans Common malignant growths that are small pearly, domed shaped nodules that are translucent, have irregular borders, and tiny blood vessels through them. Squamous cell carcinoma Ans Irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun exposed areas and may be an actinic keratosis that went untreated: Actinic keratosis Ans Common premalignant growth that is irregular in shape, scaly, red-pink, that feels rough to the touch. Melanoma Ans Most dangerous skin growth. Evolve from flat or raised pigmentation on the body: Leukoderma Ans A congenital disorder that occurs when the skin lacks pigmentation due to a decrease in melancyte activity: Vitiligo Ans An acquired skin disease characterized by white patches that are caused by a loss of pigment in a number of melanin cells: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (pih) Ans Disorder that results from trauma to tissues from acne, burns, injury, or some skin rashes. Creates darkened patches that are irregular in shape and appear anywhere inflammation occurred: Chloasma or Melasma Ans A common disorder in pregnant women which results in increased pigmentation on the face: Erythema Ans Redness of the skin caused by dilation or congestion of the capillaries: Bromidrosis Ans Foul smelling perspiration caused by yeast: Anhidrosis Ans Lack of perspiration caused by failure of sweat glands: Pink eye Ans Bacterial conjunctivitis: Herpes simplex Ans Highly contagious viral infection that lies dormant between outbreaks: Keratoma Ans rare, benign tumor of the keratin or horn-producing cells. These cells usually form the hard, water-resistant hoof capsule that encloses and protects the sensitive structures in the foot. The cells that produce the wall are located at the top of the hoof wall at the coronary band: Catagen phase Ans Stage where hair begins to destroy itself as it disconnects from the papilla: It removes hair by decomposing the papilla Ans Not true about chemical depilatories: Photo-epilation Ans Not a method of electrolysis: Galvanic method Ans Hair removal method that destroys hair by using 12-14 needles to decompose the papilla: Multiple needle method Ans Galvanic electrolysis is known as: A high level current passed into the needle Ans Not true about galvanic method: Thermolysis Ans Involves inserting a single needle into the hair follicle: Wire used is substantially thicker than the electrolysis probe Ans Not true about Thermolysis: Lupus Ans An auto-immune disease where the body's immune system is impaired or begins to fight itself: Dermis, where it is rooted in the dermal papilla bulb Ans Hair follicle originates in the: 100, 150 Ans There can be up to _ follicles in one square centimeter of the skin. There can be _ in more sense areas. Capilli Ans Hair growth on the scalp: Barba Ans Thick, coarse hair that forms the beard: Cilia Ans Eyelash hair: Supercilia Ans Eyebrow hair: Lanugo Ans Soft, downy hair on the body at birth: