NYS Waxing License Exam 91 Terms Questions With Complete Solutions

Skin is nourished by what fluid? - correct answer--Lymph Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - correct answer--Apply the wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - correct answer--$10 An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - correct answer--Steam & Heat What is Hypertrichosis? - correct answer--Overgrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - correct answer--Quats When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - correct answer--A 45 Degree Angle How many times can you renew your temporary license? - correct answer--One time for a total of two You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? - correct answer--To remove oils on the skin Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? - correct answer--Bacterial spores What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? - correct answer--Bacilli AIDs attacks what system in the body? - correct answer--Immune What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? - correct answer--Loss of collagen What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? - correct answer--Cuticle Layer What is the process of hair removal called? - correct answer--Epilation The color of skin is determined by? - correct answer--The amount of melanin present (activated) Sebaceous glands secrete? - correct answer--Sebum What is a Fissure? - correct answer--A crack in the skin penetrating the derma Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. - correct answer--Chronic Rosacea most commonly affects the? - correct answer--Cheeks & Nose A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? - correct answer--A callus Any implements that pierce the skin must be? - correct answer--Sterilized Chronic areas of inflammation with round dry patches and silvery scales are? - correct answer--Psoriasis SDS are required by law for? - correct answer--All products used in a salon setting What should NOT be used for disinfecting? - correct answer--Formaldehyde Acquired immunity is? - correct answer--Immunity you get from having had the disease Another word for communicable is? - correct answer--Contagious Overexposure is ________. - correct answer--Contact with a substance for a prolonged period of time A permanent means of hair removal is? - correct answer--Electrolysis A chronic inflammation with itching is? - correct answer--Eczema The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? - correct answer--The last 4 Years OSHA stands for? - correct answer--Occupational Safety and Health Administration Two parts of the body that DO NOT contain oil glands are? - correct answer--The palms of the hands and the soles of the feet Vellus hair is ________. - correct answer--Short, fine, downy hair The two types of hair removal are: - correct answer--temporary and permanent