CIDESCO exam prep #2 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
In an isometric muscle exercise the joints are - CORRECT ANSWER - Not moved in spite
of tightening and relaxing the muscles
A figure assesement should be carried out - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 6 treatments
An abnormailty of the vertebral column which gives a humped back appearance is - CORRECT
ANSWER - Kyphosis
The use of a plumb line in a figure correction is important to - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assess postural defects
Cellulite is caused by a disorder of the - CORRECT ANSWER - Connective tissue
An example of a carbohydrate is - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose
Which one of the following foods has the lowest calorific value per gram? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Milk
The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a
source of energy
The main function of protein in the body is - CORRECT ANSWER - For growth and
repair of body tissue
,Which one of the following foods has the highest calorific water per gram? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Butter
Which of the following foods does NOT have to be broken down into smaller units before it can
be absorbed into the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamins
Protective food substances required by the body are - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamins
Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A diet which consists of milk only does not contain - CORRECT ANSWER - Iron
Professional ethics are - CORRECT ANSWER - A system of rules that tell professionals
how they should behave
The responsibilities of an aestheticienne to her clients include - CORRECT ANSWER -
Keeping personal matters confidential
The responsibilities of an aestheticienne to her employer include - CORRECT ANSWER -
Taking pride in maintaining a good reputation for the business
The responsibilities of an employer to her employees include - CORRECT ANSWER -
Expressing professional pride in employees regarding the quality of their performance
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained by -
CORRECT ANSWER - Recommending clients with contra-indications to visit their doctor
An aestheticienne can maintain good relations with colleagues in her profession by - CORRECT
ANSWER - Exchanging information and being helpful to each other
,An aestheticienne can maintain a good relationship with the media by - CORRECT
ANSWER - Regularly providing the media with news of her profession
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is - CORRECT ANSWER - Audio sonic
An electrical treatment that is used for toning muscles is - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inferential
The effect of a laser treatment can be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Help remove tattoos
The main purpose of a brush machine is to - CORRECT ANSWER - Remove dead cells
from the skins surface
Vacuum suction treatment should not be used on - CORRECT ANSWER - An inflammed
skin
Desincrustation is a treatment mainly used on - CORRECT ANSWER - Oily skins
The infra-red lamp should NOT be used on a skin that - CORRECT ANSWER - Has
dilated capillaries
During the first part of desincrustation, the positive pole of the galvanic unit should - CORRECT
ANSWER - Be held in the clients hand
A contra-indication to vacuum suction treatment is - CORRECT ANSWER - A spider
naevus
A method of forcing water soluble substances into the skin using an electric current is -
CORRECT ANSWER - Iontophoresis
, Permanent hair removal takes place by - CORRECT ANSWER - Electrical epilation
Lymph drainage is performed correctly if the beauty therapist gives - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pumping movements on the tissue
Intermittent pressure is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - Remove liquid out of the muscle
tissue
Which one of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Warm water
and vapour cause hyperaemia in the skin resulting in an increased glandular activity
The main effect of desincrustation is the - CORRECT ANSWER - Production of alkali at
the cathode
Ozone is formed during - CORRECT ANSWER - High frequency machine
A usual purification of the skin is performed - CORRECT ANSWER - With steam or
steam and herbs
A galvanic current is used during - CORRECT ANSWER - Desincrustation
The massage movement in which the skin is grasped between the thumb and forefinger is called -
CORRECT ANSWER - Petrissage
Strengthening weakened muscles of facial expression can be best achieved using - CORRECT
ANSWER - Finger tapotements
A contra-indication to a full body massage is - CORRECT ANSWER - A recent removal
of malignant tissue
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
In an isometric muscle exercise the joints are - CORRECT ANSWER - Not moved in spite
of tightening and relaxing the muscles
A figure assesement should be carried out - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 6 treatments
An abnormailty of the vertebral column which gives a humped back appearance is - CORRECT
ANSWER - Kyphosis
The use of a plumb line in a figure correction is important to - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assess postural defects
Cellulite is caused by a disorder of the - CORRECT ANSWER - Connective tissue
An example of a carbohydrate is - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose
Which one of the following foods has the lowest calorific value per gram? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Milk
The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a
source of energy
The main function of protein in the body is - CORRECT ANSWER - For growth and
repair of body tissue
,Which one of the following foods has the highest calorific water per gram? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Butter
Which of the following foods does NOT have to be broken down into smaller units before it can
be absorbed into the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamins
Protective food substances required by the body are - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamins
Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A diet which consists of milk only does not contain - CORRECT ANSWER - Iron
Professional ethics are - CORRECT ANSWER - A system of rules that tell professionals
how they should behave
The responsibilities of an aestheticienne to her clients include - CORRECT ANSWER -
Keeping personal matters confidential
The responsibilities of an aestheticienne to her employer include - CORRECT ANSWER -
Taking pride in maintaining a good reputation for the business
The responsibilities of an employer to her employees include - CORRECT ANSWER -
Expressing professional pride in employees regarding the quality of their performance
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained by -
CORRECT ANSWER - Recommending clients with contra-indications to visit their doctor
An aestheticienne can maintain good relations with colleagues in her profession by - CORRECT
ANSWER - Exchanging information and being helpful to each other
,An aestheticienne can maintain a good relationship with the media by - CORRECT
ANSWER - Regularly providing the media with news of her profession
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is - CORRECT ANSWER - Audio sonic
An electrical treatment that is used for toning muscles is - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inferential
The effect of a laser treatment can be to - CORRECT ANSWER - Help remove tattoos
The main purpose of a brush machine is to - CORRECT ANSWER - Remove dead cells
from the skins surface
Vacuum suction treatment should not be used on - CORRECT ANSWER - An inflammed
skin
Desincrustation is a treatment mainly used on - CORRECT ANSWER - Oily skins
The infra-red lamp should NOT be used on a skin that - CORRECT ANSWER - Has
dilated capillaries
During the first part of desincrustation, the positive pole of the galvanic unit should - CORRECT
ANSWER - Be held in the clients hand
A contra-indication to vacuum suction treatment is - CORRECT ANSWER - A spider
naevus
A method of forcing water soluble substances into the skin using an electric current is -
CORRECT ANSWER - Iontophoresis
, Permanent hair removal takes place by - CORRECT ANSWER - Electrical epilation
Lymph drainage is performed correctly if the beauty therapist gives - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pumping movements on the tissue
Intermittent pressure is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - Remove liquid out of the muscle
tissue
Which one of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Warm water
and vapour cause hyperaemia in the skin resulting in an increased glandular activity
The main effect of desincrustation is the - CORRECT ANSWER - Production of alkali at
the cathode
Ozone is formed during - CORRECT ANSWER - High frequency machine
A usual purification of the skin is performed - CORRECT ANSWER - With steam or
steam and herbs
A galvanic current is used during - CORRECT ANSWER - Desincrustation
The massage movement in which the skin is grasped between the thumb and forefinger is called -
CORRECT ANSWER - Petrissage
Strengthening weakened muscles of facial expression can be best achieved using - CORRECT
ANSWER - Finger tapotements
A contra-indication to a full body massage is - CORRECT ANSWER - A recent removal
of malignant tissue
