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California State Board Esthetician
Exam Review-Graded A

Used towels may be laundered by either a commercial laundry or in the salon. If
laundered in the salon, the water temperature must be ________ for at least _______
minutes during either the wash or rinse cycle - ANS-160 degrees for 25 minutes

Clean towels are to be - ANS-Placed in a closed cabinet

Once towel has been used, it must be - ANS-Placed in a closed receptacle

Milia is a disorder of the - ANS-Sebaceous gland

A client has some brown patches on their cheeks, you should - ANS-Proceed with facial

When giving a facial, you can utilize all of these treatments except - ANS-Extractions
with a lancet

The oil glands are located in the - ANS-Dermis

The sensory nerves are located in the - ANS-Brain & spinal cord

The medical term for itching is - ANS-Pruritus

If the symptom of a disorder is itching, it would be classified as a/an - ANS-Subjective
symptom

A small, discolored spot or patch that is neither raised nor sunken is called a - ANS-
Macule

Scabies is a vector whose origin is - ANS-Animal

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are used as a/an - ANS-Disinfectant

A chemical agent used to disinfect must be able to kill - ANS-Bacteria, Fungus, Virus

Healthy skin is described as being - ANS-Slightly acid, slightly flexible, & slightly moist

The outer most layer of the skin is called the - ANS-Cuticle layer

The epidermis consists of - ANS-Four layers

,Melanin is - ANS-A color pigment

Sudoriferous glands help regulate - ANS-Body temperature

The layer of skin that provides strength, form and flexibility is the - ANS-Dermis

The nerves that respond to heat, pressure, pain, heat and cold are called - ANS-
Sensory nerves

Afferent nerves are called - ANS-Sensory nerves

The insertion of a muscle is - ANS-The movable portion

The massage movement that is most beneficial for oil skin is - ANS-Petrissage

What would be added to a mask to produce a soothing effect? - ANS-Chamomile

An essential oil used for its healing qualities is - ANS-Chamomile

An essential oil used for its sedating qualities is - ANS-Chamomile

An essential oil used for its moisturizing qualities is - ANS-Rose

An essential oil used for its astringent qualities is - ANS-Witch hazel

An essential oil used for its lymph drainage benefits is - ANS-Lemongrass

An essential oil used for its stimulating qualities is - ANS-Eucalyptus

Which mask would be least likely to produce claustrophobia? - ANS-Jelly

The purpose for recommending home care - ANS-Increase productivity and income,
help client choose the best products, and to help insure treatment results

One which skin conditions would you not use the electric brushes? - ANS-Acne,
couperose, & rosacea

Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery on the - ANS-Nose

If a client has had mandibular reconstruction, you avoid a massage on the - ANS-Chin

One of these must be performed by a dermatologist - ANS-Dermabrasion

If a client has had blepharoplasty, you would avoid a massage on the - ANS-Eyes

, If a client has had a recent rhytidectomy, you would avoid a massage on the - ANS-
Complete face

The disinfectant used in a salon must be registered by the - ANS-EPA

The disinfectant container must - ANS-Hold enough solution to immerse implements, be
plastic, glass, or aluminum, and remain covered

To dispose of alcohol you should - ANS-Treat as a hazardous waste

Anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-viral describe - ANS-An EPA registered disinfectant

The purpose of the lid on the disinfectant is to - ANS-Prevent contamination

The disinfectant solution is to be changed - ANS-When it is visibly cloudy or dirty

Client record cards are used to - ANS-Record prior services, record recommend product
usage, and record reactions to products and/or services

The gas produced by the high frequency unit is - ANS-Ozone

When disinfecting the glass electrodes, you may use - ANS-EPA registered solution

The red dermal light is used on - ANS-Dry skin

The blue dermal light is used on - ANS-Oily skin

The white dermal light is used on - ANS-Normal skin

The chemical rays of the sun are called - ANS-Infra-red

The current that produces either an acid or an alkaline effect is the - ANS-Galvanic

Before giving a facial massage to a client who has had a recent face lift, you should -
ANS-Require a doctor's clearance

Tinea is the medic term for - ANS-Ringworm

The minimum distance for using the red dermal light is - ANS-24 inches

After cleansing a client's skin you notice Leukoderma, you should - ANS-Continue the
service

After cleansing a client's skin you notice tiny blisters near the mouth, you should - ANS-
Stop the service

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