State Board Practice Test 100 Questions

State Board Practice Test 100 Questions What treatment would you not do on someone who is using Retin-A? - ANS paraffin What is the elaborate instrument used to analyze the skin? - ANS skin scope The neutral point on the pH scale is? - ANS 7 The color of your skin is due to? - ANS melanin What effect would you get by using High Frequency over dry gauze on the face? - ANS anti bacterial What condition is not a contraindication to depilatory waxing? - ANS pregnancy An insect bite is called a? - ANS wheal Massage applied in a kneading manner is called? - ANS petrissage Growth of the hair in excess is called? - ANS hypertrichosis In order for QUATS to comply with the law as a disinfectant for your instruments, is must contain? - ANS a bactericide fungicide virucide If an esthetician suspects the client has an allergy to the wax, she/he should? - ANS give the client a PD test Tesla current is also known as? - ANS high frequency current What is the procedure for using the red dermal light with a facial treatment cream, eyepads... - ANS gauze no closer than 24 inches from the face When using a facial vaporizer on a coopers skin, it should be? - ANS a warm mist The purpose of MSDS is to? - ANS identify chemicals presenting potential hazards What condition would you not wax over? - ANS verucca Chamomile tea is used for its? - ANS calming and soothing properties How long is the algae pack treatment left on the skin? - ANS 15 to 20 minutes Lanolin is a product obtained from? - ANS sheep When beginning a facial series, you should warn the client that he/she may get a? - ANS skin flare up The stratum lucidum is layer of the skin is found in which parts of the body? - ANS palms and soles Any tool to be disinfected should first be? - ANS sanitized and dried When is it possible to get a temporary license in the state of California? - ANS never To make a cotton compress mask, you would cut the cotton into? - ANS 4 by 9 strips What type of mask is not recommended for acne skin condition? - ANS wax To avoid client discomfort or injury upon using an electrical apparatus, you would? - ANS read the manufacturers directions Direct application of high frequency on bare skin is used on? - ANS blemished skin On what skin condition would you not use the electric mask? - ANS rosacea What would you do if you cut your hand during a facial? - ANS stop the bleeding and wear gloves The maximum time for an initial High Frequency treatment would be? - ANS 5 minutes When using anaphoresis on a client, what is the reaction you would expect? - ANS alkaline Localized deposits of fat, water, and waste are called? - ANS cellulite An example of a gliding joint would be? - ANS the carpal joint An attachment to the galvanic machine that will perform iontophoresis is ? - ANS ionto rollers What else other than melanin gives the skin a healthy color? - ANS oxygenated blood How long should you instruct your client to wait between waxing services? - ANS 4 to 6 weeks A worm-like mass of keratinized cells and hardened sebum are? - ANS comedones All chemicals in a salon should be? - ANS properly labeled What is lymph made of? - ANS blood plasma When doing a wax mask, what must you do before applying the wax to the skin? - ANS test the temperature Hives produce what condition on the skin? - ANS wheals What kind of mask is dehydrating? - ANS clay Why is it necessary to smooth the waxing strip in the direction of hair growth? - ANS to bond the wax to the hair What skin condition produces a solid lump above and below the surface of the skin? - ANS tubercle What kind of mask is beneficial for aging skin? - ANS wax How far away should you position the steamer while doing a facial? - ANS 16 inches Which dermal light would you use to protect the skin against bacteria? - ANS ultra violet An ingredient which heals and increases the spread of cell growth is? - ANS allantoin The mandible is the largest bone of the face and it does the following? - ANS forms the lower jaw On which type of skin would you not use the suction machine? - ANS rosacea A closed comedone is called ? - ANS milia A client will usually experience a metallic taste in the mouth when being treated with? - ANS galavanic machine Which ingredient is used to soften age-related lines? - ANS collagen The pecentage and pH of hydroxy acid used by the esthetician in the salon is? - ANS 30 percent 3.0 pH A verruca is also known as? - ANS a wart What condition would you not wax over? - ANS verucca What plant has antiseptic qualities? - ANS clove The hard wax may be applied against the hair growth when? - ANS the hair is short A color achieved by mixing equal amounts of secondary color with a primary color is called? - ANS tertiary What result would you expect to get when using lemon juice with the galvanic machine? - ANS bleaching You would not do lymphatic drainage on? - ANS a cancer patient How would you treat a client that has tinea? - ANS refer to a dermatologist When the face is longer in proportion to its width , its considered to be? - ANS oblong The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is part of? - ANS The Department of Consumer affairs What would you do if you suspect that a client is allergic to a product? - ANS give the client a PD test The lightest of the massage technique is? - ANS effleurage Liquid mixtures which contain materials that do not intermix are called? - ANS suspensions What would you do to protect the surrounding skin while doing extractions? - ANS moist cotton To remove the cotton compress mask, you would start on the? - ANS forehead What must you do before applying false eyelashes to the client? - ANS give the client a PD test The technical name for freckles? - ANS lentigens The majority of all permanent hair removal is done by the? - ANS electrologist What machine would open the hair follicle? - ANS vaporizer When using galvanic current, what reaction does the positive pole have? - ANS acidic An herb that has calming and soothing effects on the skin is? - ANS chamomile flowers What reactions does an after shave lotion produce? - ANS astringent Herbs boiled in water make a solution known as a? - ANS decoction What type of massage helps rid the body of waste material? - ANS lymphatic drainage What type of skin shows violet in the Woods lamp? - ANS dehydrated skin Peppermint would be used on what skin skin condition? - ANS couperose Tinea is another name for? - ANS ringworm What would you do if a client who has just undergone surgery comes to you for a service? - ANS be certain that she has healed On which skin condition would you not use the negative pole? - ANS couperose What size do you cut the cotton to make cleansing pads? - ANS 4 by 4 inches A mask ingredient used for its toning, tightening, and hydrating effect is? - ANS honey In California, a licensed esthetician can legally perform which of the following services? - ANS chemical depilatory It is important for the esthetician to know the active ingredients in the skin care products because? - ANS it works directly on the skin The skin scope is used to? - ANS analyze the skin When giving an organic mask, sliced raw potato will give what result? - ANS reduce eye puffiness Product used during iontophoresis must be? - ANS water soluble What are the effects of ultra-violet rays? - ANS increase the resistance to disease What would you use to accentuate a feature on the face ? - ANS lighter foundation To make the face appear thinner, the blush would be applied? - ANS near the nose Wearing a mask, rubber gloves, and goggles while doing extractions will protect the esthetician from? - ANS blood contamination The process by which food is assimilated and converted to tissue in living organisms is? - ANS metabolism A High Frequency electrode which is filled with argon gas will show this color? - ANS violet To dispose of alcohol you would? - ANS treat it as a hazardous chemical On which skin condition would you not use the brush machine? - ANS acne Any tool to be disinfected should first be ? - ANS sanitized and dried What would you do with a client who has a furuncle? - ANS refer to a physician