Esthetician Exam 230 Questions and
Answers
What happens when you apply too much pressure during a facial massage? -
ANSWER-Weakens or breaks down elasticity
What color shows up under the Wood's Lamp for hyperpigmentation? - ANSWER-
Brown
If you leave a drawer open, what do you do to maintain sanitation? - ANSWER-Remove
& resanitize them.
Where's the hair root located? - ANSWER-Below the skins surface, at the bottom of the
hair follicle.
What is the Fitzpatrick Scale? - ANSWER-It is used to measure the skins ability to
tolerate sun exposure.
If your client has a marine allergy, what would they be allergic to? - ANSWER-Shellfish,
fish, seaweed, algae, etc.
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nations cosmetics? - ANSWER-Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
Where are pathogenic bacteria found? - ANSWER-Everywhere but sterilized items.
During the active stage, bacteria multiplies and reproduces in ______? - ANSWER-
Warm & damp areas.
Give an example of cross contamination. - ANSWER-Double dipping into the wax pot
If an accidental blood spill happens, what is the next step after stopping the bleeding? -
ANSWER-Antiseptic the area
What is considered the outer layer of a cell? - ANSWER-Cell membrane
What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin? - ANSWER-Adipose tissue
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold & used in the US? - ANSWER-EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency)
, What is the spongy tissue composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air is
exchanged for carbon dioxide during one respiratory cycle - ANSWER-lungs
Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be? - ANSWER-
Oxygenated (cleaned)
The study of substances that contain carbon is called? - ANSWER-Organic chemistry
Protective barrier of lipids & secretions on the surface of the skin is known as? -
ANSWER-Acid mantle
Without ________, oil and water would separate into layers. - ANSWER-Emulsifiers
Give an example of an insulator. - ANSWER-Rubber
What color of LED light reduces hyperpigmentation? - ANSWER-Green
What is the yellow LED light used for? - ANSWER-Lymphatic & reducing inflammation
and swelling
What LED color increases stimulation & improves the collagen & elastin production in
the skin? (Good for aging skin) - ANSWER-Red
Proteins are chains of? - ANSWER-Amino acids
Collagen & elastin are made from? - ANSWER-Protein
Retinol is made from what vitamin? - ANSWER-Vitamin A
it is an antioxidant that aids in the functioning & repair of skin cells
Name the vitamin you get from the sun. - ANSWER-Vitamin D
Ascorbic acid is also known as which vitamin? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
What ingredients are commonly found in a physical sunscreen? - ANSWER-Zinc oxide
and titanium dioxide
Sudoriferous glands are also known as what? - ANSWER-Sweat glands
What does the lymphatic system do? - ANSWER-Removes excess fluids and waste
products from the body's tissues and helps the immune system fight infection
Chemical combinations of 2 or more atoms is known as what? - ANSWER-Blood
constrictors
Answers
What happens when you apply too much pressure during a facial massage? -
ANSWER-Weakens or breaks down elasticity
What color shows up under the Wood's Lamp for hyperpigmentation? - ANSWER-
Brown
If you leave a drawer open, what do you do to maintain sanitation? - ANSWER-Remove
& resanitize them.
Where's the hair root located? - ANSWER-Below the skins surface, at the bottom of the
hair follicle.
What is the Fitzpatrick Scale? - ANSWER-It is used to measure the skins ability to
tolerate sun exposure.
If your client has a marine allergy, what would they be allergic to? - ANSWER-Shellfish,
fish, seaweed, algae, etc.
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nations cosmetics? - ANSWER-Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
Where are pathogenic bacteria found? - ANSWER-Everywhere but sterilized items.
During the active stage, bacteria multiplies and reproduces in ______? - ANSWER-
Warm & damp areas.
Give an example of cross contamination. - ANSWER-Double dipping into the wax pot
If an accidental blood spill happens, what is the next step after stopping the bleeding? -
ANSWER-Antiseptic the area
What is considered the outer layer of a cell? - ANSWER-Cell membrane
What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin? - ANSWER-Adipose tissue
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold & used in the US? - ANSWER-EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency)
, What is the spongy tissue composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air is
exchanged for carbon dioxide during one respiratory cycle - ANSWER-lungs
Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be? - ANSWER-
Oxygenated (cleaned)
The study of substances that contain carbon is called? - ANSWER-Organic chemistry
Protective barrier of lipids & secretions on the surface of the skin is known as? -
ANSWER-Acid mantle
Without ________, oil and water would separate into layers. - ANSWER-Emulsifiers
Give an example of an insulator. - ANSWER-Rubber
What color of LED light reduces hyperpigmentation? - ANSWER-Green
What is the yellow LED light used for? - ANSWER-Lymphatic & reducing inflammation
and swelling
What LED color increases stimulation & improves the collagen & elastin production in
the skin? (Good for aging skin) - ANSWER-Red
Proteins are chains of? - ANSWER-Amino acids
Collagen & elastin are made from? - ANSWER-Protein
Retinol is made from what vitamin? - ANSWER-Vitamin A
it is an antioxidant that aids in the functioning & repair of skin cells
Name the vitamin you get from the sun. - ANSWER-Vitamin D
Ascorbic acid is also known as which vitamin? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
What ingredients are commonly found in a physical sunscreen? - ANSWER-Zinc oxide
and titanium dioxide
Sudoriferous glands are also known as what? - ANSWER-Sweat glands
What does the lymphatic system do? - ANSWER-Removes excess fluids and waste
products from the body's tissues and helps the immune system fight infection
Chemical combinations of 2 or more atoms is known as what? - ANSWER-Blood
constrictors
