Esthetician theory Exam with
Complete Solutions
An intrinsic (internal) factor that affects aging of the skin is primarily a result of?
a. Product misuse
b. Environmental exposure
C.Genetic composition
d.Allergic reactions - ANSWER-Genetic composition
When the hair shaft grows upward or detaches itself from the bulb, this is known as
what stage of the hair growth cycle?
a.Anagen
b.Catagen
C.Telogen
d.Cortex - ANSWER-Catagen
A client has a bruise on their upper eyelid as a result of a brow wax. What was the
possible cause of the injury?
a.The skin was pulled straight up when the strip was removed
b.The wax strip was pulled in the opposite direction of the hair growth
C.The area was not treated with antiseptic
d.The temperature of the wax was too hot - ANSWER-he skin was pulled straight up
when the strip was removed
The term for cell division is called - ANSWER-mitosis
Appendages of the skin include - ANSWER-Hair and nails
Where is the normal skin indicted on the PH scale? - ANSWER-5.5
A contraindication for marine based products would be an allergy to - ANSWER-
Shellfish
Approximately 70% of the dermis is made up of - ANSWER-Collagen
Which part of the face is left uncovered when towel steaming? - ANSWER-Nostrils
Which of the following chemicals slow the growth of bacteria and can be used safe on
skin?
a.Disinfectants
b.Antiseptics
,C.Fumigants
d.Sterilant - ANSWER-Antiseptics
Which type of tissue provides a protective covering on the body surfaces?
a.Müscular
b.Epithelial
C.Connective
d.Skeletal - ANSWER-Epithelial
A U-shaped bone, often referred to as the "Adams Apple" is called the
a.Vomer
b.Turbinal
C.Malar
d.Hyoid - ANSWER-Hyoid
What is the purpose of highlighting a facial feature?
a.To deepen color
b. To minimize the feature
c.To emphasize the feature
d. To camouflage the feature - ANSWER-To emphasize the feature
Dilated capillaries can be found primarily on the
a.Nose and neck
b.Nose and upper lip
c.Chin and forehead
d. Nose and cheeks - ANSWER-Nose and cheeks
Which of the following is a major function of the liver?
a.Changes food into nutrients and waste
b.Affects growth and development
C.Removes toxic by-products of digestions
d.Protects the body from disease by developing immunities - ANSWER-Removes toxic
by-products of digestion
Pathogenic bacteria are found
a.Only on used implements
b.Everywhere, including sterilized implements
C.Everywhere, including on the skin
d.Only inside the body - ANSWER-Everywhere, including on the skin
An elevation of the skin with an inflamed base that contains bacteria is a
a.Nevus
b.Pustule
C.Macule
d.Wheal - ANSWER-Pustule
, When removing skin care products from a client, the practitioner should avoid putting
pressure on the
a.Occipital bone
B.Ethmoid bone
C.Hyoid bone
D.Lacrimal bone - ANSWER-Lacrimal bone
The process of killing MOST microorganisms is called
a.Sanitation
b.Sterilization
C.Eradication
d. Disinfection - ANSWER-Disinfection
During extractions, the implement falls on the floor, what should the practitioner do
next ?
a.Pick up the implement, wash it, and continue with extractions
b.Pick up the implement, place it in '"items to be disinfected" container, replace gloves,
and continue with extractions
C.Pick up the implement, place it on the workstation, wash hands, and continue with
extractions
d.Stop the service, disinfect the entire work area, replace gloves, and continue with
extensions - ANSWER-Pick up the implement, place it in "to be disinfected" container,
replace gloves, and continue with extractions
An effective way to treat a client with acne is with
a.An enzyme peel
b. A brushing machine
C.A granular scrub
d.A paraffin mask - ANSWER-An enzyme peel
Which of the following accurately differentiates characteristics of functional ingredients
and performance ingredients for the skin products?
a.performance ingredients allow products to spread while functional ingredients cause
change to the skin
b.Functional ingredients enhance the product while performance ingredients change the
appearance of the skin
c. Functional ingredients improve the skins heath while performance ingredients gives
the skin texture
d. Products contain performance ingredients but not all products contain functional
ingredients - ANSWER-Functional ingredients enhance the product while performance
ingredients change the appearance of the skin
What tissue gives contour and shape to the body?
a.Epithelial
b.Connective
C. Adipose
Complete Solutions
An intrinsic (internal) factor that affects aging of the skin is primarily a result of?
a. Product misuse
b. Environmental exposure
C.Genetic composition
d.Allergic reactions - ANSWER-Genetic composition
When the hair shaft grows upward or detaches itself from the bulb, this is known as
what stage of the hair growth cycle?
a.Anagen
b.Catagen
C.Telogen
d.Cortex - ANSWER-Catagen
A client has a bruise on their upper eyelid as a result of a brow wax. What was the
possible cause of the injury?
a.The skin was pulled straight up when the strip was removed
b.The wax strip was pulled in the opposite direction of the hair growth
C.The area was not treated with antiseptic
d.The temperature of the wax was too hot - ANSWER-he skin was pulled straight up
when the strip was removed
The term for cell division is called - ANSWER-mitosis
Appendages of the skin include - ANSWER-Hair and nails
Where is the normal skin indicted on the PH scale? - ANSWER-5.5
A contraindication for marine based products would be an allergy to - ANSWER-
Shellfish
Approximately 70% of the dermis is made up of - ANSWER-Collagen
Which part of the face is left uncovered when towel steaming? - ANSWER-Nostrils
Which of the following chemicals slow the growth of bacteria and can be used safe on
skin?
a.Disinfectants
b.Antiseptics
,C.Fumigants
d.Sterilant - ANSWER-Antiseptics
Which type of tissue provides a protective covering on the body surfaces?
a.Müscular
b.Epithelial
C.Connective
d.Skeletal - ANSWER-Epithelial
A U-shaped bone, often referred to as the "Adams Apple" is called the
a.Vomer
b.Turbinal
C.Malar
d.Hyoid - ANSWER-Hyoid
What is the purpose of highlighting a facial feature?
a.To deepen color
b. To minimize the feature
c.To emphasize the feature
d. To camouflage the feature - ANSWER-To emphasize the feature
Dilated capillaries can be found primarily on the
a.Nose and neck
b.Nose and upper lip
c.Chin and forehead
d. Nose and cheeks - ANSWER-Nose and cheeks
Which of the following is a major function of the liver?
a.Changes food into nutrients and waste
b.Affects growth and development
C.Removes toxic by-products of digestions
d.Protects the body from disease by developing immunities - ANSWER-Removes toxic
by-products of digestion
Pathogenic bacteria are found
a.Only on used implements
b.Everywhere, including sterilized implements
C.Everywhere, including on the skin
d.Only inside the body - ANSWER-Everywhere, including on the skin
An elevation of the skin with an inflamed base that contains bacteria is a
a.Nevus
b.Pustule
C.Macule
d.Wheal - ANSWER-Pustule
, When removing skin care products from a client, the practitioner should avoid putting
pressure on the
a.Occipital bone
B.Ethmoid bone
C.Hyoid bone
D.Lacrimal bone - ANSWER-Lacrimal bone
The process of killing MOST microorganisms is called
a.Sanitation
b.Sterilization
C.Eradication
d. Disinfection - ANSWER-Disinfection
During extractions, the implement falls on the floor, what should the practitioner do
next ?
a.Pick up the implement, wash it, and continue with extractions
b.Pick up the implement, place it in '"items to be disinfected" container, replace gloves,
and continue with extractions
C.Pick up the implement, place it on the workstation, wash hands, and continue with
extractions
d.Stop the service, disinfect the entire work area, replace gloves, and continue with
extensions - ANSWER-Pick up the implement, place it in "to be disinfected" container,
replace gloves, and continue with extractions
An effective way to treat a client with acne is with
a.An enzyme peel
b. A brushing machine
C.A granular scrub
d.A paraffin mask - ANSWER-An enzyme peel
Which of the following accurately differentiates characteristics of functional ingredients
and performance ingredients for the skin products?
a.performance ingredients allow products to spread while functional ingredients cause
change to the skin
b.Functional ingredients enhance the product while performance ingredients change the
appearance of the skin
c. Functional ingredients improve the skins heath while performance ingredients gives
the skin texture
d. Products contain performance ingredients but not all products contain functional
ingredients - ANSWER-Functional ingredients enhance the product while performance
ingredients change the appearance of the skin
What tissue gives contour and shape to the body?
a.Epithelial
b.Connective
C. Adipose
