ESTHETICS EXAM AVEDA WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: - ANS-microbiology
Non-disease producing bacteria are called: - ANS-nonpathogenic bacteria
One-celled microorganisms that are classified as either disease-producing or
nondisease-producing are called: - ANS-bacteria
Which of the following bacterial calls form long chains and can cause serious infections
such as strep throat? - ANS-streptococci
The dormant stage that bacteria enter when the environment makes the bacteria's
survival difficult is called the: - ANS-inactive stage
Which of the following is a highly infectious disease that affects the liver? - ANS-HBV
A highly infectious disease that interferes with the body's natural immune system is
known as: - ANS-Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Head lice, itch mites, ringworm and nail fungus are all diseases caused by: - ANS-
external parasites
The growth of a parasitic organism within the body is known as an: - ANS-infection
A contagious, potentially fatal infection caused by airborne bacteria that first affects the
lungs is known as: - ANS-tuberculosis
A contagious disease refers to a disease that is: - ANS-easily spread from one person
to another
An infection present in a small, confined area indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple, or
inflammation is a: - ANS-general infection
Efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill microbes are referred to as: - ANS-
infection control
Sanitation is the lowest level of: - ANS-infection control (lowest level)
,Which of the following items are used in the skin care center that CANNOT be properly
disinfected? - ANS-sponges and disposable files
Which of the following described the type of container required for storage of disinfected
implements? - ANS-covered
The study of organs and systems of the body is called: - ANS-physiology
Groups of cells of the same kind make up: - ANS-Tissue
The physical foundation of the body is called the: - ANS-skeletal system
Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the: - ANS-insertion to
the orgin
The system that coordinates and controls the overall operation of the human body by
responding to both internal and external stimuli is the: - ANS-nervous system
The body's largest organ is the: - ANS-skin
The two primary glands of the integumentary system are the sebaceous glands and
which of the following? - ANS-sudoriferous
Light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes are all produced by: - ANS-electricity
Materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them are called: - ANS-insulators
A Wood's Lamp is often used to: - ANS-analyze skin
A device that sprays a lukewarm, diffused vapor mist onto the surface of the skin is
called a: - ANS-facial steamer
Which of the following items have a negative electrical charge? - ANS-electrons
Which of the following is the average pH range of the skin? - ANS-4.5-5.5
What is the pH of pure distilled water? - ANS-7
The study of the skin's functions is referred to as: - ANS-skin physiology
Tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin are
called: - ANS-pores
Which of the following provides the body with its first line of defense against infection by
identifying foreign substances in the skin? - ANS-immune cells
, A complex mixture of fatty acids that keep the skin soft, supple and pliable is known as:
- ANS-sebum
Which of the following layers of skin is known as the protective layer? - ANS-epidermis
The epidermis is primarily composed of: - ANS-keratinocytes
The layer of skin in which the cells are more regularly shapes and resembles many tiny
granules in the: - ANS-stratum granulosum
What is the name of the connective tissue that holds bones to other bones to form
joints? - ANS-ligaments
The removal of dead skin that stimulates new cell growth is called: - ANS-exfoliation
All of the following are factors of skin absorption EXCEPT: - ANS-hair follicles
An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous liquid or semi-solid substance is
known as a: - ANS-cyst
Which of the following is a change in the structure of the skin tissue? - ANS-lesion
Which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore? - ANS-
crust
A mechanical abrasion of the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites, scabs or acne is
known as a: - ANS-excoriation
A crack or line in the skin due to exposure to wind, cold or water is called a: - ANS-
fissure
Which of the following is an inheritable skin disease that produces an excess of thick,
scaly, silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area? - ANS-psoriasis
The medical term for ringworm is: - ANS-tinea
Warts are most commonly found on the following areas of the body EXCEPT the: -
ANS-legs
Dry, scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production is known as xerosis or: - ANS-
asteatosis
A condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands commonly associated
with oily skin types is known as: - ANS-seborrhea
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: - ANS-microbiology
Non-disease producing bacteria are called: - ANS-nonpathogenic bacteria
One-celled microorganisms that are classified as either disease-producing or
nondisease-producing are called: - ANS-bacteria
Which of the following bacterial calls form long chains and can cause serious infections
such as strep throat? - ANS-streptococci
The dormant stage that bacteria enter when the environment makes the bacteria's
survival difficult is called the: - ANS-inactive stage
Which of the following is a highly infectious disease that affects the liver? - ANS-HBV
A highly infectious disease that interferes with the body's natural immune system is
known as: - ANS-Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Head lice, itch mites, ringworm and nail fungus are all diseases caused by: - ANS-
external parasites
The growth of a parasitic organism within the body is known as an: - ANS-infection
A contagious, potentially fatal infection caused by airborne bacteria that first affects the
lungs is known as: - ANS-tuberculosis
A contagious disease refers to a disease that is: - ANS-easily spread from one person
to another
An infection present in a small, confined area indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple, or
inflammation is a: - ANS-general infection
Efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill microbes are referred to as: - ANS-
infection control
Sanitation is the lowest level of: - ANS-infection control (lowest level)
,Which of the following items are used in the skin care center that CANNOT be properly
disinfected? - ANS-sponges and disposable files
Which of the following described the type of container required for storage of disinfected
implements? - ANS-covered
The study of organs and systems of the body is called: - ANS-physiology
Groups of cells of the same kind make up: - ANS-Tissue
The physical foundation of the body is called the: - ANS-skeletal system
Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the: - ANS-insertion to
the orgin
The system that coordinates and controls the overall operation of the human body by
responding to both internal and external stimuli is the: - ANS-nervous system
The body's largest organ is the: - ANS-skin
The two primary glands of the integumentary system are the sebaceous glands and
which of the following? - ANS-sudoriferous
Light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes are all produced by: - ANS-electricity
Materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them are called: - ANS-insulators
A Wood's Lamp is often used to: - ANS-analyze skin
A device that sprays a lukewarm, diffused vapor mist onto the surface of the skin is
called a: - ANS-facial steamer
Which of the following items have a negative electrical charge? - ANS-electrons
Which of the following is the average pH range of the skin? - ANS-4.5-5.5
What is the pH of pure distilled water? - ANS-7
The study of the skin's functions is referred to as: - ANS-skin physiology
Tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin are
called: - ANS-pores
Which of the following provides the body with its first line of defense against infection by
identifying foreign substances in the skin? - ANS-immune cells
, A complex mixture of fatty acids that keep the skin soft, supple and pliable is known as:
- ANS-sebum
Which of the following layers of skin is known as the protective layer? - ANS-epidermis
The epidermis is primarily composed of: - ANS-keratinocytes
The layer of skin in which the cells are more regularly shapes and resembles many tiny
granules in the: - ANS-stratum granulosum
What is the name of the connective tissue that holds bones to other bones to form
joints? - ANS-ligaments
The removal of dead skin that stimulates new cell growth is called: - ANS-exfoliation
All of the following are factors of skin absorption EXCEPT: - ANS-hair follicles
An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous liquid or semi-solid substance is
known as a: - ANS-cyst
Which of the following is a change in the structure of the skin tissue? - ANS-lesion
Which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore? - ANS-
crust
A mechanical abrasion of the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites, scabs or acne is
known as a: - ANS-excoriation
A crack or line in the skin due to exposure to wind, cold or water is called a: - ANS-
fissure
Which of the following is an inheritable skin disease that produces an excess of thick,
scaly, silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area? - ANS-psoriasis
The medical term for ringworm is: - ANS-tinea
Warts are most commonly found on the following areas of the body EXCEPT the: -
ANS-legs
Dry, scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production is known as xerosis or: - ANS-
asteatosis
A condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands commonly associated
with oily skin types is known as: - ANS-seborrhea
