My 2023 UTAH Master Esthetics Theory practice questions and answers.

What is diathermy? Special type of current used in the treatment of telangiectasia What does the thymus gland do? serves a vital role in the training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, an extremely important type of white blood cell. What is catagen stage of hairgrowth? Regression phase: Hair is detached from the bulb. What is another name for a vicchi shower? Affusion therapy Indirect High Frequency Client holds the tube electrode (with the metal coil inside), while the esthetician massages the face with her hands without the use of gloves Indirect high frequency treatment is given to clients who have: Dry, sensitive, or lackluster skin Another name for the spray machine Atomizer Who regulates skincare and nutrition related affairs? FDA What essential oils sooth the skin? IMPORTANT Frankincense, lavender, rose, and sandalwood What do EPA registered disinfectants do? Kill all bacteria, fungi, and viruses on the surface Uses a low level current Microcurrent Word for sloughing off/ Skin's process of shedding dead cells Desquamation When should the Dr. Jacquet movement be performed as part of a facial treatment? IMPORTANT After desincrustation What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service? Massage What class of medical device are lasers and intense pulsed light machines? Four (IV) Pitta is a combination of what two elements? Fire and water EPA approves: The efficacy of products used for infection control What is the condition of the skin characterized by blistering or epidermal separation caused by lateral pressure of the laser? Nikolsky What is the Ayurveda term for the energetic centers or chakras? Meridian Lines What gland ties the nervous system to the endocrine system? Hypothalamus Sphingolipids and glycolingolipids are: Ceramides-(intercellular cement) What does a seaweed body wrap do? Release harmful body toxins What is dermal scattering? The change that occurs between the laser spot size at the surface of the skin and spot size deeper in the tissue. What is Scleroderm? An auto-immune disease, causes thickening of the skin What is formed by the decomposition of fat & oils? Glycerin What is necrosis tissue? Dead cells caused by deprivation of blood supply What is another name for skin tags? Acrochordon Define hydroquinone: Safe, topical bleaching agent that inhibits the production of tyrosinase What is kojic acid? A bleaching agent derived from bacteria on a Japanese mushroom What causes protein coagulation? Water loss What doesn't have to be listed on the ingredients label? Surfactants What could be dependent on non-pathogenic bacteria? Vitamin absorption Which gland regulates body temperature? Eccrine What are the connectors of upper epidermal tissue? Desmosomes What's the first FDA-approved Hyaluronic acid for dermal filling? Restylane Define antigen: A foreign substance that is recognized as an invader by the immune system The degree of acidity and alkalinity of a product is measured by the amount of: Hydrogen ions Anagen stage of hair growth: Growth Phase Telogen stage of hair growth: Resting Stage Levels of Decontamination: Least to most strong IMPORTANT Sanitation, Disinfection, sterilization Sanitizing A chemical process for reducing the number of disease causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. Sterilization The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores. disinfection process that kills mosts, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonliving surfaces. Laser Safety Officer The person responsible for the laser safety program at the facility. This person is authorized to monitor operation, enforce controls, and oversee hazards associated with laser usage. occupational safety and health administrations implemented to protect workers from health and safety issues in the workplace Who approves protective equipment/ eyewear in laser? IMPORTANT ANSI (American National Standards Institute) USDA in charge of? Myplate When was the public Aids Crisis? 1985 Ceramides are: glycolipidic materials Reduction? Loss of oxygen or addition of hydrogen