Esthetician Certification Exam Guide

State board practice- Esthetician Test what layer is above the stratum lucidum the stratum corneum Where do you start and end the cleansing process? Start at neck/end of temple what causes hyperpigmentation? Peels,sun exposure what is the distance between 2 eyes? 1 eye If ph 7 is neutral, and you have a ph of 9,how many times more alkaline is it? 100 times Distilled water has a ph of? 7.0 Disease causing bacteria? pathogenic What causes abscesses and boils? staphylococci Example of a local infection? pimples,abscess Bones that form the cheekbones? Zygomatic What muscle covers the chest? Pectoralis pectoral mayor Cell division is called? Mitosis Extrinsic aging is caused by? External factors Intrinsic aging is caused by? internal factors Does sun exposure cause aging? Most aging is caused by the sun What is the largest bone of the mouth region? Mandible What is the study of skin diseases and histology? Dermatology To disinfect hands, you must what type of decontamination? sanitation When an acid and alkali is mixed you get? A salt and water The largest organ of the body is? the skin What causes the most allergic reactions? fragrances How would you handle a blood spill during a service? Stop immediately and clean injured area What is the Fitzpatrick scale used for? Determining skin type What is the magnifying lamp used for? to increase view of skin Why do we analyze the skin? To know what treatment to give What do we call an exfoliate that is rolled or massaged off? Gommage How do we apply a paraffin mask to the face? A brush How do sunscreens work? Reflect sunlight What is the purpose of face powder after the application of foundation? Set foundation How far should the steamer be? 15-18 inches How many metacarpals in 1 hand? 5 Muscle that covers the bridge of the nose? procerus What covers the skeletal system? Muscular system What is the muscle that covers the upper back and back of neck? trapezius What is a vehicle that helps to spread agents onto the skin? emollients The study of hair is called?on trichology The largest organ of the body? the skin What occupies space? matter What happens if you wash your face to often? dehydration What layer contains keratin? stratum corneum Glands that excrete perspiration? suderiferous Glands that excrete sebum? sebaceous 1/3 This layer connects the dermis and the epidermis? papillary A cluster of boils is known as a? carbuncles Redness,dilation of blood vessels is a condition associated with? Rosacea Sebum trapped by dead skin cells is known as? millia Severe oiliness of he skin? seborrhea An open comedone is referred to as a? blackhead During the Elizabethan period of the Renaissance what was in style? Facial masks The most stimulating facial massage? Tapotement or percussion What level of decontamination is it when we was our hands? sanitation In which direction to we massage the face? Insertion to origin Broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder to the chin? Platysma One of the fattiest oils used in skin care is? coconut What are the fatty alcohols? Fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen Collagen makes up how much of the dermis? 70% Ethnic skin that is more prone to sensitivities? Asian Ethnic skin more prone to pigmentation problems? Black skin A face that has a greater length in portion to its width than a square or round face? oblong The technical name for an eyelash hair? Cilia The application of false individual lashes is known as? Eye tabbing What is the effect of the hair if using the galvanic electrolysis method? Decomposition The only recognized permanent hair removal? Electrolysis What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure? Skin's ability to tolerate sun exposure What pathogenic agents produce pus? Any cocci bacteria (staphylococci, streptococci) What would be the cause of hormonal hyperpigmentation? Intrinsic causes What does ultraviolet do? Disinfect What is a pearl-like mass of sebum trapped under the skin? milia What skin cancer is characterized by pearly nodules? Basel cell carcinoma How does electrolysis produces heat to destroy the hair follicle? Electrocoagulation The suderiferous glands excrete? excess salt and water What skin do you not use with vacuum suction? Couperose What ethnic skin ages the slowest? Black skin Fitzpatrick scale measures? The skin's ability to tolerate the sun Where should implements be stored after each use? Clean,closed container. A substance that has the ability to attract water? Humectant A plant that has antiseptic properties and is used in skin treatments? peppermint Symptoms that can be observed are known as? objective What plant is stimulating in action? Eucalyptus A deposit of fat,water and waste? Cellulite A plant extract with soothing and calming properties? Chamomille Hair's final stage of growth? Telogen What is the purpose clay mask? Draw out impurities 2/3 Thin opening of chapped skin? Fissure At what angle would you use a lancet? 45 degrees What is the result of anaphoresis on the skin? Alkaline A pigment that gives of a yellow color? Carotene The system that aides the blood system? Lymph vascular The fluid part of blood in which red and white blood cells and platelets flow? plasma Ozone contains how many atoms of oxygen? 3 Examples of hard keratin? Hair and nails Protective layer that cushions and gives contour and smoothness to body? subcaneous The high frequency rod is made up of? glass The use of plants for therapeutic purposes? phytotherapy An ingredient used to tighten and tone the skin? honey Redness caused by inflammation? Erythema A cell responsible for immune protection of the skin? Langerhan cell IN which direction to clean a man's face? Downward Best stage to wax hair or perform electrolysis? Anagen Sebaceous glands are mostly found in? chin,nose,cheeck and back Asymptomatic means? No visual symptoms "Quats" Quaternary ammonium compound "MSDS" Material safety data sheet The two types that are used in salons and spas are chemical disinfectants and hospital-grade disinfectants are also know by? Tuberculocidal Tuerculocidal disinfectants are proven to kill the bacteria that cause? Tuberculosis "Cocci" Are round shaped bacteria "staphylococci" Pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. Diplococci" Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia "Bacilli" Are short,rod shaped bacteria. "Spirilla" Are spiral of corkscrew-shaped bacteria. 3/3