Esthetician State Board

When the palms of the hands/fingertips are used in a rubbing motion, this is called?

The primary distinction between vellus and lanugo hair is?

Anihidrosis

What is the technical name for skin?

Hypo pigmentation of the skin, caused by a decrease in melanocyte activity:

Technical name for a boil:

For waxing procedures, the hair should be how long?

Leucoderma refers to?

A group of brownish spots w/o elevation occurring in one spot is called:

This is a contagious, pus filled abscess, generally caused by a bacterial infection:

What masks are often used for oily or acne prone skin?

What is the only hair removal technique recognized as permanent?

Exfoliating creams usually have a pH in what range?

Exfoliating techniques (manual, mechanical an chemical) do essentially the same thing

In a waxing service on resistant hair what wax would likely provide the best results?

A pH of 9 is how many more times alkaline/base than a pH of 7

This hair is pigmented, quite fine, and can be found all over the body

Contraction of the arrector pile muscle (anger, fear,cold) causes what?

Shaving is an example of cutting or removing the hair at the skin level what is the term used for any type of hair removal at skin level

If a positive PD result is observed such as inflamed skin this condition is known as

Cells that aid or assist other cells to carry out their functions

An eyebrow pencil should be sharpened?

Pigment producing cells located in the basal layer of the epidermis

In removing band/strip eyelashes:

In the "diamond" shaped face, the greatest width will be found?

A hospital grade germicide must be viracidial, bactericidal, fungicidal, and:

Which method of sterilization is most often used in the salon and spa industry

How many pints of blood does the human body contain?

Implements that have been cleansed, and are ready for use should be kept in a?

Pediculosis refers to?

If the state board inspector gave you a failing grade because your implements were unclean and stored in an unsanitary manner this would mean that they were

If an object is free from pathogenic bacteria it is said to be?

Caustic is a term that refers to:

Bleach is a very effective disinfectant for

To avoid developing _____, use tongs/gloves to remove implements from a wet sanitizer::

Disinfection means to?

Cocci bacteria are what shape?

Bacilli bacteria are what shape?

Spirilla bacteria are what shape?

Of the three types of bacteria studied which two are motile/mobile

When conditions for growth and reproduction are poor, the bacteria will protect itself, this stage is referred to as?

What bacterial form/s can produce spores when survival conditions become difficult?

Phalanges are?

What refers to the growth of dark course hair in areas where hair usually does not grow?

The portion of the muscle attached to the bone (known as the "fixed" attachment

The portion of the muscle attached furthest from the fixed attachment/bone is the?

These nerves connect signals from the central nervous system to the muscles

In a waxing procedure the cooled/hardened wax should be removed:

Pure water is ____ than human skin?

The blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart and out towards the body

A substance which dissolves another substance is referred to as a

The epidermis or outermost layer of the skin is also referred to as?

Surfactants function as:

The change in water from a liquid to a solid or to a gas is an example of?

In an "oil in water" emulsion, the ratio of oil to water would be?

In a "water in oil" emulsion, the ratio of oil to water would be

The direction of facial massage movements is

What is not a true statement concerning water

Water acetone and alcohol are all common salon examples of:

If a mixture contains particles larger than those found in a solution it is referred to as a

What are esentially keratin/protein filaments that hold cells together

What is another term for alkaline?

What is another term for a "base" product?

This product ingredient is often used in moisturizing facials?

Hair removal technique that is used only on extremely resistant hair, combines Thermolysis & Electrolysis

For successful hair removal, the electrologist must insert the needle/probe

Hair removal process that chemically softens and degrades the hairs structure

Hair removal process that works by physically removing the hair from the follicle

For electrolysis to be successful the needle/probe must be inserted

The thermolysis, galvanic and blend methods are all various types of?

The suction machine is most effective in the treatment of

The use of plant extracts for their therapeutic benefits is referred to as

Electrolysis does not employ?

Binders or gums are used to?

After use, porous implements (sponges, emery boards, etc;) should be:

The two main divisions of the skin are

A device used to lower the electrical output of an electrical socket being delivered to an electrical appliance

This electrolysis method is currently the most popular

This electrolysis method is medically recognized as the most effective

Which method of galvanic is the fastest

Cuperose skin is not a form of

The "stage" of hair growth in which the hair is falling out/transitional stage

In hair removal, superfluous hair refers to:

Hair removal technique producing results similar to waxing

Positive galvanic current will have what effect on the skin

Negative galvanic current will have what effect on the skin?

Another name for Tesla (high frequency) is

Galvanic current is used to push/force products into unbroken skin by a process called

When giving a facial massage the correct order of movement is

When applying under-eye concealer, blending should be done:

Solidified oil impactions that have not been exposed to oxygen are known as

The two main divisions of the skin are

Hair that is soft, fine, downy and pigmented is referred to as

Hair that is soft, fine, downy and un-pigmented is referred to as

The color of Tesla Current that should be used on acneac skin

What is not a hyper trophy of the skin?

The major effects of the skins aging (sagging & wrinkling) occur in what layer

What effect will acids tend to have on the pores?

Astringents are generally used to

During a wax removal procedure, all of the following should be avoided except

Astringents are usually

The red dermal light is used to treat

The white dermal light is used to treat

Which of the following lights is also referred to as a combination light

Astringents usually have a pH that is

Wood, rubber, and glass are all examples of

Often used in astringents for its soothing qualities, Apricot oil extract has a pH that is

A substance which dissolves another substance with no change in its own composition

Medical term for a callous is a

The direction of facial massage movements is

The direction of massage movements is

Electric Therapy by use of ultra-violet lamps would be contra-indicated for treating

An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge:

Pure water is ______ than human skin

The pH of H2O2 is between

Bacterial infection responsible for pneumonia

Which agency approves the efficacy of products used for infection control

A chemical solution used to slow down, impede or retard the growth of bacteria:

Disinfectants are chemical compounds used to

A process which substantially reduces the number/amount of pathogenic bacteria

An object or surface free from pathogenic bacteria is referred to as:

________ is the spore forming stage of bacterial life

An example of moist heat as a disinfection method would be:

The majority of bacteria are of ______ origin

What term would not correctly describe an infection

Quats solutions are considered:

Hypopigmentation means:

This dermal condition is characterized by the presence of irregular patches of white skin:

The bodies ability to fight off infection & disease is referred to as:

The study that deals with the functions if the body is:

Skin condition, usually around the mouth, consisting of dry patches, papules & pustules

The level of decontamination required for salons & spas is:

Emulsions containing particles large enough to be seen with the naked eye

High-frequency current may be helpful in treating

Lanolin, a common ingredient in beauty products, is made from:

What is not a form of high-frequency current

A substance is a basic unit of

Carpal refers to:

To make this facial shape appear more oval, darker colors are applied along the sides

If your client has lice, what must you do?

What effect does acid have on the skin?

Because of their effect on the skin acids are often used to

Before the application of the paraffin mask (for face, hands or feet) you should:

A pus forming bacterial organism growing in clusters that causes boils and pustules

What is not a benefit associated with using high-frequency current

Objective means:

Subjective means:

The name given to the muscle allowing the head to move such as in nodding "yes or no"

This electrotherapy modality is said to improve muscle tone and stimulate hair growth

What accounts for about 40% of the bodies weight?

This muscle is involved in drawing the eyebrows down, and is often injected with Botox

Faradic, sinusoidal, and Tesla are all _____ currents

What electro therapy modalities is a direct current

Which is the only electrotherapy modality that will require the use of a rectifier

Because most salons & spas have alternating current and galvanic is a direct current, you will need to use a:

Hypertrophies are:

What is not an example of hypertrophy?

Mechanical abrasions of the skin, that often occur after an insect bite is scratched

Commonly associated with oily skin caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands?

Etiology is the study of:

The process of removing dead skin cells from the Stratum Corneum of the epidermis

This condition may occur whenever the openings of the sudoriferous ducts are blocked

The pH scale measures:

Citrus juice will have what effect upon the pores of the skin

A solution is acidic or alkaline depending on:

If a solution has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions it is:

If a solution had less positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions it is

If a solution has less positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions it is:

Good examples of solvents include all the following except:

In making a solution, the substance doing the dissolving is known as the:

The ________ regulates the bodies temperature to a constant 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

If your client has Pediculosis, what must you do?

This is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands

_____ prevent blood from flowing backwards into the heart

This is largest bone in the upper arm:

The skeletal system serves to:

This system controls the bodies growth & reproduction

Galvanic current is a/an

What is not a subdivision of the nervous system?

Blood cells that fight bacterial infections are known as:

Another name for white blood cells is?

Blood cells that carry oxygen to the body are known as

A pregnant client is experiencing symptoms of alopecia, you might recommend

Hypertrichosis and Hirsutism both describe a condition of superfluous hair wherein:

Refers to a condition involving excessive body hair beyond the normal range

When applying under eye concealer blending should be done

Muscle & nerve stimulation may be brought about by:

The eight small bones held together to form the wrist

Enriched bright red blood is carried from the heart by the

Depleted dark red blood is carried to the heart by the

The upper, thin walled, chambers of the heart are known as:

The lower, thick walled, chambers of the heart are known as

Another name for a callous is

What hair removal technique is not an example of depilation

Depilation involves

Epilation involves

Went to elements combine chemically to make a new substance it is referred to as a

When two elements combine physically to make a new substance is referred to as

The most common salon emulsions are

The term used to describe extremely heavy sweat. An overproduction of perspiration caused by excessive heat that may require medical attention

Formerly known as hospital grade or hospital level disinfectants

Itchy, burning skin caused by an excessive amount of heat

An abscess, larger than a boil best describes a:

The medical term for a boil is a

A skincare treatment involving a product requiring a hot towel is probably

Skincare treatment using a product capable of generating its own heat is probably

Carpal refers to the bones found in the

The bones of the metacarpal are found in that

Muscles controlled by will are referred to as

The cardiac muscle is the only one of its kind in the human body it is known as the

The term to describe extremely foul-smelling sweat

The attachment holding the muscle to the bone is known as

The dermis or true skin is also referred to as the

Sudoriferous glands are also known as

The duct of the sebaceous gland opens into the

When physical trauma results in a thickening of the cornified layer the term given is

What is not a benefit of suction machine therapy in skincare

The suction machine is least effective in the

The suction machine will reduce the need for

A suction machine will be ineffective in dealing with

This is a temporary mixture of otherwise insoluble substances in a liquid

Most emulsions in the salon and spa are

Under the Wood's lamp normal skin with sufficient hydration will appear

What should not be administered to pregnant women

What is not true of galvanic current

Oil absorbing mask with exfoliating and astringent properties used on oily or combination skin makes large pores appear temporary smaller

What type of light is used by the woods lamp

What would you recommend to a client trying to disguise alopecia?

If your PD test shows positive results what should be done

In this electrotherapy treatment the aesthetician holds the active electrode and the client holds the inactive electrode

The two main divisions of the skin are

Eyeshadow concentrated at the outer corner of the lid will cause the eye to appear

A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce remove or destroy microbes

The application of individual false eyelashes should begin

The application of individual false lashes is often referred to as

What cannot be used to produce electricity

In the U.S, small electrical appliances run on

This car is used in skin bleaching and lightening treatments

What is the lightest element known as

The terms "slip" and "bloom" are used in describing what

When applying cleansing products you end application at the client's

The first machine used been giving a machine facial is

In providing A facial service to Cuperose skin place the vaporizer

What is the purpose of the Clay mask

Because the skin of male client tends to have larger sebaceous glands then female clients the skin of male clients will tend to:

In this facial shape the jawline is wider than the four head

Small features can be made to seem larger or more prominent by the application of

The regular course that an electrical current is supposed to follow is known as it's

To correct a complexion with an underlying yellow tone what color would you use

After a PD test how long should you wait before performing a waxing service

What if that's what H2O2, alcohol and boric acid have on the skin pores

This is the electric current found in most salons and spas

When mixed together ineven amounts complementary colors will

Complimentary colors are often referred to as being

Hyperhidrosis refers to

Skin exfoliation will be contra indicated when the following conditions exist

A forceful type of tapotment used on the back and shoulders

What is the action of alkaline products on the skin

To remove strip/band eyelashes

Sunscreens/blocks may work in several ways; absorb, neutralize or reflect the suns ray. Zinc oxide, often used in sunblocks works by ______?

Red is the opposite or complementary color of

This is a highly contagious vegetable parasite

Yellow is the opposite or complimentary color of

A sallow (yellow) complexion can be neutralized by the use of which color make-up base

Wet cell/dry cell batteries work because of an "electrolyte" & produce

Antiseptic's are used to

The direction of massage movement is

The direction of facial massage movement is

This type of light is used in electrotherapy treatments to treat acne and psoriasis

To soften the brows before tweezing place a cotton soaked w/ ______ over the area

This facial shape has the greatest length in proportion to its width:

This facial shape has the greatest width in proportion to its length

Overactive sudoriferous glands will result in what condition?

Extremely overactive sebaceous glands may result in this condition

Which, if any, of the following are true about Verruca

The lightness or darkness of a color is referred to as it's

Green is the complementary color or opposite color of

In a facial service, a gauze mask is often used. what is the purpose of the gauze mask?

In general, after a hair removal procedure, how long will it take the hair to grow from the papilla to the surface?

A freckle (lentigine) is also referred to as a:

A "U-shaped bone" found in the throat

What is not a contra-indication for giving a facial treatment

Combination light is also known as

The bones of the body are held together by

The muscles are attached to the bones by

These cells are the basic unit of connective tissue fibers in humans

If you have a "florid" complexion, you have what color undertones?

Equal parts of blue & yellow will make

If a male client was experiencing symptoms of alopecia you might recommend

If a female client was experiencing symptoms of alopecia you might recommend

Antiseptics are used to accomplish what

What best describes the function of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Quaternary Ammonia Compounds are often used as a?

The bodies best line of defense against bacterial infection is?

The most common manner for bacteria to enter the body is through?

Bacteria will multiply least quickly in which of the following conditions or surroundings

Bacteria will multiply most quickly in which of the following conditions or surroundings?

In preparation for an injection, medical personnel will generally clean the skin with

A dry sanitizer will contain an active

A cabinet sanitizer will contain an active

The ideal temperature setting for a salon is approximately

What sterilization method is most commonly used in the salon and spa?

Laser hair removal to be most effective, the hair must be:

Chemical depilatories have a pH which is

Broad Spectrum Disinfectants are best used to:

Considered an "adaptogen" it is thought to have the ability to "normalize" any skin type

When should electrical light bulbs be changed in the salon or spa?

What is the proper order for disconnecting electrical equipment after a liquid spill:

When exposed to light (especially sunlight) this device will produce electrical energy:

A device used to change direct current into alternating current:

This is the oldest and most common form of electrotherapy used in the salon or spa

Electrotherapy treatments are usually referred to as

An apparatus used to reduce power to an electrical appliance or load

An ampere is a measuring unit of electrical

A watt is a measurement unit of electrical

What would describe a galvanic treatment using a wall plate

Among the best electrical conductors are:

Dropping a blow dryer into the bathtub while the blow dryer is working will cause a short circuit. The proper order of steps in dealing with this event would be:

A client comes into contact with a piece of electrical & is receiving a bad shock, you should immediately break the circuit by any of the following, except

Ultra-Violet and infra-red rays are referred to as:

Invisible light/rays (includes infra red and ultra violet) make up _____ % of sun light?

Ultra-violet rays (actinic rays) comprise approximately _____% of the suns total rays

You plug in the steamer turn it on and the water gets hot this is an example of a

You turn off the steamer at the completion of the service this is an example of

You turn on your steamer and it heats up; however, it's cord is so short it is almost unusable. this is an example of

A battery produces

An electric modality used to improve blood circulation and increased metabolism:

Sometimes referred to as "Bleaching of the skin"

The benefits of infrared light include muscle relaxation & increased circulation. To avoid burning the client, how far should the lamp be placed from the clients skin

The benefits of infrared light include muscle relaxation & increased circulation. To avoid burning the client, how long is the recommended exposure time?

What is the recommended exposure time for an ultraviolet germicidal treatment

Ultraviolet rays are also known as cold rays and

Combination light is also known as

If the current from the electrical socket is not reduced before it reaches your client, what will be its possible and likely outcome?

Electrical current may be described as:

To know about a products ingredients, storage requirements and hazards; refer to the

Using an ______, the cosmetologist should wash their hands, lathering for at least 15-20 seconds prior to each service:

Compliance with disinfection guidelines and procedures requires that all implements coming into contact with a client must be

A client with Acne Vulgaris finds she is pregnant. Which treatment is contra-indicated?

Chemicals that retard/slow down/impede/hamper the growth of bacteria are called:

What describes good Samaritan laws

A quaternary ammonium compound is used in:

What tools. Or implements must be disinfected

What is not a category of skin lesions

The best make up brushes are usually made from

Matter exists in three forms; which form has definite weight, but no definite shape or volume

This is a blended mixture of two or more solids, liquids or gases

Research suggests that ____% of Americans will develop skin cancer

Research suggests that ____ Americans will develop skin cancer

Cataphoresis is the process of introducing an acid pH product into the skin by using

Anaphoresis is the process of forcing an alkaline/base pH product into the skin by using

The cathode is the

The anode is the

The slightly acidic nature of the skin surface (it's acid mantle) helps to

During adverse/bad conditions, certain bacteria such as bacilli are inactive, known as:

The mixture of oil and sweat on the surface of the skin helps to:

H2O is an example of a:

What percentage of the Epidermis is composed of H2O?

An herb thought to produce a tightening & stimulating effect on the skin

Spiny cells are found in this layer of the skin

A facial may not be performed over

Many words on the state board exam are Latin terms, the word Anterior means:

Posterior means

One of the least common, but most deadly types of skin cancer:

This type of cancer accounts for almost 75% of all skin cancer related deaths

The most common and least deadly form of skin cancer:

A type of skin cancer primarily caused (between 60-70%) by sun exposure

The primary skin cancer types arranged most to least common:

The likely type of skin cancer you may come into contact with in the field of esthetics

A load is not

A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheek & nose, present with redness and papules

Condition caused by excessive secretion of the sebaceous gland.

Long thread like fibers extending from the ends of nerve cells are known as

Short nerve fibers extending from the ends of nerve cells, they send an receive messages sent to nerve cells in the form of nerve impulses:

Process referring to the drying out and flattening of skin cells as they migrate upwards through the dermis. At this point, they are no longer alive:

Red skin elevations, with a consistency varying from soft to hard, and fluid/blood present:

A wall plate is used to:

A device used to change alternating current to direct current:

The subcutaneous layer is composed of:

Perspiration/sweat involves what gland and is referred to as:

This is subcutaneous tumor (subaceous cyst) filled with sebum

A hard thickened area of the dermis, usually the result I pressure or friction:

What is not true of water:

Similar to a solution, except the parts will separate upon standing (shake before using)

The study of disease is known as:

The study of the cause of disease is known as:

Ultra-Violet rays are also known as cold rays and:

Each finger has ____ phalanges

An allergic reaction to certain chemicals or ingredients, may result in the esthetician developing an occupational disease, frequently referred to as contact dermatitis or

A condition wherein an individual produces a low volume of sweat/perspiration:

A type of mask usually suggested for normal to oily skin

The upper jaw bone is referred to as the

The bone the little finger side of the forearm is know as the:

Dermal condition with dry patches, papules & pustules around the mouth

The cranium is composed of:

The skull (or, skeleton of the face) is composed of:

This is the largest bone of the facial skeleton:

Because the human body is about ____% water, it is an excellent electrical conductor

Intense heat will burn the skin causing a chemical breakdown, known as:

If a p.d test result is observed, such as inflamed skin, this condition is known as:

During a facial massage, the use of _____ will provide a "calming" effect:

When applying undereye concealer, blending should be done:

The vagus or 10th cranial nerve regulates:

Electrical current in which the electrons move in one direction and then in the other:

A wall plate is used to:

The pH scale is a logarithmic scale meaning that each step increases by multiples of

On a pH scale a product with a pH of six would be _____ time/s less acidic than human skin

Which electrical modality producing muscular contractions may be illegal in some states:

Because most spas are equipped with ______ and the most popular electrical modality (galvanic) uses ______ current, you will need a ____ to correct this issue

Cells found in the basal layer of the Dermis that produce pigment granules

______ are essentially keratin/protein filaments that hold cells together

Phyto-therapy is:

Refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy, such as the faces of women and the backs of men.

Solidified oil impactions that have not been exposed to oxygen:

Another name for the Malar bone is the

How many more times alkaline is a pH of 9 than a pH of 7

Emulsions containing particles large enough to be seen are called:

Condition that presents with broken, distended and/or dilated capillaries & surface blood vessels along with diffused redness

Superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratoylsis, and _____; are all terms used in describing the removal of the dead skin cells from the stratum corneum layer of the dermis to increase or speed up the rate of cellular turnover

Superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratoylsis, and _____; are all terms used in describing the removal of the dead skin cells from the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis to increase or speed up the rate of cellular turnover

Tesla current is often referred to as

Showing signs or symptoms of infection

Tools that are cleaned, disinfected, and stored in a sanitary manner, are:

Unclean tools, not disinfected and stored in a sanitary manner, are:

How many bones are located in the metacarpus

The study of the functions of the human body is known as

The study of her structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye

Before tweezing the brows, apply:

What is the purpose of applying a non-irritating antiseptic after tweezing:

The stage of hair growth in which hair is falling out is referred to as:

Folliculitus barbae refers to

In a facial cleansing, cosmetics should be removed:

Pus forming bacteria that cause abscesses, pustules and boils; they grow in clusters like bunches of grapes:

Herbs with a stimulating effect include all of the following except:

Conditions with dry patches, pustules & papules around the mouth

Body scrubs are contra-indicated for facials use because:

When tweezing, in what direction should the hair be removed

Any substance, although usually a caustic alkali preparation used for temporary removal of superfluous body hair by dissolving it at surface level:

Anything used to remove the hair from the bottom of the hair follicle

Epilation is a process used to:

The advantage of sugaring over waxing in temporary hair removal is:

Similar to a _____ but larger, a _____ is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by the staphylococci bacteria:

What percentage of the epidermis is composed of dead protein cells

An herb thought to produce a tightening & stimulating effect on the skin

This is the level of decontamination required to destroy bacterial spores

Watts measure electrical usage per:

A melanin suppressant, not a lightener, this product can lead to hyper-pigmentation or hypo-pigmentation, especially when used by African Americans or dark skinned Latinos

When done as part of a facial, the Dr. Jacquet Movement should:

Ingredients in cosmetic products that allow them to spread, give them body & texture, and provide a specific form such as gel, lotion, or cream:

Greasy/waxy dandruff is known as

Dry/Flaky dandruff is known as