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Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?
Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?
- Attend field trips sponsored by your school
- Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school because they make you seem less professional (correct)
- Attend industry conferences
- Join professional organizations
When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to _________.
When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to _________.
The Adam's apple
What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?
What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?
Epilation
MLD (manual lymph drainage) reduces cellulite.
MLD (manual lymph drainage) reduces cellulite.
If you are interested in working in an establishment that offers full-service treatments, you should focus your search on _________.
If you are interested in working in an establishment that offers full-service treatments, you should focus your search on _________.
Estheticians are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of ________.
Estheticians are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of ________.
What is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling?
What is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling?
Over a woman's lifetime, _________.
Over a woman's lifetime, _________.
The device also known as a loupe is _________.
The device also known as a loupe is _________.
What determines prices in salons?
What determines prices in salons?
Wet disinfectants should be filled and changed _________.
Wet disinfectants should be filled and changed _________.
According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________.
According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________.
A client may not choose to reveal _________ on an intake form.
A client may not choose to reveal _________ on an intake form.
Sunburn and cancer are caused by _________ radiation.
Sunburn and cancer are caused by _________ radiation.
Which of the following is defined as any substance that occupies space and has weight?
Which of the following is defined as any substance that occupies space and has weight?
What is the circulatory system?
What is the circulatory system?
What is the name for tools that perform services?
What is the name for tools that perform services?
What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?
What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?
If you neglect _________, then social media websites can quickly diminish your reputation.
If you neglect _________, then social media websites can quickly diminish your reputation.
Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in _________.
Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in _________.
Which of the following BEST encapsulates promotional efforts that are paid for and that are directly intended to increase business?
Which of the following BEST encapsulates promotional efforts that are paid for and that are directly intended to increase business?
A facial massage should begin _________.
A facial massage should begin _________.
A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will _________.
A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will _________.
Melanin production is stimulated by _________.
Melanin production is stimulated by _________.
Among the following things you will deal with as a beauty and wellness professional, which of them is MOST likely to be one of your greatest challenges?
Among the following things you will deal with as a beauty and wellness professional, which of them is MOST likely to be one of your greatest challenges?
Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax?
Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax?
As beauty and wellness professionals interact and communicate with coworkers, they should NOT be willing to share their private life.
As beauty and wellness professionals interact and communicate with coworkers, they should NOT be willing to share their private life.
Which of the following is MOST important when reflective listening?
Which of the following is MOST important when reflective listening?
What technique immediately follows effleurage on the forehead in the beginning of a facial massage?
What technique immediately follows effleurage on the forehead in the beginning of a facial massage?
What two products are essential for male home care?
What two products are essential for male home care?
Any recent graduate about to embark on their career should do which of the following to help build self-esteem?
Any recent graduate about to embark on their career should do which of the following to help build self-esteem?
Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for _________.
Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for _________.
Because of the way it is used, what type of product is most vulnerable to contamination?
Because of the way it is used, what type of product is most vulnerable to contamination?
_________ make(s) up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body.
_________ make(s) up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body.
Which of the following BEST represents retailing?
Which of the following BEST represents retailing?
If you are using galvanic current on your client as part of their skin treatments, which of the following would BEST explain why you would want to choose to use cataphoresis instead of anaphoresis?
If you are using galvanic current on your client as part of their skin treatments, which of the following would BEST explain why you would want to choose to use cataphoresis instead of anaphoresis?
What characterizes the condition known as acne?
What characterizes the condition known as acne?
Products sold by estheticians _________.
Products sold by estheticians _________.
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?
The _________ portion of your business plan should include a description of how the business will run administratively.
The _________ portion of your business plan should include a description of how the business will run administratively.
A neuron is _________.
A neuron is _________.
What are the type of artificial lashes that are small clusters of three or four lashes on one point of attachment?
What are the type of artificial lashes that are small clusters of three or four lashes on one point of attachment?
The only safe tints for eyebrows are _________.
The only safe tints for eyebrows are _________.
_________ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and replacing cells.
_________ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and replacing cells.
What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters?
What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters?
What is the overexposure principle used to describe?
What is the overexposure principle used to describe?
Which of the following should you attempt in trying to overcome a client's objection?
Which of the following should you attempt in trying to overcome a client's objection?
There are _________ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into _________ primary type(s).
There are _________ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into _________ primary type(s).
What accurately describes follicles in dry skin?
What accurately describes follicles in dry skin?
If a beauty and wellness professional wishes to realize the greatest benefits education can provide, he or she should NOT strive to have flexible goals that easily change.
If a beauty and wellness professional wishes to realize the greatest benefits education can provide, he or she should NOT strive to have flexible goals that easily change.
What should clients be instructed to do after detoxifying body treatments?
What should clients be instructed to do after detoxifying body treatments?
What term is best described as a discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors?
What term is best described as a discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors?
A _________ is MOST likely to raise capital by offering shares of stock to stockholders.
A _________ is MOST likely to raise capital by offering shares of stock to stockholders.
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials in place to bring along with you, EXCEPT _________.
When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials in place to bring along with you, EXCEPT _________.
In order to become a good team player, you should AVOID _________.
In order to become a good team player, you should AVOID _________.
In order to best blend powder, blush, and eyeshadow, a makeup artist uses _________.
In order to best blend powder, blush, and eyeshadow, a makeup artist uses _________.
Most states and counties have regulations in place for the disposal of many of the chemicals used in salons or spas.
Most states and counties have regulations in place for the disposal of many of the chemicals used in salons or spas.
A client who has a scar under her arm _________.
A client who has a scar under her arm _________.
If a client arrives late and you have the time to take the appointment without jeopardizing other appointments, you should _________.
If a client arrives late and you have the time to take the appointment without jeopardizing other appointments, you should _________.
Which of the following is a secretion produced by an endocrine gland?
Which of the following is a secretion produced by an endocrine gland?
A lesion is ________.
A lesion is ________.
What system provides the clearest structural framework to makeup application?
What system provides the clearest structural framework to makeup application?
What technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?
What technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?
The two skin types which have similar levels of hydration are _________.
The two skin types which have similar levels of hydration are _________.
What are contraindications?
What are contraindications?
A GFI would MOST likely be required in a(n) _________.
A GFI would MOST likely be required in a(n) _________.
What type of skin typically benefits the most from firming products?
What type of skin typically benefits the most from firming products?
How should equipment be left at the end of the day?
How should equipment be left at the end of the day?
When children accompany parents to the salon or spa, the children should not be left unattended inside of the salon or spa at any time.
When children accompany parents to the salon or spa, the children should not be left unattended inside of the salon or spa at any time.
Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has high blood pressure.
Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has high blood pressure.
Rules and regulations are more specific than laws.
Rules and regulations are more specific than laws.
How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?
How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?
_________ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body.
_________ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body.
What procedure does not happen during an express facial?
What procedure does not happen during an express facial?
What is true of the pH of human skin?
What is true of the pH of human skin?
Even parts of two primary colors are mixed to make _________.
Even parts of two primary colors are mixed to make _________.
If you are interested in enhancing your creativity, you should also try doing all of the following EXCEPT _________.
If you are interested in enhancing your creativity, you should also try doing all of the following EXCEPT _________.
You will know that someone in your industry has exhibited unethical behavior if they ________.
You will know that someone in your industry has exhibited unethical behavior if they ________.
What is generally treated with a comb electrode?
What is generally treated with a comb electrode?
Clients who are overly late for an appointment or habitually late for appointments cause problems because _________.
Clients who are overly late for an appointment or habitually late for appointments cause problems because _________.
Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?
Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?
The BEST time to think about getting your clients back into your salon or spa for their second appointment is _________.
The BEST time to think about getting your clients back into your salon or spa for their second appointment is _________.
The undertone on a client's skin should be found on the ________.
The undertone on a client's skin should be found on the ________.
Pseudofolliculitis is ________.
Pseudofolliculitis is ________.
Beauty and wellness professionals should study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry because ________.
Beauty and wellness professionals should study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry because ________.
A powerful online or printed portfolio should include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A powerful online or printed portfolio should include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
An astringent is ________.
An astringent is ________.
Electric mitts and boots perform the important function of ________.
Electric mitts and boots perform the important function of ________.
Which of the following is considered to be the modern version of word of mouth?
Which of the following is considered to be the modern version of word of mouth?
What is the name for the mass of epidermal cells that forms a small tube or canal?
What is the name for the mass of epidermal cells that forms a small tube or canal?
When did women use beauty masks made from oatmeal?
When did women use beauty masks made from oatmeal?
What is a result of drinking too much alcohol?
What is a result of drinking too much alcohol?
Online sales of professional products are potentially dangerous.
Online sales of professional products are potentially dangerous.
The very next day after your interview, you should _________.
The very next day after your interview, you should _________.
In order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive _________.
In order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive _________.
The type of energy that is MOST associated with nuclear power plants is ________.
The type of energy that is MOST associated with nuclear power plants is ________.
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as ________.
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as ________.
The technique that releases nutrients and carbon dioxide and purifies the system is ________.
The technique that releases nutrients and carbon dioxide and purifies the system is ________.
How should the fingers be when using the palm to perform a stroking technique?
How should the fingers be when using the palm to perform a stroking technique?
What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?
What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?
Study Notes
Networking and Professionalism
- Declining to attend field trips can negatively impact professional networking opportunities.
Facial Treatments
- Avoid applying pressure on the Adam's apple when removing products during a facial.
- Epilation effectively removes hair from the follicle's base by detaching the bulb from the papilla.
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
- MLD does not effectively reduce cellulite.
Employment Opportunities
- Seek high-end salons or day spas for establishments that provide full-service treatments and luxurious experiences.
Health and Safety
- Estheticians must use gloves to protect against bloodborne illnesses.
- Wet disinfectants need to be filled and changed according to manufacturers' directives.
Chemical Safety and Protocols
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is defined as specialized clothing or equipment worn for hazard protection, according to OSHA.
Client Relations
- Clients are not required to disclose their age on intake forms.
- The diverse personalities of clients can be a significant challenge in the beauty and wellness industry.
Skin Health
- Hormonal changes throughout a woman's life impact her skin.
- UVB radiation is responsible for sunburn and cancer.
Business Knowledge
- Salon pricing is influenced by location and client demographics.
- Marketing includes paid promotional efforts aimed at increasing business.
Facials and Massage Techniques
- A facial massage can begin on the face or décolleté and should include techniques like effleurage and friction.
- Recommended products for male clients include a cleanser and hydrating lotion.
Emotional Wellbeing and Professional Growth
- New graduates should read positive affirmations to build self-esteem.
Hair Removal and Skin Treatments
- Microdermabrasion is suitable for clients with wrinkles; clients should be advised to drink plenty of water after detoxifying treatments.
Product Knowledge
- The balance of skin hydration is found in oily and combination skin types; products used in the beauty industry often contain chemicals.
Core Terminologies
- A lesion represents structural tissue change due to damage.
- Matter is defined as any substance that occupies space and has weight.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Rules and regulations are more specific than laws in the beauty industry.
- GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) devices are necessary in wet areas like bathrooms.
Skin Care and Aesthetics
- Dry skin results from underactive sebaceous glands.
- Pseudofolliculitis, also known as razor bumps, mimics folliculitis without pus.
Marketing and Sales
- Viral marketing serves as the modern equivalent of word-of-mouth promotion.
- Retailing involves recommending products that clients can use at home.
Electricity and Equipment Safety
- Electrical equipment must be turned off and unplugged at the end of the day to ensure safety.
Professional Conduct
- Maintain media etiquette; neglecting it can harm reputation on social media platforms.
- Negative behaviors should be avoided to be a good team player in the workplace.
Additional Concepts
- Melanin production is stimulated by sunlight exposure.
- Galvanic machines should never be used on clients with high blood pressure.
Summary and Communication
- Effective communication includes not interrupting clients during conversations, and needs must be addressed when overcoming objections.
- Follow-up with a thank-you note or email after job interviews is important for professional engagement.
Client Care and Treatment Preparation
- Essential aftercare for detox treatments includes encouraging clients to hydrate.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early to set up treatment rooms effectively.
Knowledge of Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause symptoms like acne and is a common syndrome related to hair growth.
- Hyperpigmentation may result from excessive alcohol consumption.
Historical Cooking Practices
- Women used beauty masks made from oatmeal during the Victorian Age, highlighting historical practices in skincare.
Understanding Product Types
- Nonsetting masks, such as sheet masks, offer various benefits in skincare routines.
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Description
This quiz covers essential topics in esthetics, including networking, facial treatments, manual lymph drainage, health and safety protocols, and client relations. Understanding these concepts is crucial for estheticians to create a safe, professional, and effective service environment. Test your knowledge on best practices and industry standards.
