Esthetician Practice Test Number Two

Introduction

• Presenter: Yadi, Esthetician Instructor
• Purpose: Practice test for estheticians, helps with studying by providing questions and answers.
• Format: 20 questions with answers provided.

Key Topics Covered

Aging Process

1. Glycation
   • Caused by a rise in blood sugar.

Lesions

2. Vascular Lesions
   • Known as tertiary lesions.

Skin Types

3. Milia
   • Most common in dry skin types.
4. Combination Skin
   • Can be oily and dry at the same time.

Skin Sensitivity

5. Oral Steroids
   • Can make skin too sensitive for facials or waxing.

Ingredients and Products

6. Carbomers
   • Used to thicken creams.
7. Cleansers
   • Dissolve makeup, oil, and dirt.

Facial Steaming

8. Steaming Distance
   • Steamer should be approximately 18 inches away from the face.

Facial Techniques

9. Deep Pressure
   • Can weaken elastin fibers.
10. Tapotement
    • Also known as percussion.

Hair Growth

11. Cell Activity
    • Hair growth is created by cells in the basal layer.
12. Resting Stage
    • Telogen is the resting stage of hair growth.

Infections

13. Pus Presence
    • Indicates a bacterial infection.

Sterilization

14. Effective Sterilization
    • Typically requires an autoclave.

pH Levels

15. Below 7
    • Indicates an acidic solution.

Muscles

16. Orbicularis Oculi
    • Muscle that closes the eyes.
17. Frontalis
    • Causes wrinkles in the forehead.

Skin Conditions

18. Telangiectasia

    • Capillary wall dilation.

19. Discoloration

    • Brown or wine-colored discoloration is called a stain.

Growth Abnormalities

20. Hypertrophy
    • Refers to an abnormal growth.

Conclusion

• Recommendation: Continue reading the textbook for a deeper understanding of concepts.
• Encouragement: Good luck on the test, and keep studying and growing.