Revision Collections
Revision Collections
1. What is a comedone?
a. Pore blocked with sebum
b. Pore blocked with dirt
c. Pore blocked with makeup
d. Pore blocked with cleanser
4. What is mitosis?
a. Cell reproduction
b. Lymph reproduction
c. Blood reproduction
d. Waste reproduction
9. Which ethnic client group has the least amount of melanin within their skin?
a. Oriental
b. Caucasian
c. Asian
d. African
14. What is the name of the lymph node you massage when carrying out an arm
massage?
a. Supratrochlear
b. Popliteal
c. Inguinal
d. Right lymphatic duct
18. What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect?
a. Friction
b. Vibration
c. Rolling
d. Effleurage
19. What is the PH of sodium hydroxide?
a. 10.5 to 11.5
b. 2.5 to 3.5
c. 5.5 to 6.5
d. 8.5 to 9.5
21. What protects the skin from irritation and stains around the hairline?
a. Protective cream
b. Astringent
c. Talcum powder
d. Fillers
23. The science of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is
called
a. Osteology
b. Physiology
c. Neurology
d. Myology
26. What is the most frequently encountered infection resulting from hair services?
a. Tinea barbae
b. Tetanus
c. Staph infections
d. Folliculitis
39. What is the difference between treatment massages and relaxation massages?
a. The amount of pressure used
b. The products used
c. The duration of the massage
d. They are the same
42. If a client comes and is using hydroquinone for melasma will you apply wax on
her face?
a. Yes, pull hair in one direction
b. Apply a thin layer of oil only on a patchy area
c. Cannot wax the face
d. Can do with gentle hands
54. The technique is based on the finding that fat cells are more susceptible to
damage from cold temperatures than other cells, such as skin cells:
a. Cryotherapy
b. Cryolipolysis
c. Radiofrequency
d. Cavitation
67. Name a viral contraindication found usually around the mouth and nose.
Swollen, red, blisters that burst and become crusty and scabby.
a. Herpes zoster
b. Herpes simplex
c. Wart
d. Stye
70. What is a bacterial infection in the eye that causes watering and sticking
together?
a. Pink eye
b. Conjunctivitis
c. Stye
d. Keratitis
71. What would you call an allergic reaction that produces a red rash all over the
body?
a. Urticaria
b. Hives
c. Dermatitis
d. A and B
72. What bacterial infection starts with blisters that burst and becomes
honey-coloured and scabby?
a. Impetigo
b. Shingles
c. Herpes zoster
d. Folliculitis
74. What do you call a vein that valves have weakened and appear knotted,
swollen and bluish/purple in color.
a. Spider vein
b. Ulcers
c. Blood clot
d. Varicose vein
75. A bacterial infection where pustules develop in the skin tissue around the hair
follicle.
a. Boils
b. Folliculitis
c. Carbuncle
d. Acne
76. What is the active stage of hair called?
a. Catagen
b. Anagen
c. Telogen
d. Medulla
80.What piece of PPE would you be expected to use during a waxing treatment?
a. Gloves
b. Mask
c. Protective shoes
d. Protective robe
81. How would you dispose of sharp objects such as blades?
a. In a bin
b. In a bin bag
c. In sharps box
d. In plastic bag
82.How would you report an accident that happens in the workplace?
a. Tell the receptionist
b. Tell the manager
c. Complete the accident book
d. Phone the local council
87. Has an orange peel effect, lacks moisture, fine superficial lines, and broken
capillaries:
a. Dry skin
b. Dehydrated skin
c. Sensitive skin
d. Combination skin
88.Another name for Eccrine and Apocrine:
a. Sebaceous
b. Subcutaneous
c. Sudoriferous
d. Sebum
89. Which layer of the Epidermis is not found all over the body but in areas such as
the soles of the feet and palms of the hand?
a. Stratum corneum
b. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum granulosum
d. Stratum germinativum
99.How many types of acne? (stages are 4 and types we can say 3 but recheck the
answer)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
102. In the stratum spinosum what is produced for cells smth joined together?
a. Desmosomes
b. Melanocytes
c. Antigen
106. If someone is allergic to pineapple what would you check your products for?
a. Safety Data Sheet
110. What condition of the skin should you be careful when using a steamer?
(the answer should be sensitive to very sensitive.)
a. Couperosis
b. Sebboreic dermatitis
119. What is the name of the lymph node you massage too when carrying out an
arm massage?
a. Supratrochlear
b. Popliteal
c. Inguinal
d. Right Lymphatic Duct
120. What does desquamation mean?
a. Removal of dead skin cells
b. Steaming the skin
c. Removal of blackheads
d. Removal of milia
123. How many bones do we have in one leg including the foot?
a. 26
b. 32
c. 30
d. 28
131. Which ethnic client group has the least amount of melanin within their skin?
a. Oriental
b. Caucasian
c. Asian
d. African
134. If you are using fingers for extraction. The cotton or tissue around your
fingers should be damped in;
a. Antiseptic
b. Protective cream
c. Alcohol
d. Moisturizing
158. If someone is allergic to pineapple what would you check your products?
a. Safety Data Sheet
(Pineapple allergy may be associated with pollen allergy (OAS or PFAS)
due to the presence of profilin pan-allergen, such as Ana c 1. However,
the presence of bromelain (Ana c 2), may lead to systemic IgE-mediated
allergic reactions and, as mentioned, even anaphylaxis as a result of
ingestion of pineapple. Need medical attention for the treatment. It
doesn’t have any treatment but can subsidize the allergy.)
164. Can you wax your face if you are using hydroquinone?
a. No
171. How long does the hair take to grow from anagen?
a. between 2-8 years
i. The anagen phase is also referred to as the active phase of hair
growth. The anagen phase lasts between 2-8 years, wherein hair
grows at about 1 cm every 28 days. At least 90% of all hairs are in
this active phase of growing at any given time.
172. If you are going to get waxing, eyelashes and Microcurrent and you are
taking anti depression medicine, which treatment you cannot do?
a. Microcurrent Treatment.
177. In the stratum spinosum what is produced for cells smth joined together ?
a. Desmosomes
b. Melanocytes
c. Antigen
191. Can you wax your face if you are using hydroquinone?
a. No
198. How long does the hair take to grow from anagen?
a. The anagen phase is also referred to as the active phase of hair growth.
The anagen phase lasts between 2-8 years, wherein hair grows at about 1
cm every 28 days. At least 90% of all hairs are in this active phase of
growing at any given time.
199. If you are going to get waxing, eyelashes, and Microcurrent and you are
having antidepression medicine, which treatment you cannot do?
a. Microcurrent Treatment.
209. If a therapist shaked hands with the client before treatment what
cross-contamination her hands should go
a. disinfection
b. sanitation
c. sterilization
d. sanitize her hands
211. Also one question about the paraffin mask for which skin type?
a. mature (Paraffin mask is for dry and dehydrated skin and mature skin)
212. Pathogens can be found;(includes nose, mouth, throat, windpipe, and lungs.
Most germs commonly found in the upper respiratory system keep those parts
of the body healthy, but when those germs get into the airway or lungs, they can
cause infection.)
a. only inside the body
b. on skin
c. anywhere else
217. After preparing the treatment room what the therapist must do before
starting the treatment for the client?
a. sanitize hands
b. like cleaning the brush on the towel
c. clear the floor
1. The nail given white spots on the nail is
a. Leuconychia
b. Paronychia
c. Whitlow
d. Onycholysis
2. The acidity of the acid mantle is important in order to protect the skin against:
a. a premature reduction in muscle tone
b. a premature reduction of collagen
c. the invasion of bacteria
d. the damaging effects of ultraviolet
3. Acne vulgaris is caused in adolescents by:
a. poor personal hygiene and incorrect cleansing of the face
b. eating too musch chocolate
c. an inherited sensitivity to androgens
d. eating too many fatty foods.
4. Which of the following factors will aggravate the condition of acne rosacea?
a. Alcohol
b. Wheat products
c. Chocolate
d. Dairy products
5. Which of the following active ingredients should be added to a treatment mask
for an oily skin?
a. Witch hazel
b. Rose water
c. Water
d. Almond oil
6. An ingredient of face masks that has strong absorbent properties is:
a. Magnesium carbonate
b. Calamine
c. Kaolin
d. Oatmeal
7. A face mask of calamine and almond oil would be most suitable for which of the
following types of skin?
a. Mature/swallow
b. Normal
c. Young/combination
d. Sensitive/dry
8. Indicate whether the following descriptions are correct by writing T for true
and F for false
a. A square jaw should be shaded F
b. A low forehead should be highlighted T
c. A narrow nose should be shaded F
d. A pointed chin should be shaded F
9. What type of foundation is the most suitable for dry mature skin?
a. liquid
b. all in one
c. cake/block
d. Cream
15. One of the effects of vibrations when used in manual massage is:
a. an improved vensous return
b. reduction of fatigue and muscular pain
c. aid in desquamation
d. tightens tissue
17. Ultra violet light is most commonly used with which type of false nail system?
a. fiberglass
b. gels
c. silk
d. liquid powder
4. The acidity of the acid mantle is important in order to protect the skin against:
a. a premature reduction in muscle tone
b. a premature reduction of collagen
c. the invasion of bacteria
d. the damaging effects of ultraviolet
6. Which of the following factors will aggravate the condition acne rosacea?
a. Alcohol
b. wheat products
c. Chocolate
d. dairy products
7. Which of the following active ingredients should be added to a treatment mask
for an oily skin?
a. witch hazel
b. rose water
c. Water
d. almond oil
9. A face mask of calamine and almond oil would be most suitable for which of the
following types of skin?
a. mature/sallow
b. Normal
c. young/combination
d. senstive/dry
10. One of the effects of vibrations when used in manual massage is:
a. an improved vensous return
b. reduction of fatigue and muscular pain
c. aid in desquamation
d. tightens tissue