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"Front" and "Back" are equivalent to? - ✔✔Anterior and Posterior "Up" and "Down" are equivalent to? - ✔✔Superior and inferior A base coat contains? a- hydrogen peroxide b- nitro-glycerin c- nitrocellulose d-isoproply myristate - ✔✔Nitrocellulose A boil is caused by? - ✔✔Bacteria A cathode is a? - ✔✔Negatively charged electrode A cation is a? - ✔✔Positively charged sodium atom (Na+) A characteristic of a weak acid is that it? - ✔✔Supports the natural pH of the skin A characteristic of ALL arteries (except pulmonary arteries) is that they? - ✔✔Transport blood rich in oxygen A characteristic of organic acids is that? - ✔✔They contain the element carbon (C) A characteristic that CANNOT be applied to veins is that they? - ✔✔Always carry blood from the heart A client should tone her skin to?
A - Remove blackheads B - Give her a pleasant feeling C - Remove excess cleanser D - Define skin structure - ✔✔Define skin structure A Comparatively inexpensive method of promoting a salon is to? a- work out a public relations strategy b- have a large range of treatments c- charge more that average price d- ensure a good appearance during treatments - ✔✔Work out a Public Relations strategy A contra-indication to a full body massage is? a- low blood pressure b- recent removelof malignant tissue c-poor muscle tone d- cellulite - ✔✔Recent removal of malignant tissue A contra-indication to the use of steam is? a- oily skin b- acne c- vitiligo d- rosacea - ✔✔Rosacea A contra-indication to treatment with infra-red radiation is? - ✔✔Skin showing telangectasia on the cheek area A correct combination of breathing activities is? - ✔✔Diaphragm lowered, ribs raised, air taken in A current with a constant strength used in beauty therapy is called? - ✔✔Galvanic
A method of advertising a beauty salon would be to? a- establish in expensiv premises b- send out a direct- miling c- charge low prices for treatments d- ensure a good appearance during the treatment - ✔✔Send out a direct-mailing A method of extracting essential oils from flowers and leaves is? 1 - filtration 2 - sublimation 3 - lyophilisation 4 - solvent - ✔✔Solvent A method of forcing water-soluble substances into the skin using an electric current is? - ✔✔Iontophoresis A method of promoting a salon by free publicity would be? - ✔✔Inviting a journalist to visit the salon A nail grows from? - ✔✔The matrix A necessary precaution that should be taken in using electrical apparatus is to? a- isolate the client b- put the couch on the cunducting base c- remove jewellery from the client and the beauty therapist d- warn th3e client sometimes she will feel a slight electrical current - ✔✔Remove jewellery from the client and the beauty therapist A neurone is? - ✔✔Composed of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon A night cream usually has a high content of?
a- water b-oil c-sorbitol d- amino acids - ✔✔Oil A parasite is? A - Single celled organism B - A chemical that kills pests which damage crops C - Organism that feeds in or on anothr living organism D - One of the four endocrine glands sitated behind the thyroid gland - ✔✔An organism that feeds in or on another living organism A person with diabetes loses weight and tires easily because? - ✔✔He is unable to metabolism blood sugar A possible business area must be carefully investigated for potential? - ✔✔Clients A simple reflex arc follows the following pathway? - ✔✔Sense organ - nerve - spinal ganglion - spinal cord, etc A skin disease caused by fungi is? A - Psoriasis B - Tina capitas C - Seborrhoeic dermatits D - Herpes simplex - ✔✔Tina capitas A skin infection where small depigmented areas are seen, particularly on a tanned skin is? - ✔✔Tina versicolor A skin infestation in which burrows are seen and which is very itchy is? - ✔✔Scabies
c- reflexology d- vaccuum massage - ✔✔Reflexology A usual purification of the skin is performed? a- by brush massage b- means of dermabrasion c- with steam or seam and herbs d- with water and salt - ✔✔With steam or steam and herbs A wart is caused by? - ✔✔Virus Acromegaly results from an increased function of the? - ✔✔Pituitary gland ACTH influences the secretion of? - ✔✔Cortisone After birth, red blood cells are made in the? - ✔✔Bone marrow After filtration in the nephron, urine contains? - ✔✔Mineral salts After leaving the left ventricle, blood flows from the heart to the? - ✔✔Aorta AIDS is caused by? A - A virus B - Bacteria C - Fungus D - A parasite - ✔✔A virus Allantoin is used in cosmetics because?
a it reduces the oiliness of the skin b it is a deoderant c has a skin lightening effect d its healing properties - ✔✔Its healing properties Amino acids are used in cosmetics because they? a moisturise the skin b increasethe skins pigmentation c have a deodorant effect d emollients - ✔✔Moisturize the skin An abnormality of the vertebral which gives a humped back appearance is? - ✔✔Kyphosis An accurate and efficient control of supplies can be maintained only by having an organized? - ✔✔Stock control An acid is an electrolyte because? - ✔✔it can conduct an electric current An anion is a? - ✔✔Negatively charged atom An anode is a? - ✔✔Positively charged electrode An atom contains? - ✔✔Positive protons, uncharged neutrons, and negative electrons An atom is electrically neutral because it has? - ✔✔The same number of protons and electrons An electrical treatment that is used for toning muscles is? a- interferential
A- an anti-oxident b- a fixative C- humectant D- sunscrean - ✔✔Humectant An indication for a treatment with infra-red rays is? - ✔✔Poor blood circulation in the skin An inexpensive form of salon advertisement is? - ✔✔Local newspaper An infection is? A - The invasion of any living organism by disease-causing micro-organisms B- The defense reaction of tissues to injury C - A skin disease caused by bacteria D - The presence of animal parasites in or on a human body - ✔✔The invasion of any living organisms by disease-causing micro-organisms An ingredient of anti-acne products is?
- mineral oil
- dihydroxyacitone
- lanolin
- vitamin A acid - ✔✔Vitamin A acid An ingredient of astringents is? a- sulphur b- hydrogen peroxide c- witch hazel d- dihydroxyacetone - ✔✔Witch hazel
An isometric muscle exercise the joints are? - ✔✔Not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing the muscles An operation that reduces areas of fat accumulation is called? - ✔✔Liposuction An operation that reduces the skin of the abdomen is called? - ✔✔Apronectomy An organic acid contains the chemical group? - ✔✔C00H Areas of the face that have wide or prominent features which must be minimized are covered with? - ✔✔Darker foundation Arteries? - ✔✔Have an elastic wall Azulene is substance obtained from? a arnic b algae c the camolie plant royal jelly - ✔✔the camomile plant Bacteria are? a- single celled micro- organisms b- very tiny organisms that multiply in living cells c- non cellular micro- orginisms d- vegetable type micro- organisms lacking chlorophyll - ✔✔Single-cell micro-organisms Blepharoplasty is? - ✔✔Surgery to correct ageing of the eyes Blood is a specialized kind of? - ✔✔Connective tissue
Chemistry is the study of? - ✔✔The composition of substances and their effects on one another Cleansing milk is an example of? - ✔✔An emulsion Collagen is used in cosmetics because it? - ✔✔Helps the skin retain moisture Condensation is the change of matter from? - ✔✔A gas to a liquid Condensation is? - ✔✔The change of a vapour to a liquid Cretinism is caused by a deficiency of the hormone? - ✔✔Thyroxine Deep wrinkles in the skin are caused by? - ✔✔Changes in structure of collagen fibres Deoxygenated blood enters the heart by the? - ✔✔right atrium Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA? - ✔✔Carries genetic information Desincrustation to remove substances from the surface of the skin is done with a? - ✔✔Galvanic machine and cathode as the active electrode Digested food is mainly absorbed in the? - ✔✔Small intestine Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in? - ✔✔Self-tanning products Disinfectant is? A - A chemical that helps to kill disease producing micro organisms
B - A chemical produced by a boiling liquid and condensing the vapor C - A disease caused by micro-organisms D - An organism that causes impetigo - ✔✔The chemical that helps to kill disease-producing micro- organisms Drainage effleurage should be used? A - On a dry skin with milia B - On dilated capillaries C - Relax tight, contracted muscles D - On an atrophic skin - ✔✔To relax tight, contracted muscles During inspiration? - ✔✔The diaphragm moves downwards During swallowing, the wind-pipe is closed by the? - ✔✔Epiglottis Each partner in a partnership assumes? a- no legal responsibility b- limited liability c- no liability - ✔✔Limited liability Examples of electrodes which are used in beauty therapy are? - ✔✔The needles used for galvanic electrolysis Examples of liquid conductors are? - ✔✔Fluids in which ions are present Examples of minerals substances are? - ✔✔Paraffins and Petroleum Examples of organic biological substances are? - ✔✔Carbohydrates and Fats
Fertilization of an ovum takes place in the? - ✔✔Fallopian tubes Fertilization takes place in the? - ✔✔Fallopian tubes Flat, scale-like epithelial cells are anatomically referred to as? - ✔✔Squamous Flexion of the hip joint is carried out by the? - ✔✔Erectus femoris Foundation should be applied with a? - ✔✔Sponge Freeze drying of a substance is known as? a- saponification b- lyophilisation c- sublimation d- fermentation - ✔✔Lyophilisation Frictions are given first of all to? A - Release the tone of twitching muscles B - Increase penetration of fluid into the skin C - Relax, stiff, deeply situated muscles D - Soothe irritated nerves in the skin - ✔✔Relax stiff, deeply situated muscles Frictions, small circular movements performed with pads of thumbs or fingers, are most effective? A - Over large muscle groups B - The scalp C - Between muscles D - Around joint muscles - ✔✔Around joint areas
Fungi are? A - Vegetable-type, micro-organisms, lacking chlorophyll B - Single celled micro organisms C - Very tiny micro organisms that multiply in living cells D - Animal parasites - ✔✔vegetable-type, micro-organisms, lacking chlorophyll Galvanic current is used during? a- desincrustation b- short wave diathermy c- vibration d- high frequency - ✔✔Desincrustation Gastric juice is composed of? - ✔✔Mucus, Enzymes, and Hydrochloric acid Glucagon is a hormone produced by? - ✔✔The alpha cells of the pancreas Glucose can be stored as glycogen in? - ✔✔The liver Good telephone habits and techniques help to build up a clinics? a- reception b- appearance c- location d- stock control - ✔✔Reputation Hepatitis means? A - A substance in the body that prevents blood coagulation B - Blood supplied to the liver
Impulses can be transmitted throughout the body by? - ✔✔Nervous tissue In a kidney tubule, which part is responsible for absorbing water from the filtrate into the blood? - ✔✔Loop of Henle (nephron loop) In an electrical circuit, if the voltage is doubled and the resistance halved, the intensity of the current is?
- ✔✔Increased four times In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags"? A - Do not give massage B - Rotate from the outside to the inner eye corner C - Give a relaxing massage over the entire orbicularis occuli D - Give a drainage from the nose eye corner to the temporal bone - ✔✔Give a drainage from the nose- eye corner towards the temporal bone In physics, frequency means? - ✔✔The number of times per second an electro-magnetic-wave can change direction In physics, radiation means? - ✔✔The electro-magnetic waves in space In skin? - ✔✔Sebaceous glands are affected by sex hormones In the epidermal layer of skin, which one of the following is the superficial layer containing 25-30 rows of dead, keratinized epithelial cells? - ✔✔Stratum corneum In the visible spectrum the colours in the correct order are? - ✔✔Green, blue, indigo, and violet Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded? - ✔✔By the beauty therapist on a consultation card
Infra-red radiation is used to? - ✔✔Warm the tissues before massage Infra-red radiations? - ✔✔Invisible and can be felt Infra-red rays can be used in beauty therapy for? - ✔✔Warming Inorganic chemistry is the? - ✔✔Study of the elements and their compounds except the chemistry of carbon compounds Invisible rays which can be used in beauty therapy are? - ✔✔Infra-red and ultra-violet rays Is this statement correct or incorrect? "The only action a muscle can perform is contraction" - ✔✔Incorrect Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of? - ✔✔Collagen fibres Keratinization of the epidermis starts in the? - ✔✔Stratum granulosum Lack of vitamin C in a diet causes? a- pellagra b- beri beri c-rickets d- scurvy - ✔✔Scurvy Legal third-party insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance for a salon covers? - ✔✔Injury to a customer in the salon during a treatment Lemon juice, with a pH reading of about 2, is considered to be? - ✔✔Acidic
