Pivot Point Esthetics – Science 102E Practice Test

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• Which skin type typically requires gentler cleansers and careful pH management?
• Which symptom is typical of a second-degree burn?
• All of the following statements are precautions regarding disinfectants except ?
• The hypodermis is also known as which tissue?
• The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum humans see is known as?
• Which condition describes a situation in which infection can be distributed through the bloodstream to the whole body?
• A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a?
• What does PPE stand for and give two examples used in esthetic practices?
• Which of the following actions would be considered a standard precaution?
• Which color in the visible spectrum is associated with the longest wavelength?
• Why are bacterial spores a concern for disinfection protocols?
• If a solution has a pH of 3, what can be concluded about its acidity compared with pH 7?
• What stabilizes an emulsion to prevent the two immiscible liquids from separating?
• The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is?
• In dissolution terminology, which statement correctly identifies the role of a solvent?
• On the pH scale, numbers less than 7 indicate an?
• An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface ?
• When a facial steamer is turned on and steam begins to flow, you have an example of a
• Which lighting type is commonly used to balance indoor lighting and often produces a warmer tone in salon settings?
• In addition to the efficiency claims on the label what information is assigned to a product to show its approval?
• Which cosmetic ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss?
• What is the primary protective protein in keratinocytes that forms the skin's barrier?
• Which of the following statements about pH and the acid mantle is correct?
• Which of the following items is a reusable safety device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?
• Which statement best describes a neutral aqueous solution in the described framework?
• Matter with definite weight and volume but no definite shape is called?
• Which skin layer provides strength and elasticity through dense connective tissue?
• What is the role of antioxidants in skin care?
• The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with the exception of spores on nonporous surfaces and multi use supplies is referred to as?
• If the pH increases by one unit, the hydrogen ion concentration changes by what factor?
• If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which action is recommended?
• In electronics, polarity changes in a circuit typically create what?
• Which of the following conditions is an example of chemical change?
• When you believe a person may be choking, what step should be taken first?
• A fainting spell caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure prevents what from reaching the brain?
• Two like electrical poles have what kind of interaction?
• A solution with pH 9 would be categorized as:
• Preclean tools before?
• What is a key difference between alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) in skincare?
• A device designed to prevent damage from overcurrent by interrupting the circuit and can be reset after the fault is cleared is called?
• A sudden drop in blood pressure that may cause fainting reduces the delivery of which substance to the brain?
• All of the following factors contribute to UV exposure except?
• Which statement about disinfection is correct?
• What is the purpose of a sterilization indicator in an autoclave cycle?
• What is the primary function of sebum in skin health?
• What happens when an alkali is added to water?
• Which category of ingredients is used to remove oil and dirt from the skin?
• What are produced by the immune system that can destroy, kill or inactivate pathogens?
• Which term describes ingredients that help hold the product together, provide a base, and contain a preservative system?
• Which action should be taken if a person has fainted?
• Which delivery system includes liposomes, microsponges, and hydrogels as examples?
• A water molecule belongs to which category of substances?
• Oxidation and reduction involve electron transfer. Which statement is accurate?
• A specialized group or type of antibodies that render a toxic substance harmless is called?
• Which statement correctly describes the soaps cosmetic classification?
• Which disinfectant type is generally more potent and can be sporicidal with proper contact time, but can be harsher and more corrosive?
• Which term best describes a carrier system that encompasses liposomes, microsponges, and hydrogels?
• All of the following statements are true about paraffin (warm wax) masks except ?
• What type of immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through their own immune system?
• What is the primary function of buffers in skincare formulations?
• Which UV ray is primarily responsible for causing sunburn and is commonly targeted by sunscreen?
• Which delivery system requires friction to release the performance ingredients?
• Which immune system product binds to pathogens to identify and neutralize them?
• Why should tools be air-dried after disinfection and before storage?
• All of the following terms are types of wave forms except?
• Vaccinations are primarily used to prevent infections caused by which type of pathogens, according to the material?
• A cosmetic classification for mixtures of fats and oils heated to fatty acids and then purified is?
• An esthetician failed to wear safety glasses when mixing a disinfectant. Some disinfectant splattered into her eye. Where would she locate specific product information to hide her in removing the disinfectant?
• Which statement about viruses is accurate?
• Pure substances are composed of a single type of what?
• Two poles of opposite charge exhibit what interaction?
• A patch test for exfoliation safety is commonly performed on which area?
• The device that protects a circuit by interrupting current during an overload and is not destroyed by the fault is known as a?
• What are the general effects of UV radiation on the skin?
• What is the effect of an alkaline pH on the skin?
• When too many appliances are put on one circuit and operated at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to carry causing an ?
• What term describes a group of antibodies that neutralize toxins?
• SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet. What information does it provide?
• A product labeled as EPA-registered indicates what?
• The practice of disinfecting tools, implements and equipment is an example of:
• Define an emulsion and differentiate oil-in-water from water-in-oil.
• On the pH scale, numbers greater than 7 indicate an?
• The regulating agency under the department of labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is?
• An amp is a unit of electric ?
• During a skin care treatment chemical solution has dripped into a client's eye. What is the first step the esthetician should take?
• Which of the following statements is true of visible light?
• All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be discarded or?
• Which option lists common signs that a salon tool may be contaminated or infected and should be disinfected before reuse?
• Acids tend to taste?
• What color does blue litmus paper turn when placed in an acid?
• Which statement best describes the role of surfactants in cosmetic formulations?
• Which initial action should be taken if chemical burns occur, according to standard emergency steps?
• Which statement about chlorine-based disinfectants in salons is true?
• Bacteria that are harmless and can be beneficial are called:
• Masks with the primary purpose of absorbing excess oil, tightening and refining the pores and aiding in preventing clogging are?
• What does pH stand for in chemistry?
• What occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body?
• A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction is called?
• A pH of 5 is how many times more acidic than a pH of 6?
• Which type of UV ray is longer penetrating and causes collagen breakdown?
• Which description best matches the acid mantle’s function?
• A granular scrub used to physically remove dead skin cells is an example of which type of exfoliant?
• A disease that can spread from one person to another is called:
• The lymphatic system in skin health primarily helps with which functions?
• On which surface would an EPA-registered disinfectant be expected to work effectively?
• Which term indicates a product is formulated to be less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?
• Pure substances are made of only one type of ?
• Which term describes organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from a host and are external to the host?
• Photoprotection and SPF: which statement is accurate?
• An emulsion is best described as which of the following?
• In esthetics, what constitutes a contraindication?
• Changes in polarity create what in signals?
• Mixtures of two or more kinds of molecules, having a tendency to separate when left standing, are known as?
• Which organism is often found on damp surfaces and associated with mildew?
• Which ingredient is typically the first by weight in most cosmetic skin care products?
• A water molecule is best described as which type of chemical substance?
• Which statement describes a suspension?
• The thermal breakdown of the skin caused by intense heat is called?
• In a basic tool disinfection protocol, which sequence is correct?
• Which statement best differentiates disinfection from sterilization?
• When considering antioxidants in skincare, which outcome do they primarily support?
• What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
• Which pathogens are most concerning for salon infection control (commonly abbreviated)?
• In which layer are melanocytes located within the epidermis?
• Why are bacterial spores significant in disinfection and sterilization?
• What action is not a common means of spreading infection in the workplace?
• Which fibrous proteins give skin its elasticity and resilience?
• Functional ingredients used to remove oil and/or dirt and are also known as cleansing agents are called?
• What is the acid mantle composed of and why is it important?
• The negative poles and positive poles at the end of a circuit are known as?
• In disinfection, what does the term contact time refer to?
• Which epidermal layer is present only in thick skin?
• Which statement about the pH scale is NOT true?
• What is the purpose of performing a patch test before using a new cosmetic product?
• Depending on its design which type of light can create blue or cool tones?
• Define osmosis and explain its relevance to moisturizers and humectants.
• Which epidermal layer forms the barrier function of the skin?
• What are the five layers of the epidermis from deep to superficial?
• Which performance ingredient would best support skin tone improvement, texture, bacteria reduction, and cellular renewal?
• For chemical exposure, what is the primary objective in treatment?
• What is the primary effect of AHAs in skincare?
• Certain viruses can be prevented by:
• Which statement best describes the function of elastin in the dermis?
• What is the main protective function of the stratum corneum?
• Which type of light can be broken into its individual wave lengths by a prism?
• Which practice is unsafe when handling disinfectants?
• Materials that best transport electricity are called?
• What term refers to the relationship of circuit terminals showing positive and negative ends?
• Which of the following biochemical compounds form components that fill the intercellular spaces in the skin?
• Which term describes a waveform type that is not typical among AC waveforms?
• Which statement best describes the action of beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) in skincare?
• What is the acid mantle and its significance to skin health?
• How are ingredients listed on a product label?
• Before disinfection, what initial step should be performed on tools that will contact a client?
• Which skin layer contains nerves, blood vessels, and glands such as sebaceous glands?
• Which document provides hazard and handling guidance for chemical products such as disinfectants?
• What are the three primary layers of the skin from exterior to interior?
• Which field studies carbon-containing compounds?
• Which of the following terms mean the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?
• When should an allergic patch test be performed?
• Which fungus does not typically infect humans but can contaminate surfaces such as sinks and towel bins?
• Dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a?
• All of the following actions can help prevent a heat burn except?
• Which statement is NOT true about pathogenic bacteria?
• Melanocytes synthesize melanin and are located in which skin layer?
• If current is broken in a circuit such that no complete path exists, this constitutes what kind of circuit?
• Joan has a client with sensitive skin, which of the following masks would help calm and soothe her client's skin?
• Chemical burns should be treated by?
• Which of the following illustrates a chemical change?
• On a disinfectant label, what is the purpose of the stated contact time?
• What is an emulsifier and what does it do in formulations?
• Which form of energy powers many electrical devices by producing light and heat?
• Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism called a host are known as:
• After bleeding stops, what is the next step to secure the wound?
• All of the following statements about lighteners are true except?
• UV exposure is associated with an increased risk of which outcome?
• Which term best describes organic cosmetics in terms of agriculture?
• Products that are produced using ingredients that have been grown without pesticides, herbicides or genetic modifications are called?
• Where is patch testing commonly performed to help prevent burns during exfoliation or peeling treatments?
• What is created when amino acids join together in chains?
• SPF testing is based on which type of UV rays?
• Direct transmission occurs in which of the following ways?
• Which electrical safety practices should be observed in esthetic equipment use?
• The wavelengths that produce the longest waves of the visible spectrum?
• When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, the result is a water molecule which is a?
• Why is pure water considered a neutral substance?
• Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against which types of ultraviolet radiation?
• Which glands in the skin secrete sebum?
• Clay or mud masks are best suited for addressing which skin concern?
• What is the typical pH range of healthy, acid-balanced skin?
• A salon/spa owner wants to balance the tones of light indoors. What type of light would likely be incorporated?
• The layer located beneath the dermis that contains adipose tissue is called what?
• Galvanic, faradic and pulsed DC fall under what type of current?
• Compared with chlorine-based disinfectants, quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) used in salons are generally:
• Protons have which type of electrical charge?
• Which conditions are essential to achieve effective sterilization in an autoclave?
• A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
• Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between pH and acidity on this scale?
• Samantha has determined that she would like to improve the skin tone and texture, reduce bacteria and dead skin cell buildup and improve cellular renewal for her client. Which performance ingredient would be beneficial for the client?
• How do bacteria differ from viruses?
• Distinguish between a chemical burn and chemical irritation in esthetics.
• What is the proper procedure for testing a new product on a client (patch test) and how long should you observe?
• pH-balanced refers to a product that ranges from a pH of?
• What role does vitamin C play in skin health?
• What is the function of sudoriferous (sweat) glands?
• Which statement correctly differentiates a solvent from a solute?
• Which immune-system substance is specifically associated with toxin neutralization?
• All matter that is now living or was alive at one time, with carbon present, falls within which scientific division?
• Which term describes the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans can perceive?
• What are the key steps of proper hand hygiene in a salon setting?
• What is the recommended action when a burn occurs and no skin is broken?
• Which statement best describes the barrier and hydration role of the stratum corneum?
• What is typically the first ingredient listed in the majority of cosmetic skin care products?
• Which term describes the duration a current is applied in pulsed electrical current?
• The length of time that a current is flowing is known as?
• What term describes removing dirt, debris and potential pathogens to slow the growth of pathogens?
• What action should occur first if a client experiences chemical burns?
• What form of energy is capable of producing light, heat and magnetic/chemical changes?
• What type of bonds primarily hold salt crystals together?
• Atoms that are not missing any electrons in their outer shell and are considered electrically neutral are called?
• Which government agency regulates the registration and labeling of surface disinfectants in the United States?
• When a substance gains an electron and oxygen is released the process is called?
• The galvanic, faradic and pulsed DC are examples of which current category?
• Light, heat, chemical and magnetic changes are produced by what?