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Esthetics Ch. 2,4,6
Studying for Sr. Final
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Cosmetology
Undergraduate 1
05/17/2017

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Which of the following is NOT a disease that is both infectious and contagious?

 

a. Herpes

b. measles

c. Hepatitis B

d. tuberculosis

Definition

 

 

 

c. Hepatitis

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Unit that measures how much electrical energy is being used

Definition

 

 

Watt

Term

 

unit of electric strength

Definition

 

 

amp

 

Term

 

 

Name the 3 groups of cocci bacerial cells

Definition

 

Staphylcocci

 

Streptococci

 

Diplococci

Term

 

Which  bacterial cells form long chains and can cause serious infections such as strep throat and septicemia?

 

Definition

 

streptococci

Term
In the case of chemical eye injury, the victim's eyeball(s) should be flushed with :
Definition
Lukewarm water
Term

 

 

Infection control procedure which removes surface bacteria

Definition

 

Sanitation

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Disinfection

Definition

 

 

2nd level of infection control ; means using products or methods that kill or destroy bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses

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Sterilization

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the highest level of infection control;

destroys all small organisms, including bacterial spores, which neither sanitation nor disinfection can kill.

 

Term

contraindications for using electrotherapy

 

 

Definition

 

Pregnancy

epilepsy

high blood pressure

heart condition or pacemaker

diabetes couperose capillaries

metal plates, pins in body or dental braces

Term
during  a High Frequency Treatment, which type of electrode would the esthetician use on the client's neck?
Definition
horseshoe
Term

protection against microbes that may cause skin and body infections is one of the primary funcgtions of the:

 

Definition

 

Epidermis

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Benefits of desincrustation

Definition

 

Softens tissue

 

 

Expands pores

 

 

Increases blood flow

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Ready buyer

Definition

 

 

Has an open mind and tends to take chances on new products without hesitation

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Logical Buyer

Definition

 

 

wants to know all the facts and thinks carefully about buying a product without much regard to who else likes the product

Term

 

 

 

Stubborn Buyer

Definition

 

 

Puts up a struggle;

wnats to kow all the facts;

offer tester and product literature

Term
A machine that is used to sterilize imlements with heat, alcohol and formaldehyde vapors
Definition
chemiclave
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a pressurized, steam-heated vessel that sterilizes objects with high pressure and heat, preventing microorganisms from surviving

Definition
autoclave
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the direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is:

Definition

 

 

galvanic

 

 

Term

 

 

Galvanic Current

Definition

Also known as ionization.


Used to force water-soluble skin care products into the skin

Term

 

 

 

Phoresis

Definition

 

 

the process of forcing a water based solution into the skin by applying Galvanic Current.

 

2 types: Anaphoresis and Cataphoresis

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Anaphoresis

 

 

 

Definition

allows  anAlkalinesolution to enter the skin when assisted by Galvanic current and theNegative poleof an electrode.

 

(Used in desincrustation)

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Cataphoresis

Definition

 

 

Allows anAcidicsolution to enter the skin when assisted by Galvanic current and the

positive pole of an electrode

 

Iontophoresis

Term
passes through a small part of your body and can cause burns and muscle contractions
Definition
local shock
Term

 

Sales promotion which offers your existing clientele a discount if they refer a friend>

Definition
referral promotions
Term
The technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order to work
Definition
load
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what should be used on tools and implements used to puncture or invade the skin?

Definition
liquid sterilant
Term
With a Wood's lamp, what kind of skin condition exists when the skin is seen as light violet?
Definition

dehydrated skin

 

 

Term
With a Wood's lamp, what kind of skin condition exists when the skin is seen as brown?
Definition
pigmentation, dark spots, and sun damage
Term

 

All of the following indicated a reaction to latex, EXCEPT:

a. hives

b. itching

c. swelling

d. high blood pressure

Definition
d. high blood pressure is not an indication of latex reaction
Term
when the electrode held by the esthetician is in the positive mode, the reaction on the skin will be :
Definition

 

acidic

 

Term

Bacteria can thrive in all the following areas where a food source is available EXCEPT:

 

a. dark

 b. dirty

c. dry

d. damp

Definition
c. dry
Term
What is essential to evaluating a client's reaction to a product and progression through a treatment?
Definition
good record keeping
Term
networking
Definition
developing relationships with individuals who can put you in contact with customers or potential employers
Term
OSHA
Definition

Government agency that was created to ensure safe and  healthful workplaces in the U.S.

 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Term
Antibacterial soap
Definition

used for universal precaution

 

recommended instead of bar soap

 

more likely to  kill resident microorganisms

Term
what is an important part of the team concept and allows everyone to save time and continue to grow as professionals?
Definition
sharing knowledge
Term

diseases that contaminate through blood to blood or body fluid transmission are referred to as _____. 

 

Definition
infectious
Term

diseases that cause infection and are communicable by casual contact are _________.

Definition
Contagious
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What should you do when installing a new fuse? (3)

Definition

wear rubber gloves

 

turn off main power

 

unplug equipment from power source

Term
what can occur anytime a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load?
Definition
a short circuit
Term

 

during which stage of the growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly? 

Definition

 

active stage 

Term

 

building on a sale by recommending a product that complements another product the client has already purchase is termed _______. 

Definition

 

 

Cross-selling 

Term

 

 

Which of the following is the only constant direct current of low voltage and high amperage? 

 

Definition
Galvanic
Term

 

Which type of light creates the closest substitute for natural light? 

Definition

 

incandescent light

Term

 

List the processes and treatments that involve the use of Galvanic Current

Definition

Phoresis Processes: 

     

     Anaphoresis: 

            - alkaline solution and negative pole

             - "Desincrustation" treatment  

 

      Cataphoresis: 

              - acidic solution and positive pole

              - "iontophoresis" treatment 

Term

 

Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as: 

Definition

 

Saprophytes

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bacilli

Definition

 

most common form of bacterial cells 

 

rod-shaped 

 

produce tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diptheria

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spirilla

Definition

 

spiraled bacterial cells that cause highly contagious diseases such as syphylis and cholera

Term

 

 

staphylycocci

Definition

 pus-forming bacterial cells 

 

present in abcesses, pustules and boils

Term
streptococci
Definition

 

pus-forming bacterial cells which form long chains and can cause septicemia, strep throat, rheumatic fever and other serious infections

Term

 

Plants or animals that live and feed off of another living organism are called: 

Definition

 

External Parasites

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Infection

Definition

 

Growth of a parasitic organism (pathogens)  

within the body

Term

 

3 things that can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet 

Definition

 

product combustion levels

product storage requirements

hazards associated with products

Term

 

 

A key role in determining whether to accept one job over another should be: 

Definition
job benefits
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An effective technique for building clientele is 

Definition
asking clients to make future appointments (prebooking)
Term
what procedure should be performed first when attending to a bleeding wound?
Definition

 

covering wound and applying pressure

Term
which dgree of burn damages all skin layers and underlying tissue and nerves?
Definition
3rd degree
Term
which degree of burn affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and do not produce blisters?
Definition
1st degree
Term
which degree of burn destroys all layers of the skin and damages underlying tissue, including nerves. In the majority of cases, there is no pain.
Definition
3rd degree
Term
a gas generated close to the skin's surface that has a germicidal, healing and drying effect is:
Definition
OZONE GAS
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Another name for General Infection

Definition

 

 

Systemic Infection

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What identifies where to find key info on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements? 

Definition

 

 

product MSDS

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Overexposure to UV light can result in tissue _____. 

Definition

 

 

Destruction

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Estheticians should practice these precautions when using the Lucas Spray Machine (3)
Definition

 

Do not touch metal container when operating. It is hot. 

(Hold handle only while operating machine) 

 

Check water level periodically

 

Remove tube from beaker before turning off machine

 

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